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Hello, I live near a lovely town (Vallauris) in a wonderful part of France, 8 min drive to Cannes and Antibes, 20min to Nice and 50mins to Monaco.
I've been here 22 years, run 2 businesses in the area and am English. I speak French too, but am much funnier in English!
My house has just had a total renovation and currently I have 2 double bedrooms sharing a bathroom with shower, on an entire floor that are available for either 2 singles or 2 couples. I have fibre wifi and a garden, and a sea view of the Mediterranean sea.
I have an old dog German Shepherd, who just sleeps really.
I am 55 years old and reasonably sporty, non smoker, not much of a drinker and would like some help MAINLY CARPENTRY AND HANDYMAN STUFF plus doing painting and varnishing work just to finish off the recent project. 20 hours per week preferable, completely flexible on hours.
I am a decent cook, and great company if you like sardonic humor and board games/cards/backgammon.
Full Netflix and IPTV.
Having a car would be preferable, and there is parking, however there are decent buses and a coastal train access up until 8pm. Also I am always driving to either Antibes or Monaco if lifts are needed and I have a bicycle that anyone can use.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
I live an English speaking life in an english speaking part of France. Access to amazing towns villages and countryside right on the doorstop. However I am integrated into French way of life and can help you enjoy this special part of France. I am used to having many visitors and have a kayak too for use to kayak to the islands off Cannes.
Help
Carpentry and general maintenance.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
i speak French and English but am eager to learn othersAccommodation
2 recently renovated double bedrooms on an entire floor sharing a recently renovated bathroom with large shower for 1 or 2 singles or 1 or 2 couples
I will either cook, or you can cook and I'll provide the food. I cook a fair bit of Asian food, with the occasional pizza nightWhat else ...
The town is called Vallauris.
Ive lived here for 21 years and know all of the good and interesting places to visit/picnic/snorkle etcA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 20 hours per week, flexible on days worked
Feedback (4)
The villa owner was really pleased on his return.
It was lovely spending time with them.
Recommended to other hosts.
We all got along as if we'd known each other for years, they are such great people.
Bryan was great at fixing things and gardening, Kim reorganised the house, and me, and my dog, perfectly.
We had a few outings seeing bands, kayaking, and my friends took them out too.
100% recommend… read more
She is so much fun & has great knowledge of the local & surrounding areas.
While the work included gardening, cleaning & odd jobs, we weren’t asked to do anything we weren’t capable of.
We helped look after her beautiful dog Serena as well.
We would totally… read more
A great couple, lots of energy and humour and just great to have in my household.
They worked hard and diligently and achieved a great finish in the painting
Clean, tidy, respectful and good company.
I would welcome them back anytime.
She is very kind, very nice and funny.
During our stay we lived with Rachel, and other workaway people (Joel and Luis), we played funs games boards and always she teached us to play.
We can't forget Rachel's lovely dogs Zou zou and Serena with whom we had a walk and share a Zou zou's training… read more
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The villa owner was really pleased on his return.
It was lovely spending time with them.
Recommended to other hosts.
We all got along as if we'd known each other for years, they are such great people.
Bryan was great at fixing things and gardening, Kim reorganised the house, and me, and my dog, perfectly.
We had a few outings seeing bands, kayaking, and my friends took them out too.
100% recommend… read more
She is so much fun & has great knowledge of the local & surrounding areas.
While the work included gardening, cleaning & odd jobs, we weren’t asked to do anything we weren’t capable of.
We helped look after her beautiful dog Serena as well.
We would totally… read more
A great couple, lots of energy and humour and just great to have in my household.
They worked hard and diligently and achieved a great finish in the painting
Clean, tidy, respectful and good company.
I would welcome them back anytime.
She is very kind, very nice and funny.
During our stay we lived with Rachel, and other workaway people (Joel and Luis), we played funs games boards and always she teached us to play.
We can't forget Rachel's lovely dogs Zou zou and Serena with whom we had a walk and share a Zou zou's training… read more
They were eager to help and did a great job in prepping and painting a few rooms, they worked hard collecting and stacking wood and helped to clear some ground that was overrun with brambles weeds and years of broken trees.
They were respectful of the… read more