Unique working and living adventure in the southwest of France

  France

Dates: 2007 and 2008 all the year

Description: Thinking of relocating overseas or maybe just searching for work abroad? Maybe you have a gap year or time out? Well have you ever considered working abroad in France or to be more precise considered south west France?

Here is the offer that I have for you: get 7 days full board and lodging at La Giraudiere in south west France for 90 euros per week plus three days work for La Giraudiere. La Giraudiere gives you accommodation, 3 meals a day, 4 days a week holiday - free to do as you please. In return you give La Giraudiere 90 euros, 3 days work a week.

The work is what ever you think you can offer La Giraudiere. You tell us if you have an idea of something that would help La Giraudiere. Remember the work could be anything - it may be your idea of something we have not considered.

What is La Giraudiere and what is happening there?

La Giraudiere a typical stone built chaertaise masters house and was owned by the family Giraud. The family moved away some years ago and the property fell into disrepair. In 1997 myself, two of my brothers and a friend formed a French property company and decided to purchase and restore La Giraudiere with the idea of putting together a small tourist complex. The path with the French authorities has been long but at last we have everything in place. Upon completion of the first stage, La Giraudiere will accommodate 40+ persons and will have a bar, restaurant and leisure facilities. Presently we have 3 apartments complete which would be the accommodation for the group.

When does the project start or when can I apply?

The answer is simple now. Think about it - you can not lose - at the worst you will end up with the cheapest holiday on the internet.

Highlights: Why are we making this offer?

La Giraudiere is only 40% complete and there is still a lot of work needed to be done. Apart from the work, there is also the marketing of the project which was started but needs further attention and ideas.

I am here in south west France and have been for the last five years struggling every step of the way to put this project in place. The battle with the French authorities and the administration has been long and exhausting both on myself and the finances of the project.

Cost in US$: 120 per week

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of up to 8

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

SCI La Giraudiere's Mission Statement: At La Giraudiere we are currently in the process of renovating a tradional French Maison de Maitre into a tastefully restored tourist complex. The complexe will accommodate 40 + persons. There will be a restaurant and bar together with a superb swimming pool and other facilities.

Year Founded: 1997