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Learn new skills and discover beautiful nature in Saint-Front, France

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello. We are Annie and Michel, living at a high altitude (1150m) in a village of thatched cottages with slate roofs, near Le Puy-en-Velay. It's an idyllic natural setting, unspoiled nature, and endless landscapes. We are retired (we were farmers, millers, and bakers). We have four children and five grandchildren.
    We have kept a large area of ​​land on which we continue to garden, as well as a flowerbed and fruit tree area.
    We love to welcome guests, show them our place, share our values ​​and experiences, and learn from others through various encounters.
    Our house, set back from the hamlet, enjoys appreciable peace and privacy. Next to our house, we have a small gîte where we can accommodate two people.
    We would like to share our place and ask for a little help, especially in the spring, to help maintain the green space, and also in the summer and fall. We would be happy to share our expertise (agriculture, milling, baking, gardening, projects of all kinds, etc.) and receive help in return.
    We speak very little English, more fluent Spanish, and even better Italian.
    You are welcome.

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    Bonjour. Nous sommes Annie et Michel, habitant en altitude (1150m) un village de chaumières et toit en lauzes, près du Puy en Velay. Cadre naturel idyllique, nature préservée, paysages à perte de vue. Nous sommes à la retraite (nous étions paysans, meuniers, boulangers). Nous avons 4 enfants et 5 petits enfants.
    Nous avons gardé un grand espace de terre sur lequel nous continuons de faire du jardinage et aussi un espace fleuri et arbres fruitiers.
    Nous aimons accueillir, faire découvrir notre lieu, partager nos valeurs de vie, nos expériences, apprendre des autres à travers les différentes rencontres.
    Notre maison en retrait du hameau bénéficie d'un calme et d'une intimité appréciables. Nous avons à côté de notre maison, un petit gîte où nous pouvons accueillir 2 personnes.
    Nous souhaitons partager notre lieu et avoir un peu d'aide, surtout au printemps, pour participer à l'entretien de l'espace végétalisé et aussi en été et en automne.
    Nous serons heureux de partager notre savoir faire ( agriculture, meunerie, boulangerie, jardinage , bricolage en tout genre...) et recevoir de l'aide en échange.
    Nous parlons très peu l'anglais, plus couramment l'espagnol et encore mieux l'italien.
    You are welcome.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Farming
    Plant care
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Culturally rich region; unique history of our village and surrounding area, ancient know-how, high-altitude flora, wild medicinal and culinary plants.
    Cultivate the garden with respect for all living things; cultivation without toxic products, use of natural mulches, crop rotation.
    In the kitchen, simple, balanced meals, with healthy, mostly vegetarian products.
    Travelers can learn how to make bread, from growing grains through all the necessary steps.
    They can learn how to build a stone wall, and other skills mentioned above.

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    Région riche culturellement; histoire atypique de notre village et environs , savoirs faire anciens, flore d'altitude, plantes médicinales et culinaires sauvages.
    Cultiver le jardin dans le respect du vivant; culture sans produits toxiques, utilisation de paillages naturels, rotations des cultures.
    En cuisine, repas simples équilibrés, avec des produits sains majoritairement végétariens.
    Les voyageurs peuvent apprendre à faire du pain depuis la culture des céréales en passant par toutes les étapes nécessaires.
    Ils peuvent apprendre à construire un mur en pierres, et autres apprentissages précités.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Volunteering. Help with maintaining the vegetable garden, flowerbeds and ornamental areas. Various tasks.

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    Volontariat. Aide pour entretien du jardin potager , des espaces fleuris et ornementaux. Divers travaux,

  • Languages spoken

    Italian: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Independent, furnished cottage with a fully equipped kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom, and separate mezzanine with two single beds.

    We provide ingredients so guests can cook their own meals at their convenience.

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    Gîte aménagé, indépendant, cuisine équipée, chambre lit double, SdB, mezzanine séparée 2lits simples.

    Nous fournissons les ingrédients pour que la ou les personnes puissent cuisiner leur repas selon convenance.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Hiking and heritage discovery are possible, as are the town of Le Puy-en-Velay, rich in history and remarkable monuments (museums, etc.), castles, lakes, and Mont Mézenc.
    For accommodation, we provide vegetables and bread, and shared meals are available subject to availability.

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    Possibilité de randonnées, découverte du patrimoine, ville du Puy en Velay, riche en histoire et en monuments remarquables (musées etc...), châteaux, lacs, mont Mézenc...
    Pour l'hébergement, nous mettons à disposition les légumes et le pain, repas partagés selon disponibilité du moment.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Espace à proximité de l'habitation. Accès à l'électricité et à l'eau. Vue imprenable sur les monts du Velay et d'Auvergne.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 857337414645

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The image depicts a serene winter scene featuring a snow-covered bridge over a frozen river, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a stone house, lush greenery, and vibrant white flowers, exuding a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a charming white house with a stone driveway, adorned with lush greenery and vibrant flowers, exuding a sense of serenity and tranquility.
The image depicts a stone house with a wooden door and windows, surrounded by trees and a stone wall, in a serene outdoor setting.
The image depicts an elderly couple standing side by side, posing for a photo in front of a stone wall and a wooden door, with a sunny outdoor setting.

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