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Italy
Sylvia and Jérôme are wonderful hosts, all the animals in their care are happy, friendly, healthy and well fed; I felt equally well taken care of on their property. They are very fair and reasonable about the work, and made me feel quickly respected and at home. I was never hungry never uncomfortable, they generously answered all my questions about the French language. I had a wonderful experience, and I would recommend it to others who are comfortable and love to be around horses and are used to the work associated with their care, and want to have a calm and quiet french experience.
7 months ago
Honduras
Sylvia left just after I arrived.She didn't say hello,goodbye,nor did she mention she was leaving. I was left with Jerome who said he would also be leaving so he gave me a paper which he made me read out loud: 7h:Feed dogs,cats,horses 8h:Breakfast 8h30:Painting,handyman stuff,gardening 11h30:Prepare lunch 12h:Eat 13h:Back to work/handyman stuff/gardening 17h30:Water plants 18h:Prepare dinner/feed dogs,cats 19h:Horses in/feed them YOU ARE NOT IN A HOTEL/SUMMER CAMP.RESPECT SCHEDULE *I told him that Sylvia and I had agreed differenty and he became hostile so I booked an Airbnb and WP canceled it
13 days ago
et's get back to the facts:
You arrived Saturday at 22h00. Sylvia was already sleeping because she was leaving Sunday at 8h00 (800 km), and dinner was waiting for you.
For your 1st day, Sunday, you decided to stay in your room and showed up only at 10h30 (no jet lag, you had been in France for weeks).
And already, you spent all day on your phone/tablet checking the stock market or whatever other personal stuff.
Monday, you showed up at 8h00 and worked a total of 3 hours the entire day, while
Italy
There are no words to explain how good was my experience in the farm. Jerome, Sylvie and Río (the dog) are a incredible family that I will miss so much 🥺. I really appreciate the time with them, they treat me as a son. You get a private room and bathroom. During the cold season, i was in charge of taking horses in and out, brushing them, cleaning the stalls, watering the plants and some maintenance. We eat the meals together and watching a movie. Food was delicious and plentiful. If you are looking for connecting with nature and meet amazing hosts, just apply. I will miss you so much
11 months ago
We miss you already...take care and we keep in touch
Ireland
This was an amazing stay really enjoyed the month would have stayed longer if possible. The food was delicious and Jerome and Sylvie were very inviting and inclusive going to flea markets or the the food markets at weekends definitely recommend
12 months ago
Brazil
Incredible experience, Jerome and Sylvie were amazing and made me feel comfortable and excited during the whole stay. The tasks are simple and well organised, most farm work like taking care of plants, cutting grass and feeding the animals. The bedroom was comfortable and well cleaned. Food is healthy and delicious. The location is very countryside, really good for relaxing and connecting with nature, but be aware there is no walking distance city. The working hours were good and there is always off time to do your stuff, stay in the pool and exercise. 10/10
about 1 year ago
glad you liked your stay with us, please come back. stay in touch
Czech Republic
My experience at the farm was absolutely amazing. I had a really great time taking care of animals/plants and helping with house chores. Sylvie and Jérôme were really welcoming and kind and took me to the local markets and to open-air cinemas. This experience is also perfect for those who want to improve their French because Jérôme will more than gladly correct all you mistakes and will discuss all kind of linguistic questions :). Thank you Sylvie and Jerome, I'll never forget the moments we spent together.
about 1 year ago
thank you for your kind words, you are always welcome to come back and polish up your french...
Finland
I had a peaceful time at the farm. Sylvie and Jerome are very nice and kind people and the animals are sweet as well. Everything meets the description and the work is very easy and light. I got to taste a lot of new foods and got inspiration for cooking. I also grew some interest in plants as I saw how many plants Sylvie and Jerome grow. This one is definitely a 'reconnecting with nature' -typa thing as it is the countryside. There's a lot of free time and the place is far away from towns so that's something that one must keep in mind when considering applying to this position.
over 1 year ago
Canada
I absolutely loved my stay here! Sylvie and Jerome are caring, understanding and overall really amazing. We had great times in the kitchen, watching movies, visiting local markets, etc. My days mainly consisted of taking care of the animals (feeding, lunging/riding, etc.) and making/eating great food. As the others have mentioned, I had no “full days off” but that's to be expected as we are taking care of animals. I also never asked so it might be a possibility. I could not recommend them enough and I even hope to come back later in the season. Thank you so much Sylvie and Jerome! ❤️
over 1 year ago
always welcome you back
France
This is the place to reconnect to nature and to yourself, sharing great meals, and taking care of animals, it is quite better for you to come if you already have experience with horses but this was a good experience for me. Thanks to them to have shared this month with me.
over 1 year ago
Pleasure is on our side
Colombia
My experience at Chaveux the farm was overall good. I recommend it for people who want to be in the countryside, far from the noise of the cities. Personally, I was only with the owner of the place, three horses, three cats, and a dog. The tasks are easy to manage and, in theory, there is plenty of “free time.” However, the agreement of working 4 hours per day with 2 days off is not really respected, since you cannot leave the property unless by car, and daily activities are required—for example, feeding the animals. Finally, the Wi-Fi does not reach the volunteers' room.
about 1 year ago
