Help our family with restoring our farmhouse and learn more about permaculture, and sustainability in Agnac, France

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  Description

  Hello there! We are a family restoring a big farmhouse in SW France using only traditional (and eco!) methods. The house and land of about ten acres has been abandoned for nearly 30 years and we are trying to bring it back to its former glory and also establish sustainable water-flow with lakes/ponds and permaculture garden. It is a big but very enjoyable and satisfying endeavour - there is a seemingly never-ending variety of things to be attempted and conquered! We have dogs, cats and chickens and the land is nestled in among bucolic farmland and less than 10 minutes from a thriving small tourist town with a 1000 year old market (and lots of excellent restaurants). Bordeaux is about 90 minutes away and the nearest 'big' town is Bergerac, about 30 minutes away.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We speak English and are learning French and are open to language exchange; we would be delighted to show you the history of this stunning area. The community at large is very inclusive with lots of events in all of the surrounding towns, from yoga to line dancing to harvest dinners, exhibitions and the famous vide greniers.

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  Help

  Ideally we would love people who have building, carpentry or stone masonry experience but anyone who has a can-do attitude and is passionate about eco or traditional builds and wants to learn or practise the craft would be most welcome. Also people who are knowledgeable or interested in permaculture/landscaping/sustainability and enjoys working outside.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: 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.
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  Accommodation

  We have glamping tents which are comfortably furnished with double beds. We have installed a dry toilet and a solar shower. We will provide vegetarian organic local food (you are welcome to buy your own meat).

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  What else ...

  There is an amazing market in the nearest town that has been continuously operating for nearly 1000 years. There are lots of excellent cafes, restaurants, shops, bars and an outdoor cinema in summer. Some of the best cycling trails in the country, incredible historic towns, art galleries and ancient chateaux are on the doorstep.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Any pet as long as they can get along with our cats, dogs and chickens!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week