La Ferme de la Goursaline is an eco-paradise tucked in the green heart of the Limousin (Périgord Vert). This 3.5-hectare permaculture farm invites guests to experience sustainable living firsthand, amid buzzing bees, clucking hens, and fragrant veggie gardens. Accommodation here is delightfully unusual and entirely nature-inspired: choose a rustic earth-and-straw cabin built from clay and straw on the farm, a snug log chalet sheltered among chestnut trees, a genuine Mongolian yurt (a spacious 65m² round tent), a contemporary yurt at the forest’s edge, or even a vintage gypsy caravan for a dash of bohemian flair. Each abode is eco-designed – well insulated, lit by solar-powered lamps, and free of Wi-Fi, encouraging a true digital detox. In fact, the entire farm is a screen-free, car-free zone, allowing both kids and adults to fully immerse in the natural world’s simple pleasures. Wake up to the crow of roosters and start your day with a hearty organic breakfast basket delivered to your door, featuring farm-fresh eggs, homemade jams, and local honey. Days at Goursaline are filled with wholesome adventures: children can roam freely and safely, saying hello to the sheep, feeding chickens, or spotting dragonflies by the pond. Parents might join a permaculture workshop or learn about the farm’s off-grid systems – rainwater collection, composting toilets, and solar shower heaters that demonstrate low-impact living. A big highlight is the wood-fired Nordic bath under the open sky – a large hot tub heated by fire where you can soak in steaming water while gazing at the stars. By night, accommodations are cozy with wood-burning stoves for heat and candle lanterns for ambience, and unbelievably quiet except for crickets. The Ferme’s caretakers, Olivia and family, are passionate about sharing their lifestyle – whether it’s letting you harvest herbs from the garden for your tea or guiding you on a forest forage walk. They’ve even earned a consistent 5★ rating from guests for the “quality and authenticity” of the experience. Beyond the farm, the surrounding Périgord region offers lakes to swim in, treetop adventure parks (just a 5-minute walk away at the Hermeline Center), and medieval villages to explore – all accessible by hiking or cycling, as many guests arrive by train and shuttle, keeping with the eco-spirit. In every sense, Ferme de la Goursaline is an antidote to modern stress – a playful, grounding retreat where you can “truly experience where silence still exists” and leave feeling reconnected to nature and family.