Come help us welcome pilgrims from all over the world!

Austrália

5

I had the most wonderful time here! Gaëlle and Benjamin are some of the most welcoming people I've ever met and working with them was a genuine pleasure. The other volunteers were all super friendly and I had a great time getting to know them. My French improved a lot, but I'd say that if you don't speak any French you can definitely still come here. Thank you so much Gaëlle and Ben!!

10 meses atrás

GAËLLE respondeu

My dearest Pira, you are such a kind person I felt so lucky to meet... The hostel and the flat are so empty since your departure... I hope you you come back soon to warm deeply this place again :) I wish you a wonderful trip all around the world, so great to do it! Take care my dear Pira... and thank you soooo much for your precious help and magical presence at our hostel :)

Nicarágua

5

Gaelle and Benjamin are incredible human beings, they are so nice and you feel like at home with them. Everybody there is so kind and frequently they ask how you feel. This was my first experience with Worldpackers and definitely I recommend to join this project. You can be in touch with nature and learn about many things. I will miss everything there 🥰

11 meses atrás

GAËLLE respondeu

You are both "angels", so kind volunteers... We are going to miss you a lot, I hope you come back... The hostel is OPEN for you whenever you wish :) THANK YOU so much, I feel very grateful to have met you in my life!!!

Canadá

5

My stay at the hostel has been simply amazing. Both Ben and Gaëlle are amazing hosts and are incredibly kind and supportive. Theirs kids are also super kind and full of energy. Also need to mention Cyprien who has been supportive and helpful at every turn, making my life and the lives of the other volunteers fun and exciting. The work is easy, simple and flexible. Hours are respected and the scheduling is very flexible if you want to explore other villages around. The nature is also some of the best in France. It is isolated however, so keep that in mind. Highly recommend, I love it

11 meses atrás

GAËLLE respondeu

MERCIIII cher Alexandre pour la joie de vivre que tu fais rayonner autour de toi, ta constante bonne humeur et pour ton AIDE PRECIEUSE ! Un merci aussi tout spécial pour la bonne entente que tu as pu mettre entre les volontaires en les accueillant toutes et tous avec joie... et aussi envers nos enfants et nos "chienchiens" qui t'adorent :) MERCIIIIII du fond du coeur!

Portugal

5

Gaëlle and Ben welcome me as a family member and treat me very well all the time, me and the other helpers became friends very quickly, everyone in the village was kind, I had amazing afternoons at the river, delightful musical dinners at the hostel , soft and fun working hours at the kitchen. I loved the experience and I'll never forget, hope come back next year 🩷

11 meses atrás

GAËLLE respondeu

It was very nice to have you at our hostel, where you felt immediately the atmosphere and contributed so well to put a great energy. Clara, you are very skillful in cooking, especially your so delicious desserts made with lots of love :) Moreover, you took part so easily, so spontanously in the team, I admired your very nice adaptation... We miss you a lot, I hope you come back to visit us soon!

Estados Unidos

5

I am very grateful for my time here!! I truly feel like I made friends and family in France. It was hard to leave a place full of so much love. The setting was magical along a beautiful river surrounded by mountains. The area has climbing, hiking trails and rafting! The work hours were respected and relaxed. It was encouraged to keep life interesting and try different things to help out. I personally found working in the kitchen stressful at times but often relaxed with music and dancing. I enjoyed cooking and being creative. Knowing French is suggested!! :)

11 meses atrás

GAËLLE respondeu

Dear sweet Mady, Thank you for your nice message.
It was very special to me to have met you for 1 month... You are such a beautiful person I feel very lucky to have known in my life : very sensitive, creative, helpful, soooo kind, sportive, positive, open-mind... enjoying the life. You are a "model" for us and our family. Thank you so much for your magical presence.

Estados Unidos

5

This is a special space created and cared for by beautiful and kind people with an abundance of nature to explore. Being a small team, there is a lot to help with, but you are empowered to contribute as you wish. It really was an amazing little world to be a part of that thrives off of reciprocity. The language barrier was challenging at times, so I would recommend learning French before you go. But I'm so grateful for my time here and felt loved and cared for by everyone at the hostel.

11 meses atrás

GAËLLE respondeu

Dear sweet Jakob, thank you very much for your beautiful message. Already 1 week you left and the hostel feels "empty" without your so nice presence around us. Many local people asked news about you ; we were like a part of our family, a part of the "nature" and a part of the "atmosphere of the hostel" thanks to the magical energy you put here ... I feel that " the nature", the "hostel", the people around and our family say you a deep thank you for all you have done here... and your sweet Mady! We hope to see you both soon!!

Alemanha

5

I spent 6 weeks at the hostel and I enjoyed it a lot. At the beginning I had to adjust a little bit because it is a small village and there aren't a lot of other young people. But when you start to enjoy the nature, go on walks or swim, you realize how amazing it is. The work is easy and interesting. I worked at the bar and learned a lot about the french culture. It is also perfect if you want to practice your French. Gaëlle and Benjamin are very nice and welcoming. It was always fun with them and the whole team and they really cared about the volunteers. I can recommend it a lot:)

12 meses atrás

GAËLLE respondeu

Dear Rosa, we missed you immediately when you left, you put such a positive and great energy in the hostel and with all the people you met ; you spread your sunny smile all around you ! Thank you for your very precious help during your 6 weeks of volunteering, thank you also for your great sense of organisation and welcoming ! It was amazing to have you around us, we feel very grateful!

Chile

5

This was my first experience volunteering ever, and I enjoyed it fully. I learnt so much in many areas, more than I expected. Gaëlle is a really special person, and she surrounds herself with people like her. Her family is kind and welcoming. The people who work at the Hostel were happy to have us there, we all shared work, conversations, songs and even some dancing. And also the other volunteers became new friends. Monistrol d'Aallier is a beautiful little french town, which allowed me to get in contact with nature and myself. I'm grateful for this experience.

1 ano atrás

GAËLLE respondeu

So nice to read you, dear Zina... I really hope we see each other again in our lives :) You gave me so many beautiful and precious advice during your stay here, and put such a nice and positive energy all around you, in the hostel, in the nature, with the people you met. You are a BEAUTIFUL woman, I feel lucky to have met you :) Come back as soon as you want!!

Aplique agora