Farm Isère, France

4.0
(11 reviews)11

🐎🌿 Immersion avec chevaux en liberté au cœur du Vercors

Help a sustainable project
8 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness
6 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

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.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
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.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Nov
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Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Vivez une immersion unique dans une ferme bio de montagne, au cœur du massif du Vercors, à seulement 50 km de Grenoble. Ici, les chevaux Mérens, poneys et ânes vivent en liberté, sur de vastes espaces, prairies et alpages préservés, au rythme des saisons et de la montagne. Les cavaliers et amoureux des animaux sont les bienvenus pour partager le quotidien de la ferme, participer aux soins, à l’éducation des chevaux et aux activités saisonnières

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Requirements

  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

3.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 9 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Developing environmental awareness
  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 2 Learning about sustainability
  • 2 Meeting international travelers
  • 2 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 8 15. Life on land
  • 2 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Adam

Palestinian Territory, Occupied

5

Our stay at Bernard and Martine's farm was truly unforgettable! They welcomed us with open arms and made us feel right at home. We gained so many new experiences, from learning how to ride horses and care for animals to helping with different tasks around the farm. Every day was a chance to learn something new. Bernard and Martine are incredibly kind and generous, and we're so grateful for their hospitality and all the wonderful memories. We couldn't have asked for better hosts and would definitely recommend this experience!

3 days ago


Bernard replied

Encore merci pour votre aide généreuse et tous ces bons moments et discussions passés ensemble.

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Israel

5

It was amazing, bernard and martine are very nice and welcoming and flexible I totally recommend

10 days ago

Jitka

Czech Republic

5

I worked in the garden and had a great time caring for animals. Bernard taught us how to ride and care for horses, and i went from nothing to being able to trot, gallop and ride on my own. There is no set schedule and you are not forced to work. Bernard and Martine were very helpful towards my needs, even took in more volunteers for me. Unfortunately still, Bernard had a few inapropriate comments about me, which could be fine if you're not too sensitive about this, but I was. I talked with him about it and he kind of understood, but did not stop entirely. Despite this, i liked my stay.

3 months ago


Bernard replied

Je sais que ton vécu passé t'a rendue sensible à certains sujets puisque tu t'en es confié à moi alors que tu ne l'avais fait à personne. J'ai une parole libre et des idées plus atypiques que ce qu'on attend d'un vieillard de 72 ans mais aussi un anglais insuffisant pour aborder certains sujets avec plus de délicatesse et de retenue que ce que certains peuvent entendre. Je te souhaite la belle vie que tu mérites et te remercie de ton sérieux et de ton aide particulièrement efficace

silvijn

Netherlands

5

Bernard and Martine are two wonderful people. They really made me feel at home during my stay. They always make sure you eat enough and that you feel okay. You can fill your days up whichever way you want. You're not obliged to work, only if you want. Bernard is very experienced and knows a lot, he is always open to explain the things when you don't understand something. If there is time, chances are that Bernard will show you local things (e.g. the local theater) or teach you to ride horses. I had a great time. I would definitely recommend coming!

7 months ago


Bernard replied

Une belle expérience avec ce jeune homme poli, motivé , disponible ,toujours avec le sourire aux lèvres et l'envie de bien faire , d'aider , de donner de l'affection aux animaux et une forte envie d'apprendre.
Syljijn , tu nous manques!!

Aino

Finland

4

The place was super beautiful and the animals were cute. There was no set schedule and sometimes the farm life can be hectic. We got to eat delicious and organic food. I learned a lot throughout my stay. I also loved my room!

27 days ago


Bernard replied

Effectivement , tous ces problèmes de santé sur la vieille jument (31 ans ) ont été une épreuve pour elle et aussi pour nous tous. En élevage tout n'est pas idyllique ...Heureusement ça n'arrive pas tous les jours. L’élevage ce sont les naissances, la jeunesse, l’éducation des poulains mais aussi la maladie, les accidents, la vieillesse et la mort. Ça vous a fait une belle expérience tout de même. Triste aussi . C'est la vie...! Encore merci de m'avoir aidé et soutenu dans cette épreuve.

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