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Code:CONC 152
Nom: FRONTIGNAN
Dates 11/05 – 31/05
Type chantier: MANU/ENVI
Age: 17+ (17 ans et plus)
Nombre de volontaires sur le chantier: 18 VOLS
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CONC061 20/06 – 12/07 OULALA FESTIVAL FEST FRENCH
SPEAKING CAMP
PROJECT: The Oulala Association is a very active cultural association
based in the Loire country. From 04th - 06th July, they will be hosting their
firth rock festival in St Bonnet-le Chateau. During this festival, various associations
will be gathered as a village and will organise exhibitions, forums, workshops
and events. The workcamp will be part of the logistic organisation, before,
during and after the festival. During this time, you will have the opportunity
to see some of the show (local, national and international artists). This project
is definitely a good human and cultural experience.
WORK: Setting up and installing concert podiums, welcoming posts, refreshment
stands, car parks and organising a stand for Concordia. You will add an intercultural
touch to the festival and you can propose different events: juggling, street
theatre shows, games etc. You will help for the recycling project and to clean
up the place.
ACCOMMODATION: Collective accommodation in a gymnasium (bring your
sleeping mat)
LOCATION: St Bonnet le Château is at the crossroads between the
Loire, the Puy de Dôme and the Haute Loire counties, near the Monts du
Forez. St Etienne is 31 km away, and the Puy-en-Velay is at 70km.
TERMINAL: Bonson train station
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: As you will be working for a festival, there
will be long times of work, late at night and non regular schedules. To apply
for this workcamp, a motivation letter in French is required.
More information: http://www.oulalafestival.com/lieu2.htm and http://www.cc-pays-st-bonnet-le-chateau.fr/
11 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC002 23/06-08/07 PNR MONTS D’ARDECHE –
SAINT JOSEPH DES BANCS RENO
PROJECT: The “Parc Naturel Regional des Monts d’Ardèche”
was founded in 2001 to preserve and develop the present treasures in the region.
This is the first year that the Park welcomes an international workcamp. You
will work face to a magnificent panorama in the “Parc Naturel des Monts
d’Ardèche”, in a rich region thanks to its natural, cultural
and landscaped heritage.
The Mont Mézenc, the Massif de la Tanargue, the musée de la châtaigneraie
(a museum about sweet chestnuts) are only waiting for you, so let you charmed!!!
WORK: You will restore a part of a small roman alley called “calade”
in French on the “via podiensis” an ancient way of business around
“Le Malpas” site, a sensational place overhanging the mountains
of Ardèche. Situated near a community clinic ruins, the restoration of
this alley will be made according to an ancestral traditional method. This is
a meticulous work which is waiting for you.
ACCOMMODATION: In a shelter or in a campsite at St Joseph des Bancs
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Bring comfortable shoes for hiking, working gloves,
a sleeping bag and warm clothes: you’re in the mountains!
LOCATION: At 20 km of Aubenas, 25km of Privas and 70 km in the southwest
of Valence.
TERMINAL: At Privas bus stop
Special remarks: www.parc-monts-ardeche.fr
12 VOLS. 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC032 04/07 – 26/07 PAUNAT RENO
PROJECT: Paunat is a small isolated village in Dordogne with
a rich heritage in terms of traditional buildings and installations, many of
which are in need of restoration. The municipal council would like to host their
first international work-camp to help restore these elements and create exchanges
between international volunteers and the local population.
WORK: You will participate in the restoration of different traditional
stone elements in the village (washing-place, fountain…) and you will
begin restoration work on an old roman bridge. Traditional stonework.
ACCOMMODATION: The kitchen and dining area are in a building. The sleeping
areas are in tents. There are hot showers but the WC are « dry »
and situated outside in wooden huts. The living conditions are very basic. Bring
warm clothes, a warm sleeping bag as well as solid waterproof shoes for the
work.
LOCATION: Paunat (300 inhabitants.), 40 Km
east of Bergerac, 40 km south of Périgueux.
TERMINAL: The train station in Bergerac.
Note: There are no buses or trains to the village. You need to like the nature
and walking for this camp!
For more information you can consult the website:
http://www.pays-de-bergerac.com/mairie/paunat/index.asp
14 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC034 04/07 – 26/07 VANXAINS 1 RENO
PROJECT : After having hosted an international work-camp several
years ago the inhabitants of the village started restoring local landmarks.
Now they would like to host two international summer camps to help with the
restoration of the wall surrounding some parkland which the village has just
acquired and which is used for cultural events in the summer months.
WORK : You will take part in the restoration of both faces of a stone
wall surrounding parkland. Reconstruction, cleaning, repointing, reconstruction.
Traditional masonry.
ACCOMMODATION: To be determined. Bring a sleeping bag, working clothes,
sport shoes and warm clothes.
LOCATION : Vanxains (700 inhabitants) 40km from Périgueux. Vainxains
is a picturesque village which has retained its rural charm.
TERMINAL : The train station at Périgueux.
Note: The work may be quite physical sometimes. A small isolated village with
no public transport. For nature lovers and walking enthusiasts !
14 VOLS.
CONC045 04/07-26/07 SAINT CAPRAIS DE BORDEAUX ENVI
PROJECT: Saint Caprais de Bordeaux has been hosting international
work-camps since 1996. The village is situated on the hills which rise on the
East Garonne riverbank and is surrounded by vineyards, woodland and pasture.
The municipality has decided to initiate several years of work to improve the
green areas in the village for inhabitants and visitors alike.
WORK : Improvements to various green areas in the village (parkland,
grassland…)
ACCOMMODATION : Camping. Collective living conditions for
all volunteers. Bring a sleeping bag, working clothes, sport shoes and warm
clothes.
LOCATION : Saint Caprais de Bordeaux (2800 inhabitants), 20
Km South-East of Bordeaux
TERMINAL : Bordeaux St Jean train station.
Note: St Caprais de Bordeaux is an isolated village with very
few transport options. For nature lovers and those who like walking!
For more information about the village you may visit the website: www.saintcapraisdebordeaux.fr
CONC091 04/07 - 26/07 BOBIGNY ENVI
PROJECT: On the edge of Paris, Bobigny is an ancient market
gardening city. During the Commune, an important moment of France History, it
was partially destroyed. At the end of the 19th century, with railways the market
gardening city becomes an industrial city. Today, Bobigny is a melting pot.
The city is changing with constructions of new districts and rehabilitation
of old ones.
WORK: Tree planting, garden maintenance, creation of a shared garden.
Activities about environment to aware the local population.
LOCATION : Bobigny –North of Paris
ACCOMMODATION : In a permanent building. Bring your sleeping bag.
TERMINAL Paris
15 VOLUNTEERS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC092 04/07 - 26/07 PARIS ENVI / CONS
PROJECT: in cooperation with OPAC and local organizations,
Concordia organizes this year an international workcamp to transform a green
area in a shared ecological garden. It is an environmental action in an urban
area. It takes place in “Léon Giraud” garden, located in
the North of Paris.
The main idea is to think about a better interaction with our environment and
to try to leave together. Thanks to this action, it is a way to enforce the
environmental awareness of the local population through ecological behavior.
A shared garden is a good way to meet local population and to create link between
all spheres of the city (school, hospital…). It is also a way to preserve
the environment and the eco-diversity.
During this workcamp you have great opportunity to visit Paris and the region.
WORK: creation of agricultural area, compost area construction and
construction of a system to get the rain water. Workshops about environmental
behavior and awareness.
LOCATION : Paris 19°district close to « Parc de la Villette
»
ACCOMMODATION: In building
TERMINAL : Paris
15 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
Conc 095 Chelles « les grandes prairies»
Du 04/07 au 26/07 Environment
PROJET : the city of Chelles is privileged
by its geographic situation. 20 km form Paris, it’s a green city, close
to the country and from the river Marne! There are a lot of green places and
free time structures!
As we realise that a workcamp motivates the independence of young people, as
we are committed to the development of the workcamp in an urban area, and also
very committed in the promotion of urban education for the environment, the
delegation Ile de France of CONCORDIA was seduced by the programme of the municipalities
in favour for sustainable development and the promotion of actions about environment
with and for young people
TRAVAIL: you will, with the principles of sustainable development you will take care of the neighbourhood garden (divisions for plants, fences and building up a house for tools). You will also participate in the organisation of workshops of promotion for ecological ways for the children of the neighbourhood ! En
SITUATION : in the suburbs of Paris
HERBERGEMENT : in a house
RDV : train station (RER) Chelles
15 volunteers
CONC151 04/ 07 – 26/07 CARDONNETTE RENO
PROJECT: This is the fifth consecutive year that the 500 habitants
of Cardonnette welcome a workcamp in order to restore their church, situated
in the village. This church is very famous because his architect was the same
who build the Cirque Jules Verne in Amiens. The forth last workcamps were wonderful
opportunities of exchanges with the inhabitants and openness to the world. They
are always ready to help the volunteers as well as possible: organization of
parties, tourism, sporting tournaments... Moreover, at a few kilometres from
Amiens, the capital of the Picardie, and at one hour of the Baie de Somme, you
will have many opportunities to discover the treasures of the region.
http://www.mairie-cardonnette.fr
WORK: This year the work camp will try to continue with the work of
the last year. A part of the extern walls (re-pointing) of the church and a
pavement will be restored
LOCATION: Cardonnette is situated in the department of Somme (80),
8 km from Amiens, the capital of the region.
ACCOMMODATION: in the school, meal in the village hall and showers
at the football stadium.
TERMINAL: Amiens train station.
15 VOLS.
2 PLACES 17 ANS
CONC152 04/ 07 – 26/07 ROZOY SUR SERRE RENO
PROJECT: For the second year Rozoy sur Serre host a international
workcamp. It’s a small village with a big church considered as an historical
monument. There, a local association helped the council-town to organize different
activities and entertainments (concerts, expositions…) with the objective
to give value to the cultural patrimony of the village. Like last year, your
work will consist in the rehabilitation of the church, and also to join the
activities and animation which are already planned. On the other hand, the region
has a very attractive landscape, green and undulated, with several streams,
perfect to make nice shots, trips and excursions. Also there is a chance of
visiting Belgium, which is very close!
