Renata is looking for people interested in a hospitality and help exchange in Épernay, in the Champagne region of France. The exchange takes place in a private two-storey house with a garden and focuses mainly on home staging, DIY, decorating, gardening and general home improvement.

The opportunity is currently available for autumn 2026. The exact length of stay and help arrangement are agreed individually between the host and each participant.

Location 📍

The house is located in central Épernay, in the Champagne region of France, close to the train station and Avenue de Champagne.

The host describes the area as well connected with Reims and Paris and surrounded by vineyards, parks, forests and other places to explore during free time.

Type of help 🛠️🌿

The project involves the ongoing improvement of the house, garden and outdoor spaces.

Depending on experience and current needs, possible activities may include:

• home staging and decorating;
• interior and exterior painting;
• wallpapering;
• gardening and landscaping;
• cleaning and general maintenance;
• minor renovation and DIY projects;
• other practical home improvement activities appropriate to the participant’s experience.

The host is particularly interested in people who already have practical experience relevant to the activity they choose.

Schedule and experience ⏱️

How many hours of help are expected?

The arrangement depends on the participant’s experience and on the specific task.

Typical help is around 4-5 hours per day, 5 days per week, with 2 days off.

For experienced volunteers, the arrangement can be more flexible and task-based depending on skills and the work involved.

Accommodation and meals 🏠🍲

How many volunteers can stay at the same time?

The house can accommodate approximately 5 to 6 volunteers at the same time.

What type of accommodation is provided?

• A private room in the house.

Are meals included?

For the typical arrangement described above, meals are included.

If a substantially different or task-based arrangement is agreed with an experienced volunteer, please confirm the meal arrangements directly with the host before the stay.

The house also has a washing machine, and the host says basic household products such as detergents and shampoo are available.

Length of stay 📅

There is no fixed minimum or maximum stay stated by the host. The duration is discussed individually according to the participant’s availability and the needs of the project.

The host says that previous participants have stayed for periods of up to approximately three months and that longer cooperation may be possible when the arrangement continues to suit everyone involved.

Costs, travel and visa arrangements 🛂✈️

There is no participation fee mentioned for this exchange.

Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses, tickets, documents and any visa-related costs. The host does not provide invitation letters or arrange European visas or travel documents.

Please independently check the entry, visa, insurance and other legal requirements that apply to your nationality and circumstances before making travel arrangements.

Skills and personal qualities 🔧🌱

The host is looking for people with experience appropriate to the type of assistance they would like to provide.

She particularly mentions dedication, commitment to completing agreed tasks, kindness, gentleness and flexibility.

For more complex technical tasks, the host has confirmed that previous relevant experience is required. Participants should be clear about what they already know how to do and should not undertake technical work outside their skills or experience.

Original message from the host 💬

The following is the host’s original description. The host later clarified the typical time commitment and the possibility of flexible, task-based arrangements for experienced volunteers, as explained above.