Come & Garden & Restore, With Me. (It is truly stunning here.)

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with nature: 16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 14 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

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.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

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.

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: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 2 weeks

The Experience

A beautiful part of France, with trails, views & firepit star-gazeing. I have bikes & tennis courts, in the village. My house is historical and needs a lot of work to keep it functional. Only apply if you have good DIY skills & can use power tools. (Plumbing, carpenty etc) Or, a good knowledge of gardening as the garden needs maintenance. I grow some food & teas here. I love cooking so you will have your very own personal chef & no washing up!

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Requirements

Fluent French or Intermediate French
Between 30 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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25 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

16 Get in touch with nature
14 Learning about sustainability
14 Developing environmental awareness
13 Meeting international travelers
11 Meeting locals
10 Immersing in the local culture

Gabriel

United States

Jane was so much fun to get to know and we will miss her dearly! She was very accommodating and a pleasure to spend time with :) Her dog tootsie is sweet as well. She lives in a beautiful area with tons of trails and areas to explore on foot and by bike. Jane is a lovely cook and you will always have a full belly!

2 months ago

Timm

Germany

As my girlfriend already wrote, this was our first WP experience and it was great! Jane is a great host who supplied us with tasty food. We also played some games in the evenings and had a bonfire in the garden for Halloween. There are planty of different things to do for every type of person I would say, as long as you got a hands on mentality and are able to work independently. As long as you are okay with a little less comfort and privacy, I highly recommend this place to you. For us it became instantly a home away from home.

2 months ago

Lea

Germany

This was our first volunteering and we could not have asked for a better one! Jane is living on a lovely old property in the French countryside with her dog, cat and chickens. It comes with all the tasks of an old house and big garden. We could choose from many diverse tasks and were absolutely free in when and how to work. Jane supplied us with plenty of good food and we had a good time together in the evenings. If you are okay with a little less privacy and comfort and are willing to work independently, this is a great place for you.

2 months ago

Dani

Canada

I had an amazing time with Jane! Jane was an excellent host. She has a great sense of humor, and is very knowledgeable about holistic wellness and sustainable practices. She's also an excellent cook, and is mostly self-sufficient with the vegetables and eggs from the farm! The work was as expected, and hours were clearly defined. I mostly helped by clearing the garden beds, and I had lots of free time to read, work, and explore the nearby walking trails. On days off, Jane took me to visit nearby villages. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful stay!

4 months ago

Josie

United Kingdom

Jane is an incredible host. She made me feel so welcome in her home and did everything possible to ensure that I was comfortable. Tasks and working hours were agreed upon at the start and allowed for lots of free time to explore the local area. Jane lives in a little slice of French paradise :)

7 months ago

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