Learn about eco-building outside Marsac-en-Livradois, France

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  Description

  Hi everyone, We are a couple (Dorine and Sacha), we have bought 1hect of land with an adobe barn that we are going to renovate. There is also a building part on which we are building a small round wooden frame house of the yurt type of 50m2. All this with ecological materials and in order to have the most autonomous habitat possible (boiler stoves, solar panels, water heater panels, solar dryer,...). I have knowledge of gardening, I will set up as a breeder of peasant seeds If you want to learn about eco-construction / wood construction / carpentry / autonomy Sharing know-how, listening to others To my hours lost I work as a mason in eco-construction and a carpenter. Do not hesitate if you have any questions :) You are all welcome!
  
  Salut à tous,
  Nous sommes un couple (Dorine et Sacha), nous avons acheté 1hect de terrain avec une grange en pisée que nous allons rénover. Il y a aussi une partie constructible sur laquelle nous construisons une petite maison ossature bois ronde de type yourte de 50m2. Tout ceci avec des matériaux écologiques et dans le but d'avoir un habitat le plus autonome possible (fourneaux bouilleur, panneaux solaire, panneaux chauffe eau, séchoir solaire,...).
  J'ai des connaissances en jardinage, je vais m'installer en tant que reproducteur de semences paysannes
  Si vous avez envie d'apprendre en éco-contruction/ construction bois / charpente / autonomie
  Partage de savoir faire, écoute de l'autre
  A mes heures perdu je travaille en tant que maçon en éco construction et charpentier.
  N'hésitez pas si vous avez des questions :)
  Vous êtes tous les bienvenues!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  DIY and building projects
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Learning the French language / cooking / gardening / construction earth, straw, wood
  
  Apprentissage de la langue française/ cuisine/ jardinage/ construction terre, paille, bois

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Help in the construction of the wooden frame house, carpentry.
  
  Aide à la construction de la maison ossature bois, charpente.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  Portuguese: Intermediate
  English: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We can offer accommodation in the house in which we live 15min from the construction site, hot shower, we will also provide food (organic and local) morning noon evening
  
  Nous pouvons offrir l'hébergement dans la maison dans laquelle nous habitons à 15min du chantier, douche chaude, nous fournirons aussi la nourriture (bio et locale) matin midi soir

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  What else ...

  I can lend you a bike, there are great hikes to do in the area
  
  Je peux vous prêter un vélo, il y a des super randonnées à faire dans les environs

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.