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

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  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.

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  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
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  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
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  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.

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  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!

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  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.
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  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.

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  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

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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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  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

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Campervans are welcome

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Pets are eventually, accepted to be discussed

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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