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The volunteers will participate in agricultural work, planting and harvesting, removing of weeds, animation activities with children, maintenance of the buildings, installation of folds for animals in the pinewood in front of the house. As the farm also functions as pedagogical farm hosting visitors, volunteers may (if they wish) participate in the preparation of meals for the visitors. Volunteers will work under the supervision of the active members of the association. Volunteers should be interested in contributing to the development of the project; to work at different tasks according to the needs; be ready to share one room with other volunteers, respect the rules of homestay and common "family type" living, be ready to do agricultural work and work with farm animals. Language: English
Possible free time activities:
Accommodation: In the main house, a
comfortable room with beds for the group of four international volunteers. All facilities are available. Active
members of the association live in the house (3 people permanently). Location: In the Southern part of France. Located a few kilometers from the center of the village of Trets en Provence, the farm is in the middle of the vines, in front of Sainte Victoire (a preserved mountain). Trets has a population of 12 000 inhabitants, and a shopping area. Nearest towns are Marseille (30 minutes), Aix en Provence (25 minutes). Access by bus. Terminal: Gardanne Age range: 20 - 30 years old
Trets
is a lively little town of nearly 10,000 inhabitants that has
preserved the charm and traditions of a Provencal village. It lies between
the Sainte-Victoire and Aurelians mountains, near Aix en Provence, and not
far from Aubagne and Marseille.
Guided by a municipal employee, you will work on the restoration of a former train station, removing former plaster and replastering according to traditional methods. Language: French Possible free time activities: Excursion to Romans with a visit of the shoe museum and of the old town; discover the towns of St Donat sur l’Herbasse, Hauterives (the “Facteur Cheval” palace), Tain l’Hermitage (cooperative cellar, chocolate factory), of St Marcellin, of St Antoine l’Abbaye en Isère; sport (hikes, football, swimming), lake of Chambos; excursion to discover the Vercors; meeting with other workcamps. Accommodation: In a municipal building. Location: At the heart of the “Drôme des Collines”, between Vercors and Coteaux Ardéchois, between Romans and Tain l’Hermitage and 20 km north of Valence, you will find Clérieux, a farmers’ village, that also had a rich industrial past with its grinding and its factory of fabrics. Its medieval past has left ramparts and a castle. Today, this dynamic town of 2,000 inhabitants, who participate in many associations’ activities, enjoys a huge demographic growth. Terminal: Valence TGV
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of the municipal services, the volunteer group will work at the opening of a new path situated on the river bank of the Lot river. The aim is to create an area where the local population and the many tourists of this region can relax in the midst of a remarkable natural environment. Your work will consist in clearing the bush and overgrowth, installing signposts, excavation work to stabilise the path and finally, the construction of wooden units for physical exercise. On the 1st day of the project, the “River Festival” will inaugurate the volunteer workcamp which will be presented to the local population. You have to be present for this occasion! Language: English Possible free time activities: Amazing and preserved nature to discover, hikes, visits to wine-making farms, visits to castles, colourful markets, visits to the city of Cahors. Accommodation: You will be hosted in the municipal stadium building, in a dormitory style accommodation. The kitchen and sanitary facilities are located in the “club house” building. Location: Prayssac is ideally located in the heart of the touristic Quercy region, on the banks of the river Lot, in one of its wonderful meanders, right in the heart of the Cahors vineyards. Altitude: 180 m. Terminal: Cahors
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The Fontanes castle
has hosted
summer volunteer projects for many years. Inhabitants of the village
have fond memories of youth groups on the streets. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visits of St Etienne (museum of mines, museum of Arts and Industry, park of Montaud…), discovery of the city of Firminy (Biggest site of Le Corbusier in Europe). Visits of Lyon, trekking in the Park of Pilat. Sport activities: football, trekking, tennis, swimming pool. Accommodation: In a castle annex. Location: Fontanès is a rural village of 620 inhabitants, located in the «monts du Lyonnais» area, 20 km from St Etienne. It is a region of mid mountain, the landscapes are hilly and the slopes are generally steep. The fact that it is located next to the Natural Park of Pilat is also a great asset for that village. Terminal: St Etienne Chateaucreux
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: It is with the intention to preserve its architectural heritage that the municipality hosted its first international workcamp in 2000. Since then, volunteer teams restored a lime kiln and two martyrdoms. Thanks to the enthusiasm of the volunteers and the many contacts with the population, the municipality wishes to renew the project. Guided by two or three local people, volunteers will participate in the restoration of stairs and walls around the stadium, according to traditional methods. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of Lyon and Villefranche sur Saône. Discovering the vineyards activity: visits of exploitations and cellars. Hiking in the valley of Azergue, the “Monts du Beaujolais” or the “Dombes”. Visit of medieval villages such as Oingt, Châtillon d’Azergues, or Anse. Swimming at the lake of Villefranche. Sport: football, hikes, tennis, swimming... Participation in the festivities of July 14. Accommodation: In the changing rooms of the football ground. Location: Located at the south of the “Monts du Beaujolais”, 40 km from Lyon, Pommiers is part of the most important places for Beaujolais wine growing. The municipality is also attentive to preserve its historical heritage. Terminal: Villefranche-sur Saône
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Espinasse-Vozelle has a primary school which hosts each year approximately 70 pupils. The municipality wishes to preserve this school and the life that it brings to the village. The local council is caring for the children but also for the teenagers of the village. The project will be carried out together with the local youth centre. This will allow to establish links between local teenagers and the international volunteers. The volunteers will help renovate the municipal stadium by repainting the walls, including cleaning and brushing the walls, preparation and painting. The volunteers will also create a pedagogical pond. This involves digging the ground 0.80m deep, preparation of the banks and planting of vegetation. Language: English Possible free time activities in Espinasse: welcoming drink, exchanges and meetings with the young people in the youth centre, participation in the festival of 14th July, meetings with the club of Elderly people, excursion in the neighbourhoods with the inhabitants, football with the local club, international meal, visit of the church. Possible free time activities in the surroundings: Visit of Vichy, doing sports in the sport center in Vichy, visit to the Castle of Billy, meeting with volunteers of Busset workcamp. Accommodation: In the multi-purpose hall in the village. No shops in the village; nearest shops are in Vichy (10 km). Location: Espinasse-Vozelle is a rural village of 700 inhabitants in the heart of Limagne Bourbonnaise region, which is part of the grouping of towns of Vichy. The village is located in the western end of this territory. Altitude: 300 m. Close towns: Vichy (10 km). Terminal: Vichy
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Emmaus is a community that welcomes marginalized and homeless
people. They are called "companions". The community provides them
with a place where they can live and work. It is a place where people live
together in a spirit of solidarity. Some companions live there temporarily while
going trough a tough phase in life and the community supports them towards
social reinsertion; others see life in the community as an alternative way of
life. There are 3 founding principles in all Emmaus Communities: welcoming
people (everybody, no matter their origin or their past); working, which is seen
as fundamental for a sound life and as the way for reinsertion and restoring
of self-esteem; sharing is the third pillar of life in the community.
