Homestay Cher, France

5.0
(12 reviews)12

Enjoy Nature while helping around my country home in Loire Valley

Immerse yourself in the local culture
10 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature
10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

4h

Hours per day
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
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.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

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

The Experience

10mn by car from the train station of La Charité sur Loire (city listed on UNESCO world heritage), close to Pouilly sur Loire and Sancerre vineyards (also delicious local goat cheese). Along the house there is a canal with a lock and you can watch the boats passing by just looking by the windows. Also a garden with many kind of trees and fruits and where I grow some vegetables. I need some help for renovating the house and working in the garden

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate French
  • Between 18 and 50 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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12 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 10 Immersing in the local culture
  • 10 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 6 Practicing English
  • 4 Developing social awareness
  • 4 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 7 12. Responsible consumption and production
Anam

Spain

5

Our stay was a wonderful experience and an unforgettable one. We will highlight especially the nature and the garden, where we worked on the strawberry field anda enjoyed relaxing moments. We especially loved the food and the treatment of Nicolas too, it was very comfortable and it helped us take a break of our busier lifestyles. We also met another volunter who stayed at the same time, a very nice and interesting person. Our favorite moments where dinner time, when we all gather together in the garden, to enjoy Nicola's delicious food and Drinks and share nice conversations!

15 days ago

Rafael

Brazil

5

Volunteering at Nicolas’s charming home was a really nice experience. I had the chance to experience some local events around the city, we went on a bike ride, and I even got to enjoy some delicious and varied local cheeses. Nicolas is incredibly generous, and I felt welcome from the very first day. Thank you so much for accepting my last-minute request! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful spot surrounded by plenty of nature!

19 days ago

Oliver

United Kingdom

5

My experience with Nicholas at his house on the Loire was very fun. I really wish I'd stayed longer than 4 days

about 1 month ago

Simon

Hong Kong (SAR)

5

Nicolas is an amazing host and cook! He is really easygoing, kind, knowledgeable, respectful and supportive. He provides me a nice spacious room and give me a lot of flexibility and freedom in terms of working hours and working tasks. During free time he took me the local bakery to try the delicious fruit pie and the local market. We also did biking around his house! It was such a blast! Definitely recommend going if you want to connect to the nature and taste his homemade amazing food!!

2 months ago

Morgan

United Kingdom

5

I had a great time staying with Nicolas. This was my first experience working away and it didn't disappoint. The house/local area is very peaceful and Nicolas introduced me to the local wines and cheeses (which were amazing). There were lots of different types of work to do so I was able to choose from a range of tasks both indoors and out. Very chilled vibes and I would definitely recommend!

about 1 year ago

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Hosted by Nicolas

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