Eco Chateau :: Communities Directory

Forming Formed: 2009

This page last updated:3/12/2010

Eco Chateau

Argentat, Correze,

France

We are a new co-housing and eco holiday project based in a 17th century chateau in France. We are inviting people to buy a share to create a self-sufficient community - self-sufficient in energy, food and water, ideas, education and development AND we aim to teach these skills and ideas to as many people as possible. We plan to self-build strawbale eco-homes on our 13 hectare property with beautiful communal areas and facilities within the chateau and barns. We are also creating a small independent alternative energy & technology centre, a media centre, an arts centre, a community school and a healing centre. You can come for an introductory session to find out more. Join us!

Website: http://eco-chateau.com

Contact:

France
Phone: 00 33 (0)555 280 192, 00 44 (0)20 3287 9212

Links:

Eco Chateau: Co-housing and self-sufficiency project

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This page last updated:3/12/2010

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: email to arrange

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Because our housing is a single housing unit and requires the sharing of bathroom, kitchen and common space membership/residency may be restricted based on sex/gender in accordance with the law. Our community does not discriminate based on race/color, national origin, religion, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or domestic abuse.

Population Members(adults and children): 4 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: Other Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Join Fee: Yes (There is a cost to buy into the shareholding - please enquire) Regular Fees: No Answer (rental for accommodation)
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 32.1 acres (13.0 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 2 (we are planning to build 15 eco homes in addition to the chateau) Cohousing: Yes (not sure exactly which model you mean?)	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: (25%) Share Community Meals: (no fixed arrangement) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Other (open) Alcohol Use: (open) Tobacco Use: (open)	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (optional) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (optional) Educational Style(s): Public schooled (optional)

Cohousing Details

Cohousing Status:

Own Site

(we have the chateau with plans to build individual homes in the grounds)

Number of Units:

we have the chateau & barns and plan to build another 15

Square Feet in Common House:

11800

Architect:

The chateau had a 17th century architect! Co-housing owners will design and build their own homes

Developer:

current owner

Commercial Lender:

none

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