The volunteers will share the life and activities of the Emmaus
community of La Villedieu du Temple, where 60 companions live
permanently. Volunteering in an Emmaus community is a unique opportunity
to discover another way of living and working, and to experience a
community lifestyle based on solidarity. The activity and life of the
community is organized around the collecting, fixing and selling of
second-hand articles in the community shops. The proceeds from the sales
finance the life of the community as well as actions of solidarity in
France and abroad. The volunteers will work alongside the
companions: collection of objects donated to the community (furniture,
clothes, household equipment), sorting out, repairing and recycling of
those objects, public sale in the community shops. Above all, open-mindedness
beyond discriminations and intercultural exchange will be central in the
work. Language: English Possible free time activities: Your leisure activities will be organized with the companions: theme parties, visits of Montauban, Toulouse and Moissac, canoeing and a lot of different sports. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in the community buildings, dormitory style accommodation. The meals will be taken with the community members and you will have to participate in the daily housework duties. Important note: consumption of alcohol and drugs is forbidden in the community as a mark of respect and solidarity towards those who struggle against alcohol and drug addiction problems. Location: La Villedieu du Temple is 10 km west of the town of Montauban (a historical city on the edge of the Canal du Midi, which belongs to the Human World Heritage of UNESCO) and 1 hour drive from the city of Toulouse (the lively "pink city"), in a rural region of cereal production. The community is located 3 km from the village of La Villedieu du Temple; it is a small hamlet itself. Terminal: Montauban
Age range: 20 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Supervised by a volunteer from the village, you will consolidate the walls of the 16th century church and of the former market hall (changed into a chapel now). Furthermore, you will rebuild a stonewall situated in front of the church. This historical site also has a 15th century castle. The centre of the village dates from the medieval period. Language: English Possible free time activities: Beautiful hikes and cycling tours, local culinary specialties tasting, visits to historical sites of Miradoux, Lectoure, Condom. Accommodation: You will be hosted at a villager’s house, in dormitory style, kitchen and sanitary facilities are available. This accommodation is usually meant for the pilgrims of the Way of St James of Compostela (Santiago de Compostela). Location: The peaceful little village of Flamarens is perched at the top of a hill. The village and its history was revived thanks to the initiative of the association of the “Friends of Flamarens” who started the restoration of the village, which used to be in ruins. The village is on the Way of St James of Compostela; thus many pilgrims walk through it during summertime. Altitude 200 m. 150 inhabitants. Nearest cities: Valence d’Agen (15 km), Agen (30 km), Toulouse (80 km). Terminal: Agen
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of a communal employee, you will take part in the restoration of some small walls in the centre of the village, using traditional methods. Thus, it will be mainly masonry and stonework. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of Lyon and Villefranche sur Saône. Vineyards discovery activities: visits of explotations and cellars. Hiking in the valley of Azergue, the “Monts du Beaujolais” or the “Dombes”. Visit of medieval villages such as Oingt, Châtillon d’Azergues, or Anse. Swimming at the lake of Villefranche. Sport: football, hikes, tennis, swimming... Accommodation: In a seasonal workers' building. Location: Located in the Rhône department, close to the cities of Villefranche sur Saône and Lyon, Marcy is a village of approximately 600 inhabitants, at the very heart of «the country of the golden stones» («Le Pays des Pierres Dorées») and of Beaujolais (famous French wine). Terminal: Villefranche-sur Saône
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: International volunteer groups have been working on this restoration project for a few years, along with the teenagers of the MJC (House of Youth and Culture) and with the volunteers of an organization specialized in old building protection. In 2006 and 2007, clearing and cleaning work was done by international volunteers, as well as the restoration work on the walls was started. You will work on the restoration of a building (masonry) with the help of a professional mason, specialized in traditional methods. Language: English Possible free time activities: Discover Crest (visit of the Tower and abseiling, old town, night activities) and of various sites of the Drôme valley such as Die (old town and cooperative cellar), Saillans (magnanerie), Aouste (oil mill), etc.; visit of the towns of Valence, Montélimar (museum of the miniature and manufacture of nougat), Romans (the shoe museum); excursion to discover the Vercors; sport: rides, swimming, canoe (Drôme); lake festival at Etoile; meeting with other workcamps. Accommodation: In a chapel (“les Pénitents Blancs”). Location: Located at 10 km south of Valence, in the Drôme department, Etoile (4,500 inhabitants) is a town which overhangs the Rhône valley. Its village, at the heart of an enclosure of the 15th century, reveals an architectural heritage of quality: a church, apparent stone houses, a chapel and a castle. As for its countryside, it is characterized by very much diversified landscapes (the banks of the rivers Rhône and Véore, agricultural and fruit-tree zones, hills and woods). Terminal: Valence ville
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: This international workcamp is continuation of a project which started several years ago, as the spring, which runs at the foot of the wall, was enhanced thanks to the laying out of barriers, benches, flowers. The "Amis du Vieux Livron" association brings a lot to the restoration of the old village. It is partner of the town for the implementation of this action. Inhabitants of the area are glad to have another occasion for international exchanges. You will participate in the restoration of retaining walls including clearing of the vegetation, digging of the joints, replacement of the missing stones and redoing of the plaster. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of Livron (the old village, the channels...) with the president of the “Amis du vieux Livron” association, evenings with the inhabitants of the district... Discovering Crest (visit of the Tower, old village, concerts...), and of various sites of the Drôme valley. Many excursions to Valence and Montélimar (museum, manufacture of nougats), and to Romans. Sports: rides, kayak (Drôme), hikes, tennis, game of bowls... Excursion in the Vercors. Meeting with other workcamps during the excursion to discover the department. Accommodation: In the changing rooms of the football ground. Location: Located between Valence and Montélimar, Livron is a necessary passage on road N7 for the holiday makers of the Mediterranean region. Its landscape is made of valleys, with the junction of the Drôme and the Rhône rivers. Livron offers the possibility to do various hikes on the river banks. The old village located on the “hillock”, reveals a panorama on the Ardèche and the Drôme valley. Livron is 25 km from Valence. Terminal: Livron sur Drôme
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Guided by a municipal employee, you will participate in the restoration of walls of the village square (staking, rejointment), by respecting the traditional aspect of the frontage made of apparent stones. The work will also involve making pavement in the city hall yard. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of the “Monts du Lyonnais”; of the zoo of Courzieux; excursion to Lyon; visit of the «house of jobs» at St Symphorien. Sports activities: rides, trekking, horse-riding, swimming pool of Mornant. Visit of St Etienne (the museum of the Mine and of the Beaux Arts). Discover of the Roman aqueduct, of the towns of St Galmier (Badoit spring), Mornant, St Symphorien dur Coise or Riverie. Accommodation: In a school. Location: Located at 28 km from Lyon and at 40 km from St-Etienne, Chaussan belongs to the region of “les Coteaux du Lyonnais”. Due to the nearness of the two urban poles, the town has developed, and thus, its population has increased from 382 to 1000 inhabitants between 1962 and today. It is an essentially rural town, classified in zone of mountain, which has succeeded in preserving and diversifying its agricultural productions: red fruits; apples; pears; vegetables; dairy products. Terminal: Lyon Perrache
