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Join my self-sufficient home while living near Paris, Verrières-le-Buisson, France

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    I live in the south of the Île-de-France region, near a beautiful forest. There are plenty of beautiful walks to enjoy in nature, and Paris is just a stone's throw away. I have one or two rooms available (depending on whether my 12-year-old son is there or not). The food is mostly organic, local, and seasonal. Staying with me means learning more about self-sufficient housing, construction techniques, and insulation. But it also means enjoying a peaceful atmosphere close to Paris and surrounded by nature. I've traveled extensively. I love cultures and differences. I love people and meeting new people. My profession: artist and teacher of Japanese drumming. I'm renovating a house with a focus on self-sufficiency and sustainability. I welcome travelers to help me with various projects while also offering the opportunity to discover energy self-sufficiency solutions (electricity, water, heating) and the use of materials (wood fiber, natural earth, woodworking, etc.).

    J'habite dans le sud de l'Ile de France, proche d'une belle forêt et rénove une maison dans une direction d'autonomie et d'écologie.
    J'accueil des voyageurs pour m'aider dans les travaux tout en permettant de découvrir des solutions d'autonomie énergétique (électricité, eau, chauffage) ainsi que de mise en œuvre des matériaux (fibre bois, terres naturelles, travail du bois, etc).
    Il y a plein de belles balades à faire côté nature, et en même temps Paris est à côté.
    J'ai 1 ou 2 chambres pour héberger (selon si mon fils de 12 ans est là ou pas).
    Nourriture plutôt bio, locale et de saison.

    Venir chez moi c'est en apprendre plus sur l'autonomie de l'habitat, les techniques de construction et d'isolation. Mais c'est aussi profiter d'un certain calme proche de Paris et d'une nature très présente.
    De mon côté j'ai beaucoup voyagé. J'aime les cultures et les différences. J'aime l'humain et la rencontre.
    Mon métier : artiste et enseignant en tambour japonais,

    J'habite dans le sud de l'Ile de France, proche d'une belle forêt et rénove une maison dans une direction d'autonomie et d'écologie.
    J'accueil des voyageurs pour m'aider dans les travaux tout en permettant de découvrir des solutions d'autonomie énergétique (électricité, eau, chauffage) ainsi que de mise en œuvre des matériaux (fibre bois, terres naturelles, travail du bois, etc).
    Il y a plein de belles balades à faire côté nature, et en même temps Paris est à côté.
    J'ai 1 ou 2 chambres pour héberger (selon si mon fils de 12 ans est là ou pas).
    Nourriture plutôt bio, locale et de saison.

    Venir chez moi c'est en apprendre plus sur l'autonomie de l'habitat, les techniques de construction et d'isolation. Mais c'est aussi profiter d'un certain calme proche de Paris et d'une nature très présente.
    De mon côté j'ai beaucoup voyagé. J'aime les cultures et les différences. J'aime l'humain et la rencontre.
    Mon métier : artiste et enseignant en tambour japonais,

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Politics / Social justice
    Movies & TV
    Self development
    Culture
    Music
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Performing arts
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Sailing / Boating
    Winter sports
    Beach
    Nature
    Mountain
    Cycling
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Lots to share, depending on how we feel. I'm quite sporty (mountain biking, sailing, skiing...). I work in Japanese culture and am open to cultures from all five continents.

    Beaucoup de choses à partager, selon le feeling. Je suis assez sportif (VTT, voile, ski...)
    Travail dans la culture japonaise
    Ouvert aux cultures des 5 continents.

  • Help

    Help

    Help needed for various projects: building a small wooden deck, landscaping the garden, applying earthen plaster to the walls, tiling, and painting. We can do it together. I have the tools and knowledge for most of these tasks. It's a great opportunity to learn and share. I'm also open to your skills. I speak English very well.

    Fabrication d'une petite terrasse en bois, aménagements du jardin, enduits en terre crue sur les murs, carrelage, peintures.
    À faire ensemble.
    J'ai les outils et les connaissances pour la plupart de ces sujets. Une belle occasion d'apprendre et d'échanger. Je suis aussi preneur de vos compétences.
    Je parle très bien anglais.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Japanese: 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

    One bedroom on the ground floor with a bathroom and toilet. The toilet is shared with the other occupants. If my son is away, there is one bedroom upstairs with a shared bathroom and toilet. Organic and locally sourced meals, flexitarian diet.

    1 chambre au RDC avec 1 salle de bain et 1 WC.
    Le WC est partagé avec les autres occupants.
    Si mon fils est absent, 1 chambre à l'étage avec salle de bain et WC partagés.
    Repas bio et locaux, flexitarien.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Walks in Paris (a bus passes 4 minutes from the house). Walks in the forests, walks along the Bievre river.

    Balade à Paris (un bus passe à 4min de la maison). Balade en forêts, balade le long de la Bievre.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Respecter la tranquillité des lieux et du voisinage. L'idée est de profiter du calme, du soleil, de la nature, en étant proche de Paris. Ce n'est pas un endroit pour faire la fête.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Jocko (1 year)

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A man with gray hair and a beard wears sunglasses and a black jacket, enjoying a sunny day in the snowy mountains with blue sky behind him.
A wooden-walled room with a large window is shown. The window frame is taped with yellow, overlooking lush green bushes outside. Desk clutter is visible below.
This image shows a two-story cream-colored house with several windows. Green shrubs and trees surround the building. The sky above is gray and overcast.
A cozy room with large windows, red curtains, wooden walls, black office chair, scattered objects, and trees visible outside, providing a bright, relaxed atmosphere.
This image shows a cozy outdoor garden scene with four wooden chairs and a round wooden table, set on soil. A house and greenery surround the area.

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