Work exchange in France: 2025/26 – Garden Lovers & DIY Welcome

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Apr

Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

This autumn, we're looking for garden enthusiasts to help us tidy up the garden after the warm summer season. Tasks include the annual trimming of hedges and boxwood, general garden maintenance, and preparing the outdoor space for winter. We also have some indoor and outdoor painting projects coming up, so if you're a handy Harry or Harriet, that’s a great bonus.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

You can ask things like:

a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

26 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

12 Get in touch with nature
11 Practicing English
7 Immersing in the local culture
4 Meeting international travelers
2 Meeting locals
2 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 12. Responsible consumption and production

Daniel

Mexico

It was a really great time with Stephan and Marika. The place es huge but quiet, you can feel the calm, hearing the wind, the birds and the animals around. All the time they ask if you need something and make sure you feel confortable. The tasks were good enough, not too hard but you had good time. Sometimes the weather is really cold or rainy so you can't work but this is not up to them. The food they prepared was delicious, show me another part of their culture. ¡Muchas gracias por este mes que me dejaron compartir con ustedes! Espero volver a coincidir y les espero en México :)

25 days ago

M replied

It was truly a pleasure having you with us. We really appreciated your positive spirit, your help, and the nice moments shared together. We’re happy you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, the food, and the experience here.

You’ll always be welcome back anytime — and who knows, maybe one day we’ll meet again in Mexico

Aurelie

Canada

Marika and Stephan are very nice! It was my first Worldpackers experience and I enjoyed! I truly believe they did everything they could to make me feel welcomed. It's a good opportunity to slow down, enjoy nature and go on bike rides. Thank you ☺️

over 1 year ago

M replied

We’re really happy that your first Worldpackers experience with us was a positive one. It was a pleasure having you here, and we’re glad you took the time to enjoy the nature, the calm, and the surroundings.

We wish you all the best in your next adventures — and you’re always welcome back anytime.

Irene

Spain

Our experience was challenging. The natural surroundings and the interaction with the animals were pleasant. However, the unhealthiness of the caravan was unexpected and the toilet placed next to the bed inconvenient. The lack of Internet access made it difficult for us to work online. Also, the tension with the host made us uncomfortable due to a poor communication and yelling while we tried to talk. We finished our stay earlier than expected. At least, I had the opportunity to practise french with the host. We are young and hardworking, we hope to enjoy being volunteers in another occasion.

over 1 year ago

Tomas

Argentina

Our experience was challenging. The contact with nature and the interaction with the animals is pleasant. However, problems such as hygiene in the caravan and the location of the toilets next to the bed made our stay difficult. The lack of internet access made our online work difficult. Tension with the host made us uncomfortable, communication was poor and we eventually left earlier than planned. We believe it is not right to raise your voice when you are not happy with the housekeeping service. It is important to share these experiences to help make informed decisions for future volunteers.

over 1 year ago

Weronika

Poland

Marika and Stephan are great hosts, cooked delicious meals, often offered us a lift to nearby towns and were always very helpful and understanding. We lived in a fully equipped camper surrounded by nature, including a river just a few steps away, in a company of magnificent animals. Thank you, Marika and Stephan, it was a pleasure 😊

about 2 years ago

M replied

It was truly a pleasure having you both with us — kind, thoughtful, and always ready to help. We’re so glad you enjoyed the nature, the animals, and of course the meals. And we absolutely loved receiving your beautiful wedding photos afterwards — it was so special to share a little part of that joyful moment with you. ✨ Wishing you all the happiness in the world, and you’re always welcome back anytime.

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