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of the technical staff, the volunteers will renovate the surrounding wall and the railings of the old people’s home. This impressive and ancient building dates from the 19th century, but many renovation projects allowed it to fit the needs of the old people’s home. You will paint the railings and will rebuild and renovate the most damaged parts of the surrounding wall (masonry work, using traditional materials), which will secure the site. Language: English Possible free time activities: Walking or cycling tours, visits to the city of Toulouse, cultural activities (museums, cinema, theatre,...), swimming pool. Furthermore, we will encourage intergenerational and intercultural activities with the residents (old people). Your creativity is most welcome! Accommodation: The group will be accommodated under tents in the park of the old people’s home. The kitchen and sanitary facilities are available in the main building. Attention: you are asked to respect the calm atmosphere of the place, for the sake of its residents. Location: Saint-Orens is a city of 11 000 inhabitants, located 10 km from Toulouse. Its population grew tremendously in the past 20 years, and it has become one of the most important cities of the region of Toulouse. Nevertheless, it offers a nice natural environment and relaxing areas, as well as a remarkable patrimony (a 15th century church and a 17th century castle). Terminal: Toulouse
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision the municipal staff, your work will consist in clearing up the overgrowth, excavating and paving with river stones a public area situated in the heart of the historical center of the town. This work will make the access to the river easier. Furthermore, you will help in the reconstruction of a public building (masonry work). Language: English Possible free time activities: The environment allows amazing hikes and cycling tours to discover the region. Sites to visit in the surroundings: Mirepoix, Foix, medieval city of Carcassonne, Cathar castles... The municipality grants free access to the swimming pool and to many historical sites in the surroundings to the volunteers. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents, on a municipal ground. Kitchen and sanitary facilities are available. Location: Varilhes is a rural village on the river Ariege. It offers charming country-side landscapes, in an agricultural and cattle-raising region, at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains, in the heart of the Cathar country. Altitude 332 m, 3200 inhabitants. Nearby cities: Pamiers (10 km), Foix (10 km), Toulouse (80 km). Terminal: Varilhes
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The town of le Mont Dore is located at the foot of the Sancy Mountain. It is an important regional tourist site, thanks to its location. This opening towards tourist activities naturally led to international exchanges. Our partnership for the hosting of international workcamp started years ago, as the first workcamp organized in the municipality was in summer 1988. The volunteers will clear invasive plants from the banks of the Dordogne river. This will involve clearing of undergrowth and cutting the plants. You will be supervised by local employees. Note: the project tasks require physical work because the plants are very high and thick, and the banks are sometimes very inclined. Language: English Possible free time activities: Welcome drink offered by the council with representatives of associations, meals prepared by the international group to thank the town. Discovery of pottery craft and metal work, participation in the organization of the National Day on July 14. Accommodation: In an apartment.
Location:
Located in the heart of the Auvergne, in the Regional Natural Park Volcans
d’Auvergne, the town of Mont Dore enjoys a natural setting, and a rich heritage
that the volunteers will discover. Nature is well protected in the regional park
and particularly in the valley of le Mont-Dore, where the Dordogne river has its
source. The area has several crater lakes (maar) as Pavin lakes and lakes
Chauvet, and other formed by lava flows as Chambon Lake and Lake Guéry. The
Sancy also has plenty of streams and rivers like the Dordogne and Couze Chambon,
wetlands and peat bogs as Gayme Barthe or the many waterfalls and cascades like
Cheix, the Bois de Chaux, the Vernière, Great Cascade. Finally, the site will
enable the integration of local youth in a dynamic opening, environmental
awareness, discovery and boost local volunteerism. Terminal: Le Mont Dore
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: You will be guided by a professional stone-cutter, who used to restore historical monuments. Delighted to share his know-how, he already guided several international volunteer projects. Volunteers must be committed to the project. People who are passionate about built heritage are expected. The group will help in the construction of a canopy adjacent to the chapel: site preparation and materials, establishment of the frame, setting up the roof. Volunteers will also work on the restoration of the ceiling of the kiln: site preparation, sorting stones, preparation of binders (lime), redoing of new plaster. Language: English Possible free time activities: Meeting with young people, visit of the medieval castle at Montmorin, visit of Billom, swimming-pool in Billom, tennis, basketball, visit of the castles around (Mauzun, Ravel, Martinanches), walk in the Madet valley, canoe at Ste Marguerite, hike to the Puy de Dome, visit of Clermont Ferrand, visit of Issoire (international folklore festival), meeting with the Issoire workcamp. Accommodation: In the village school. The first 3 days, you will stay in another local building, because the school won’t be finished. There are no shops in the village. 15 min walk to go to the work sites. Location: The small village of Montmorin is located in the Puy de Dôme region, next to Billom, east of Clermont Ferrand. It belongs to the St Dier-Billom group of towns. Montmorin is a small rural village divided into 40 hamlets, and located in the middle of a valley. Nature lovers are expected. Population: 525 inhabitants, Altitude: 630 m. Towns nearby: Clermont Ferrand (25 km). Terminal: Clermont-Ferrand
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project Language: French Possible free time activities: Football match with the female club, game of bowls, market with calves (typical), walks with local people, swimming in a lake, meeting with young people, meeting with an old volunteer (inhabitant of Siaugues), exhibition of local artists, canoe-kayak, visit of Le Puy en Velay, visit of the castle Chavaniac Lafayette, museum of the beast of Gevaudan. Accommodation: Lodging in a house at Ste Marie des Chazes (gîte). The lodging is isolated (no shops on the site), few shops in the centre of Siaugues. Altitude: 900m. You will be driven by bus for some visits. Location: Located in the south of Auvergne, in an essentially rural region, the town of Siaugues-Ste-Marie is in an area which has a historical and cultural heritage, within protected natural landscapes. Small village of 800 inhabitants, located at 25 km west of le Puy en Velay. Terminal: Langeac
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The center of Malicorne has kept its old character, its quietness and tranquility. Previously, Malicorne was a fairly large town. Indeed between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, historians have traced the presence of royal administration. A railway line used to cross the village, running from Montlucon to Gannat. The international volunteers will participate in several restoration projects in the town. As a first step, the participants will clear the site, which is overgrown with vegetation. Then, the group will carry out some small masonry work to restore a crumbled wall running along a path. The volunteers will also work on the restoration of a fountain: restoration of the stones, preparing the coating, cleaning, brushing. The work will be supervised by a professional mason. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit the town, hiking (180 km of trails), swimming, participation in the National Day celebration (July 14), hiking on pedestrian paths, visit to the church of the sacred heart, visit the Jean-Michel Lartigaud Workshop, visit the Chapel of St. Joseph, castle of Grand Champ, discover local rural heritage (more than 90 crosses, many fountains, traditional washing places…). Accommodation: In a tent at the Municipal campsite in Commentry or Chamblet; facilities at the campsite. Location: Malicorne is part of the community of municipalities Commentry / Néris-les-Bains, located in Auvergne region, department of Allier (12 municipalities: Bizeneuille, Chamblet, Colombier, Commentry, Deneuille-les-Mines, Durdat-Larequille, Hyds, La Celle, Malicorne, Neris-les-Bains, San Angel, Verneix).
