Live and Learn in Nature - Eco Tour France

  France

• Other Cities in France: 
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

Dates: 01 May - 30 Sep 2010

Description: The Art Farm Eco-Exploration Volunteering Week

We provide the accommodation, Nature provides the fun.

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Explore France - Relax amongst the beautiful French landscapes of the Ardeche. An area that is well known for its excellent hiking, cycling and canoing trails, picturesque villages, historic caves, rolling vineyards, quaint local markets full of traditional French delicacies and its fast-flowing river that has carved narrow gorges into the valley creating one of the most breathtaking canyons in France. The area surrounding The Art Farm is particularly spectacular for photography with the magnificent sunrises/sets and 360 degree mountainous views.

Ardeche Adventures - During The Art Farm volunteering program you will have the opportunity to experience exciting Ardeche adventures each day with trips to stunning locations undiscovered by the average tourists. Canoing, horse riding, hiking and cycling through the famous gorges and amazing landscapes, fun on the high ropes, exploring medieval villages, lively local markets and quaint towns and indulge in the delicious cuisines at exquisite French restaurants.

Art & Music - The Art Farm is a haven for artists and musicians to escape the outside world and go inside and unleash their creative potential. You will have the opportunity to get involved with any projects we have going on, building sculptures, open music jams, photo shoots, film making and attend live shows by visiting musicians at the on site bar.

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Natural Building - Work alongside our team of natural builders to create sculptural forms and restore the beautiful 250 year old traditional French farm houses. You will have the opportunity to work with cob, lime, straw, local timbers, and recycled materials with demonstrations and lots of hands on time.

Wild Food - The Art Farm is surrounded by wild berries and each year we produce amazing organic delites. You will have the opportunity to collect the fruit from the surrounding fields and forests and learn how to make and taste delicious jams, juices, syrups and wines.

Highlights: As voted by past visitors:

* Exploring The Art Farm
* Celebration Dinners
* Cob building
* Canoing at the gorge
* Music session
* Dry stone walling
* Casual hikes
* River swim
* Sunset dinner party
* Lime pointing
* Horse riding
* Pizzeria party
* Build & cooking on the rocket stove
* Exploring Medieval towns
* Vals Les Bain thermal spa and evening market
* Wild food foraging
* Organic food production
* Live music & parties in the bar
* Aubenas market
* Art Projects
* Celebration dinners
* Exploring the local area

Cost in US$: UK pounds 390 low season - 490 high season

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 5-15

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Year Founded: 2003