π‘πΏ Help Renovate a Charming Countryside Home
The experience
in the South of France π«π·β¨
Hi everybody! π
Join our beautiful countryside project and experience authentic French rural life while becoming part of our little community of families, nature, animals, and meaningful experiences!
We are 3 families living together on a large piece of land in the peaceful countryside of southern France π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦π
(4 adults, 6 children, plus our lovely animals!)
πΆ Big friendly dog
π± Cats
π Sheep
π Chickens
What you offer
15 hours of help per week
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours:
Weβll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Requirements
Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
Over 24 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
ποΈ Accommodation:
βΊ Bring your own tent if you prefer
π Guest caravan available (for 2 people + 1 child)
π Space for vans, caravans, or converted vehicles
π΅ Cozy music barn available too!
πΏ Facilities:
πΏ Shared shower
π³ Shared kitchen
π± Eco dry toilets
π± No WiFi yet, but we share mobile internet connection
π Important:
π‘ Deep countryside location
πΆ Village: 4 km away
π Supermarket: 10 km away
π We can also travel together by car when possible
π We are looking for:
β¨ Motivated and independent people
β¨ Comfortable around children and bugs
β¨ With or without experience
π¬ Smokers welcome (smoking outside only)
πΎ Pets welcome if friendly, clean, and well-behaved
If you love nature, family life, DIY projects, animals, and meaningful connections, we'd love to welcome you here! πΏπ
Activities & Shift
Our daily life follows a simple rhythm inspired by family life, nature, and the children's routine.
β¨ What you'll experience:
π» Authentic countryside living
π° Explore a beautiful historical region of France
πΆββοΈ Hiking opportunities nearby
π¦ Relax by a small river
ποΈ Discover local daily village markets
βͺ Area rich in history and close to the Compostelle route
π² Bicycles available to explore the surroundings
π οΈ Volunteer activities:
π‘ Renovating an old countryside house (main focus)
π± Gardening & growing vegetables
π§ Playing and interacting with children
π¨ DIY and creative projects
π³ Helping with daily life and cooking
We have many different tasks and will adapt according to your preferences and skills. Experience is welcome, but not required β we can learn together! π
β° Schedule:
Working time is flexible and mostly outdoors, depending on:
βοΈ Weather conditions
π€οΈ Seasons
π Daily priorities and activities
Rules
Smoke outside
Respect the life rhythm