Help us to maintain the garden, and enjoy this magical place.

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Connect with nature: 24 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 22 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

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.

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.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 2 weeks

The Experience

We are Sophie & Charles, impassioned by the restauration of the Château de Saint - loup sur Thouet in South Loire Valley. We are looking for some help in differents ways but mainly for the garden between April 15 until September, Sometimes help in the house, or with computer work to make Saint-loup known in many countries. On the basis of volunteering, we wish to welcome people with a Student profile.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner French
Between 18 and 28 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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29 Reviews

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Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

24 Get in touch with nature
22 Immersing in the local culture
21 Meeting international travelers
19 Meeting locals
12 Developing environmental awareness
10 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

13 17. Partnerships for the goals
6 4. Quality education
4 10. Reduced inequalities

Marama

United Kingdom

My time here was so so amazing, it's such a beautiful place to stay and exploring the grounds is such a magic experience. Sophie was very welcoming and makes sure you have everything you need. The working hours were very well respected and the work was always done together so I never felt alone with a task which was really nice. I will really miss visiting the horses and saying hello to the cats, this place is such a breath of fresh air, I loved it!

7 days ago

Arina

United States

My experience at the guest house was unforgettable. The property and grounds are stunning and the living accommodations were very comfortable and clean. It's located in an ideal location so you can take trips to Paris and La Rochelle on the weekend! Work was clearly indicated beforehand and we adhered to the same schedule of work from 8AM-Noon everyday. I was so grateful to be able to explore the gardens and all the beautiful rooms in the castle+keep with other volunteers. This is a great opportunity for people who want to live life in the countryside and make a direct impact with marketing!

19 days ago

Sophie replied

Hello Arina, Thank you so much for your help.
We hope that this experience was not too laborious, work in the garden is sometimes difficult and life in the Château rather grueling for those who are intrepid enough to try the adventure internally.
But the beauty of the Château de Saint-Loup sur Thouet is worth it, isn't it?
best wishes too Arina
Sophie & Charles Henri & Tchoupi

Zoé

France

What a beautiful experience! I stayed only two weeks but I wish I stayed more. The charm of the castle and the keep is The tasks were sometimes a bit exhausting but you can go at your own pace and the view makes it all worth it. You will also have a lot of free time to bike in the countryside, ride the boat in the river or take weekend trips to La Rochelle :) Sophie and Charles-Henry were kindhearted funny and welcoming. I cannot recommend this experience enough.

27 days ago

Guilherme

Brazil

It's hard to know where to begin… It was my first time volunteering and I had the most amazing experience with Sophie and Charles! They are both kind and caring people who welcomed me like I was family and made my experience whole with the talks at the table, the wine shared and by showing me the surroundings. About the work, all the hours and activities were respect and they were pretty flexible with a situation I had coming back from the weekend trip, letting me rest during the morning. Sophie and Charles, I'm extremely greatful for the week we spent together, I'll remember it forever!

7 months ago

Serena

United States

Volunteering at the guest house was an incredible experience! The hosts, Sophie and Charles-Henri, were so welcoming, and fed us delicious food. They also took us for visits to cool local spots! The village and bus stop are a minute walk away from the guest house, so everything was accessible. The daily work was mostly in the garden, but sometimes it was social media. The tasks were well explained, and the hours were always respected! I won't forget the beauty of the guest house, the kindness of my hosts, and the friendships with my fellow volunteers! I'd recommend it, 100%. Merci beaucoup!

7 months ago

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