Give us a hand and let's share experiences in Limousin, France

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  Description

  Hello
  We are Alain and Marick, hot air balloonists and travellers. We live in the coutryside of France, in the south west center, in a small hamlet very close to a village with all amenities.
  Of course we love flying, but also taking care of our environment, walking along the river, gardening, reading, listening to music and enjoying life and good meals.
  We are currently partly renovating an adjoining house and improving the environment and garden around us.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  If you want to practise and impove your French language, I, Marick, wll be mostly willing to help you, wether you are a beginer or you want to improve with the grammar. I can also help you to progress in English.
  
  If you want to learn or exchange in building projects, Alain will be mostly happy to teach you some of his skills and would be happy to learn yours
  
  You like cooking? we can cook together and I can share with you some recipies from traditional French cooking to Asian and vegetarian/vegan. I am also eager to learn from you if you enjoy cooking.
  
  We also like to learn from others and your experience is always welcome.
  Last, but not least, if you're there for a long stay, you can also learn about ballooning - a new experience!

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  Help

  Help with:
  * gardening: maintainance ; everything is mostly planted now
  * building tasks
  * painting and decorating.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Italian: Intermediate
  German: Beginner
  Greek: Beginner
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am currently improving my Italian and also interested with other languages. I am fluent in English which I keep on talking everyday with my British neighbours.
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  Accommodation

  A detached house with bedroom, bathroom, lounge and kitchen,
  We usually rent it as a B&B.
  If it's not available when we have guests, we have another house across the street where you can use the bedroom, the bathroom, the kitchen and the lounge, also full of books, English and French for readers.
  About meals, we'll see what's more convenient for everybody: cooking together or separately, alternatively and if we want to share all meals or just some. We're open to every formula.
  We can welcome at the same time: one person or a couple.
  If you're a couple in a camper van or a camper there is a quiet place for you to stay.

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  What else ...

  Come and join us, we'll be happy to welcome you like a friend and help you discover our environment and French culture.
  We're at a walking distance of the village. You can explore it's charming streets, have a coffe at the bookshop, visit the museum and go for shopping.
  We also have bicycles available to go around further.
  When I drive to the village or to the city, you're always welcome to come with me. and visit more.
  Buses are also available for Limoges, the big city, 40km away.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Parking on a private land right in front of the house or in the garden. Other choices.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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