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Join and help create a paradise in nature near 3 country borders in Kiffis, France

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Striving for a self-sufficient home with permaculture garden in the middle of nature/woods in French Jura, perfect for animal and nature lovers. Located in France but very close to the Swiss and the German border it is culturally a very interesting location. Peaceful place to resource oneself far from everything and yet close to several cities very friendly and interesting to visit. Three very kind dogs and a cat are part of the household.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Self development
    Pets
    Sustainability
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Writing
    Plant care
    Books
    Cooking & food
    Languages
    Gardening
    Animals
    Fitness
    Mountain
    Outdoor activities
    Cycling
    Hiking
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
  • 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

    You will be living in a beautiful set up of one and a half hectares at 800m altitude in the Alsacian Jura, experimenting a way of living close to nature. There are amazing walks to do, mountain biking, cross-country skiing in winter, horse riding in the nearby village.
    You will be able to learn about the culture and French & German language.
    You will learn how to grow a permaculture garden.
    You will have a view on the Black Forest in Germany and the swiss Alps.
    If you feel like having some city life, close by, reachable with public transport, is the Swiss city Basel.There are several world famous museums to visit as well as botanical gardens, a zoo, fairs, ferries on the river Rhine...You will also find many different refreshment bars and restaurants.
    Delémont and Porrentruy, although smaller towns, are worthwhile visiting too.

  • Help

    Help

    Good physical shape is required for OUTDOOR work. There are all kinds of work to be done outside such as cleaning the land, burning branches, garden work, choping dead trees fallen on the meadows, diging holes for fence posts, fixing fences, trimming an overgrown hedge, laying flabs around the fire pit area, pet sitting, walking the dogs, eventually cleaning the paddocks and stables as there are lamas and horses on the land too and so on...Some knowledge in masonry, carpentry, electricity work would be great.

    INSIDE In the house (250m2) help is needed to recalibrate and organise parts of the house and to keep it clean and tidy (windows, floors...). Walls & doors refreshing/painting

    Help with computer, internet, social network, website is warmly welcome too :)

    Talented cooks are welcome!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    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

    We offer a clean and secure place, south facing, cosy bedroom with a 1m40 large bed.
    As well as private toilet and shower for guests only.

    2 meals a day will be provided ; breakfast and lunch.

    Our food is definitely good quality and mostly organic.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    A part from exploring the nature and the cities around us there are several well-being centers, swimming pools, sauna, hammam not so far away.

    The nearest airport is BSL Basel Mulhouse Euro-airport.
    The nearest train stations are Basel or Delémont in Switzerland
    and Saint-Louis or Altkirch in France.

    For visits from our place to any city in Switzerland there are buses and public transportation (Train,Tramway) close by.

    There are certain house rules concerning the dogs

  • 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

    For my workaway to work online during their spare time is fine with me. BUT no Fiber available. Starlink as well as a 4G (livebox) wifi connection are available

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Campervans are welcome

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Pets are eventually, accepted to be discussed

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 793635291336

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