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Volunteers will be supervised by a professional staff. Work will consist in the rehabilitation of an arboretum: cutting of brushes, clearing of other invasive plants. Restoration of a dry stone wall: constitution of establishment of a stock of stones, sorting stones, making of the brickwork. Setting up information pickets: digging of the earth, placing pickets, sealing with concrete. Language: English Accommodation: Under tents at the campsite. Altitude: 1050 m Location: The “Plateau de La Chaise Dieu” is a rich territory that offers a variety of activities to be discovered. The town of La Chaise Dieu is characterized by its Benedictine abbey, founded in 1050 by Robert de St Turlande that future Pope Clement VI used to visit. The town now has grown around the abbey. The territory is worth visiting thanks to its rich environment: varied landscape and architectural heritage of the Plateau can be discovered through a network of trails, for pedestrians and mountain bike ... Swimming and fishing are possible at the Breuil artificial lake. Many art and craft workshops are open to the public all year. Not to be forgotten, the gastronomy, with cheese, pure milk, homemade marmalade, honey and mountain sausages of incomparable taste. Terminal: Brioude
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The international volunteers in this project will be involved in the creation of a pedagogical trail and layout of 2 observation sites. Under supervision of a municipal employee, the volunteers will carry out the following activities: maintenance of trails, cutting of brushes and other invasive plants, stabilization of the road. At the observation sites, the group will help with the preparation of the various components and fixing them in the ground. Language: English Possible free time activities: Meeting with local sports and cultural associations, welcome drink offered by the council with representatives of local associations, international meal prepared by the group of volunteers, visit of the town, walks (180 km of trails), bathing, participation in the celebration of 14th July. Discovery of the surroundings: visit to “Paradise of Queuille”, the Volcano Park, the Fades Viaduct. Accommodation: Under tents at the municipal campsite. Location: St Georges de Mons is a small town of 2309 inhabitants, in the North West department of Puy-de-Dome in the early Combrailles, between Auvergne and Limousin. It is located on a plateau at an average altitude of 715 m. Crossed by small valleys, the most important being that of the Viouze, the town of St-Georges-de-Mons is bordered by river Sioule Gorges on the west and by the Puys mountains on the east. Terminal: Clermont Ferrand
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: This
international volunteer project will have 3 main objectives: Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of Issoire (abbey, Clock Tower, Centre of Roman Art), exchanges with young people and organizers of the Youth House, International Folklore Festival, meetings with the International folk groups, exchanges with local associations, cinema, canoe on the Allier river, meeting with the workcamp of Montmorin, visit of the caves at Perrier, visit of Clermont-Ferrand, hikes around (Puy de Dôme). Accommodation: Dormitory in the local gymnasium of Murat (lycée Murat). The work site is close to the gymnasium. Location: Town of 13,000 inhabitants, Issoire is located 35 km south of Clermont Ferrand, between two natural parks: the Auvergne Volcanoes Park and the Livradois Forez Park. The Allier river runs through Issoire and attracts many canoe riders in the summer. During the workcamp, you will benefit from one week of the International Folklore Festival, a big event for this town. Terminal: Issoire
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of a municipal employee, the volunteers will help restore local heritage sites in St Martin la Plaine. The activities consist of painting and masonry work on small buildings and heritage objects such as crosses, sculptures, etc. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of Lyon, St Etienne, Vienne, Ste Croix en Jarez, excursion in the Pilat regional Park. Many hiking trails are available, as well as a thematic route that allow to discover the area. Accommodation: In the MJC (House of Youth and Culture). Location: Half way between Lyon and St Etienne, St Martin la Plaine offers a nice panorama on the Pilat Regional park, and, when it is sunny, you can even see the Alpes mountains. Traditionally, the economy of the region was based on metallurgy, coal industry and mechanics: “la fête de la forge” on the 2nd weekend of May celebrates that activity. The main touristic place of St Martin is the zoological park which welcomes 120 000 people every year. Terminal: Rive de Gier
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The volunteer project is based in a fortress located in the North of France, 500 meters from the beach, and at 500 meters from the town of Dunkerque. With a technical leader, you will work on various parts of the site of the fortress. The planned activities consist in clearing of the outskirts, restoration of the external staircases, collecting of old paved stones and branches and clearing undergrowth off the ditches. This work will be carried out in small groups. Language: English Accommodation: At the municipal football grounds (stade municipal). Location: The town of Leffrinckoucke is located at a few km from the town of Dunkerque. Buses are available to reach neighbour towns. The nearest train station is in Dunkerque, and many connections are available by TGV to Lille (35 min) or Paris (2 hours). Terminal: Dunkerque
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project The volunteer project will have 2 parts. During the first week, you will participate in the renovation of the municipal house. You will help renovating the wooden flooring of the attic where all the equipments of the festival will be stored in the future. During the 2nd and 3rd week, under the supervision of the volunteers of Lezart Maniak, you will participate in the preparation, the organisation and the closing of the music festival, during which many bands will be on the stage and where many debates and cultural and gastronomical events will take place. Your tasks will include the handling and the assembling of the equipment, the preparation of the stages, the events linked with the theme of the festival (debates, exhibitions, etc.) and finally the cleaning and disassembling of the stages. Attention: a certain flexibility in the work is required according to the needs of the festival. You might have to start your work early in the morning or finish late. Language: French Possible free time activities: Hiking around the village, swimming at the lake, sports activities. However, the main entertainment activity during your stay will be the festival itself! Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents, at the municipal camping grounds; sanitary facilities available. The meals will be taken with the organisers and the volunteers of the festival. Location: About 20 km from the town of Lannemezan, near Tarbes. Altitude: 340 m, 350 inhabitants. The rural village of Monléon-Magnoac is situated in the midst of a hilly landscape with amazing viewpoints over the Pyrenees Montains. This location offers the possibility for many excursions in the mountains: the “Pic du Midi” (2877m of altitude), the Gavarnie cirque, the Esparros cave, etc... Terminal: Lannemezan
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The municipality of Saint Parthem has worked for several years to improve the living environment for its inhabitants and visitors. The volunteer project is intended to support the village in these efforts. A masonry specialist will initiate you to dry stonework techniques as you will participate in the reconstruction of various stonewalls, typical of this region. The work will take place in various places within the village. Furthermore, during the last weekend of the project, you will help with the organisation of the local festival, which is a unique moment of celebrations in the local life (shows, feasts and music!). Attention: we require all volunteers to stay until the last day of the project! Language: English Possible free time activities: Swimming in the river, visits to historical monuments, viaduct of Millau (the highest bridge in Europe!), hikes, culinary specialties, sport, or relaxation. Accommodation: In a dormitory style accommodation (school building) in the village.
Location:
Saint Parthem is located at approximately 2 hour drive northeast of the city
of Toulouse, in the Aveyron district. The surrounding natural environment is
very pleasant, wild and preserved.
Terminal: Viviez-Decazeville Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Saint Parthem
The village is situated in a confined and picturesque gorge. It
is a region of market gardening and wine. Beautiful old houses make for
its charm, as well as the Romanesque church, Gothic choir, renaissance
gate of 1561 and bell tower of the beginning of the 16th.