WORK: The work will consist on replacing the bricks and rejoining them
outside the sacristy’s hall, made with bricks. The church is an historical
monument; therefore all the works will be supervised by a French architect specialized
in these kinds of buildings.
LOCATION: Rozoy Sur Serre is a village in the North of the Aisne’s
department, close to Ardennes in the North of Reims.
ACCOMMODATION: You will be accommodated in tents in a football stadium
Meeting Point: at Rozoy Sur Serre’s bus station.
15 VOLS.
CONC153 04/ 07 – 26/07 BAIE DE SOMME MARQUENTERRE ENVI
PROJECT: We organize for the first time a nature workcamp in
partnership with The Coastal Conservatory and the Joint Union Marquenterre parks
manager. The park is an incredible discovery zone of marine’s birds. It
established a relevant stop for migrants. Different arrangements allow seeing
them without inconvenience. The volunteers will work in this environment.
WORK: You will achieve different arrangements at the edge of the park
and into it. You will rehabilitate an access path which follows the sea and
accompany the guard in different protection activities.
LOCATION: The Marquenterre park is situated in the Somme Bay, on the
Picardie coast. It’s one of the most beautiful bays of the world and one
of the last Channels wild bays, also known for its seal colony.
ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation under tent.
Caution: this workcamp require a large environment sensibility
MEETING POINT: At Rue train station
15 VOLS. 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC 155 04/07-25/07 WIMEREUX The Slack’s Dune
ENVI
PROJECT: The slack’dune is one of the most beautiful
site in the region. All kinds of dunes are presents, rare plant species, estuary,
cape. In front of the sea, you’ll participate in the conservation of the
area while discovering the wonderful coast of Opal.
WORK: Your role will be contributing to the maintenance of the natural
reserve: cuttings, exports, many protections and different constructions have
to be realised
LOCATION: the site of the Slack dune is situated between Wimereux and
Ambleteuse, in Pas-de-Calais region, called the “Opale’s coast,
close to the chanel.
ACCOMODATTION: in tents in the public camping
MEETING POINT: Boulogne sur Mer’s train station
REQUIREMENTS: bring your own work’s gloves and its essential
the tetanus vaccination
15 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC 183 04/07 – 26/07 CASTELNAU DE LÉVIS RENO
PROJECT : this is the seventeenth year that Concordia organises
a workcamp in Castelnau-de-Levis. The groups used to restore the week parts
of the castle, a pigeon house and various parts of heritage in the village.
Notice that the local population is very friendly and that an important close
friendship is linked each year. http://patwo.com/escapade/castelnau.htm
WORK : this year, you’ll carry on the restoration of some weak
parts of the castle with basic masonry.
LOCATION : with its impressive tower (40 m) and its ramparts, the castle
overlooks the village. Castelnau is 5 Km from Albi. It is an historically rich
area with many possibilities for walks and visits (the cathedral of Albi is
very famous)
ACCOMMODATION : lodging in a village hall
TERMINAL : Albi-Ville station.
13 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC 184 04/07 – 26/07 EMMAÜS 1 Social Partnership
with the Emmaüs community
PROJECT: in partnership with the GIVE (International Group
of the Volunteers Emmaüs), Concordia puts in place its seventh workcamp.
Led by Emmaüs comrades, you’ll work with the comrades (recovering,
sorting, sale, cooking for a group of 30 persons, etc). You’ll share the
life of the comrades as well as the life of other international volunteers.
WORK : various sorting and cleaning works, etc.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : the volunteers will work during the
same hours that the comrades and their free days will be the Wednesday and the
Sunday.
ACCOMMODATION: under tent. If you have one, you may bring it.
LOCATION: 15 Km south-east of Toulouse
TERMINAL: Escalquens train station
12 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
http://www.emmaus-toulouse.org/fr/index.php?gestion=pages&id_page=3
COMMUNITY OF EMMAÜS
Emmaüs, laic impulse of solidarity, was born in 1949 from a mutual aid
and help will for all the suffering people, coming from socially privileged
persons and from unprovided persons. From that date, under the impulse of the
Abbé Pierre, the “comrades” work all over the world to help
the more unprovided persons to rediscover security, dignity and autonomy with
work and mutual aid. They collect all kind of equipment (electric domestic appliances,
furnitures, cloths, etc), they repair and sell it. The profit is used to make
live underprivileged people and to go further more in the solidarity.
www.emmaus-France.org
CONC 185 04/07 – 26/07 SAINT IZAIRE RENO
PROJECT: the village of St Izaire is a very nice village of
the Aveyron, very rich in historical heritage, crossed by the river “Le
Dourdou”. During the five previous years, the volunteers made various
works like clearing vegetation and doing basic masonry in the village and especially
around the castle. The area offers many leisure possibilities (walks, swimming,
visits, etc.). Notice that you will be very well welcomed by the inhabitants
who are very friendly so that you will have many contacts to discover this region
and its uses.
WORK: Fitting out around the castel and on a spring. Clearing vegetation
on various sites. Those works will be set by the town council according with
the needs.
LOCATION: isolated village, in south of France, between Millau and
Albi
http://www.vivreaupays.fr/communes/com67.htm
ACCOMMODATION : lodging under tent (if you have one, you may bring
it)
TERMINAL: bus stop of Vabres
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: only 2 buses per a day. So, don’t miss
them
15 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC003 09/07 – 24/07 PNR MONTS D’ARDÈCHE
– GENESTELLE RENO
PROJECT: The PNR des Monts d’Ardèche was founded
in 2001 to preserve and develop the present treasures in the region. This is
the first year that the Park hosts an international workcamp. You will work
face to a magnificent panorama in the PNR des Monts d’Ardèche in
a rich region thanks to its natural, cultural and landscaped heritage. The Mont
Mézenc, the massif de la Tanargue, the musée de la châtaigneraie
( a museum about sweet chestnuts) are only waiting for you, let you charmed
!!!
WORK : In the continuity of the June workcamp which took place on the
municipality of St Joseph des Bancs, the same types of works are waiting for
you for this second workcamp in the Parc Naturel Régional on the municipality
of Genestelle.
You will restore a part of the small roman alley called “calade”
in French located on the “via podiensis” an ancient way of business
around the “Bourlateyron” site, a sensational place overhanging
the mountains of Ardèche. This restoration will be made according to
an ancestral traditional method. This is a meticulous work which is waiting
for you !
ACCOMMODATION : In a shelter or in a campsite at Genestelle
Special requirements: Bring comfortable shoes for hiking, working gloves, a
sleeping bag and warm clothes: you’re in the mountains!!!
LOCATION : At 17km away of Aubenas, 30km of Privas and 70 km
in the Southwest of Valence.
TERMINAL : At Privas bus stop
SPECIAL REMARKS: www.parc-monts-ardeche.fr
12 VOLS.
CONC004 09/07 - 31/07 LA MURE RENO
PROJECT: Concordia has already organised successfully 3 workcamps
with the organization « Mountain Rural University ». Since 2006
the MRU hires the « chapelle de Beaumont » in la Mure village. One
of their aims is to make a « Resource centre on the techniques for renovating
the old buildings” out of this old chapel, in order to develop the local
and ecological methods and building materials. Several works will be realized
in the future, particularly by working sessions open to anybody. Come help the
birth of this new place dedicated to the ecological and traditional ways of
building !
WORK : Inside the chapel, to the ground floor, you will make a slab
with ecological and local materials : “Valbonnais plaster” and you
will lay a parquet floor. To the first floor, after taking out the old coating
,you will make a coating with lime on an interior wall of the chapel.
Attention : Work on a scaffolding !!!
ACCOMMODATION : Under tents to the football stadium.
Special requirements: Bring good walking shoes, working gloves, a sleeping bag
and warm clothes: nights can be cold in mountain area!
LOCATION: La Mure is a little, mountain village situated 40 Kms south
of Grenoble, near the Ecrins National Park. For the leisure time, you will have
a lot of possibilities : hiking in the mountain, discovering the traditional,
mountain architecture, swimming in the Lake of Laffrey, visiting Grenoble…
TERMINAL: La Mure bus station, reachable from Grenoble train station.
SPECIAL REMARKS: For more information have a look at : www.ville-lamure.com
12 VOLS. 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC006 09/07 – 31/07 PEISEY-NANCROIX RENO
PROJECT: Peisey-Nancroix is a mountain village of 600 inhabitants,
located in Vanoise national park and surrounded by the Mont-Pourri (3779m).
End of XVIIIth century, an important silver-lead mine was worked. The mine was
definitely shut in 1866 but the place is worth being restored to keep up with
this incredible patrimonial history. After a good participation of volunteers
during the last year, the village would like to renew the partnership. If all
turns out well, Concordia may organise more workcamps in the future on the site!
WORK : Ground clearing, some lime masonry, dry-stone walls building,
cleaning of ironworks.
ACCOMMODATION : In a rural gîte, 300m from the work place.
Special requirements: Bring good walking shoes, working gloves, a sleeping bag
and warm clothes: nights can be cold in mountain area!
LOCATION : Peisey-Nancroix is a very isolated village in the mountain,10
Km south from Bourg St-Maurice by the air (!), in Savoie département
TERMINAL : Bourg St-Maurice train station
Special remarks : www.peisey-vallandry.com
15 VOLS.
CONC008 09/07 - 31/07 SAINTE-AGNES RENO
PROJECT : Sainte-Agnès is a 10 hamlets village spread
over 1000 meters high. Hanged on the “Belledonne Balcony”, it’s
a perfect place for ramblers and flocks. This year the village will host their
13th international workcamp : an event the inhabitants of “la Perrière”
hamlet are looking forward ! Every year, Jean organises a “bread-oven
day” and a wood sculpture workshop. And next to your house, the “Grand
Joly” restaurant will be will be of some precious help for sure!
WORK : You will be guided by Bernard in mostly upkeeping and fitting
out work in the village. Planning is not fixed yet. But you will not be bored!
Painting, repairing jobs, keeping up mountain footpaths, clearing and cleaning
river borders … Expect a diversity of tasks! You will have to walk from
one working place to another.
