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Daily life and take a break in the Angevin countryside of Pays de la Loire, France

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Retired from agribio, welcome in a private setting, we live in an old farm in the Angevin countryside, with easy access to towns and villages. We need a helping hand of a week-15 days from time to time to maintain the surroundings, vegetable garden and help with the fences (no need for particular agricultural experience). Family life among many animals. Accommodation offered in a comfort caravan, meals taken together and use of the shared bathroom. Welcoming your caravan or truck also possible. Spoken French required No smoking
    Cool atmosphere

    Retraitée agribio, accueil dans le cadre privé, nous demeurons dans une vieille ferme dans le bocage angevin, avec des accès aisés aux villes et villages.
    Nous avons besoin d'un coup de main d'une semaine-15 jours de temps en temps pour faire de l'entretien des abords, potager et coup de main aux clôtures (pas besoin d'expérience agricole particulière).
    Vie de famille au milieu de nombreux animaux.
    Logement proposé en caravane confort, repas du midi pris ensemble, utilisation de la cuisine et salle de bain commune.
    Accueil de votre caravane ou camion possible aussi.
    Français parlé nécessaire
    Non fumeur
    Ambiance cool

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Politics / Social justice
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Self development
    Pets
    Plant care
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Animals
    Hiking
    Nature
    Camping
    Outdoor activities
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Discussions, advice on cultural visits, forest walks 800m away, numerous paths

    Discussions, conseils de visites culturelles, balades forêt à 800m, nombreux chemins

  • Help

    Help

    Help with daily life on 2ha with animal friends, some tidying up and occasional maintenance; approximately 4 hours per day; for one or two people

    Aide à la vie quotidienne sur 2ha avec animaux-amis, quelques travaux de rangement et entretien occasionnels; environ 2h par jour; pour une ou deux personnes

  • Languages spoken

    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Comfortable caravan, bathroom access, dry toilets, shared cooking and meals. We will cook simple, mainly vegetarian meals together.

    Caravane confort, accès salle de bain toilettes sèches, cuisine et repas du midi offert pris en commun

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are 20 minutes from Angers and its many tourist sites. Villages 15 minutes by bike 5 nearby rivers

    Nous sommes à 20mn d'Angers et ses nombreux sites touristiques. Villages à 15mn à vélo
    5 rivières et fleuves proches

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    2ha clos avec portail

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Oui, selon animal, à voir au cas par cas, chien bien dressé qui ne court pas après les volailles, chat, cheval possible

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Kira

    Kira

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    Chana

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The image depicts two goats standing behind a wooden fence, with a car and a field visible in the background, surrounded by a rustic setting.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a white metal table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers, exuding a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts two donkeys in a grassy field, with one lying down and the other standing behind it, both facing the camera.

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