Homestay Aude, France

5.0
(9 reviews)9

Halloween Haunted House in a small French, mountain village

Connect with nature
8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
7 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

32h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Music
Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.
Party Promoter
Help organise and promote parties and social activities.
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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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
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.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
3 weeks

The Experience

We build, decorate and animate a haunted house in our small village in the south of France. We require help in all aspects of creating spaces, mazes, walls and decor, plus special effects & lighting, to include acting in character during the event. We have full work days (3-4) to prepare ahead, 4 hours of guests (between 250-500) on the 31st, and then clean up/tear-down for 2 days after. Explore before & after depending on your dates. 16/10-5-11

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate French
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Meeting locals
  • 6 Practicing English
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Developing environmental awareness
  • 1 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
  • 3 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 2 5. Gender equality

Spain

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience and I wouldn't change anything about it. The village is small but very cute, and there are a lot of hiking trails and cool caves to explore nearby. The work in the garden was very pleasant, especially the days when the weather was nice. Natalie gave me a lot of flexibility with my schedule, which I greatly appreciated, and she cooked a great variety of meals while I was there. She also took me to a couple of nice trips around the area. Everyone else in the house, including the animals, was kind and respectful. I would really recommend this experience.

7 months ago

United States

4

I had an amazing time with Natalie and her family! Everyone was very kind, respectful, and created such a welcoming environment. The village is beautiful and surrounded by mountains with so many hikes and caves to explore! The work was not difficult and I enjoyed the hands-on activities; the entire experience felt like a wonderful nature the home. :) Not to mention, Natalie is an incredible chef who I'd easily give 5 Michelin stars to, and she has plenty of stories to share 🤩 Very grateful for this experience!!

4 months ago

Sweden

5

As a fellow lover of Halloween was this the perfect way to celebrate the holiday. We as volunteers helped create and play a part in the haunted house that Natalie puts together each year. Everyone contributing had their say and space to create their own idea. We helped with carpeting, decorating and acting for Halloween. The house is big and cozy, Natalie cooks great food and the animals are super cute. We could choose our own hours and schedules which was great. The days before Halloween were hectic so I would recommend to stay a few days after to get to know the surroundings as well!

11 months ago


Natalie replied

Alice and Johanna were "formidable" and the haunted house couldn't have gone better. They both helped to create, set-up and act in our annual haunted house in our small mountain village, bringing in many guests who loved the scare and especially the creations of Alice and Johanna 🎃

They both worked super hard and I appreciated all their hard work. Next time Cole for a more relaxing stay☺️

Happy travels

Brazil

5

I loved it so so much! Natalie is a very kind person, she's funny, cooks really, really well and, in general, she's an amazing human being to be around. The house is located in the most cute village and I had a lot of nature and animals around me, which was really relaxing. Being around Puma and Minus and all of the animals was amazing! The jobs that I had to do were not complicated and were well explained to me. I felt like I was home and I'm sure that I'll come back to visit ❤️❤️❤️❤️

about 1 year ago


Natalie replied

😉

Ecuador

5

This was our first experience with Worldpackers and we're very glad we chose Natalie's the home. The village was cosy and the trails had amazing views of the area. Natalie was a great host, she made us feel welcomed into her family and allowed us to set our own schedule for the tasks set out for us. Though the scope of our task was larger than we anticipated, there were no expectations to completely finish it. Over all, it was a great first experience with Worldpackers!

over 1 year ago


Natalie replied

Thanks guys, you did a great job, and we enjoyed having you!

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