Associations in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, Ardèche

Opening : All year round.

La Messicole is an association created in May 2016 and based in Montpezat sous Bauzon. Its purpose is to promote exchanges of knowledge and know-how in the fields of Culture, Art and the Environment.

A former farm in the heart of the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park, La Messicole is a social economy association and a multi-faceted eco-location. A place of creation and exchange, its aim is to promote the exchange of knowledge and know-how in the fields of culture, art, the environment and permacultural practices. Welcoming travellers is part of the diversity of discovery and warm encounters that we encourage. Authentic rooms and dormitories, guaranteed peace and quiet and
vegetarian, healthy (organic) and allergen-free cuisine. Personalised quotes to suit your needs.

The 7-hectare site is run according to the principles of permaculture. A place to live and work, La Messicole welcomes woofers and companions who want to learn about permaculture, and courses (CCP) are given regularly by Steve Read. The heart of the place is the tearoom, open all year round (in winter at weekends and from April to August from Wednesday to Sunday). The cuisine served is vegetarian, organic, gluten-free and lactose-free. Cakes, homemade sorbets, fruit juices, herbal teas and tea are served on the terrace in front of the river when the weather is fine and in front of the stove in winter. Next to the tearoom is a 50-seat auditorium. Concerts, theatre, lectures and film screenings are regularly scheduled. These convivial moments are followed by discussions with the public. A workshop room hosts weekly yoga classes and one-off workshops throughout the year.

Accommodation: 3 rooms and a dormitory are available for hire.