Take part in the revival of a historic castle in France!
The experience
Want to experience something truly unique in a historic castle at the heart of an exceptional 55-hectare estate? 🏰✨
Join us at Château de la Tillade and take part in the revival of this former wine estate and cognac producer!
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us bring this magnificent place back to life. Your tasks will include gardening, restoring the orchard and gardens, maintaining outdoor spaces as well as various renovation and improvement projects for the castle. The activities will be tailored to your skills, interests and experience. 🌿 More than just volunteering, we want to offer you a humane, friendly and enriching experience, in which you will feel at home.
Come share this beautiful adventure with us and help preserve an exceptional heritage for future generations! 💚
Samantha & Elliot
Activities & Shift
⏰ Schedule: 5 hours per day, 5 days a week (25 hours total), with 2 days off.
🛏️ Accommodation: Private room with a private bathroom. Couples and friends traveling together can share a room.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast and lunch are available seven days a week, as well as a prepared and shared dinner on the five working days. A fully equipped kitchen is also at your disposal.
🎁 Other benefits: Wi‑Fi, laundry, tours of the castle and its gardens, walks and hikes on the estate.