ACCOMMODATION : Under tents next to an old house with basic comfort
at an altitude of 900 m. If some work will take place in mountain pastures you
will sleep in a mountain shelter.
Special requirements : Ramblers and adventurers, this workcamp is for you !
Very important: bring working gloves, good walking shoes, warm clothes and sleeping-bag.
Backpack is compulsory.
LOCATION : Sainte-Agnès is situated 15 km north-east from Grenoble,
in the Belledonne mountains.
TERMINAL : Brignoud train station.
Special remarks : For more information have a look at:
http://www.isere-tourisme.com/pages/index/id/4046
12 VOLS.
CONC009 09/07 – 31/07 COGNIN ENVI / RENO
PROJECT: Third workcamp with this village, very enthusiastic
and particularly interested in the exchanges you will have with the local youth.
It will be possible for you to take part in some animations of the pedagogical
municipal farm for which you will work… and why not putting forward some
of your ideas, for the children ? Lots of activities are possible for leisure
time : hiking in Bauges or Chartreuse mountains, swimming in Lac du Bourget,
visiting wine cellars and vineyards of Savoie, the old city centre of Chambéry,
the Hautecombe abbey…
WORK : On the big municipal Domain of Forézan, you will build
a new hut with wooden boards for the sheeps and goats. You will also do the
spadework on some fields and on a botanic path, build a wooden portal, and improve
a crossing place for the goats. And if you have time, the construction of a
small wall in dry stones is possible.
ACCOMMODATION : In the castle of Forézan
Special requirements: Bring working gloves and good walking shoes.
LOCATION : Cognin is situated in the surroundings of Chambéry,
in Savoie.
TERMINAL : Chambéry train station.
SPECIAL REMARKS: For more information have a look at: www.123savoie.com/index.php?act=art&art=210
12 VOLS. 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC010 09/07 – 31/07 BOUVESSE QUIRIEU RENO
PROJECT: Restoration of Quirieu, 12th century archeological
site
Located in the north of the “Pays des Couleurs” (Colours’
Country), on a small rock mountain, the old border spot standing between Dauphiné
and Savoie has been being restored since 1993. The “Pays des Couleurs”
local Community has started rebuilding the castle and the church and fortified
house from the lower-village. The objective is not to rebuild as it used to
be but to give a true idea of how the site was structured at that time in order
to get a better understanding of the life of the village. The workcamp will
be the third in the village even if Concordia has been in contact with Bouvesse-Quirieu
for 6 years. The community is willing to involve international workcamps into
this fabulous site restoration for many years.
WORK: You will work in the lower-village. You will rebuild dry-stone
walls lining the main and central cobbled avenue. The local Community wish to
invite you in different activities to discover the place together with local
young people.
ACCOMMODATION: In Les Gaillards hamlet (250 inhabitants) in Bouvesse-Quirieu,
in the old primary school. Beds on the floor, kitchen outside under the covered
playground. 500 m from the working place by foot.
Special requirements: Bring good walking shoes, working gloves and
a sleeping bag.
LOCATION: In the North-East of Isère département, the
“Pays des Couleurs” is made of 18 villages, 22 000 inhabitants.
You will go to Morestel, the Painters’ City, visiting its 11th century
squared tower and its painting private galleries; Crémieu, the medieval
and fortified city. You will walk around the Stone Country, visiting Montalieu
museum and discovering traditional stone houses. Bouvesse-Quirieu (1165 inhabitants)
surrounds the Rhône valley and the plain country of Isère. 54 Km
from Chambéry and 70 Km from Lyon.
TERMINAL: Bouvesse townhall bus stop
Special remarks: http://www.isere-tourisme.com/pages/index/id/5303 and http://www.morestel.com/x-ot-tourisme.html
15 VOLS. 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC035 09/07 – 31/07 SAINTE EULALIE ENVI
PROJECT: Ste Eulalie is a village on the outskirts of Bordeaux
which has managed to preserve its rural character and village festivities. It
has been hosting work-camps for a number of years now and CONCORDIA’s
volunteers are keenly awaited! Contacts with the local population are rich and
the location (in a park with an old manor house) is lovely.
WORK : You will take part in riverbank maintenance to a small stream
and pond – clearing away debris and excess vegetation. You will also help
to remove a non-native pond alga which is damaging the ecosystem.
ACCOMMODATION : Sleeping quarters are in army tents with camp-beds.
Kitchen living-space and sanitary facilities are in a building. Living conditions
are very basic so bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag.
LOCATION : Sainte Eulalie (4000 inhabitants), 17 km north-west of Bordeaux.
TERMINAL : Bordeaux St Jean train station
Note: Bring rubber boots and solid shoes with you as you will sometimes work
with your feet in the water. The work is quite physical. Few transport options,
for nature lovers and those who like walking! For more information about the
village you may visit the website: http://www.mairie-ste-eulalie.fr/
14 VOLS.
CONC064 09/07 - 31/07 ESCUROLLES - COMMUNAUTÉ
DE COMMUNES DE GANNAT 1 RENO
Project : Concordia has been working with the community of
“Bassin de Gannat” district since 1997. Many districts already welcomed
international workcamps based on projects linked with small local heritage.
These various experiences, strong in encounters and human exchanges, have always
been warmly welcomed by the local people.
This is the fifth project in the village of Escurolles.
WORK : You will work on the stone walls of the church in the
center of the village, you will make masonry jobs like making joints with lime
(mortar) and brushing the old joints. Beware, you will work on scaffoldings.
Location : Escurolles (650 inhabitants) is located 50 km north
of Clermont-Ferrand and 10 km east of Gannat in Allier county. It’s a
rural region rich in historical heritage (numerous castles and romanesque churches).
Accomodation : In tents (bring your own sleeping mat) for sleeping
and in the village hall which is equipped for group life. Toilets and showers
in the soccer stadium’s changing rooms.
Terminal : Gannat train station.
Special requierments : Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes
and sleeping along. Bikes will be lent to you for moving around.
14 volunteers – Open for 17 and overs.
CONC065 09/07 – 23/07 SAINTE-FEYRE 1 ARTS / SOCI FRENCH
SPEAKING CAMP
PROJECT: Sainte-Feyre medical centre celebrated its 100 years
birthday two years ago. Former sanatorium, it welcomes now patients with heart
and lungs diseases. The centre has a cultural structure that helps patients
to maintain a link with the outside and everyday life. So the structure proposes
a show room and welcomes numerous events like concerts, movies, conferences,
exhibition…
The camp takes place in this cultural policy, and the project will consist in
artistic and human meeting. Around sculptures and painting, the aim of the project
is to create dynamic exchanges between patients, volunteers, visitors and staff.
In addition, your participation in Sainte-Feyre local festivities will help
you to meet inhabitants.
WORK : You will make a mural painting on a big wall in the
main corridor of the medical centre. You will make sculptures in the center
of village of Sainte-Feyre, and you will participate at a photos exhibition
with the patients.
LOCATION : Sainte-Feyre (2400 inhabitants) is 7 km south east
of Gueret, in the department of Creuse. Landscapes with wooded hills offer a
pleasant setting for walkers. Its wolf reserve and its archeological site have
to be seen.
ACCOMMODATION : Tents on the centre campground (you can bring
sleeping mat). You will have your meals with the patients at the centre. Warning
: nights could be chilly, bring warm clothes and sleeping bag.
TERMINAL : Guéret train station
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: French
motivation letter required, anti-tuberculosis vaccine required; you’ll
be asked to respect the rules of the medical centre, in terms of quietness and
hygiene. Artistic and social sensibility required. You have to know swimming.
9 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC123 09/07 - 31/07 ALENÇON RENO
PROJECT: Alençon, chief town of the Orne department
has welcomed for 11 years international work camps. In the frame of this work
camp, you will take part in accessibility improvement of leisure centre in urban
area. Entertainment and walk place, it is the best place to meet local people
through the generations. Actually, the place is located in the middle of the
Perseigne district which is in total reorganization where young and old people
can speak together. This dynamic city of 30 000 inhabitants offers you many
possibilities like meet inhabitant in local organizations or discover the neighbouring
countryside.
WORK: You will fit out the place thanks to strairs setting, sand spreading;
LOCATION: Alençon is in the south of Normandy in the Department
of Orne.
ACCOMMODATION: Under a collective tent in the municipal camp-site,
use of facilities and catering on the camp-site
Rendez-vous: The Alençon train station.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The workcamp takes place in an urban area. Think
to bring a ground sheet.
15 VOLS. 16-20 ANS
CONC124 09/07 - 31/07 VIMOUTIERS ENVI FRENCH
SPEAKING WORKCAMP
PROJECT: for the eighth year, the commune of Vimoutiers organizes
an international workcamp of young people. The volunteers will work on the Vie
River bank cleaning, which crosses the city. Volunteers will meet local population
through the partnership that Concordia develops with the Fishermen Federation:
“la Truite Vimonastérienne”. Fishermen from the federation
will help volunteers during their work. Working on the bank, the workcamp will
move along the river. Therefore, it is a nice way to meet people through the
trip in the city.
The volunteers will commute between work and lodging by walk or bicycle, which
would give them occasions to come in contact with the inhabitants.
WORK: various works including bush and bank cleaning.
LOCATION: in the Orne Department, 50 kilometres in the south-east of
Caen, the heart of the Battle of Normandy.
www.mairie-vimoutiers.fr.
ACCOMMODATION: sleep in tents near the municipal camping facility equipped
with shower and toilettes and cooks in the club-house.
TERMINAL : bus stop of the town hall of Vimoutiers.
15 VOLUNTEERS. 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC156 09/07 – 31/ 07 MONJAVULT RENO
PROJECT: This is a workcamp that we organize for the first
time in this small town of French Vexin. The municipality preserved several
elements of heritage which it wishes to maintain. The washhouse which had disappeared
under the vegetation was rediscovered .The stake is now to make stronger what
it rest in order to conserve a trail of his rural heritage. Moreover, volunteers
are expected to create an animation rather different of this village! Then,
to discover differently campaign near to Paris, you are welcome.
