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Help us at our rural French Farmhouse 🇫🇷

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The experience

Join us in rural southwest France as we restore a traditional farmhouse and bring the land back to life. Volunteers help with tasks like gardening, pruning, DIY, or creative projects, depending on your interests. You’ll be part of a friendly, easy-going household where shared meals, nature, and cultural exchange are part of daily life. Curiosity, flexibility and a good sense of humour are always welcome!

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Dutch

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We’re looking for easy-going, open-minded travellers who enjoy being part of a shared project and don’t mind getting their hands dirty now and then. No special skills are required—just a willingness to pitch in, be flexible, and enjoy the experience. Tasks vary depending on the season and your interests and might include gardening, pruning, light DIY, creative projects, or helping around the house.

In return, you’ll be welcomed as part of the household. You’ll have your own room in the main house, with access to all shared spaces, including the kitchen, garden, and pool. We provide all meals, and there’s usually something bubbling away in the kitchen—but you’re free to cook for yourself too if you prefer.

We’re in a peaceful, rural part of France, so it suits people who are happy with quiet surroundings, nature, and slow living. If you enjoy good conversation, shared meals, learning new things and contributing to a friendly home environment, we think you’ll enjoy your time here.

Activities & Shift

There’s no set schedule or formal shifts—we keep things flexible depending on the weather, what needs doing, and your interests. Activities might include gardening, clearing overgrowth, pruning fruit trees, light DIY, creative tasks like sewing or upcycling, or helping out in the kitchen or house. We generally aim for around 5 hours a day of help, with plenty of time to relax and explore.

Rules

We like to keep things relaxed and respectful. Just a few basic things:

Please treat the house and land with care—this is our home.

Clean up after yourself and help keep shared spaces tidy.

We’re happy to share meals, but please let us know if you have any dietary needs.

No smoking inside the house.

Mostly, just be kind, open-minded, and considerate of everyone sharing the space