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π«π· FARM in France β Castles, Horses & Wine Country! π°π΄
The experience
Bonjour adventurous souls! π
Come join me on my horseman science farm just 20 minutes from Angers, in the heart of the stunning Loire Valley β home to fairytale castles, world-class wineries, and lush countryside. π²π·
I'm running this little slice of paradise solo (with some awesome flatmates and friendly animals πΆππ). If you're positive, motivated, flexible, and love nature, this is the place for you! π
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
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.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
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.
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
Requirements
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
π‘ Accommodation:
A private room or shared room in a shared home with shared kitchen & bathroom.
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Free WiFi
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Great food made from local farm products (yes, meat included!) Fo not expect any already made food !π½οΈ
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Free bicycles for exploring π²
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Bus to Angers nearby
π Cultural Exchange:
π¬ Practice French with me
π¨βπ³ Cook a traditional dish from your home country
πΆ Enjoy life in a friendly, open-minded community
π©βπ¬ About Me:
I'm an anthropologist and a lifelong horse lover π. My passion lies in ethological riding β a science-based, trust-centered approach to horsemanship inspired by Native American wisdom and modern research. I believe working with animals helps us build better relationships with each other and the world around us πΏ.
Interested? Awesome! π
Please message me with:
1οΈβ£ Your arrival date
2οΈβ£ How long you'd like to stay
3οΈβ£ Any farm or animal experience you have (not required, just nice to know!)
Important:
π Must enjoy being around farm animals
πΆ Must love dogs
π₯¦ Vegetarian-friendly (but meals include meat)
π¨βπ©βπ§ Families welcome!
Letβs create something meaningful together β with muddy boots, full hearts, and lots of animal cuddles πΎ
Activities & Shift
VERY PHYSICAL JOB
π οΈ Volunteer Tasks (Varied & Fun!):
π§βπΎ Farm jobs: weeding, painting, collecting firewood, mowing the lawn, mustering goats, whipper snipper !
π Horse jobs: feeding, stable care, checking horses, trimming grass, building fences (NO experience needed!)
π‘ House jobs: kitchen cleanup, cooking, walking & washing the dogs
π°οΈ Working hours: ~5 hours/day, split depending on the day's rhythm β flexible and chill!
Rules
Smokers outside