Hands-On Organic Farming on the French Riviera 🌿🇫🇷

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L'expérience

Join a professional organic market garden on the French Riviera, near Menton, just minutes from the beach and old town. Help with sowing, planting, harvesting, irrigation, basic maintenance and preparing produce for markets and restaurants. Help in the mornings only, enjoy free afternoons, and gain hands-on experience in a sunny Mediterranean setting.

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Ce que vous offrez

5 heures d'aide par jour

Agriculture: Planter des cultures, semer des graines et aider aux tâches extérieures.

Jardinage: Aider à faire pousser des plantes et cultiver des jardins

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Ce que vous recevez

2 jours de congé par semaine

Chambre privée: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre privée. En d'autres termes, une chambre rien que pour vous.

Dortoir partagé: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre partagée, ce qui signifie que vous partagerez la même chambre avec d'autres voyageurs.

Petit-déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un petit-déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Dîner: Vous avez droit à un dîner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Laverie Gratuite: Vous pouvez utiliser notre buanderie librement.

Visites gratuites: Nous vous emmènerons faire des visites et des balades en ville. Gratuitement !

Randonnées gratuites: Nous vous emmènerons en excursions et randonnées autour de la ville. Gratuitement !

Transfert: Nous viendrons vous chercher à votre arrivée et vous emmènerons à notre propriété.

Accès Internet Basique: Internet à vitesse basique pour travailler à distance

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Exigences

Accueille les volontaires solo, les couples et les partenaires de volontaires

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Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

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Détails du programme

This program offers a hands-on immersion in a professional organic market garden located on the French Riviera, in Menton, close to the Italian border. We are looking for responsible, active Worldpackers who are genuinely interested in learning (or deepening their knowledge of) organic horticulture in a production-focused environment.

Volunteers are expected to participate reliably in daily tasks, follow instructions and work as part of a small team. The work is physical, outdoors, and takes place on steep terraced land, so good fitness and motivation are essential. Previous experience in gardening, horticulture or permaculture is appreciated, though not required for all tasks.

In return, we offer comfortable accommodation in a quiet setting, shared meals prepared with organic produce from the garden, internet access, laundry facilities and a respectful, welcoming atmosphere. Volunteers gain direct experience in all stages of production—from sowing and harvesting to preparing produce for markets and restaurants—while enjoying free afternoons, easy access to the beach and town, and life on the sunny Mediterranean coast.

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Activités et horaires

Activities vary depending on the season and crops, but may include:

Sowing seeds and planting vegetables, herbs and fruit trees

Watering plants and managing irrigation systems

Harvesting fruit and vegetables for markets and restaurant orders

Clearing and preparing raised beds

Weeding, mulching and basic landscaping

Creating compost and organic mulch

Basic DIY, maintenance and fencing

Cutting and stacking firewood

Preparing, sorting and packing produce for market

Loading and unloading for local markets

Helping with meal preparation and cleaning shared spaces

Work is mainly scheduled in the mornings (early start during hot months), with afternoons and evenings usually free.

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Règles

This is physical, outdoor work on steep terraced land; volunteers must be fit and comfortable working in these conditions.

Appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes and sun protection are required.

Participation in meal preparation, cooking and cleaning is expected as part of daily life.

No smoking or drugs inside the house; smoking is allowed only in designated outdoor areas due to fire risk.

Alcohol is permitted in moderation and with respect for others.

Volunteers must follow safety instructions, especially when using tools or working with irrigation and garden equipment.

The property is not suitable for children or people with limited mobility.

Respect for the house, garden, neighbours and community is essential.

A positive attitude, reliability and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are expected.