WORK: The 1ST part of work will consist in finishing the clear and
the clean of the site. Then, it will be necessary to sort out stones and begin
the (rejointage) and the reassembly of walls. Work with lime and traditional
technicals.
LOCATION: Montjavoult municipality is a small one which has conserved
his rural characteristics very near from the Parisian region, just a step from
Paris, close to the French Vexin and near from Gisors.
ACCOMMODATION: under tent
TERMINAL: At Chaumont en Vexin train station
14 VOLUNTEERS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC037 11/07 – 02/08 POMPIGNAC I ENVI
PROJECT: The village of Pompignac has been able to preserve
its rural feeling even though it’s quite close to Bordeaux. The town council
has also managed to preserve « green » areas ion the village and
you will help to maintain these – in particular a stream which crosses
the village. This will be the third year running that Pompignac hosts an international
work-camp.
WORK: You will take part in maintenance work to a small stream (selective
scrub clearance, removal of branches and deadwood on the banks and removal of
obstructions in the water…)
ACCOMMODATION : In the room used for Judo (sleeping on mats dormitory
style). Kitchen and dining area in the local school. Bring a sleeping bag, working
clothes, sport shoes and warm clothes.
LOCATION : Pompignac (2300 inhabitants), 13 Km East of Bordeaux.
TERMINAL : Bordeaux Saint Jean train station.
Note: Bring rubber boots to work in. Few transport options,
for nature lovers and those who like walking! For more information about the
village you may visit the website: http://www.pompignac.fr/
14 VOLS. 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC188 11/07 – 01/08 CAPDENAC LE HAUT 1 RENO
PROJECT: for the fifth time Capdenac le Haut welcomes Concordia’s
volunteers to restore a part of the rampart surrounding this historical town.
The region is very touristic and welcoming so the volunteers will have many
possibilities of visits, hikes, leisure.
WORK: you’ll dispoint the week parts, to repoint and sometimes
rebuild in traditional masonry. Work on scaffolding.
LOCATION: Capdenac le Haut is a splendid historical village in the
heart of a very touristic region. Near Figeac, between Cahors and Rodez http://www.tourisme.fr/office-de-tourisme/capdenac-le-haut.htm
ACCOMMODATION: under tent. If you have one, you may bring it.
TERMINAL: Capdenac-Gare station
15 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC189 11/07 – 01/08 MASSALS 1 CONS 16-20
ans
PROJECT : the district planing authority of Les Monts de St
Alban planed to give a second life to an old seminary of 2600m², empty
since 25 years, in the very isolated village of Massals. This work will be done
with several workcamps to come to its preservation.
WORK : you’ll have some earthworks around the seminary and building
of stone walls. Traditional masonry.
LOCATION : very isolated village in the Tarn, in south of France, between
Millau and Albi
ACCOMMODATION : in different rooms of the “castle”, in
the middle of the buildings
TERMINAL : bus stop of Alban
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : only 2 buses per a day . So, don’t miss
them!
16 VOLS. 16-20 ANS
CONC066 16/07 - 30/07 WORLD CULTURES FESTIVAL FEST
FRENCH SPEAKING CAMP
PROJECT : For 30 years, the association ‘Cultures et
Traditions’ has been organising an important “ World Cultures Festival”
with musicians and artists from all over the world, in order to promote cultural
exchanges and people encounters. The main aspects of the festival are cultures
and folklore, which are discovered by the music, crafts works, the culinary
and artistic specialities and by meetings and debates. You will work with local
volunteers (400 persons) helping to organise and prepare the festival which
will take place from July 20th to the First of August. You will be warmly welcomed
and you will take part actively in the festival.
WORK : You will help to prepare the festival with its logistical aspects
(pitching the tents, big top, stands, stalls and decoration ). You will help
for cleaning and for typical meals (work in the kitchen and in stands).
LOCATION : Gannat (6000 inhabitants) is located at 48 km north of Clermont-Ferrand
in Allier county. It is an agricultural region which owns lots of architecturally
important treasures (roman castles and churches).
ACCOMMODATION : Basic, in tents for sleeping (bring your sleeping-mat)
and big tent for group life.
TERMINAL : Gannat (train station)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : You have to provide
a motivation letter in french. You have to be motivated to work even during
the night.
Note: To have more informations: www.gannat.com
9 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC206 VILLEROUGE-TERMÉNÈS
16/07 - 07/08
Projet : il y a quelques années, Concordia
avait participé avec très grand plaisir à l’organisation
du festival médiéval avec la commune de Villerouge-Terménès.
Depuis, les projets ont changé et vous êtes invités, entre
autres, à aider les bénévoles de la commune à l’organisation
de ce troisième festival « nuits rouges », un festival musical
et gustatif. D’autres travaux d’aménagement seront à
réaliser dans le village. L’accueil lors du précédent
chantier ayant été exceptionnel il y a quelques années,
nous pensons qu’il en sera de même cette année.
Travail : aménagements autour du village et participation à
l’organisation du festival.
Situation : village isolé, au sud de la France, à 60
km de Carcassonne, au cœur du Pays Cathare.
Hébergement : sous tente. Si vous en avez une et un tapis de
sol, vous pouvez les apporter
Rendez-vous : à l’arrêt du bus de Villerouge-Terménès
CONC208 16/07 – 31/07 BRISSAC-The water lane ENVI
16-20 ans
PROJECT : Goupil-Connexion
organisation developed a thematic of discovery of the river Avèze, a
little stream flowing from the village to the river Hérault, two kilometres
away. To make the site known and to protect it, the organisation Goupil Connexion
appeals to Concordia to make youth and others aware of necessity of protecting
this stream.
WORK : building little walls with dry stones in the bed of
the river, building of a little arch to canalize the overflowing waters. Near
the purification station, building of a retaining wall with dry stones and installation
of a guardrail with a board explaining how it works. You’ll be helped
by youth of the village who will make you to discover the area.
LOCATION : it is a nice isolated village near Ganges in a region
very rich in medieval heritage and in possibilities of walks. http://www.decouverte34.com/Brissac#
ACCOMODATION : under tent. If you have one, you may bring it.
TERMINAL : Bus stop of St Bauzille de Putois
13 VOL. 16-20 ANS
CONC068 16/07 - 30/07 GRAÇAY 1 RENO
PROJECT: We can still see a mound, an apse and ramparts which
are interesting us! Dating from XIII century, those surrounds the city and gives
it a typical circular form. Enriched by this heritage that gives this style
and roundness to the city, the commune wishes to welcome three international
workcamps to restorate the fortification this summer.
WORK : You will continue the works started last year for the restoration
and the improvment of the enclosing walls: devegetalisation, disassembling,
selection of the stones and rebuilding with lime mortar. Beware, you will work
on scaffolding.
LOCATION : The commune of Graçay, on the river Fauzon (1574
habitants) is located at the Ouest center of France, at 40 km of Chateauroux.
The village is established in the natural area of the Champagne Berrichone,
a heart of greenery crossed by charming rivers.
ACCOMMODATION : Under tents (bring your sleepingmat) and collective
tents for the life of group on the municipal camp-site.
TERMINAL : Vierzon train station.
SPECIAL REQUIERMENTS: Working at heights in scaffolding, obligatory
medical certificate
14 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC043 25/07-16/08 MONTUSSAN RENO
PROJECT: This is the sixth year running that Montussan will
host an international work-camp. Previous years have been a great success with
rich and warm interest and exchanges with the local population from the young
to the elderly. On this camp you’ll have the chance to experience life
in a slamm Gironde community.
WORK: You will take part in work to restore an old washing-place
: scrub clearance, cleaning of irrigation and drainage channels, traditional
masonry (stonework).
ACCOMMODATION : In the gymnasium (sleeping on the gym mats)
Cooking and group life also in the gymnasium. Collective living condition. Bring
a sleeping bag, work clothes and strong shoes and warm clothes.
LOCATION : Montussan (2200 inhabitants), 15 Km East of Bordeaux.
TERMINAL : Bordeaux Saint Jean train station.
Note: Bring rubber boots to work in. Few transport options,
for nature lovers and those who like walking! For more information about the
village you may visit the website: http://www.montussan.fr/
CONC052 25/07 - 16/08 TRAMASSET RENO 12 VOL.
Projet : Il y a 5 ans, nous organisions un
première partenariat avec l’association « Chantiers Tramasset
»»… association voisine de Concordia (le village à
coté « Le Tourne ») et dont le projet est tout aussi voisin
: A travers des chantiers de restauration les Chantiers Tramasset accueillent
jeunes et moins jeunes sur des projets de restauration de vieux gréements,
bateaux et embarcations diverses, qui parcouraient la Garonne… Ils ont
donc dans un premier temps restauré le « chantier du Tourne »
; et depuis, dans ce lieu, ils restaurent des bateaux en bois… Cette année,
l’ensemble du site des Chantiers a été classé Monument
Historique.
Travail : Restauration d’une cale à bateau : dévasage,
construction de palissades végétales, mise en valeur du site
Situation : Le village du Tourne est situé sur la Garonne,
à 25 km au sud est de Bordeaux Célèbres pour ses crus classés,
mais aussi pour un environnement magnifique : la Garonne, le mascaret, les vignes
…. Autant de richesses que de ballades à découvrir. Département
de la Gironde.
Hébergement : Sous tente. Conditions de vie collectives
précaires.
Rendez-vous : à la gare SNCF de Portets
Infos supplémentaires : Il est obligatoire
– pour des questions de sécurité – de savoir nager.
Il faut que vous ameniez des bottes en caoutchouc avec vous car vous travaillerez
les pieds dans l’eau et la boue.
Il est possible que vos horaires de travail varient en fonction des marées.
Très peu de possibilités de transport en commun, chantier pour
les amoureux de nature et de marche à pied !
Pour plus d’informations, vous pouvez consulter le site internet suivant:
http://www.chantierstramasset.fr
CONC071 30/07 - 13/08 GRAÇAY 2 RENO
PROJECT: We can still see a mound, an apse and ramparts which
are interesting us! Dating from XIII century, those surrounds the city and gives
it a typical circular form. Enriched by this heritage that gives this style
and roundness to the city, the commune wishes to welcome three international
workcamps to restorate the fortification this summer.
