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Experience permaculture at the heart of a small family farm


The experience

Small farm with poultry, goats, pigs, donkeys, dogs and cats, a large orchard, and wood-fired heating.
There are very young grandchildren

In winter, help with cutting firewood. In spring, garden preparation in permaculture (seedling transplantation, etc...)


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: € 5 One time

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: If tourist transport to Mont Saint-Michel


What you get

1 day 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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.


Requirements

Beginner French or Beginner English

Under 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

💚 Experience
Here you can experience permaculture, farm life and a lifestyle closer to nature. We want to welcome curious, motivated volunteers who are ready to participate in our daily life in a simple and friendly atmosphere.

✨ If you love animals, gardening, nature and want to learn at the pace of the seasons, we’ll be happy to welcome you to our small farm! 🌻


Activities & Shift

🌱 Your missions by season
Activities naturally evolve throughout the year:
🪵 In winter: helping with cutting and preparing firewood
🌱 In spring: preparing the permaculture kitchen garden, sowing, transplanting and tending crops
☀️ In summer: help mainly in the morning and, occasionally, participate in evening watering
🍎 Participation in the maintenance of the orchard and outdoor spaces
🐐 Small chores around the farm and animals as needed

⏰ A typical day in summer
☕ 8:30 am: breakfast
🌿 9:00 – 12:30: help on the farm and in the garden
☀️ Afternoon free to rest or explore the surroundings
💧 Occasionally, a bit of help with watering in the evening


Rules

Respect
Sobriety
Vigilance with our children
Frankness