Build a High-Tech Artistic Haven in a 17th-Century Barn

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Connect with international travelers: 17 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

32h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

The Experience

We are transforming a 17th-century stone sheep barn near Nice into a world-class artistic retreat. This isn’t a standard hostel gig; this is a high-performance project for people who want to build something iconic. We combine the rough with the smooth: heavy construction and technical landscaping by day; pianos, pool parties, and tennis matches by night. We are looking for a squad of proactive, energetic people ready to work hard for paradise.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner French
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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19 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Cultural Center

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

17 Meeting international travelers
16 Get in touch with nature
10 Practicing English
9 Immersing in the local culture
8 Developing social awareness
8 Meeting locals

Maya

New Zealand

I loved my time at the host, I met an amazing community of volunteers, learnt new skills, enjoyed a few day trips into Nice & surrounding areas on days off, ate great food and had some silly down time. As soon as I was picked up from nice & welcomed by everyone I felt comfortable - David makes sure to create a friendly and upbeat environment at the Berg & it makes all the difference when you're going into something new and unpredictable. The work can be quite physical so make sure this is what you want! Thank you David & Luc & all the other beautiful volunteers- so grateful, stay groovy!

21 days ago

Quinn

United States

I had an amazing time at the Bougerie :) I was initially only supposed to stay for a month, but I ended up extending my stay twice! Even though there is a constant flux of people coming in and out, you immediately become a part of the little family here. It truly feels like a home, where you are encouraged to learn, grow, and expand your mind. I learned a lot about construction and working on a building site. Great place to deepen your knowledge in all things construction! If you are looking for a place to do meaningful work and build lifelong connections, do not hesitate to apply.

about 1 month ago

Nermin

Egypt

David is incredibly kind, fun, supportive, and genuinely cares about the people around him. He works alongside you, not just telling you what to do, and always makes sure you're comfortable and enjoying the process. He pays attention to the smallest details, when he found out I only eat halal, he made sure to get halal food so I could eat comfortably. The people here are amazing, all different but fitting together so well, and the nature and the place itself are beautiful. It honestly wouldn't be the same without David. Super grateful 🤍 thank u David and everyone!

about 1 month ago

Marco

Italy

As my first volunteer experience, I have to say it was truly the right choice. What I found here was a family, with a great sense of community. It was wonderful to have had the opportunity to contribute to making La Bergèrie a better place, both aesthetically and otherwise. We were all more or less the same age, from all over the world. We all had cute nicknames, and I can honestly say I had a truly wonderful time that I think I'll always cherish. I'm pretty sure I'd like to return a second time. Grateful to have shared my journey with each of you, guys. See you next time. "The Stallion"

about 1 month ago

Ellen

New Zealand

I had a great stay at the host. As expected the work is mostly physical and can be a bit dusty/dirty but it's great that all the gear/PPE you need is provided, and the work hours were fair. The accommodation was perfect, the food was fabulous, the people were awesome, and the vibes were immaculate! I would love to come back some day - thank you David and the rest of the crew xx

about 1 month ago

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