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3 Jul 2023
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Description
This is a new project to create a small medieval village in the heart of the Eure et Loir région of France. Our aim is to restore a small wooded area to its former beauty and incorporate a kitchen garden. Our goal is to build a dwelling using medieval methods such as lathe and cob,, shingle roof using our trees and materials found on site.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are just an hour from Paris and 30 minutes from Chartres cathedral. Surrounded by history and Norman culture.
Help
We are especially happy to meet students specialising in historical building practices, archeology,medieval history and related subjects. All are welcome. No experience necessary we will teach you the basics. We will be cutting trees to convert into lumber. Digging for clay for cob making and using many traditional hand tools.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I regularly teach English to French students.
Accommodation
There is a warm comfortable campervan, 2 small caravans and plenty of space for tents. Toilets are composters and showers are rudimentary...as it would have been in the 15th century.
We eat mostly vegetarian with occasional meat when available. Vegans are expected to prepare ownfood
What else ...
Close by there are a myriad of activities and we can take you to larger towns if you don't have transport.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The area is covered by 4G and my immediate neighbour has fibre connection and WiFi. Our electric supply is solar and wind.
Space for parking camper vans
We have ample space to park vans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
