Petit maraichère en Provence

83 - Var
Petit maraichère en Provence
Petit maraichère en Provence Petit maraichère en Provence
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Chers Woofers, Après dix années passées au Maroc, j'ai décidé de rentrer vivre en France pour entreprendre un grand projet agricole afin de redonner vie aux 6 hectares du jardin de la maison familiale. Au cœur de la campagne de Sollies-Pont, un petit village typiquement provençal, se cache cette ancienne ferme au cadre de vie idyllique. Maraîchère autodidacte et cheffe cuisinière, j'entreprends la réalisation d’un potager en permaculture pour confectionner de délicieuses confitures et tartinables. J'aspire à toujours en apprendre plus, j'espère pouvoir vous rencontrer pour pouvoir échanger sur des pratiques agricoles responsables et à terme pouvoir découvrir avec vous toujours plus. J'aimerais découvrir l'agroforesterie grâce aux hectares de collines derrière la maison ... Ainsi j'aspire à partager autant qu'à apprendre avec vous. Je m'appelle Estelle et je vis avec Louise, ma mère de 95 ans (bientôt un record). La maison est régulièrement traversée par famille et ami.es, qui viennent partager des moments de convivialités, aider aux chantiers et partager une partie de pétanque. De préférence, nous aimerions accueillir des personnes venant de d'autres pays que la France pour partager d'autres savoir-faire. Nous avons 3 chats, un tout petit chien et quelques poules. La maison est grande, vous dormirez "au dortoir", une grande chambre au 3ème étage avec une salle-de-bain et toilettes que vous partagerez avec moi. Ou si disponible au RdC dans une chambre possédant aussi une salle-de-bain et toilettes. Etant cheffe, tous les repas seront une fête et j'adore préparer des plats à partir des produits que nous cultiverons ensemble. J'adore également expérimenter et découvrir de nouvelles recettes. Concernant les activités, nous pourrons partager un moment dans les champs d'oliviers, à la coupe du bois dans la colline, à préparer et cultiver le potager, à entretenir le jardin, passer le gros tracteur rouge, prendre soin des poulettes, participer au marché, apprendre à réaliser des conserves, tartinables et confitures ou tenir compagnie à la grand-mère et jouer aux boules. Dear Woofers, After ten years spent in Morocco, I decided to return to France to undertake a major agricultural project to revitalize the 6-hectare garden of my family home. In the heart of the countryside of Sollies-Pont, a small, typically Provencal village, lies this idyllic old farmhouse. As a self-taught market gardener and chef, I'm setting up a permaculture vegetable garden to make delicious jams and spreads. I'm always keen to learn more, and I hope to meet you to discuss responsible farming practices and, in the long term, to discover even more with you. I'd like to discover agroforestry thanks to the acres of hills behind the house... So I look forward to sharing as well as learning with you. My name is Estelle and I live with Louise, my 95-year-old mother (soon to be a record). The house is regularly visited by family and friends, who come to share moments of conviviality, help with building work and play a game of pétanque. Preferably, we'd like to welcome people from countries other than France to share other know-how. We have 3 cats, a very small dog and a few chickens. The house is big, and you'll sleep in the “dormitory”, a large room on the 3rd floor with a bathroom and toilet that you'll share with me. Or, if available, on the ground floor in a room with its own bathroom and toilet. As a chef, every meal will be a feast, and I love preparing dishes from the produce we grow together. I also love experimenting and discovering new recipes. In terms of activities, we can spend time in the olive groves, chopping wood on the hillside, preparing and cultivating the vegetable garden, tending the garden, driving the big red tractor, looking after the chicks, taking part in the market, learning how to make preserves, spreads and jams, or keeping grandma company and playing boules.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Poultry farming
Wild foraging
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Bakery
Methods or systems
Permaculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
6 Hectares | 14.8 Acres
Accommodation
2 WWOOFers
Bedroom
Campsite
Children not accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Omnivore
Vegetarian
Length of stay
Less than a week
1-2 weeks
3-4 weeks
Estelle
Estelle
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83 - Var
Gare de Sollies-Pont
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Gabriel
Gabriel
Australia • May 2026
