Homestay Aveze, France

5.0
(11 reviews)11

Stay in the beautiful Cevennes mountains, South of France 🏡

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with nature
9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
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!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
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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Availability

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

The Experience

We have an old stone farmhouse in a peaceful valley in the Cevennes region of southern France. We welcome volunteers who would like to help us run our house and organic garden. There are fruit trees and bushes and a veg patch. We can teach gardening and building skills and want to work together with helpers, learning and collaborating. We share our knowledge of the local culture as well as conversation, food and fun.

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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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11 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 9 Get in touch with nature
  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 8 Immersing in the local culture
  • 6 Developing environmental awareness
  • 5 Learning about sustainability
  • 2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 3. Good health and well-being
  • 8 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 8 15. Life on land
Nina

Australia

5

We had such an incredible stay at the home. Louise and Richard were warm hearted, kind and generous in sharing their lovely home with us. Each day was different; we gleaned apples from the orchard, pruned trees, painted walls, weeded the strawberry patch and dusted. Working hours were respected and in the afternoons we had plenty of time to go swimming down at the river. They also showed us some beautiful swimming spots dotted all around the area, as well as great walks and markets. We never had a dull moment. It was the best workstay we could have asked for.

about 1 month ago

Laura

Australia

5

Our stay at the home was our first Worldpackers experience, and it couldn't have been a better start! Louise and Richard are brilliant hosts - friendly, respectful, engaging, and a lot of fun. The tasks were varied (from peeling apples to cutting down trees!) and the hours were absolutely respected. Louise and Richard took us on some beautiful trips to various swimming holes and markets, and introduced us to their local friends. We really felt like we became part of the household, learned new skills, and forged new friendships. Highly recommend — we miss the place already!

about 1 month ago

Nathalia

Germany

5

The home is set in a beautiful orchard, and we had a really lovely experience staying with them. The work we did was mainly construction and repairs. Richard and Louise are wonderful people, and we had many really interesting conversations with them. We learned a lot from Richard, had wonderful meals together cooked by Louise, and they were also very generous with us, taking us out and showing us around the area. We stayed in a caravan outside their house. We really enjoyed this experience and would definitely recommend it

2 months ago

Gonzalo

Italy

5

We had a great time at the home! The hosts were warm and welcoming from day 1. Richard is very kind hearted and patient in explaining every task; Louise made sure to show us around the area and welcoming and her food is magnifique! The surrounding towns and nature are incredible, we were surrounded by orchards, fig and walnut trees, grapes and even kiwis. We helped rebuilding historic stone walls, and learned a thing or two about making mortar and restoring medieval walls. Hours were respected and gave us plenty of time to discover the hidden treasures of the Cevennes. Absolutely would r

2 months ago

Madison

United States

5

Richard and Louise were the most welcoming and amazing hosts. The communication on the tasks and work was both clear and flexible. The home was gorgeous and you got to experience the French countryside while being close to the town Le Vigan. I would defiantly recommend the home to all travelers!

5 months ago

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About the host

Hosted by Louise

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This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.
Response Rate
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Response Time
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