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🌿 About the experience Join our small cheese dairy in Pontlevoy, in the Loire Valley, home to many castles, and discover the traditional art of making goat cheese! We are looking for curious and motivated volunteers to help us mold and unmold the cheeses, participate in the workshop cleaning operations with the team, while enjoying a peaceful lifestyle and good local products.
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Brazil
Definitely, there isn't any time for boredom at Jean's! He is a super kind-hearted/open host, and his team is very easy-going too. There'll be a bunch of soirées where you can connect with the local community (they're super nice :D), and all his friends are lovely and enjoyable. Anyone who stays there will get to enjoy exquisite flavors through the food and drinks. In the end, all the descriptions of the opportunity match the place perfectly. Recommendations for future volunteers: speak at least A2-level French and... don't ever leave the place without trying Jean's pear pie, if available 🤭
about 2 months ago
You are always welcome home, let's try a ''tarte tatin'' next time 😁
Taiwan
I spent five wonderful weeks with Jean-Luc at the farm. I originally planned to stay for four weeks, but I enjoyed it so much that I extended my stay. Jean-Luc is sincere, generous and caring. I learned a lot about traditional French cheese-making, local culture, and the naturist way of life. The food was always fresh and delicious, and I also had time to visit beautiful châteaux nearby. Basic French and a driving licence would be very helpful for the work. Thank you, Jean-Luc. I'm looking forward to seeing you again later this year!
4 months ago
Germany
It was my first experience and it was awesome. Jean-Luc was really nice, always open for conversation and considerate. He ensured that we have a good time and explore the area. He speaks English, Portuguese, a bit of German and of course French but if you want to help make cheese, you should be able to understand French. Otherwise, you probably will be cleaning a lot. The food was amazing. Pontlevoy is small and there is not much to do. There are many castles in the Loire valley, most of them within a distance of 30-60min. I'm very grateful for this amazing opportunity.
7 months ago
Brazil
It’s an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone wanting to disconnect from big cities and enjoy a peaceful environment. The food is great, Jean Luc is incredibly welcoming, and everyone I met was kind and friendly. Thanks a lot!
7 months ago
Italy
I spent 1 month at the farm with Jean Luc, and I had a wonderful time: good food, good wine, and excellent company! In this place you will have the chance not only to discover the process of making cheese and taste them, but especially to participate at great moments with the host and his friends, and see the Loire Valley. The job consists in labor hand work, but it's not hard, and all the conditions described are respected. I recommend this experience in this place!
8 months ago
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