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Gardening in exchange for staying in France

Wondering if there may be any interest. I have a village house in SW France which is often unoccupied. It has a courtyard which needs gardening attention. Would anyone be interested in a "working holiday" in the area? Perhaps contributing a very nominal amount to cover utilities whilst doing some gardening to maintain the area and having time to explore an interesting part of rural France.


Created By on 27/03/2016

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Yardby5
13th Oct 2018 09:44:47
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Thanks for voting!
Hello JustLooking
I’m wondering if this offer is still available. I’d also like to know where the house is, how close to transport etc.
Many thanks
JeQ53
17th Feb 2017 12:44:42
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I am in SW France near Perpignan so I don't know if that's any help for you?if you are further along the coast, I could always discuss a few days gardening to see another area? I have an allotment here and belong to our local U3A gardening group. The gardening is a challenge here as we get intense heat and little water in the summer but it is great fun!
gerip
2nd Nov 2016 13:20:00
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Always wanted to retire to France but unfortunately not to be, would love to tend your garden and incorporate it with a cultural break. Loverly.
Grey lady 13
29th Oct 2016 20:47:39
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Whereabouts in France are you, and do you have photos of the garden please
Chablis
2nd Aug 2016 15:16:48
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Where in SW France?? I am looking at purchasing a house, possibly a "Chambes D'Hotes" sometime next year, and will need to find a base for a few weeks to explore region and visit properties, so your house may suit??
Chere
5th May 2016 23:15:37
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looking to move to south, going to take a trip in August to look for a house. I am keen to garden and really in need of advice .....fair exchange?
Susan Ann Radcliffe
29th Mar 2016 08:59:32
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It takes me a long time to do my own garden ,I am 65 I would have long to do it for you and stayed in France if it has pots and high up I might be able to managed it sorry I would have like to have gone has my late husband worked over there on a oil tanker but came home to England and had a accident in the 1980 I never got there .sue

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