WORK : You will follow the works started last year for the restoration
and the improvment of the enclosing walls: devegetalisation, disassembling,
selection of the stones and rebuilding with lime mortar. You will work on scaffolding.
LOCATION : the commune of Graçay, on the river Fauzon (1574
habitants) is located at the Ouest center of France, at 40 km of Chateauroux.
The village is established in the natural area of the Champagne Berrichone,
a heart of greenery crossed by charming rivers.
ACCOMMODATION : under tents (bring your sleepingmat) and collective
tents for the life of group on the municipal camp-site.
TERMINAL : Vierzon train station.
SPECIAL REQUIERMENTS: Working
at heights in scaffolding, obligatory medical certificate
14 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
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CONC 054 DOMME 1/08-23/08 RENO
Project: Domme is a 13th Century medieval fortress town which has retained all the atmosphere of the era. The town is splendid and exceptional and boasts the best view over the Dordogne River of any town in the region. Beneath the pale golden stone of its buildings lie natural caves with stalactites and underground pools which are illuminated to good effect. In 2000, two groups of volunteers worked to clear unwanted vegetation from the Château de Roy. Now the municipality would like us to carry on with this work. This work-camp is an opportunity to experience for three weeks this magnificent site in the heart of the historic Dordogne region.
Work: Scrub clearance, removal of excess vegetation and general improvements to the site.
Accommodation: Collective accommodation in a building
Location: Domme, near Sarlat.
Meeting point: The train station in Sarlat.
14 volunteers, 17+ years
CONC011 01/08 - 23/08 SAINT-PIERRE D’ALLEVARD ENVI
PROJECT : In Belledonne mountains, the area of Allevard is
proud of its past of iron mining and water power use. St-Pierre d’Allevard
also offers many walking paths and a protected, natural area : the marshland
of Sailles (Marais de Sailles). After two years to work in the marshland, and
the last year in the arboretum (a tree conservation and collection place) This
year, you will work on the improvement and valorization of pastures . For nature
lovers!
WORK : You’ll work on pastures managed by an association (Association
Foncière Pastorale)
at 1192m of altitude. You will clear the ground, select trees, and fit out stocking
water point for animals. You will work with Annayk, the community Environment
project Officer who will reveal all nature secrets to you.
ACCOMMODATION : Under tents close to the primary school in the centre
of the village.
Special requirements : Bring working gloves, good walking shoes, warm clothes
and sleeping-bag. You are in the mountain, nights can be fresh !
LOCATION : In Belledonne mountains above the Grésivaudan Valley,
less than 40 km from Grenoble and Chambéry.
TERMINAL : Goncelin train station.
15 VOLUNTEERS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC012 01/08 – 23/08 PIERRE BENITE RENO
PROJECT The « petit Perron » is a veritable jewel
of the Renaissance. Redeemed in 1978 in order to be saved, the buildings were
renovated step by step. This building, classified “historic monument”
of the 16th century, is intended in the future for some ambitious projects.
Indeed, created in 2005, the association of “The Perron Conservatory of
know-how” wish to create a meeting place for artisans and arts artists.
In contact with Concordia since 2005, the place of “Petit Perron”
is waiting for you in 2008 for a new workcamp in this incredible monument.
WORK : You will work on the renovation and the enhancer of the buildings
of Petit Perron through traditional masonry. You will take out the old coating
in a room of the building and you will re-do a new coating with lime. Some works
on the floors of the building will be predicted.
ACCOMMODATION : In a room of the petit Perron building.
Special requirements: Bring working gloves, good walking shoes and a sleeping-bag.
LOCATION : At 10 km in the south of Lyon
TERMINAL : To the Pierre Bénite train station
SPECIAL REMARKS: For more information have a look at: www.ville-pierre-benite.fr
15 VOLS. 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC013 01/08 – 23/08 MEILLONNAS RENO
PROJECT: You are in Meillonnas, a very picturesque village
of the Revermont area. Concordia comes back in the village after a workcamp
in 1995 on the medieval castle and in 2007 on varied rehabilitation works.
Located next to a way of walkers, the workplace will allow a lot of echanges
with the walkers and the local population.
For the excursions, you will have the choice between the forested hills of Revermont,
the canyon of the Ain river, the old city of Bourg-en-Bresse, the Bugey food
specialities and typical villages, local craftsmen.
WORK: You’ll work on the valorization of the traditionnal wash-house
of “la Verne”, for that you’ll do different works : To destroy
the old joints, and to rebuilt news joints of a wall with lime, to clean and
paint the carpentry and some small works…
ACCOMMODATION: In the medieval castle, 200m from the village centre.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Bring working gloves, good walking shoes and a
sleeping bag.
LOCATION: Meillonnas is about 10 Km north-east of Bourg-en-Bresse,
in Ain département.
TERMINAL : At the Bourg-en-Bresse train station.
15 VOLS.
1 PLACE 17 ANS
CONC014 01/08-23/08 DESAIGNES ENVI / CULT
PROJECT : Village located to the Natural Park of Ardèche
Mounts, Désaignes is a place where there are a lot of terraces in dry-stone.
Deteriorated or abandoned, these terraces will be renovated in order to preserve
the exceptional know-how for their constructions and particularly to use for
agriculture. Some grapevines will be replanted, an area will be dedicated for
the culture of medicinal plants and one space for apiculture. For hobbies during
the afternoons, bathing in the river called “Doux”, visit of “Puy
en Velay” and local farms, hiking, observation of the flora and fauna,
concerts … will be possible to do !
WORK : You will work on the terraces where the panorama is wonderful.
You will clear of brushwood certain areas and you will restore some dry-stone
walls. Also, you will help to prepare the medieval party which will take place
in the 1st week-end of august. (Decoration of the village, welcome public…)
ACCOMMODATION : To the school of the village at 10 minutes to the work
place.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Bring working gloves, good walking shoes and
a sleeping bag.
LOCATION : Located to the North of the Ardèche Department at
40 km to Valence and 130 km of Lyon.
TERMINAL : Valence train station
SPECIAL REMARKS: For more information have a look at : http://www.desaignes.fr/
13 VOLS. 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC038 01/08-23/08 HAUX ENVI
PROJECT: The cooperation between the commune of Haux and Concordia
launched in 2000 continues, and Haux is eager to continue this intercultural
experience like every other year. Cordiality, spontaneity and good moods are
what the workcamps in Haux are known for…This village, situated in the
Entre 2 Mers area, is famous for its châteaux, for its church with a porch
classified as a historical monument… and its mayor, who is very enthusiastic
about the work-camp experience. The inhabitants always assure a warm and festive
welcome for our volunteers.
WORK : You will take part in the maintenance and improvement of footpaths
around the village (scrub and selective tree- clearance, way-marking…)
ACCOMMODATION : In the local village hall (collective living conditions).
Bring a sleeping bag, working clothes, sport shoes and warm clothes.
LOCATION : Haux, 25 km South-East of Bordeaux
TERMINAL : Bordeaux St Jean train station
Note: Bring strong, protective shoes to work in (like rubber boots).
Haux is an isolated village with very few transport options. For nature lovers
and those who like walking! For more information about the village you may visit
the website: www.mairie.haux33.fr/
14 VOLUNTEERS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC039 01/08 - 23/08 SAINT GERVAIS RENO / CONS
PROJECT : Saint Gervais, a small village situated on the banks
of the Gironde estuary in the vineyards, wishes to host an international work-camp
for the third year running in order to preserve its local heritage sites and
bring an intercultural element to the community. In previous years, volunteers
have been restoring the surrounding wall of the town hall which is in a lovely
former château. This year’s work-camp will continue that work.
WORK: You will help to repair and restore the old stone surrounding
wall (traditional masonry)
ACCOMMODATION : In a building (collective living conditions).
Bring a sleeping bag, working clothes, sport shoes and warm clothes.
LOCATION : Saint Gervais is a small village in Gironde, situated
between St-André-de-Cubzac and Bourg-sur-Gironde and 25km from Bordeaux.
TERMINAL : The train station at Saint-André-de-Cubzac.
Note: the work is quite physical. Few transport
options, for nature lovers and those who like walking!
16 VOLS.
2 PLACES 17 ANS
CONC040 01/08-23/08 CADILLAC ENVI
PROJECT: This year the walled town of Cadillac-sur-Garonne
wishes to host an international work-camp for the fifth year running. This year
the volunteers will be invited to participate in the cleaning of the banks of
a freshwater stream which crosses the town. Cadillac is famous for its castle,
its name, its hospital, its cultural events, its sweet wine, its bastions, its
“bastide” (a walled town)...
WORK : You will participate in the cleaning and restoration of a freshwater
stream and its banks : selective scrub clearance, removal of branches and deadwood
on the banks and removal of obstructions in the water.
ACCOMMODATION: Camping (collective tents for all volunteers). Kitchen
and dining facilities are also under canvas. Precarious living condition: bring
a sleeping bag, working clothes, sport shoes and warm clothes.
LOCATION : Cadillac (2300 inhabitants), 25 Km south-east of Bordeaux.
TERMINAL : Cérons train station
Note: Bring rubber boots to work in. Few transport options, for nature
lovers and those who like walking! For more information about the town you may
visit the website: www.mairiedecadillac.com
14 VOLS. 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC041 01/08-23/08 ASCARAT RENO
PROJECT: There is in the world about 14 million Basque people,
on every continent: 3 million in the Basque country, 3.5 million in Argentina,
0.7 million in Uruguay… others in the United States, in Greece, in Italy…
Exiled between the late 18th century and the 1940’s, Basques gather in
a huge Diaspora around the world, lots of them don’t know the Basque country,
they wish to re-learn the Basque language, they wish to find the magic of Basque
village festivities, they are looking for their cultural and geographical roots…
The organisation EuskoSare’s goals are local dynamism, intercultural exchange
and meetings of this organisation. An international Basque Diaspora centre is
going to be set up in Ascarat. A place for meeting, research, and local dynamism
… This house will be the centre for international and intercultural meetings
of Basque culture. In partnership with the municipality, Concordia and the EuskoSare
organisation (www.euskosare.org) we are organising the third workcamp on the
same project!
