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Enjoy our rural life in Ardeche, France

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello,

    I am looking for people from the 11th of june to the 20th of july.

    My name is Aurore and I am naturopath. I am 36 years old.

    After 3 years in van and many travel around the world, I decided to buy an old farm built in 1860 in the middle of the nature, in south Ardeche.
    I enjoy to do yoga, sports, and dancing ! I have a donkey who has a best friend : a baby sheep.
    I also have a free rabbit who love to run all around!

    There is a forest just behind the house with a 3 days walk if you want, a good river spot to swim after work, the village is at 5 kms with all shops (bakery, supermarket...).
    The landscape around is amazing.
    People are really nice here and there is a lot of alternative lifestyle.

    The house is quite rustical (there is dry toilets). I ask you to use natural shampoo and soap.

    Beautiful things to see and visit around :
    - Gorges de l'Ardèche
    - La grotte Chauvet
    - Balazuc (really old village)
    - Amazing rivers spots surrounding by moutains
    - Kayaking on the river if you come before october.

    The village is Largentière.
    If you don't have a car, I recommand to rent it. It's too difficult to be here without a car.

    But, there is a bus station in Largentiere or Aubenas.
    There is a train station in Montelimar.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Farming
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Charity work
    Pets
    Plant care
    Carpentry
    Books
    DIY & crafts
    Drawing & painting
    Hitchhiking
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Beach
    Nature
    Dancing
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I was traveler as well, I did a lot of work-exchanges during my travels, so now I feel grateful to welcome travelers. It's a nice "life balance" for me.
    There is some locals markets or concerts in spring and summer.
    I love to swim in cold river, so feel free to join me !

  • Help

    Help

    I bought this house in the beginning of the year and there is many things to do : painting, gardening, cleaning...

    I ask for 4-5 hours per day with week-end off.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I would love to practice spanish and english, and I would be happy to help you to improve your french

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will sleep in a cosy room with a double bed with view on the land and moutains.
    We will eat together during breakfast, lunch and diner. We will provide you food for this 3 meals. Please, tell us if you have any food preference or intolerance, so we can make meals that everyone like.
    There is always someone at home for meals time.

    I eat mostly vegetarian food but I like to have some meat sometimes.

    I don't drink but I accept a small consuption of alcohol. I don't want to deal with excessive consuption.
    (Except that, I am quite cool 😁)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The house is quite isolated so if you want to travel around, it's easier to have your own car.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A smiling woman in sunglasses and a red dress stands beside a donkey, petting it. They are outdoors near a stone wall on a sunny day.
A cozy, small bedroom with a double bed, patterned bedspread, and two pillows. A repurposed mantelpiece serves as a headboard, displaying a lamp, photo, and jar.
A uniquely carved staff with intricate, abstract designs leans against rugged stone. The patterns resemble organic shapes and textures, evoking a mystical, ancient artifact.
A small waterfall cascades over rugged rocks into a dark pool. Sunlight sparkles on the water as a person enjoys swimming near the base. Serene nature.
A woman wearing a pink cap, patterned tank top, black leggings, and rubber boots sits in the driver's seat of a van, smiling at the camera.
A woman wearing a protective mask and blue gloves gives a thumbs-up while standing in a room under renovation, with rubble and broken tiles on the floor.
A smiling man with a grey beard sits on a chair outdoors, eating food from a plate. He wears camouflage pants, flip-flops, and glasses on his head.
A close-up photo of a brown rabbit standing on a textured rug. A human hand is reaching out towards the bunny, creating a cozy, gentle scene.
A charming rustic stone house with blue shutters sits on a grassy hill, surrounded by lush greenery, purple wildflowers, and bathed in bright sunlight.

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