I had a fantastic stay with Estelle in the sunny south of France. It was truly one of the most beautiful places I’ve stayed looking up at the hills through the olive trees. I really felt a part of Estelles life going to the market, visiting friends and riding our bikes into the supermarket together. Estelle and all her friends and family were incredibly welcoming and we had many wonderful meals chatting and laughing. The food was delicious, and I learned quite a lot from watching Estelle cook. As it was still springtime we were mainly focused on weeding the garden after winter but we were out in the fields together enjoying the good weather so I thought the work was quite enjoyable. I also had the opportunity to take a little day trip by myself to the beach which was marvellous. This region of the world is a great place to stay my short stay of 10 days was not long enough! Thank you so much Estelle till next time (:
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Estelle
Reply from Estelle
Merci Gabriel pour ton joli message, j’espère que tu auras le temps de faire un petit stop en Juin, avant ton séjour à Nice. Je t’embrasse 😘
Alexandra
Alexandra
New Zealand • May 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Estelle's! It is a beautiful spot, close to a town but tucked away so you feel in the middle of the countryside. We ate three delicious meals a day, and had one whole end of the bottom floor to ourselves. We mainly helped in the garden, and found it satisfying to see how the weeding and planting changed the garden over the time we were there 😊 Thanks Estelle for introducing us to lots of provençal dishes, for all your help with the car, and kind concern when Thomas was unwell. We wish you all the best for the summer growing season!
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Marco
Marco
Germany • November 2025
Our stay at Estelle was more than just a step on our trip—it was a wonderful and rejuvenating journey. We especially want to thank for the excellent, regional cuisine! Each of the three meals a day was a culinary highlight, prepared with so much love and skill using seasonal ingredients. It was simply top-notch! Our room was equally fantastic, offering us all the comforts, including our own shower. We are particularly happy that we were able to help with the daily tasks. The work on the farm was demanding yet fulfilling, and we are proud to have successfully ended the season by planting for the next year! But the very best part is Estelle’s heartfelt nature. She is a good person through and through, and her hospitality alone is worth taking a detour for! Thank you, Estelle, for making this place such a perfect retreat. We look forward to returning soon and will fondly remember these eventful days.
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Haley
Haley
United States • October 2025
What an amazing time! Estelle and her family were so welcoming to my mother and I. We worked in the most beautiful setting imaginable. We had comfortable accommodations and were treated every meal with delicious food. Estelle, thank you for showing us your way of life, we are honored to have helped the "Chateau de Ver" come back to life.
Estelle
Reply from Estelle
Merci Haley pour ton gentil message, et pour tout le travail que vous avez effectué ta mère et toi. J’espère que tu vas passer un bel automne ! Amicalement Estelle
Aliaksei
Aliaksei
France • October 2025
J’ai passé cinq jours chez Estelle, une parfaite introduction à la vie à la campagne dans le sud de la France. L’accueil a été exceptionnel, et nous avons travaillé ensemble au potager. J’ai aussi eu une belle occasion de pratiquer mon français tout en profitant pleinement de la nature. Un grand merci à Estelle pour cette merveilleuse expérience !
Callie
Callie
United States • September 2025
Our stay with Estelle was absolutely magical!! We could sadly only stay for one week, but it was a week filled with delicious meals, laughter and interesting projects all while staying on the most beautiful land in the south of France. Estelle is one of the coolest people we have ever met with lots of stories to share - she truly cares for her garden, nature, food and cooking in a very special way that results in an environment where every meal is a celebration of natures beauty. We had our own very lovely room and bathroom to stay in, and the property is a beautiful place to spend free time - reading, lounging, drawing, swimming, etc..! We also went to the market to sell figs a few times, which was a nice way to see other nearby towns and go swimming in the ocean afterward. Come and see the magic - you will love it we are sure!!
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