Home staging, DIY and gardening exchange in Épernay, France 🇫🇷

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 significantly on the participant’s experience and on the specific task.

For people who are not professionals but have some relevant experience or would like to participate in practical tasks, the host normally expects approximately 6 hours per day, 5 days per week.

The host has explained that experienced professionals may agree on a different, task-based arrangement when their expertise allows a particular job to be completed much more quickly.

In some circumstances, shorter arrangements of approximately 3 to 4 hours per day may also be possible for a specific task. These arrangements are discussed individually and the food conditions may be different.

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 standard arrangement of approximately 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, meals are included.

The host has also clarified that meals are normally included in individually agreed arrangements with experienced professionals.

If someone is accepted for a shorter 3 to 4 hour arrangement for a specific task, meals may not be included and the participant may need to provide their own food. Please confirm this before agreeing to the exchange.

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.

Participants should be clear about what they already know how to do and should not undertake technical work outside their skills or experience.

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 that meal arrangements can vary depending on the agreed number of hours, as explained above.