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Non-profit community project, food forest and animals in Autry Issards, France

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    A small organic farm association located in the centre of France, in the Allier department in the north of Auvergne.
    It is a peaceful and welcoming region with green hills, forests and plenty of farms.
    We welcome groups and school trips to the farm.
    It is a lovely place for gardening, DIY, socialising and even recharging your batteries.
    The heart of the farm is a very old cottage, with a shared kitchen and living room on the ground floor.

    Various animals live on the farm: a donkey, sheep, poultry, cats and a dog.

    It is important to want to get involved in life on the farm; team spirit with a need to communicate well, a desire to interact, and a good sense of humour are important assets in daily life.

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    Petite association de ferme ferme bio. qui se trouve au centre de la France dans l’Allier au nord de l’Auvergne.
    C’est une région calme et chaleureuse avec des collines vertes, des forêts et beaucoup de fermes.
    Sur la ferme nous accueillons des groupes ou classes verte.
    C'est un bel endroit pour faire du jardinage, du bricolage, des rencontres conviviales et même se ressourcer.
    Le cœur de la ferme est une très vielle maisonnette, avec au rez de chaussée une cuisine et séjour commune.

    Sur la ferme vivent différents animaux : âne, moutons, basse-cour, chats et chien.

    Il est important d’avoir envie de participer à la vie du lieu ; Esprit d’équipe avec la nécessité de bien communiquer, envie d’échanger, un bon sens de l’humour sont des atouts importants dans la vie quotidienne.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Help with Eco Projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Nature
    Camping
  • 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

    There are several cultural exchange opportunities available, such as:
    exchange and learning about vegetable gardens, food forests, animals, and different building techniques, such as rammed earth; meeting other local residents who speak different languages; exploring the Bourbonnais bocage and its many treasures...

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    Plusieurs options d'échange culturel sont possible comme:
    échange et apprentissage autour du potager, la forêt nourricière, les animaux, différentes formes de bâti, comme la terre pisé, rencontre avec d'autres habitants du lieu des langues différentes, découverte du Bocage Bourbonnais et ses nombreuses richesses.......

  • Help

    Help

    The daily activities and tasks are diverse and quite varied:
    - Looking after the animals, moving them to different pastures.
    - Gardening and working in the mandala garden and the food forest.
    - Processing produce, e.g. making jam,
    - Maintaining hedges during the winter
    - Cooking with others

    In addition, there is the opportunity to work collaboratively on your own project linked to the association: Your commitment and creativity are therefore very welcome!

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    Les activités et travaux quotidiens sont divers et assez variés :
    - Soins des animaux, les changer de prés.
    - Jardinage et travail au jardin mandala et dans la forêt nourrisière.
    -transformation des produits p.ex la confiture,
    - Entretien des haies en période d'hiver
    -faire la cuisine avec les autres

    En plus, il y a la possibilité de réaliser en coopération son propre projet en lien avec l'association: Ton engagement et ta créativité sont donc les bienvenus !

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We eat together once a day. You are largely responsible for the other meals, although we cover the cost of these meals.

    Options:

    Room in the communal house in winter
    In summer: caravan or cabin

    Option to stay in your own tent or campervan

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    Une fois par jour nous mangeons ensemble. Les autres repas sont en grande partie à votre charge, même si les frais de ces repas sont à notre charge.

    Options:

    Chambre dans la maison commune en hiver
    En été : roulotte ou cabane

    possibilité de vous loger dans votre tente ou camping car

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The nearest town, Moulins (population 20,000), is 18 km away. There are three villages nearby, around 4.5 km away.
    Cycling (two bikes available)
    Walking in the woods
    Swimming in the River Allier or Lake Vieure
    In summer, there are often flea markets in nearby villages

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    La ville la plus proche, Moulins (20.000 habitants) est à 18 km. Trois villages sont à proximité d’environ 4,5 km.
    Rendonné en vélo (deux à disposition)
    se balader dans les forêts
    nager dans la riviere l'Allier our dans le lac de Vieure
    en été souvent des brocantes dans des villages pas très loin

  • 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

    We have a small campsite that is open all year round. nous avons un petit camping qui est ouvert tout l'année.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of nanuk, red, grisou et champion

    nanuk, red, grisou et champion (7 months)

    Avec nous sur la ferme ils habitent aussi une âne, Cadeau, trois moutons de companie et un troupeau des moutons qui se deplacent sur toutes lea prairies. et il y as des poules et un coq et 5 canards

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The image depicts a serene scene of a field with a row of trees and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The landscape is characterized by its simplicity and elegance.
The image depicts a room with a table and chairs, featuring a large window, a fireplace, and a bookshelf, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The room is well-lit and has a cozy feel.
The image depicts a charming white house with a brown tiled roof, adorned with red shutters and a lush green tree in the front yard, surrounded by potted plants.
The image depicts an elderly woman with white hair, wearing a blue top and bracelets, sitting at a table in front of a window, with plants and a street visible outside.

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