WORK : disassembling, small masonry work, cleaning.
ACCOMMODATION : In a house. Very basic collective living condition.
Bring a sleeping bag, working clothes, sport shoes and warm clothes.
LOCATION : Ascarat is situated in the Pyrénées
Atlantiques area. It is 2 kilometres away from St Jean Pied de Port and from
the Spanish border.
TERMINAL : St Jean Pied de Port train station
Note: Few transport options, for nature lovers and those who
like walking!
For further information on the village and the project you can check the following
website : http://www.euskobizia.com/article.php3?id_article=885
Considering the specificity of this project, we
wish it to host in priority people coming from the basque diaspora, motivated
by the language, culture and history. A motivation letter is compulsory.
20 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC044 01/08-23/08 VANXAINS II RENO
PROJECT: After having hosted an international work-camp several
years ago the inhabitants of the village started restoring local landmarks.
Now they would like to host two international summer camps to help with the
restoration of the wall surrounding some parkland which the village has just
acquired and which is used for cultural events in the summer months.
WORK: You will take part in the restoration of both faces of a stone
wall surrounding parkland. Reconstruction, cleaning, repointing, reconstruction.
Traditional masonry.
ACCOMMODATION : To be determined. Bring a sleeping bag, working clothes,
sport shoes and warm clothes.
LOCATION : Vanxains (700 inhabitants) 40km from Périgueux. Vainxains
is a picturesque village which has retained its rural charm.
TERMINAL: The train station at Périgueux.
Note: The work may be quite physical sometimes. A small isolated village
with no public transport. For nature lovers and walking enthusiasts !
14 VOLS.
2 PLACES 17 ANS
CONC 050 01/08-23/08 Astaffort RENO
Project : Astaffort, an old village typical from the Middle
Age period, welcome you to renovate one of its wash houses. This place still
has a lot of architectural heritage and relics from this period. This village
is also famous for the musical trainings organized by Francis Cabrel, a French
singer.
Work: you’ll do some renovation works especially on a wash house
(traditional wooden framework).
Location: Astaffort, 18 Km from Agen.
Accommodation: to be confirmed.
Rendez-vous: at the Agen train station.
Special requirements: bring your sleeping bag and mat, working and
warm clothes. You’ll walk a lot, there’s not a lot of local transports.
14 vol. 17 yo+
CONC 51 01/08 au 23/08 Natural reserve: the dormitory of aigrettes Environment
Project : in the municipality of Lanton, near the basin of
Arcachon, this protected natural reserve surrounded by an urban area, welcomes
a lot of differents kinds of birds species and it’s a an important place
of nest building for the Aigrettes garzettes protected by the Costal and Shores
Protection Institute. This space is managed bu the general council of Gironde
that wishes to do some environmental work in this area and this year with the
cooperation of CONCORDIA and its workcamps !
Work : you will do some work related to the natural reserve needs:
construction of fences and destruction of the old ones, cleaning out the reserve
specially the invasive plants !,
Situation : Lanton is on the east of Arcachon Basin and around 45 km from Bordeaux
Accommodation : in tents, basic living conditions, sleeping bag, work clothes, sport shoes and hot clothes
Meeting point : to be confirmed
Specific informations : work
will be very physical and outside. You should bring rubber boots as you will
work in a humid area! Not a lot
of transportation possibilities, a workcamp for nature lovers and walking lovers
too! Don’t apply for this workcamp if you want to spend your free time
in the ocean: the beaches of the Atlantic ocean are dangerous, the beach journeys
will be limited and in a surveyed area!
14 volunteers. 17+
CONC093 01/08 6 23/08 SEVRAN LIVRY ENVI
PROJECT : « Parc Forestier de la poudrerie (powder factory)
» of Sevran-Livry is a green lung of a large urban area surrounding Paris.
A big amount of visitors in this park and drought make lots of damages. Because
of the standing around, it is necessary to work on this damaged green parcel.
For 25 years, “Parc Forestier de la Poudrerie” works on this area
preservation and on pedagogical activities to take care of the local environment.
The workcamp is the result of cooperation between Concordia and friends of organization
implicated in the preservation of this previous powder factory park, a natural
place in a urban area.
During the workcamp lots of leisure will be proposed (horse riding, accrobranche…)
WORK: Surgery for trampled parcel, building of natural fences, creation
of activities about natural and biodiversity preservation
LOCATION: North of Paris.
ACCOMMODATION: In buildings
TERMINAL: Paris
15 VOLS.
1 PLACE 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC094 01/08 - 23/08 AUBERVILLIERS ART / CONS
PROJECT: Aubervilliers is a town with a great artistic and
cultural history. In this frame, the council of the town supports a cultural
policy towards the youth. It enforces also the development of cultural actions.
It is why it exists a large amount of cultural area in the town. In cooperation
with “Les Frères Poussières” organization, which gathers
artists, students and young from Aubervilliers, and “Charron de Noyers”
organization, which owns lots of buildings, Concordia works on the renovation
of a place, where a theater is raised, to create a cultural area close to the
local population. This work is a long work.
WORK : Sandpapering, plastering, painting… Cultural activities
for local population.
LOCATION: Parisian suburb
ACCOMMODATION: In buildings.
TERMINAL: Paris
15 VOLS. 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC192 01/08 – 23/08 AZILLE ENVI 16-20
ans
PROJECT : it’s the second time that this nice village
in the heart of the “minervois” receives the volunteers of Concordia.
This year, the township wants the help of volunteers for varius works as clearing
vegetation and planting in the village. Also, there is a three days festival
in the village and you’ll be welcomed to help for the organisation. You’ll
discover too this very visited region, rich in heritage and outdoor activities.
http://www.azille.com/indexf.htm
WORK : clearing and various planting works
LOCATION : 30 km east of Carcassonne, in the heart of the Minervois.
ACCOMMODATION : in a village hall.
TERMINAL : Azille bus stop
15 VOLS. 16 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC193 01/08 – 23/08 CAPDENAC LE HAUT 2 RENO
PROJECT : for the fifth time Capdenac le Haut welcomes Concordia’s
volunteers to restore a part of the rampart surrounding this historical town.
The region is very touristic and welcoming so the volunteers will have many
possibilities of visits, hikes, leisure.
WORK : you’ll dispoint the week parts, to repoint and sometimes
rebuild in traditional masonry. Work on scaffolding.
LOCATION : Capdenac le Haut is a splendid historical village in the
heart of a very touristic region. Near Figeac, between Cahors and Rodez http://www.tourisme.fr/office-de-tourisme/capdenac-le-haut.htm
ACCOMMODATION : under tent. If you have one, you may bring it.
TERMINAL: Capdenac-Gare station
15 VOLS.
1 PLACE 17 ANS
CONC194 01/08 – 23/08 EMMAÜS2 SOCI Partnership
with the Emmaüs community
PROJECT : in partnership with the GIVE (International Group
of the Volunteers Emmaüs), Concordia puts in place its seventh workcamp.
Led by Emmaüs comrades, you’ll work with the comrades (recovering,
sorting, sale, cooking for a group of 30 persons, etc). You’ll share the
life of the comrades as well as the life of other international volunteers.
WORK : various sorting and cleaning works, etc.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : the volunteers will work during the same hours
that the comrades and their free days will be the Wednesday and the Sunday.
ACCOMMODATION : under tent. If you have one, you may bring it.
LOCATION : 15 Km south-east of Toulouse
MEETING POINT : Escalquens train station
12 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
COMMUNITY OF EMMAÜS
Emmaüs, laic impulse of solidarity, was born in 1949 from a mutual aid
and help will for all the suffering people, coming from socially privileged
persons and from unprovided persons. From that date, under the impulse of the
Abbé Pierre, the “comrades” work all over the world to help
the more unproved persons to rediscover security, dignity and autonomy with
work and mutual aid. They collect all kind of equipment (electric domestic appliances,
furnitures, cloths, etc), they repair and sell it. The profit is used to make
live underprivileged people and to go further more in the solidarity.
www.emmaus-France.org
http://www.emmaus-toulouse.org/fr/index.php?gestion=pages&id_page=3
CONC053 01/08-23/08 LOUPIAC RENO
Project: For the first year the municipality
of the small wine-producing village of Loupiac will host a work-camp. The municipality
is particularly interested in forging links and bringing a dynamic, intercultural
flavour to the village.
Work: A retired mason (stoneworker) from the village will work with
the group to restore the stone wall surrounding the church (removing cement
covering and joints and re-pointing using traditional methods and materials)
Location : Loupiac is a small pretty village of 1000 inhabitants next
to the walled town of Cadillac: 40km south-east of Bordeaux and 10km north of
Langon on the banks of the river Garonne.
Accomodation : Collective accommodation in a building. Bring a sleeping
bag, work clothes and strong, protective shoes and warm clothes.
Terminal : The train station in Cérons.
Note : There is very little public transport to and from the village.
A camp for nature lovers and those who like walking!
14 volunteers.
1 place 17 ans
CONC020 25/08 – 16/09 MIRIBEL / JONAGE RENO
PROJECT: For some years, the suburban Park of Miribel-Jonage
leads an animation and preservation program in order to enhance the value of
its natural environment. Also, the park develops a cultural politics in order
to organize some events for the urban community of Lyon. Concordia is in contact
with the Park of Miribel-Jonage since 2 years. The last year, volunteers worked
on the “Allivoz” farm to build a wall in using a traditional method.
(Traditional technical with rammed earth). For this 2nd year, some works of
landscaping will be realized in a sensitive area of the Park. Finally, volunteers
will help in the organization of the Park party “Destination Nature”
and in the organization of a music festival “Woodstower”.
WORK: You will work on a branch (arm) of the Rhône river in order
to fit out and preserve this delicate ecosystem. Also you will clear of brushwood
and clean in an area dedicated to the environment pedagogy. Moreover you will
implicated in the organization of “Destination nature” will take
place the 7th September as well as in the organization of the “Woodstower”
music festival which will take place the 29th and 30th August.
ACCOMMODATION: Under tents
Special requirement: Bring working gloves, good walking shoes and a
sleeping bag.
