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Enjoy magnificent walks and hikes on the edge of the forest in Navour-sur-Grosne, France

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello!
    I'm a 67-year-old woman who recently settled in a small hamlet in Burgundy, surrounded by nature, on the edge of a forest.
    I love my garden, which I practice using permaculture principles, and I enjoy taking care of everything that lives in it.
    I'm a psychotherapist and ecotherapist: I'd like to offer retreats focused on reconnecting with oneself through a connection with nature…
    The area is very peaceful and green, the view is magnificent, and there are plenty of walks to enjoy right from the doorstep.
    As you can see, I'm very passionate about ecology, respecting our beautiful planet, sustainable living, beauty, and simplicity.
    I enjoy sharing my experiences and encountering other cultures.
    I love cooking ! Everything is organic (with a vegetarian focus, but not exclusively). I cook with all kinds of grains, I make my own sourdough bread, lacto-fermented vegetables, jams, tomato coulis, lemonades… and I love sharing my knowledge in this area.
    The town of Cluny, with its famous medieval abbey, is 17 km away.
    And there's a lake for swimming 20 minutes away :-).
    I welcome you for stays of at least one week, and longer if we get along well. I speak English fairly well and would be happy to help you with French!

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    Bonjour !
    Je suis une femme de 67 ans, installée depuis peu dans un petit hameau de Bourgogne, en pleine nature, en bordure de forêt.
    Je suis amoureuse de mon jardin, à tendance permaculture, et j'aime prendre soin de tout ce qui y vit.
    Je suis psychothérapeute et éco-thérapeute : j'aimerais proposer des séjours de reconnexion avec soi, à travers la connexion à la nature…
    L'endroit est très calme et verdoyant, la vue est magnifique et il y a plein de ballades à faire dès la sortie de la maison.
    Je suis très sensible à l’écologie, au respect de notre belle planète, au mode de vie durable, à la beauté et à la simplicité. J'aime partager mes expériences et rencontrer d'autres cultures.
    J'aime beaucoup cuisiner ! Tout est biologique (à tendance végétarienne, sans être exclusive). Je cuisine les céréales en tout genre, je fais mon pain au levain, légumes lactofermentés, confitures, coulis de tomates, limonades… et j’aime transmettre mes connaissances dans ce domaine.
    A 17km, il y a la cité de Cluny, avec sa célèbre abbaye médiévale.
    Et il y a un lac de baignade à une vingtaine de minutes.
    Je vous accueille pour des séjours de minimum une semaine et plus si affinités.
    Je me débrouille pas mal en anglais, et serai ravie de vous aider pour le français !

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Farming
    Culture
    Self development
    DIY & crafts
    History
    Drawing & painting
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Art & design
    Music
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I also did volunteering and I like the exchanges: I am curious about everything and everyone! I would love to pass on my knowledge about environmental issues, sustainability, organic farming and permaculture, and also cuisine: small typically French dishes and organic cuisine with a vegetarian tendency.

    J'ai moi aussi fait du volunteering et j'aime les échanges : je suis curieuse de tout et de chacun ! J'adorerai transmettre mes connaissances sur les questions d'environnement, la soutenabilité, la culture biologique et permaculture, et aussi la cuisine : petits plats typiquement français et cuisine bio à tendance végétarienne.

  • Help

    Help

    Above all, there's a variety of stuff to do in the garden. Depending on the season: planting, watering, clearing away undergrowth, pruning shrubs, collecting compost...
    When it's raining, we're busy indoors: painting (with lime), sorting seed crops, cleaning, tidying up.

    Il y a surtout de l'occupation au jardin. Suivant les saisons : plantations, arrosage, débroussaillage, taille des arbustes, récupération du compost...
    En temps de pluie, nous nous activons à l'intérieur : petits travaux de peinture (à la chaux), tri de la récolte de graines, nettoyages, rangements.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    German: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There are three guest bedrooms: one on the ground floor (with private bathroom) and two more on the 1st floor (with shared bathroom). There is wifi in the house.
    The nearest village is 5km away (with general store, Post office ...).
    We have meals together, and I would appreciate a little help with preparation and storage ;-).

    Il y a trois chambres d'amis : une au rez-de-chaussée (avec salle de bain privative) et deux autres au 1er étage (avec salle de bain à partager).
    Il y a le wifi dans la maison.
    Le village le plus proche est à 5km (avec magasin généraliste, Poste...).
    Nous prenons les repas ensemble, et j'apprécierai un peu d'aide pour la préparation et le rangement ;-).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    All around the hamlet there are magnificent walks and hikes to do (even trail running!), A lake for swimming about ten kilometers away, the medieval city of Cluny 17km away with his typical market, castles and Romanesque churches everywhere! Depending on the time available, I can lead you to certain points of view.

    Il y a tout autour du hameau des magnifiques ballades et randonnées à faire (voire du trail !), un lac pour se baigner à une dizaine de kilomètres, la cité médiévale de Cluny à 17km avec son marché typique, des châteaux et des églises romanes un peu partout !
    Selon le temps disponible, je peux vous conduire à certains points de vue.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    There is a desk in the room and the internet connexion is good ! Il y a un bureau dans la chambre et la connexion internet est bonne !

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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