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of a municipal employee, the volunteers' work will be mainly masonry with the restoration of small walls in a neighborhood of the village. There will also be a square to make. You will have the opportunity to help the local people to prepare the village celebrations and to participate in it. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visits of Montélimar, its nougats shops and the museum of miniatures, visits of Valence, Pierrelatte, La garde Adhémar, Donzère, Avignon (bridge, popes palace), Grignan and its famous castle. Many sports activities are possible around: trekking, bike, lakes, canoë…. Accommodation: In a tent next to the stadium. Location: Malataverne, a village of 1436 inhabitants, is located in the southern part of the Drôme department (drôme provençale) in the South East of France, 8 km south of Montélimar. In its privileged green environment, its inhabitants find there quietness while being near the zones of activity. Terminal: Montélimar
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The municipality has hosted volunteer projects for 12 years. Former volunteers participated in the enhancement of the Montfort castle site, which dates back to the 15th century. The castle is now transformed into a cultural center, and organizes international exhibitions of engravings and modern art. The municipality wishes to extend this site, transforming the castle annexes, so that to be able to welcome artists permanently. You will be guided by a specialist (a technical employee) in the restoration of a house near the castle. The tasks to carry out include renovation of a supporting dry stone wall, sorting stones, establishment of the panel, painting work (cleaning of the walls by washing or scraping, painting). Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of the castle and the exhibition, swimming in the lake, participation in the 14th July celebration, exchanges with an agricultural college, walk to discover the local stone amethyst, visit of farms, visit of the castle Chaméane, exchanges with young people (ball, game of bowls, tennis, badminton), local market, VTT, horse riding, hike to Puy de Dome, visit of Clermont Ferrand. Accommodation: In the presbytery. Altitude: 900 m high. Short walk to get to the work site. Location: Located south-east of Clermont Ferrand, in the Natural park of Le Livradois Forez, Vernet La Varenne is surrounded by pine forests. This small village, very active in the summer, attracts many hikers thanks to its lake, its markets, its cafés and its cultural center in the Montfort castle. Population: 600 inhabitants, Altitude: 900 m, Towns nearby: Issoire (20 km). Terminal: Issoire
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project
Volunteers will participate in the cleaning and in the
renovation of lanes of the old village involving removing of plaster and cleaning, replacement of missing stones and
replastering.
The group will take part in the restoration of a stone lane, which is
already started by the previous workcamps (seeking and sorting out of
stones, masonry according to the traditional methods of «calade»). Language: French Possible free time activities: Discover of Cruas (guided visit of the abbey, the old village, night market...). Numerous hikes around the village and in the Natural Park of the “Monts d’Ardèche”; visit of the town of Privas, of the valley of the Rhône (Rochemaure, Montélimar, Viviers...). Canoe in the gorges of the Ardèche. Spectacle of sound and light at the castle of Rochemaure. Meeting with other workcamps during some excursions to discover the region. Accommodation: In the multi-purpose hall of the village. Location: Chomérac is located in the center of a basin which is encircled by Barrés on the east, the volcanic Coiron on the south and west, and limestone hills on the north. This diversity makes it the paradise for geologists, paleontologists and archaeologists. The richness of the landscapes is due to this geological diversity and makes this region particularly attractive. Chomerac is situated 17 km from Privas and 20 km from Montelimar. Terminal: Valence ville
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project Language: French Possible free time activities: Visits to Hauterives (Ideal palace), visit of Valence, Romans (museum of shoes), Lyon, Lens Lestang mill, the farm of Pichat (Le Grand Serre). Possible sport activities: tennis, pétanque, trekking… You will be able to enjoy the 14th of July celebrations (national holiday in memory of the French revolution). Accommodation: In the premises of a school. Location: Half-way between Lyon on the North, and Valence on the South, located in the north of the Drôme department, in the heart of the Hills, Lens Lestang is a small rural and isolated village of around 700 inhabitants. Even with the closeness of Hauterives and its different touristic places (Ideal palace, salted water swimming pool, maze…), Lens Lestang has kept a calm and peaceful lifestyle, perfect of outdoors and nature activities. Terminal: St Vallier
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: It has been with
the will to safeguard and develop its inheritance that the town has
committed itself to a huge program of rehabilitation of its site. Language: English Possible free time activities: Discovering Cruas (guided tour of the abbey, the old village, night market); numerous hikes and swimming at the local camping; visit of the town of Privas; the valley of the Rhône (Rochemaure: spectacle of sound and light, Montélimar, Viviers); numerous picturesque villages (Coux, Ajoux, Lyas...). Participation in the village celebrations; excursion in the gorges of Ardèche and canoe; sports (horse-riding, ping pong, football...); meeting with other workcamps. Accommodation: In a municipal building. Location: Located in Ardèche, 10 km from Privas, St Vincent de Barrès is a small village of 500 inhabitants. Perched on a rock peak, it is an isolated site but of high quality. It is a medieval village which has numerous vestiges of fortifications, narrow lanes, and arched passages. Nearest towns are Montelimar (20 km), Privas (20 km) and Valence (50 km). Terminal: Valence ville Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Supervised by a volunteer from the village and a municipal staff, the volunteer group will participate in the renovation of dry stone walls, typical for this region. The work will consist in rebuilding damaged walls and in maintaining the existing ones. Language: English Possible free time activities: Swimming in the river, visits to historical monuments, viaduct of Millau (the highest bridge in Europe!), hikes, culinary specialties, sport, or relaxation. Accommodation: You will be accommodated under tents at the municipal stadium, with kitchen and bathroom in the stadium building. Location: Almont-les-Junies (450 inhabitants) is located approximately 2 hours and a half by car northeast of the city of Toulouse, in the Aveyron district. The surrounding natural environment is very pleasant, wild and preserved; the village is quite isolated. Altitude: 500 m. Terminal: Viviez-Decazeville
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The municipality of Roussas has been hosting international volunteers since 2002. Thanks to these successful experiences, the municipality is pleased to welcome again this summer a group of volunteers who will take part in the enhancement of botanical areas and terraces. Under the supervision of municipal employees, you will work in several teams. The planned activities include continuation of the laying out of terraces, clearing the vegetation and removing the surplus of ground, building of a dry stone wall (selection and laying of stones), landscaping (leveling of the ground to prepare it for planting). Another team will work on the maintenance of green areas in the village outskirts and in the botanical village. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of Grignan (night market and castle), Pierrelatte (crocodile farm), Montélimar, Nyons, Suze la Rousse, swimming pool at Grignan, festival of Avignon, excursion to the Gorges of Ardèche, swimming, canoe, hikes, visit of the Aiguebelle monastery or the cathedral cellars at St Restitut. Football and “pétanque” contest may be organised with the local population. Accommodation: In the changing rooms of the football ground. Location: Located in southern Drôme, in the country of Grignan, at the edge of the Rhone valley, the village of Roussas is located around a rock peak. It is one of the nine botanical villages of la Drôme. A superb botanical circuit goes through the village and enables visitors to discover plantations of new roses and Mediterranean plants. The village has also a rich cultural heritage with its castle and its two chapels. Towns nearby: Montelimar (20 km), Orange (55 km). Terminal: Montélimar
