Homestay Lower Normandy, France

5.0
43 reviews43

Can you come now? Help in the garden and with animals.

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This host has received 6 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature
31 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
25 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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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.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

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.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

We have 3 acres of gardens, we grow almost everything ourselves so we need your help! We also have rescue chickens, turkeys, ducks & cats who need daily care & love. We have various old Normandy buildings that need work on too. Always lots of cleaning and tidying to do!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 40 years old
  • Accepts solo applications and also couples and pairs

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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43 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 31 Get in touch with nature
  • 25 Meeting international travelers
  • 23 Developing environmental awareness
  • 20 Learning about sustainability
  • 20 Practicing English
  • 6 Immersing in the local culture

Canada

5

Working on the home was a lovely experience. It's very quiet and in a small town with nothing in it. So long as you're ready to spend lots of time alone with your thoughts then you'll enjoy yourself. The living situation is also well done. All the volunteers live together in a house with everyone helping out with cooking and cleaning. You'll have lots of time to get to know each other and become friends. Debbie and Daniel were both considerate hosts who provided all that we needed. They are friendly and made an effort to ensure we were adapting well

27 days ago

Germany

5

I had a truly wonderful time and I'm really glad that this was my first experience:)Debbie and Daniel are very welcoming and kind people, so caring and always make sure you have everything you need. The place is so beautiful and calm, right for people who love rural places and nature. the home is impressive and the cats are so cute! Debbie also took us to many other places. Therefore I had the opportunity to watch three big fireworks. I'm very happy and thankful for this! Debbie is such an inspiring person. The work in the home was well organized. Thank you for everything, already miss it!

about 1 month ago

Bulgaria

5

I had the most incredible experience at this the home! The warmth and hospitality from Debbie and Daniel were beyond compare. The way they've organized the place is truly impressive – I never felt lacking anything. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to learn so much here. This visit will always hold a special place in my heart, and every moment was an absolute pleasure. Many thanks to you -Martin!

about 1 month ago


Deborah replied

Love you Marty! Miss you both so much xx

Bulgaria

5

From the very beginning my boyfriend and I we felt very welcomed! The place is very cozy and sweet. Our tasks were very clear about the home the house rules. Everything has labels and you can really know what you can use and what not. We really felt Debbie as our friend! She took us to many different locations around Normandy for festivals, fireworks, concerts and we really had the chance to enjoy volunteering while having fun. We usually have a list with all the things that we need to do around the home, feeding chickens and cats. We also learn a lot about the home kitchen and recipes!

about 2 months ago


Deborah replied

Merry it's so quiet without you !! We miss your sunshine xx

Mexico

5

Great experience to connect with nature in a quiet town in France. Everything is as it says on the advertisement. Deborah and Daniel are really good hosts and good people, they'll help you in everything you need. Already miss the cats.

3 months ago

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