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We're Bénédicte and Jean-Luc (57 and 66 years old), speaking French and some English, welcome you to their 2-hectare organic market garden. Our daily routine revolves around field vegetables and 1,000 m² of greenhouses. Our products are distributed to retail markets.
We aim to welcome people who are motivated by our work, environmentally conscious, and open-minded. We have composting toilets and a natural water purification system, which requires the use of eco-friendly personal care and household products.
We recommend stays of up to three weeks; beyond this, a high level of motivation and participation is required.
. If we do not hear from you within eight days of our approval, we will cancel your request. Short user guide:
- Perfect if you're responsible and independent
- 5 hours of daily participation in farm work (planting, hoeing, weeding, harvesting, etc.)
- Participation in household chores (meal preparation, dishes, etc.)
- Breakfast and midday meals shared
- Evening meals shared or not
- We keep the evenings for our private lives
- Accommodation and food are provided on weekends, but not meal preparation
- Midway through the stay, we review the exchanges
- You've read the manual, so start your application by contacting Popy
I Bénédicte et Jean.Luc (57 et 66ans)parlant français et un peu l'anglais vous accueillent dans leur ferme maraîchère bio de 2 ha, les légumes de plein champs et 1000 m2 de serres occupent notre quotidien. Les produits sont distribués sur les marchés de détail.
Nous souhaitons accueillir des personnes motivées par notre activité, sensibles à l'écologie et ouvertes. Nous disposons de toilettes sèches, notre système d'épuration d'eau est naturel ce qui implique une utilisation de produits corporels et ménagers écologiques.
Nous conseillons des séjours maximum de trois semaines, au delà une grande motivation et participation sont nécessaires.
. Sans nouvelle de votre part après huit jours suivants notre validation nous annulons la demande.
Petit manuel d'usage:
-parfait si tu es responsable et indépendant
-5h de participation journalière aux travaux de la ferme (plantation, binage,désherbage, récolte...)
-participation aux tâches ménagères (préparation des repas, vaisselle,...)
-repas du matin et mi journée partagé
-repas du soir partagé ou non
-nous gardons les soirées pour notre vie privé
-logement et nourriture sont fournis le week-end mais pas les préparations de repas
-à la mi-séjour on fait un bilan des échanges
-vous avez lu le manuel donc vous commencez votre demande en vous adressant à Popy
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Gardening
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
House sitting
Interests
Farming
Music
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are open to any cultural exchange by discovering our culture and our peasant world. The discovery of our production system can serve as a basis for hidden vocations. The learning of gardening is long and difficult but you can get a glimpse by sharing our tasks.
Nous sommes ouverts à tout échange culturel en faisant découvrir notre culture et notre monde paysan. La découverte de notre système de production peut servir de base à des vocations cachées. L'apprentissage du maraîchage est long et difficile mais vous pourrez en avoir un aperçu en partageant nos tâches.
Help
participation in plantations, hoeing, harvesting, meals
participation aux plantations, binages, récoltes,repas
Languages
Languages spoken
French: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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.
Accommodation
individual room
chambre individuelle
What else ...
Montmoreau railway station 7 km from the farm or station Angoulême (35 kms)
gare sncf de Montmoreau à 7 kms de la ferme ou gare Angoulême (35 kms)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
popy
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Otis
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Your hours are respected, you're treated like family, the food is ample & lovely.
If you're looking for a chill, relaxed atmosphere, this is your place.
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Le travail (le matin) a compris beaucoup de désherbage,… read more
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Your hours are respected, you're treated like family, the food is ample & lovely.
If you're looking for a chill, relaxed atmosphere, this is your place.
Give a big hug to… read more
Le travail (le matin) a compris beaucoup de désherbage,… read more
We learnt so much about sustainable living and bio farming practices, as well as how to enjoy life's simple pleasures. We really enjoyed the amazing food cooked in the house and times spent with their family and friends.
We will be returning… read more
They have a lovely farm nearby to forests which are nice for walking or taking the dogs. Work was in the mornings only and afternoons were free to do your own thing 5 days a week, with the weekend free.… read more
Mon séjour chez vous est passé très vite et j‘ai fait pleine de choses: cueillir des épinards, mâche, persil, blette, désherber, aller au marché et vendre les légumes qu‘on a ramassé, visiter les villes Libourne et… read more
There is so much peace to be found in their beautiful home and the surrounding area. With Bénédicte and Jean-Luc themselves being very environmentally aware and peaceful people.
My French speaking improved some what during my… read more
The profile is clear, they want a bit of help with the daily activity to keep the organic production going on. As you may know, it is a constant fight against the big corporations… read more
"Une croissance infinie est impossible, nous n'avons qu'une seule terre. Mais une civilisation du bonheur est possible."
Encore merci Tina
J'ai passé quatre semaines chez Jean-Luc et… read more
On a eu des discussions très intéressantes sur de nombreux sujets et j'ai appris beaucoup… read more
Bénédicte and Jean-Luc are super friendly and heart-warming people. I spent two weeks at their farm and it felt like being part of the family.
The work is not too hard but very interesting. Most of the time it was about harvesting vegetables and preparing everything for the… read more
Le travail m'a plû beaucoup, bien qu'il fût dur. Surtout le marché, où Jean Luc vend les fruits et légumes, était interessant!
Je suis arrivée chez Jean Luce et… read more
C'est toujours un plaisir de recevoir des jeunes qui ont cette… read more
Teresa sera toujours la bienvenue sur notre ferme
Ce sont des hôtes parfaits, très gentils, ouverts et intéressés ce qui nous a permis d'échanger sur beaucoup de choses.
Leur travail est très intéressant et inspirant, et ce sont des hôtes qui ont une vraie volonté de transmettre leur passion… read more
a l'année prochaine...
Au plaisir de le revoir
Et je conseille ses galettes galloises
I had such a great couple of weeks at this farm with… read more
