Help our family with restoring our farmhouse and learn more about permaculture, and sustainability in Agnac, France

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  Description

  Hello there! We are a family restoring a big farmhouse in SW France using only traditional (and eco!) methods. The house and land of about ten acres has been abandoned for nearly 30 years and we are trying to bring it back to its former glory and also establish sustainable water-flow with lakes/ponds and permaculture garden. It is a big but very enjoyable and satisfying endeavour - there is a seemingly never-ending variety of things to be attempted and conquered! We have dogs, cats and chickens and the land is nestled in among bucolic farmland and less than 10 minutes from a thriving small tourist town with a 1000 year old market (and lots of excellent restaurants). Bordeaux is about 90 minutes away and the nearest 'big' town is Bergerac, about 30 minutes away.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We speak English and are learning French and are open to language exchange; we would be delighted to show you the history of this stunning area. The community at large is very inclusive with lots of events in all of the surrounding towns, from yoga to line dancing to harvest dinners, exhibitions and the famous vide greniers.

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  Aide

  Ideally we would love people who have building, carpentry or stone masonry experience but anyone who has a can-do attitude and is passionate about eco or traditional builds and wants to learn or practise the craft would be most welcome. Also people who are knowledgeable or interested in permaculture/landscaping/sustainability and enjoys working outside.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  We have glamping tents which are comfortably furnished with double beds. We have installed a dry toilet and a solar shower. We will provide vegetarian organic local food (you are welcome to buy your own meat).

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  Autres infos...

  There is an amazing market in the nearest town that has been continuously operating for nearly 1000 years. There are lots of excellent cafes, restaurants, shops, bars and an outdoor cinema in summer. Some of the best cycling trails in the country, incredible historic towns, art galleries and ancient chateaux are on the doorstep.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Any pet as long as they can get along with our cats, dogs and chickens!

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week