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Learn about herbalism and permaculture and help with wood projects in La Roche-sur-Foron, France

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    I'm Hervé, happy to live in a beautiful mountain region close to Switzerland.
    Plants play a central role around my place : I studied herbalism and permaculture, have a large orchard with plenty of fruits, a friend of mine grows her medicinal plants within the trees, and much more...
    My wish is to dedicate this living place to health and education around nature benefits.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learning french language, living in a french environment -
    Learning about plants and herbal medicine - Trees maintenance

  • Help

    Help

    Around land maintenance :
    - DIY work, primarily wood work > wooden deck, stairs , etc..., so if you like it and even better are also good at it do not hesitate.
    but also :
    - Ground clearing - Weeding - Tree pruning... + miscellaneous (there always things to look at !)
    - Vegggie garden to maintain ;)
    - Artistic enhancement of the land

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

    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

    Guest / self contained Studio.
    Tent on the land for those who wish to stay outdoor.
    There is lots of space for a van.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    During time off, helpers and go hiking around the place, visit wonderful Annecy (30' by car, train avail), go to Geneva (same) or anywhere in the nearby mountains (Chamonix is 45' away by car for example).

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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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs if they are (mainly dog) friendly

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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