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Join us on our small farm and help out in Neufchatel en Saosnois, France

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, we, Arjan and Annette, are a Dutch couple living in the north of France on our little farm with our dogs, cats and horses. We try to offer all our animals the life that suits them best. As much as possible in freedom, with the possibility to make their own choices.
    We are down-to-earth Dutchmen with a critical view on the extraordinary times we live in. We have not been vaccinated.
    We are looking for a non-smoking positive person who loves silence, nature and animals.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Nature
    Animals
  • 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

    We are Dutch, so if you‘d like to learn Dutch in France that could be a possibility. Or maybe you are French and would like to learn English, then you could teach us French and in return we teach you English.
    Our horses live in a so-called paddock paradise, which is a natural way to keep horses. We could introduce you to the life of horses in a herd. Hoof care and maintenance is done by ourselves.
    Annette is a dog behaviourist.

  • Help

    Help

    We have all kinds of things to do here on oure little farm. Help in the field and garden, painting help outside of maybe you can cook us a meal.
    We ask a 4-hour commitment, 5 days a week. Of course, this can be arranged in consultation.
    Due to other activities we prefer short periods of a week.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: 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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer a nice private ground-floor place, with WIFI, living room with open kitchen, separate bedroom (with king-size bed or two one size) and sanitary facilities) and own entrance.
    We would love to have dinner together with you, feel free to prepare all your other meals in your own kitchen. It is a very comfortable accommodation with a lot of privacy.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our farm is located just outside a small hamlet. The surroundings are suitable for silence and nature lovers. We live near a beautiful 10,000 acres forest. We are a 2 hours drive from Paris, 45 minutes from Le Mans and 20 minutes from Alençon, three beautiful cities.
    If you love peace, quiet, and nature, then our place is perfect for you.

  • 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

    We have Wi-Fi, fiber optics, 4G.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have place for a camper/van, all sizes welcome.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 796999867882

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A woman sits on the ground in a sandy area, with a brown horse lying down next to her, and a black horse partially visible on the left.
The image depicts a large tree with vibrant pink flowers and lush green leaves, set against a gray sky, surrounded by grass and a fence in the background.
The image depicts a man in a dark jacket standing in front of a wire fence, with a brown horse\'s head leaning in to nuzzle his face.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together in a grassy field, with the man holding a long pole and a wheelbarrow nearby.
The image depicts a serene scene of four horses grazing in a field at sunset, with a tree and power lines visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a large house, barns, and fields, with rolling hills and trees in the background under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts two cats sitting on a concrete surface, with the orange cat grooming its paw and the grey cat looking down at its paw.

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