In 2019, the UN made it clear: "If we don't react before 2020, we won't be able to avoid catastrophic climate situations."
IPCC report, geopolitical instability, infinite growth in a finite world... Are these facts worrying you? Would you like to take action for a more united and ecological world, but don't know where to start? Then why not take part in an immersive training course in an eco-environment! All our internships and training courses here.
The eco-environment or the science of ecology
An ecolieu is an inhabited space in nature that functions on the ecological principles of biodiversity, permaculture, autonomy and health. The ecolieu that designed this 5-day course is located in the heart of the Cevennes mountains. It offers an immersive experience at the heart of an environment focused on resilience. Aware of our civilization's tipping point, its founder takes a positive view of the possibility of scientifically rethinking our ecological niche.
A true ecological laboratory!
The ecolieu's 5 permanent staff are working to find an ecological niche in a habitat for its collective, in order to meet human needs as comfortably as possible, while enhancing the site's biodiversity. Still in the research phase, the team is bringing to life what appears to be an experimental laboratory for the world to come. Their project has won the support of the Cevennes National Park, as well as that of the Ecole des Mines, one of whose students is due to devote his thesis to it.
The ecolieu internship program
You'll enjoy an immersive, collective experience in the heart of nature. This course is an introduction to the science of ecology and its applications. The lessons are based on the daily practices of the collective, which lives on site year-round. There's a strong transmission dimension that's very important to the whole team.
Over 5 days, you'll learn the basics needed to set up and live in an eco-environment. The course is organized into theoretical and manual workshops, punctuated by nature walks and activities, to help you live together in an ecological way.
Mornings are devoted to technical workshops
- Introduction to permaculture and the first agroecological steps in the vegetable garden
- Learn to link a landscape and understand ecology
- Basic eco-housing principles and techniques
- Putting the energy question into perspective and low-tech workshop
Afternoon coaching sessions
Afternoons are for group coaching sessions! This is the time to work on your project if you have one, or to join a project!
Throughout the week, you will take part in the following activities:
- Morning strolls every morning upon waking to cleanse body and mind
- An evening of encounters and introspection to connect with oneself, others and nature
- A nocturnal walk to plunge into the heart of the wilderness and see the world differently
- Group workcamps for "doing things together", a pillar of collective construction
- Daily ecological care: participation in daily tasks
- Preparing sourdough and ancient wheat bread for a delicious treat
- A guinguette evening of dancing, laughter (and flirting if you feel like it!)
- Stroll through the local market in the village of Le Vigan
- Monday, May 26 to Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Monday, June 23 to Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Monday July 7 to Saturday July 12, 2025
- Monday, July 21 to Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Monday, August 4 to Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Monday 11 to Saturday 16 August 2025
Rates
The "Nature and Ecolieu" course is free of charge. To validate your booking, you must pay the cost of welcome, food and accommodation: a total of 250 euros.
At the end of your course, you will pay an additional amount to remunerate the course leader according to the value you feel is fair and within your means.
In the event of cancellation more than 30 days before the start of your course, a fee of 50 euros will be deducted from your refund. In the event of cancellation 30 days or less before the start of your course, no refund will be possible.
Who is the nature and eco-environment immersion course for?
Nature and eco-environment immersion courses are designed for individuals, groups and families who wish to embark on the path of change. It's for all those who are trying to stop contributing to the perpetuation of a mortifying civilization, and instead want to see the emergence of a fairer, more ecological society. No special skills are required.
- Looking for a magical, rejuvenating, wilderness experience?
- In a natural eco-environment?
- Would you like to enjoy greater autonomy and freedom while preserving biodiversity?
- Looking for answers and making progress on your project?
- Do you enjoy spending quality time with beautiful people?
This course is for you!
Framing
2 trainers with +20 years experience.
Accommodation and meals
Your lifestyle will be 100% ecological. You'll stay in a comfortable bivouac area,
. Fresh, seasonal, local and organic meals will be served.
Location
8 hectares of forest in the Cévennes National Park, Biosphere Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Dark Sky Reserve!
About l'écolieu
At the origin of this ecolieu is a family consisting of a couple and four children. The two founders, experienced and qualified in agronomy, ecology and project management, and experienced Sunday tinkerers, acquired an 8-hectare estate in January 2018 to restore and turn into an eco-environment. Very quickly, a collective was created and launched the School of Applied Ecology. The aim of this school is to raise public awareness of the science of ecology and train experts in the transition of rural areas through a participatory approach. The team is looking to find an ecological niche in a habitat for its collective, without harming biodiversity. The collective is currently in the research phase. Their aim is to meet all their needs through a direct relationship with nature, without the need for any form of commerce. For the team, this experiment is not dogmatic but scientific. As such, it works in partnership with the Ecole des Mines.
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