Yurt in an eco-hamlet near the Atlantic ocean

Rental description

What if you spent your vacations in a different way? Discover an alternative and ecological way of life in a participative and community based eco-home not far from the sea.

Emilie, Franck and their two children created in 2018 these shared eco-homes energetically entirely self-sufficient on a large plot of land of 6700 m² in the heart of the countryside.

Another family joined them afterwards, creating a life in community and several, new projects.

Since 2021, they have been welcoming guests, who stay in a self-built yurt. This accommodation as well as the sanitary facilities and the kitchen (located in seperate buildings) have been created in a minimalist and natural spirit. Dry toilets are used which are equipped with an ecological wastewater treatment process in order to profit from the natural purification capacity of the soil.

After a day of hiking, biking, swimming or sightseeing, you can enjoy a barbecue while watching the sunset. The children will enjoy the equipment provided for them (and the games and books on loan) and swimming in the outdoor pool with the other kids (from June to September).

Animals (chickens, cats, sheep) bring the place to life and delight the kids while you can relax on a deckchair, have an aperitif or chat by the campfire.

On site, you can also participate in workshops and coaching sessions organized by Emilie.

Sustainability criteria

The eco-house was designed to reduce its ecological footprint through a lightweight and ecological construction. Because of the solar panels coupled with batteries, the house is electrically self-sufficient and does not require an additional external electricity provider.

In fact, this construction was entirely designed and built by the family.

In 2020, the property was replanted with a forest garden and hedges and part of the shed was covered with wood that same year.

Céline and Franck stand for:
- as little consumption as possible
- respect for the environment: permaculture garden and no pesticides
- cooperation and sharing of goods (tools, washing machine…) and spaces (common rooms…) as well as the exchange of services and know-how
- nurturing interpersonal relationships and helpful communication tools to jointly share leadership