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project Language: French Possible free time activities: Welcome drink offered by the group Job’Agglo with representatives of local associations, exchanges with sports and cultural associations, exchanges with associations developing actions towards youth, where the volunteers will develop themes such as intercultural, citizenship, meal prepared by the international group. In the town: pedestrian street, Cathedral, visit the various museums: the Museum of Art, museum Lecoq, museum Bargouin, sports activities, discovery of the Puy de Dome, visit of Vulcania. Accommodation: In an apartment. Location: Clermont-Ferrand is the prefecture of the department of Puy-de-Dome and capital of the Auvergne region. Partly for historical reasons, the city is often called Clermont. The modern city was born of a union of two separate cities, Clairmont and Montferrand imposed by Louis XIII and confirmed under Louis XV. While Montferrand was founded in the early twelfth century by the Counts of Auvergne, on the model of Southwest towns, Clairmont is much older, as it existed in ancient times. The oldest mention of the existence of Clairmont appears in the work of Strabo, in the early first century. Clermont is located in the Massif Central, at 410 metres above sea level. To the west, the city is dominated by basaltic plateau (900m on average) with the chain of Puys, the largest chain of volcanoes (extinguished) in Europe, including the Puy de Dome, the most famous volcano. To the east of the metropolitan area reaches the plain of Limagne, with river Allier. The city is both a point of contact between the plain Limagne and Mountains of Domes. A large part of the city occupies a volcanic hill called the central plateau. It is, in fact, the edge of the crater, one hundred fifty six thousand years old. It is approximately 1,5 km in diameter and has been filled by the alluvium of the Tiretaine, small river running through the city. Clermont is also built on the edge of the valley of Allier. The city has developed around this central plateau on which stands the cathedral, extending to the east in the plain, and to a lesser extent, on the hillsides to the west. Altitude: about 800 meters. Terminal: Clermont Ferrand
Age range: 20 - 30 years old
French
speaking project
The international participants will be guided by
volunteers of the association the Beautiful Day. They will be split into
small groups. Volunteers will provide help with the organization of the
festival of the Beautiful Day. According to the needs, different tasks will
be undertaken such as decorations, installation of wooden barriers,
tables, stands, assistance in rapid restoration, in the kitchen and refreshment bar,
participation in scenes and processions, covering the traffic signs to hide
them, disassembling after the festival, cleaning. Language: French Possible free time activities: Visit of Langeac (Museum of Jacquemard, Chapel of the illuminations, forest of Pourcheresse), meetings with the volunteers of the association the Beautiful Day, participation in the festival of the Beautiful Day, walks, horse-ridding, canoe-kayak, fishing. In the surroundings: visit to the Gorges de l’Allier, meeting with the workcamp in Siaugues Ste Marie, visit of Chavaniac Lafayette castle, visit of salmon hatchery at Chanteuges, visit of Saugues: Museum of the beast of Gévaudan, English Tower, visit of Le Puy en Velay. Accommodation: In a dormitory. Altitude: 500 m Location: Langeac is located in Haute-Loire, in the Auvergne region. Population: 4200 Close cities: Puy in Velay (44 km), Clermont Ferrand (97 km). Terminal: Langeac
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Galib' art is an association composed of people who have passion for music. It invites international volunteers to take part in the organization of Rock Preserv' festival, to give it an international dimension. The workcamp participants will be guided by volunteers of the Galib’art association and will be in charge for the preparation of an international welcoming drink and promotion of international voluntary work.
The volunteer activities before the festival will include: help with the
installation of the marquee, stands, barriers, stages, camp-site,
toilets, catering place, cooking: preparation of the international drink
(drinks and meals – please bring your recipes), preparation of a stand
promoting the international volunteer projects (decoration, panels).
During the festival the volunteers will be involved in: preparation of
the reception of visitors. Volunteers will have to hold the volunteer
projects stand and the international drink stand. After the festival,
the group will help with dismantling the installation and cleaning the
site. Language: English Possible free time activities: Sport with the volunteers of Galib’art: volleyball, football, badminton, game of bowls (typically French), canoe; visit of Brout Vernet with the association Azi la Garance, swimming-pool, visit of Vichy. Accommodation: Under tents, next to the football changing rooms. You will be accommodated near 5 persons with physical handicap, who will also work for the festival. It’s an occasion to create an interesting relationship. The accommodation is on the site of the festival (the football stadium), 5 min from the village, a few shops in the village.
Location:
Brout Vernet is located
20 km north-west of Vichy. It has been the site of
Rock
Preserv' festival organized by the Galib’art association for
more than 10 years. This rock festival gathers almost 5,000 people in
one night. It is very eclectic and one can find there pop music, metal,
reggae, electronic and experimental music. Those concerts are an
opportunity for local and national groups to become more popular. For
the association, the festival represents 200 volunteers who offer to the
public a festival where the good atmosphere and the friendship dominate.
Come to create the festival with them and bring your happiness and love
for music. You will follow the rhythm of the association. Bring your
ideas about cocktails and recipes for the international drink and meal.
Terminal: Vichy
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: After several international volunteer projects
which were very successful, the town wishes to welcome volunteers again
this summer. Language: English Possible free time activities: Discovering the region by visits to the towns of Privas (its night market), of Valence and of Montélimar; visit of the paleontology museum (fossils) in La Voulte; discovering many picturesque villages (Coux, Pranles, Ajoux, St Vincent de Barrès, Chomérac...), sports activities (hikes, rides, swimming in the river); visit of caves; meals; sport tournaments with locals, swimming pool. Excursion in the Ardèche gorges. Meeting with other workcamps. Accommodation: In the multi-purpose building «Jean Villard». Location: St Julien en St Alban is located 4 km east of the Rhône valley. Town of 1000 inhabitants, it is located in a broad plain, at an altitude of 125 m, along the Ouvèze gorges which open on the “Portes du Bas-Vivarais”. The village has two historical sites: the castle of St Alban’s ruins and its small Roman church. Terminal: Valence ville Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project Language: French Possible free time activities: The Padirac cave, visits of the towns of Figeac and Rocamadour. Sports: canoeing, hiking and cycling tours, football games with the village youths. Cultural events: the Assier Jazz Festival! Accommodation: Under tents at the football stadium; kitchen and showers are located in the stadium building. Location: Located at 20 km North-East of the town of Figeac, in the dry plains of the Causses region, Assier is a charming little village with a rich historical past. There is a castle from the Renaissance period and also a fortified church. In spite of its small size (550 inhabitants), the village is very dynamic and has received more than 1500 spectators during the festival last year. Altitude: 340m. Terminal: Assier
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of a volunteer mason, you will participate in the reconstruction of a part of the ancient fortifications, in order to secure the site which is located alongside a walking path that goes all around the village. This path is used by many people as it is a good way to appreciate the rich patrimony of the surroundings. You will do some masonry work, sorting out the stones, clearing the bush and overgrowth. You might have to work on the renovation of an ancient washhouse as well. Language: English Possible free time activities: Amazing and preserved nature to discover, hikes, visits to wine-making farms, visits to the Castle of Bonaguil, colourful markets, visits to the city of Cahors. Accommodation: You will be hosted in the municipal sports house, in a dormitory style accommodation. Location: Duravel is a very pleasant little town, strategically located in the plains of the Lot region; it indeed played an important role during the 100-Years-War. It is in the heart of the Quercy region, surrounded by Cahors vineyards, and a remarkable local patrimony is to be seen there. Altitude: 180 m. Terminal: Cahors
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The volunteers' task will be to build a traditional bread oven according to local methods. This action is really expected by the local volunteers and by the residents who believe that the international volunteer project and its work is going to create a stronger link between the people. You will work under the supervision of local volunteers. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visits to the Church of St Julien, Aubenas (castle, old town), visit to Montélimar, Privas. Sports: canoë on the gorges de l’Ardèche, trekking, tennis, swimming pool, outdoor sports, etc. Accommodation: Under tents.