LOCATION: The Park of Miribel-Jonage is situated to the Northeast of
Lyon agglomeration. Come on to discover, with the Park’s employees, fauna
and flora in the wetlands of the park! And of course, the exceptional gastronomy
and historic heritage of Lyon and its surroundings.
TERMINAL: At the tramway station of Meyzieu.
SPECIAL REMARKS: For more information have a look at : www.grand-parc.fr
12 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC195 01/08 – 23/08 MASSALS 2 RENO
PROJECT : the district planning authority of Les Monts de St
Alban planed to give a second life to an old seminary of 2600m², empty
since 25 years, in the very isolated village of Massals. This work will be done
with several workcamps to come to its preservation.
WORK : you’ll have some earthworks around the seminary and building
of stone walls. Traditional masonry.
LOCATION : very isolated village in the Tarn, in south of France, between
Millau and Albi
ACCOMODATION : in different rooms of the “castle”, in the
middle of the buildings
TERMINAL : bus stop of Alban
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : only 2 buses per a day . So, don’t miss
them!
14 VOLS.
1 PLACE 16 ANS+
CONC046 03/08 – 25/08 POMPIGNAC 2 RENO
PROJECT : The village of Pompignac has been able to preserve
its rural feeling even though it’s quite close to Bordeaux. The town council
has also managed to preserve « green » areas in the village and
value its inheritance. To this end a work-camp began the restoration of an old
watermill last year (site clearance principally) and the municipality would
like to host a second camp to begin the restoration work.
WORK : You will take part in the restoration of an old watermill (traditional
masonry – stonework)
ACCOMODATION : In the room used for Judo (sleeping on mats dormitory
style). Kitchen and dining area in the local school. Bring a sleeping bag, working
clothes, sport shoes and warm clothes.
LOCATION : Pompignac (2300 inhabitants), 13 Km East of Bordeaux.
TERMINAL : Bordeaux Saint Jean train station.
Note: few transport options, for nature lovers and those who like walking!
For more information about the village you may visit the website: http://www.pompignac.fr/
14 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC 210 6/08-28/08 TOURBES 
PROJECT : http://www.communes.com/languedoc-roussillon/herault/tourbes_34120/index.html
The town council organises this first workcamp in link with Concordia. It’s
a viticultural village, quiet but dynamic, 4 kms from our office. You’ll
be able to meet us on visiting the medieval streets of Pézenas and to
make you offer a little coffee !
Work: you’ll have some various works such as restoring
some sites with basic masonry or clearing vegetation.
Accommodation : under tent in a stadium. If you have one, you
can bring it.
LOCATION: http://www.ot-pezenas-valdherault.com/ it’s
a tiny village near Pézenas, in a very rich in medieval heritage and
in possibilities of walks region. 20 km from the beaches.
GROUP: 2 group leaders/12 volunteers
CONC129 6/08 au 28/08 Thoiré sur Dinan Return
to the village center
Project : For the fifth year and after walking near the river
Dinan, the volunteers from this workcamp will discover the village center and
make some works of restoration, painting work, maçonnerie, etc!
This small village in the country, for country lovers will surprise you! The
inhabitants and the associations of the village, used to having international
volunteers around each year, will welcome you as it is a custom from the region!
Work: restoration work, maçonnerie and painting
Location: 40 km from Tours. Sarthre department.
Accommodation: in tentes. Toilets and possibility of cooking in a house
if you have a tent and a groundsheet, please bring it!
Meeting point : train station of Château du Loir.
Informations : it’s an isolated workcamp ! the village has only
400 inhabitants.
15 volunteers. 17 +
CONC073 06/08 - 28/08 JENZAT COMMUNAUTÉ DES
COMMUNES GANNAT 2 CONS
Project : Concordia has been working with the community of
“Bassin de Gannat” district since 1997. Many districts already welcomed
international workcamps based on projects linked with small local heritage.
These various experiences, strong in encounters and human exchanges, have always
been warmly welcomed by the local people.
Work : You will work on a on a stone wall
in the center of the village, make masonry jobs like making joints with lime
(mortar) and brushing the old joints. Beware, you will work on scaffoldings.
Location : Jenzat (450 inhabitants) is located 50 km north of Clermont-Ferrand
and 10 km east of Gannat in Allier county. It’s a rural region rich in
historical heritage (numerous castles and romanesque churches).
Accommodation : In tents (bring your own sleeping
mat) for sleeping and in the village hall which is equipped for group life.
Toilets and showers in the soccer stadium’s changing rooms.
Terminal : Gannat train station.
Special remarks : Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes and sleeping
along. Bikes will be lent to you for moving around.
14 volunteers – Open for 17 and over.
CONC074 06/08 – 28/08 MAURS RENO
PROJECT : This will be the third workcamp that will take place
in Maurs-la-jolie. This pleasant county, located right in the middle of the
Cantal chestnut grove has a very interesting local patrimony and an important
social life, especially with its associations. You will be able to participate
to the Saint-Cézaire festivities which helps you to meet many local inhabitants.
At the present time, the county is renovating a place called “Le Domaine
du fau” with an old watermill and a pond. They want to change it into
a park where people can go and relax. You will work on that project by restoring
the wall bordering the path that leads to this place.
WORK : You will work on the wall of the path that goes to the “Domaine
du fau”: cleaning, clearing of undergrowth, stoneworking on the damaged
parts of the wall (rebuilding of the collapsed parts and reconstructing the
top of the wall with lime mortar).
LOCATION : Maurs is a village of 2500 inhabitants located in the French
department of Cantal (15), 40 km south west of the town of Aurillac.
ACCOMMODATION : You will be hosted in the community camping. You will
sleep under tents (bring your own mattress) and have a collective tent for the
group life.
TERMINAL : At the Maurs train station.
Special remarks : Cantal is a beautiful department but it has a small
number of inhabitants. This rural workcamp is specially prepared for nature
lovers. Remember to bring warm clothing because the nights may be quite cold.
14 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC075 06/08 - 28/08 MONISTROL SUR LOIRE ENVI
PROJECT: Since 2003, the commune of Monistrol sur Loire welcomed
international workcamps. Lots of bonds have been established between the volunteers,
the local people and the elects, which created a rich dynamic of contact and
exchanges. This year, you will participate to encounters and activities with
sports and leisure clubs, opportunities to multiply the exchanges. You will
have free time to enjoy the numerous sports facilities available (soccer field,
tennis court or swimming pool). You will participate to the rehabilitation of
a small stone canal and to the creation and the development of a walking path
near an aqueduct.
WORK : You will work in the heart of the commune of Monistrol. You
will participate in various tasks by the canal: cleaning and cutting off the
vegetations, reparation of a stonemade wall…. You will make some arrangements
near an aqueduct: implementing stairs, a footbridge…
LOCATION : Monistrol sur Loire (7500 inhabitants) is located in Haute-Loire
near the regional park of Pilat, 30 km south of St-Etienne and 100 km south
of Lyon.
ACCOMMODATION : In the Youth and culture hall’s building, in
a common room (campbeds).
TERMINAL : Bas-Monistrol train station.
15 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC076 06/08 – 28/08 LE PAYS D’OLLIERGUES
RENO
PROJECT : The municpality of Olliergues have hosted Concordia
since 2001, reinforcing thus this positive partnership conducive to multiple
exchanges with the local population. After collaboration with all the communes
of the territory for the valorization of pedestrian paths, you will continue
the works for the valorisation of the local heritage. So, you are going to take
part in various works for the valorisation of the castle of Olliergues by intervening
on its terraces. As every year, the feast of bilberry in Col du Béal
will be the best opportunity to meet the local population as you will take part
in the preparation and the process of the event.
WORK : You will participate in the valorization of the northern side
of the hill of the castle of Olliergues: cleaning off the ivy and reconstruction
of parts of the stone wall on the terraces.
LOCATION : The municipality of Olliergues is located 60 km to the east
of Clermont Ferrand, in the magnificent Natural Park of Livradois-Forez. Ideal
for open air activities and trekking in the forest.
ACCOMMODATION : On the ground, in a gymnasium
TERMINAL : At the bus station of Vertolaye
Special requierments: The nights can be fresh, take with you warm clothes
and sleeping bag.
For more information: www.paysdolliergues.com
12 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC126 06/08 - 28/08 FRESNAY SUR SARTHE CONS
PROJECT: For the seventh year, the commune of “Fresnay
sur Sarthe” organizes an international workcamp. The municipal team will
be able to make you discover this old medieval place, a very special small city.
This year volunteers will take part in the restoration of the old lantern of
the previous train station. During the workcamp, you will get opportunity to
discover the area history involved in textile and agricultural industry in a
preserved nature.
WORK: reconstruction of a wall on dry stones an cleaning up the area
LOCATION : In the Sarthe Department, area of the Alps Mancelles. www.fresnaysursarthe.fr
ACCOMMODATION: Gymnasium of the commune with facilities and cooks in
the canteen of the primary school.
TERMINAL: The La Hutte Coulombiers train station.
Special requirements: Exiguity of the lodging place.
15 VOLS. 17 TO 25 YEARS OLD
CONC159 06/08 - 28/08 ST MAXIMIN ENVI
PROJECT: This is the second year that we intervene at St Maximin.
This town has several quarries partially in opened sky, stone extraction. Various
animations are organized around this noble material (biennial events, etc).
A museum is being set up, “The stone house” which will enable you
to value this heritage and its workers “the quarrymen”. You will
intervene in this environment in order to restore an old quarrymen’s vegetal
garden and to contribute to the pedagogical garden creation in the museum site,
into the career called “the trench”. At last, various animations
will be foreseen with the youth of the town.
WORK: You will clean and clear at feet of coalfaces in several places.
Different arrangements have to be realised (shelters, beaconing of the discovery
road, work plan for children…)
LOCATION: St Maximin is situated in the South of Creil in the Parc
Naturel Regional Oise Pays de France. Several ballads have to be planned into
the Chantilly hood and its castle.
ACCOMMODATION: under tent
TERMINAL: meeting at the SNCF station of Chantilly.
