La Ferme de la Goursaline is a unique permaculture farm stay in the Limousin, located in the lush green heart of the Périgord Vert. Spread over 3.5 hectares, the farm is alive with buzzing bees, clucking hens, and abundant organic gardens. Guests are invited to experience sustainable living firsthand in an environment designed for reconnection with nature.

Eco-Lodges & Unusual Stays

Accommodation at Goursaline is delightfully unconventional and entirely inspired by the natural world. Guests can choose between a rustic earth-and-straw cabin built from clay and straw, a snug log chalet tucked beneath chestnut trees, a spacious 65 m² Mongolian yurt, a contemporary forest-edge yurt, or a colorful vintage gypsy caravan for a bohemian touch.

Each eco-lodge is designed with sustainability in mind: well-insulated, solar-powered, and intentionally Wi-Fi-free to encourage a true digital detox in France. The farm itself is car-free and screen-free, making it a safe haven for children to roam freely while adults rediscover the joys of simplicity.

Organic Food & Farm Life

Every morning begins with a generous organic breakfast basket delivered to your door. Expect farm-fresh eggs, homemade jams, and honey from local hives. Days on the farm are filled with wholesome adventures: children can feed chickens, greet the sheep, or watch dragonflies hover over the pond, while parents join permaculture workshops or learn about the farm’s off-grid systems.

Goursaline demonstrates low-impact living with rainwater collection, composting toilets, and solar-heated showers, offering guests an immersive eco-education alongside rustic comfort.

Wellness in Nature

One of the farm’s highlights is the wood-fired Nordic bath under the stars. Heated by firewood, this large outdoor hot tub provides a magical experience of soaking in steaming water beneath the night sky. By evening, lodgings glow with candle lanterns and wood-burning stoves, offering warmth, serenity, and the soft sounds of crickets in the background.

Passionate Hosts & Authentic Experiences

The farm’s caretakers, Olivia and her family, are passionate about sharing their lifestyle. Guests are invited to harvest herbs for tea, join foraging walks in the forest, or simply learn by observing daily farm routines. This authenticity has earned La Ferme de la Goursaline consistent 5★ reviews for the quality and sincerity of its experience.

Explore the Périgord Vert

Beyond the farm, the surrounding Périgord Vert region offers endless opportunities for slow, eco-friendly travel. Guests can swim in natural lakes, explore medieval villages, or try the treetop adventure park at the Hermeline Center just five minutes away. Many visitors arrive by train and shuttle, making the retreat a model of car-free sustainable travel in France.

A Grounding, Playful Eco Retreat

With its unusual eco-lodges, permaculture lifestyle, and immersive natural experiences, La Ferme de la Goursaline offers an antidote to modern stress. It is a playful, grounding retreat where silence still exists, and where families and couples alike leave feeling reconnected to nature, community, and themselves.