Location:
St Julien du Serre is a village of around 1000 inhabitants, located in the
very heart of Ardèche. Even if it is quite isolated, the village has a nice
heritage with its church classified as historical building. 5 km away from
Aubenas and 17 km away from Privas, St Julien has managed to keep a perfect
environment for nature activities such as trekking (around 10 trekking paths in
the village). Terminal: Montélimar
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The volunteers will spend two weeks at the centre of the association "A Petits Pas" in the village of Ruisseauville. The topic of the volunteer projects is "the House of the Association". Two weeks to get started in an ecological project, working on the construction of a wooden building that will contain dry toilets (compost toilets) that help saving water! All the work will be done according to the principles of eco-construction. Language: English Possible free time activities: There will be plenty of time to go out for hikes and camping, to participate in artistic workshops, to discover new activities, to meet local youth, to discover the region. Accommodation: In a former and restored farm. The accommodation site is different from the working place, and is located in the village of Lisbourg (8 km from Ruisseauville). Location: Volunteers will work at the main centre of the association “A Petits Pas”, located in the village of Ruisseauville, 35 km south of St Omer, 60 km west of the town of Arras, and 100 km south-west of Lille. Terminal: Arras Age range: 14 - 17 years old
Extra fee: 400 Euro to be paid upon
arrival
Volunteer project: Textile industry was for a long time the essential activity and the principal resource of the country. The municipality privileged the actions in favour of tourism and culture. Currently it is the local life which is the subject of the municipal attentions with the construction of a school complex which will open in September. Near this school, the municipality purchased the park of an old middle-class house which it is advisable to rehabilitate so that the villagers and the children can walk there and play in full safety. International volunteer projects have been present in this village since 1984. The local organizations and the municipality are really happy to welcome a new group and are already preparing their arrival ! With a local volunteer, you will participate into the management of the river “le Ternay”: you will have to do cleaning works, cutting brushwoods and small trees. Some masonry work will also have to be done on the walls along the river. Language: English Possible free time activities: Possible visits to St Julien Molin Molette, St Etienne, Annonay, Canson museum and Montgolfier in Davézieux, farms and local producers (tourist office of Bourg Argental), safari park of Peaugres, museum of St Désirat. Excursion in Lyon and in Pilat. Guided excursions. Outdoor activities (dévalkart, park acrobois, via ferrata...), festivals and concerts… Accommodation: In a municipal building. Location: At 600 m of altitude in the department of the Loire, at the limit of the department of Ardeche, St Julien Molin Molette lies in the heart of the Regional Natural reserve of Pilat. Terminal: St Etienne Chateaucreux
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Each year, the Crest Jazz Vocal Festival is the strongest moment of the summer period. The material preparation of this manifestation of scale needs a lot of time and people available. For 10 years or so, motivated volunteers have helped with its organization.
Guided by volunteers of the association which organizes the Festival and
by people in charge of the engineering department, you will participate
in the installation of stages and platforms, support of the
Festival promotion (posters, distribution of leaflets in the region), cleaning after each performance, and dismounting and
arrangement of the whole material of the Festival. Language: English Possible free time activities: Visit of the Tower of Crest and abseiling, visit of the towns of Valence, Montélimar (museum of the miniature and manufacture of nougat) or Die (old town and cooperative cellar), night markets, canoe on river Drôme, visit of a magnanery at Sailans, of an oil mill at Aouste, free concerts within the jazz festival, hikes: 3 Becs, Piegros la Clastre, discover of the Vercors, swimming pool, meeting with other workcamps. Accommodation: In the sport hall. Location: Located in the Drôme valley, in the south of the regional park of the Vercors, the small town of Crest has 8000 inhabitants. It is a town which owns an inheritance of quality, dominated by its medieval tower (52 m high). Very busy in the summer period, the town offers many activities, both sports and cultural ones. Towns nearby: Montélimar (40 km) or Valence (30 km). Terminal: Crest
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
It was at about that time that the Tower was turned into a prison where a number of key figures were locked up for political reasons. They were followed in the 18th century by priests, soldiers, public servants and even nobles whose actions were not appreciated by the local authorities. People were imprisoned on a simple lettre de cachet, but they were given a great deal of freedom: the prisoners were allowed to organise receptions and balls and they would invite bigwigs of the city with their ladies. Thanks to these festivities, lots of escapes were recorded, the prisoners swapping their clothes with those of their guests.
Volunteer project: The project in Gelles is an opportunity for volunteers to take part in the restoration of a local heritage site and the organization of the village festival. The renovation of the inside wall of the martyrdom requires cleaning and brushing of the wall, removing of plaster of the stone wall, replastering with lime (using a machine), replacing of the stones. You will be guided by a communal employee and a local resident. You will also take part in the organization of the village feast from the 11 to 15 August. You must thus bring the traditional costumes of your countries to take part in the processions. You will be living into the environment of the festival with fireworks, concerts, processions, balls. Language: English Possible free time activities: Welcoming drink by the municipality, celebration of the village festival from 11 to 15 August, exchanges with the Conscripts (young people of the village who organize this festival), musical evening and traditional dance of Auvergne with folk group “Bruyères et Jonquilles”, excursion to Gelles, basketball, fishing, pétanque every Friday night, Gel’ Arc: shooting with a bow, international meal, football, tennis, hiking and mountain bike, discovering a botanical garden, visits to some churches. Possible animations in the neighbourhoods: visit of Vulcania, visit to the castle of Cords, Puy de Dôme, excursion in Clermont Ferrand. Accommodation: In the presbytery, in the heart of the village and close to the work site. Altitude: 800 m. There are shops in the village. Location: Located at 850 m of altitude, the village of Gelles covers a surface of 4753 ha and gathers a population of 1002 inhabitants. Gelles is sheltered by the small chain of Puys (Neuffont, Vialle, Banson, and Boucaud). Gelles has beautiful houses made of gray-blue stones, around the Saint-Georges church. Formerly, it was a stage on the Roman way from Clermont to Limoges. Today, close to major roads of communication, it offers beautiful nature. Population: 1000 inhabitants, Close towns: Clermont Ferrand (46 km). Terminal: Laqueuille
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project Language: French Possible free time activities: Welcome drink offered by the council with representatives of associations, contacts with the Leisure Centre managed by the Community of municipalities, meals prepared by the international group to thank the local people. Visit of the castle, participation in the organization of a local village feast (1st Sunday of August), organized by a municipal association (comité des fêtes), meeting with the Elderly club. Discovery of Issoire, hiking. Accommodation: Under tents, near the multi-purpose hall. Average altitude is 900m Location: This town is characterized by the presence of a castle built between the 14th to 16th century. It hosted within its walls powerful feudal lords, and the families of landowners and aristocrats, before becoming the summer residence of an important family of the nobility. Spared by the 1914-1918 war, still it could not resist that of 1939-1945. Terminal: Issoire
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The international volunteer project will take place in the village of Pont Salomon in the Haute-Loire département of southern-central France. The volunteers will work on the restoration of the ancient canal, which involves cleaning, removing of old coating, restoration of stones, redoing of the coating. Language: English Possible free time activities: Welcome drink offered by the council with representatives of associations, exchanges with the leisure centre representatives, common meal prepared by the international group to thank the town. Hike (four channels of hiking trails), walks, cycling (two circuits ATV), visit the Museum of Faulx. Discovery of the surroundings: visit to Puy en Velay. Accommodation: Under tents or in a building. Altitude: 400 m Location: The name of Pont Salomon was mentioned for the first time in 1563, under the former regime. It is a village stretched from east to west along the road from Lyon to Toulouse, and from south to north along river Semène. The village has grown since the mid-nineteenth century through forgery and sickles.