13 VOLS.
CONC160 06/08 – 28/08 LAIGNEVILLE RENO
PROJECT: Laigneville is a small village close to Creil, with
a very cultural heritage, whose buildings are principally made with the stone’s
extractions of the quarries around the region. Like last year, the volunteers
of ASPEL’s association (organization to safeguard the wealth of Laigneville’s
environment) will join us make the work camp in St Louis chapel, which is date
back in the XII century. We also have prepared some activities and entertainment
with the people of the village.
WORK: carry on the St Louis chapel‘s restoration, initiated by
the ASPEL’s volunteers and the volunteers of the last camp. The work will
consist in replacing stones and rejoining the exterior of the building. The
work will be over the stones with a whitewash.
LOCATION: Laigneville is located in Creil’s North. Outlying’s
zone, in Plateau Picard’s limit. We will join many activities in the Chantilly’s
forest, in the Castles and in Compiège.
ACCOMMODATION: In a room
TERMINAL: Creil’s train station
REQUIREMENTS: scaffolding’s work
15 VOLS.
2 places 17 ans
CONC161 06/08 - 28/08 LA FLAMENGRIE RENO
PROJECT: La Flamangrie is a small village located in Thierarche,
famous thanks to his Maroilles (a famous French cheese). La Capelle is a close
town known by all the north of France and Benelux for its racecourse and its
horse-races. There are several small hamlets which one get a small church built
with “blue stones”. It’s here that you will be called to intervene.
The village is also famous because it represents the place of the forehead that
Germans crossed in November, 1918 to go to sign the Armistice terminating the
1st world war.
WORK: The work will consist in replacing stones and rejoining the exterior
of the building. The work will be over the stones with a whitewash.
LOCATION: The Flamengrie is a village located between la Capelle Fourmies
and Avesne sur Helpe, near Chimay (Belgium) in the north-east of Aisne.
ACCOMMODATION: under tent
TERMINAL : At Avesne sur Helpe train station
14 VOLS.
2 places 17 ans
CONC162 06/08 – 28/ 08 BEAUREVOIR RENO
PROJECT: This is the first time that we organize a workcamp
in the village of Beaurevoir. This is a typical village of the Thiérache.
The “tour du guet” called “tour Jeanne d’Arc”
is classified in ancient memorials since 1920 because it remains a strong symbol
of the history of France. The tower was an advanced castle’s post built
in 1310 and demolished in the reign of Louis XIV, in whom Jeanne d’Arc
was prisoner in 1430 during 4 months. The castle was on the boarder of l’Escaut
and had to undergo and to push away various assailants. The work will be interesting
and people of the town, attached to their heritage will be friendly.
WORK: You will intervene on tour’s bases making a re-pointing
and a re-pointing of parts in stoneware of the building.
LOCATION: Beaurevoir is situated in the department of Aisne, in Picardie.
ACCOMMODATION: under tents
TERMINAL : at Bohain en Vermandois train station
15 VOLUNTEERS.
2 places 17 ans
CONC163 06/08 – 28/ 08 AUBENTON RENO
PROJECT: The small town of Aubenton is one of the most typical and
ancient of Thiérache and remains engraved on a very rich historical past.
It was ravaged several times in the course of the centuries because of it’s
importance and a famous airman, Jean Mermoz was born over there. The church
of Notre-Dame called “le moustier d’Aubenton” is dated of
the XI century. It had a sculptured gate dated of the XIIIth century, a square
keep of white stones, a ceiling paint of the XVIth, an organ of XVIIIth which
comes from the abbey of Bucilly and underground passages. You will intervene
on the internal walls of this jewel of the architecture and picard heritage.
WORK: The bell tower strengthened of the church was recently the object
of a consolidation. You will strip the roughcast off .
LOCATION: Aubenton is a small village of the north of Aisne. It’s
situated on the road connecting Hirson with Charleville.
ACCOMMODATION: Under tent
TERMINAL: At the Hirson train station
15 VOLS.
2 places 17 ans
CONC164 06/08-28/08 LANDSCAPING
IN “LEFFRINCKOUCKE” ENVI
PROJECT: This is the first time that we organize this work
camp in collaboration with the Conservatoire du Littoral on a Conseil Général
du Nord’s site. You will be settled on the site of the Leffrinckouke dune,
with was reinforced to protect the Dunkerque’s port. Today the dunes are
considered as a particular and interesting ecosystem and a rich historical place
that you will have the opportunity to discover.
WORK: There, on the seaside, the volunteers will work to develop
the site.
LOCATION: Leffrinckoucke is situated on the North sea coast,
between the Belgian border and the town of Dunkerque.
ACCOMODATTION: need to be specified
TERMINAL: SNCF train station of Dunkerque
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: We ask you to have the tetanus vaccination.
This workcamp require a large environment sensibility.
CONC196 06/08 – 28/08 ALBAS
RENO 16-20 ans
PROJECT: it’s the third time that this nice isolated
village of 60 inhabitants receives the volunteers of Concordia. Last year, the
volunteers arranged old gardens and began various works as fitting out in the
village.
WORK: this year, you’ll carry on the works of fitting out in
the Carraira street . You’ll work on the last part of this street on building
some stony steps. The second part will be the restoration of the “calade”
in front of the church.
LOCATION: 40 km south-west of Narbonne. Wild region of the Corbières,
in Pays Cathare, with many possibilities of walks and a rich historical heritage.
ACCOMMODATION: under tent. If you have one, you may bring it.
TERMINAL: Narbonne train station
WARNING:
This village is very isolated. The station is 40 Km from Albas. Don’t
miss the meeting point!
15 VOLS. 16-20 ans
CONC197 06/08 – 28/08 FORT-BRESCOU 2 RENO
PROJECT : Fort-Brescou is an island opposite Le Cap d'Agde
on which a fortress has been build in the 16th, and used for a while as a jail.
Unique in the area, famous touristic attraction, this fortress suffers from
the wind and the sea. Since twelve years the village council of Agde has requested
Concordia to restore it. In 2008, two new groups will settle on the island for
three weeks. Isolated between 6 PM and 11AM, you’ll be visited by the
tourists during the rest of the day.
WORK : you’ll carry on the restoration of the walls, to repoint
(work on scaffolding)
LOCATION : Béziers 25 km and Montpellier 45 km. Fort-Brescou
is a change of scenery, without electricity, without running water, without
night-club...only tourists coming to visit the fortress by boat 4 times a day.
This workcamp is reserved for the bold adventurers. www.ville-agde.fr
ACCOMMODATION : particularly basic lodging in a room of the fortress
TERMINAL: train station of Agde,
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : train to Agde then boat to finish the journey
(only link with the earth), neither shower nor electricity.
12 VOLS. 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC198 06/08-28/08 LAVELANET ENVI / CONS
PROJECT :the aim of this second workcamp in Lavelanet is to
bring back to life the site of the castle which is hidden under the vegetation.
For the second year you’ll have to finish clearing the vegetation of the
site and to begin the works of preservation of the walls. Sorting of the stones,
excavation and building will be in program.
You’ll take part to different activities (swimming, hiking, etc.) in link
with the municipality and local youth. In 2007, they have been numerous and
enriching.
WORK: clearing the vegetation on the site. Excavation. Masonry.
Warning : work partly on scaffolding
LOCATION: Lavelanet is a magnificent little town at the foot of the
Pyrenees
http://www.audar.com/lavelanet/index.htm at 18 Km south of Mirepoix
ACCOMMODATION: under tents. If you have one, you may bring it. (To
confirm)
TERMINAL: train station of Mirepoix
16 VOLS.
CONC200 06/08 – 28/08 SAINT MARTIN LAGUEPIE ENVI
Project: after some years, we come back in this magnificent
village of the Tarn. This year, the town council decided to appeal to you to
clean the surrounding of the castle.
Work: you’ll have to clear vegetation and to clean around the
castle.
Location: St Martin Laguépie has a magnificent castle from the
XIIIth. The region is very rich in heritage and in nice landscapes. .
Accommodation: under tent. If you have one, you may bring
it.
Terminal: Bus stop
15 VOLS. 17 YEARS OLD AND OVER
CONC199 MURAT 06/08 - 28/08 ENVI/RENO 15 VOL.
Projet : la commune ainsi que l’association
« Sauvegarde du Patrimoine de Canac » ont décidé la
restauration des ruines du château du XVème siècle situé
dans le hameau de Canac. C’est le début d’un très
gros travail auquel vous allez participer. Travail : cette année, vous
devrez débroussailler les abords du château, faire un peu de terrassement
et de tri de pierres.
Travail : cette année, vous devrez débroussailler les
abords du château, faire un peu de terrassement et de tri de pierres.
Situation : c’est un village du Tarn qui offre de nombreuses
possibilités de découvertes et de loisirs.
Hébergement : sous tente. Si vous en avez une et un tapis de
sol, vous pouvez les apporter
Rendez-vous : Arrêt du bus
17 ans+
CONC209
NÎMES 08/08 - 30/08 RENO 14 VOL.
Projet : la Mairie de
Nîmes est propriétaire d’un vaste ancien domaine agricole
implanté par les romains dans le quartier de Courbessac. Un gros projet
en partenariat avec l’association le MENHIR prévoit de remettre
en valeur ce patrimoine et l’aménagement d’un centre international
sur l’olivier. Sur le domaine d’Escattes, une source a été
aménagée et canalisée avec des constructions de pierres.
Travail : vous devrez poursuivre le travail de fouilles et de terrassement
commencé les six années précédentes notamment en
curant un canal d’alimentation de la fontaine.
Situation : Nîmes est au sud de la France, entre Avignon et Montpellier
www.nimes.fr. La ville est située dans une région très
accueillante et riche en patrimoine historique.
Hébergement : sous tente (si vous en avez une et un tapis de
sol, vous pouvez les apporter) dans un camping
17 ans+
CONC015 08/08 - 30/08 FORT-BARRAUX RENO
PROJECT: You are in Fort-Barraux, the oldest “bastionned”
stronghold in France built in the 16th century, a huge fortress controlling
the Grésivaudan Valley. In 2007, a Concordia workcamp gave back to the
Fort its original wooden flaps. This year, the partnership continues with the
town of Barraux