Eco-Home Building Adventure in the French Mountains! πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

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The experience

Hello! πŸ‘‹
We’re a friendly couple in our forties, living with our three wonderful kids πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ in a charming little village nestled in the French mountains ⛰️, surrounded by forests and a beautiful river 🌊.
We’ve embarked on an exciting journey: building our own 150mΒ² wooden house β€” and we’d love your help! πŸ’š


What you offer

5 hours of help per day

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


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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Fluent French or Intermediate English

Between 18 and 70 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Right now, we’re working on the straw bale walls, and that’s where you come in! No special skills or strength needed β€” everyone is welcome! πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘βœ¨ Whether you’re young, experienced, or just curious to learn, this is a project where you can truly get your hands dirty and your heart full.
πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈπŸŽ¨ What else can you enjoy here?
When you’re not building, there’s plenty to explore and experience:
πŸ₯Ύ Amazing hikes in nature
πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ Canoe rides down the river
πŸš΄β€β™€οΈ Scenic bike routes & mountain trails
🍷 Charming artisan markets & local dining
🌞 Sunbathing and relaxing by the river
We’re both passionate creatives:
πŸͺ΅ He’s a carpenter β€” ready to teach woodworking
πŸ’ I’m a jewelry artist, working with ceramics, feathers, leather & metal
🎢 I also love music, knitting, and cooking β€” and would love to share those with you!
πŸ’« What we offer:
A cozy place to stay 🏠
Delicious homemade meals πŸ₯˜
A calm, family-friendly, inspiring atmosphere
Lots of hands-on learning, creativity & laughter πŸŽ¨πŸ’¬
Ready to live a unique experience in nature, learn new skills, and help build something meaningful?
Send us a message β€” we can’t wait to welcome you! 🌻❀️


Activities & Shift

You’ll learn how to:
πŸ”¨ Build with straw, lime, sawdust, and wood
🌾 Create eco-friendly walls step-by-step
🌍 Live and learn sustainably