Since the 1960s and the movement to return to the land, some have tried to experience radical autonomy: not to depend on anyone for housing, energy, food, education of children. This quasi-self-sufficiency system appeals to people who live in a community or family.
Reportage sur la communauté autonome de Jansiac. ici, une quinzaine de nouveaux Robinson produisent leurs propres vêtements, alimentation et énergie. Interview de Diogène, l'un des membres de cette communauté.
A resident of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte aims for autonomy in everything from energy to food. He hopes that others will join in his efforts to create a village that could be self-sufficient.
In Nissoulogres, south of Lozère, meeting with Michel BORDES, who chose to live on the Causse with his family. He recounts the work at the beginning of their installation when they had just married, and evokes their way of life.