La Filature

La Filature is more than a volunteer opportunity — it’s a meaningful experience in a beautiful, peaceful part of France. You'll live in a historic silk mill surrounded by mountains and vineyards, contribute to creative outdoor projects, and share delicious meals with people from around the world.

We’re not a big operation — it’s just us, Luc and Raquel, welcoming volunteers like friends into our home. It’s relaxed, inspiring, and filled with laughter, good food, and purpose. Whether you’re here to connect, unplug, learn new skills, or just enjoy a slower pace of life, this is a special place to land.

Luc is a passionate home chef who loves good food, tools, and trees. Raquel is the creative soul behind the vision for La Filature, with a deep love for history, design, and meaningful connections. There’s no big team or staff here — it’s just us, working side by side with our volunteers. You’ll be treated with kindness, respect, and a genuine appreciation for your contribution. We believe in shared effort, good conversation, flexibility, and lots of laughter. You’ll be welcomed as part of the household — not just a helper, but a guest, a collaborator, and hopefully a new friend.

Todas las experiencias

Discover the Ardèche While Helping us at our Historic Silk Mill

Pintura y Decoración Construcción y Reparación Jardinería

Ardèche, Francia

Reseñas

5.0
(4 reseñas)4

Anfitrión y equipo

5.0

Horas y tareas

5.0

Hostal

5.0

Aprendizaje y diversión

5.0

Colombia

5

My time in La Filature was pretty good, as Raquel and Luc were welcoming and introducing us to the area.

I learned new skills, as I worked in gardening, cleaning, as the work description is.

The place is peaceful, is ideal if you want a calm and relaxing experience.

I recommend this place, interesting France life experience.

Thank you so much for everything Raquel and Luc!

hace 2 meses

Francia

4

I had a great time volunteering at La Filature, thank you to Luc & Raquel !

The work was exactly as described: it was diverse and rewarding. In the first week, I renovated old windows, and the second week I gardened the one hectare garden.

Positives: The hosts were fun, social, and welcoming. We shared every meal together. The working hours were flexible and could be adapted to you.

Negatives: The house is far from attractions, and therefore it was difficult to visit without a car. The eating times were not fixed, and a lot of meat & wine were served (Difficult for Vegetarians).

hace 3 meses

Raquel respondido

Thank you for your feedback! As we mentioned before your arrival, we’re in a small, village with towns not within walking distance, though we made every effort to take you to nearby markets/shopping and cities to explore.

Meals reflected our group at the time — no vegetarians — but we accommodate dietary needs. Wine is served as is customary in France, though completely optional. Our later meal times matched our relaxed schedule, since your workdays also started later.

Costa Rica

5

Luc y Raquel son personas increibles, de verdad que es un voluntariado que vale 100% la pena ya q

hace 4 meses

Reino Unido

5

As I sit here with my Yorkshire tea and bowl of carrots ( inside joke ) I think about one of the most amazing summers at La Filature. I now have a 3rd family. We laughed together most nights and every day I had my music on the speaker to get us all through the hard work. When finished we would all sit together and eat. I’m a very fussy eater and I was so nervous to come as I don’t like most foods but they helped me work on this and helped me try new foods so I’m not as much a fussy eater. We got picked up from the train station and since that moment it’s been perfect we got shown around.

hace 4 meses

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Contacto con la naturaleza

Rural

Familia