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The international volunteers will be involved in the renovation of the bread oven of the small hamlet of Viallard. The work consists of sorting of the stones, clearing of the damaged parts, rebuilding of the walls, and preparing lime coating. Language: English Possible free time activities: Welcome drink offered by the council with representatives of local associations, exchange with the local leisure centre and elderly club, meal prepared by the international group for the local population. Visit and discovery of the castle and the cascade of Sailhant; participation in the feast of Sailhant (medieval feast in mid-August); participation in the feast of bread in La Combe (July). Discovery of Saint Flour. Accommodation: In a former hotel in the hamlet of Sailhant. Average altitude is 1000 m Location: Volunteers participating in the project will be able to discover the rich history of this territory. Among the heritage of the municipality, is the castle of Sailhant, that used to be an element of defense of St Flour against the English. Andelat offers an overview on the whole range of mountains of Cantal from the Puy de la Barre. In this rural area, volunteer will benefit from the proximity of the town of Saint Flour. The international volunteer project will be supported by the Community of municipalities, which will disseminate information and mobilize local associations. Terminal: Saint Flour
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Supervised by
an experienced mason, the group of volunteers will continue the
conservation of the remains of the castle of the Earls of Comminges in
Bramevaque. The work activities include clearing of the overgrowth, masonry,
building of small stone walls. The site hosts several hundreds of
visitors in the summer months. Language: English Possible free time activities: Hiking, swimming in the river, visit of prehistoric caves, the famous abbey of St Bertrand de Comminges, the water sports resort of Antignac, the Barousse museum. Accommodation: You will be accommodated under tents, within the castle. Important: the living conditions are very simple and basic. This project is for nature lovers who like to be in a quiet environment. The castle is accessible only by foot (10 minutes from the village). Location: Bramevaque is a charming rural village of 30 inhabitants, at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains marking the border with Spain. The site offers beautiful landscapes and view points. The Barousse valley is one of the most remarkable valleys of the Pyrenees; it is also one of the passage points of the "Tour de France" cycling race. The nearest cities are Montrejeau (15 km) and Toulouse (25 km). Terminal: Montréjeau-Gourdan-Polignan
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: This project is the nice result of a partnership between different actors: the SDEA (departmental equipment), the "maison familiale rurale" (who manage the castle) and the municipality of Colombier le Cardinal. The castle is thus going to welcome its first international volunteer project ever and the inhabitants of Colombier are already in a hurry to meet the volunteers who will participate in the project. All of the partners will do their best in order to welcome the volunteers. Guided by a professional mason, specialist in traditional masonry, you will have to rebuild the wall around the castle and the park. First, you will have to prepare the site (cleaning and clearing the brushwoods), then take the stones, clean them and sometimes even cut them. On some parts, there will be parts of the wall to destroy in order to take the stones before putting them again after cleaning. Work possible on scaffolding. Then you will have to rebuild the broken part of the wall with lime. Work may be physically demanding. Language: English Possible free time activities: Excursions to Lyon or St Etienne, visit of Annonay, Zoological park of Peaugres, Alambic museum in St Désirat, César Fihol museum in Annonay. Moreover, many hikes are possible around: Ardèche Verte, Mont Pilat… Sports: free access to: volleyball, tennis ground, pétanque and outside swimming pool. Accommodation: In the multipurpose hall of the village. Showers at the castle (150m). Location: Located in the North of Ardèche department, just a few kilometres away from Davézieux, Serrières and Annonay, Colombier le Cardinal is a very small village with a great natural environment. As it is isolated, it makes the site perfect for family holidays or group vacations. The Castle of Célestins is the first thing you can see in the village: built in the 17th century, it is surrounded by a 18 hectare park.
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project Special requirements: Motivation letter in French is needed with application. Knowledge of French is required. Language: French Possible free time activities: Visits of the towns of Caen, Lisieux, St Lot, excursion to the seaside (Ouistream, Cabourg). Accommodation: In the centre. Location: Next to the town of Caen, the city of Guillaume le Conquérant, Fleury sur Orne has a privileged geographical location in Normandy: close to Bayeux, the beaches where troops landed during the last world war... many places to visit, lively during the summer season. Terminal: Caen
Age range: 20 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of volunteers from the local organization, the project participants will take part in the maintenance of the channel, consisting of selective clearing of the brushwoods and cleaning. Language: English Possible free time activities: Possible visits to Roussillon (potteries, castle, church), to Malleval (medieval village), Vienne and St Romain en Gal, la Côte St Andre (palace of the chocolate, museum H. Berlioz), St Désirat, the museum of the Canson paper mill and Montgolfier in Davézieux, the natural reserve of the island of the Platière in Salons. Accommodation: In the multi-purpose hall of St Alban du Rhône. Location: Half way between Valence (on the south) and Lyon (on the north), Clonas sur Varèze is a village of the department of Isere. Its location in the heart of the Rhone-Alpes region is an important asset. The climate is good enough there to allow the culture of many varieties of fruit and vegetables. The possibilities of hiking are infinite: the natural park of Pilat and the Rhone are easy to access, the Vercors park and the Alpes are close. Terminal: Le Péage de Roussillon
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project Language: French Possible free time activities: You will be able to visit many picturesque villages by traveling with the small tourist train of the valley of Doux, visit of Annonay, Valence, Tain l’Hermitage, Tournon, Romans, visit and tasting of many local products (cheeses, wines, pork-butcheries, products containing sweet chestnut...). Accommodation: Dormitory in a big tent. Kitchen and meals taken in a municipal building. Location: Located in the north of Ardeche, the village of Secheras is 10 minutes away from Tournon. It offers many possibilities for excursions. Terminal: Valence Ville
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project Work consists in accompanying the handicapped residents of the center, under the responsibility of the educative team: social support of their daily lives, more particularly concerning leisure time, by organizing various activities, inside and outside the centre, such as theme evenings, excursions, and so on. The volunteers will also help the residents during meals. Most of the residents of the centre, suffering from myopathy, suffer from very heavy disabilities, getting more difficult with age. Your work and your presence will promote the exchange and the establishment of social and friendly ties with the residents. Your involvement in the work needs to be strong, as well as your motivation. Note: you will be working on weekends; there will be 2 days of rest during the week in groups of two volunteers (including one day off with all the volunteers together). Special requirements: Motivation letter in French is needed with application. Knowledge of French is required. Language: French Possible free time activities: Visit of the town of Angers and its castle, discovering the region. Accommodation: In the centre. Location: The town of Saint-Georges-sur-Loire is located in the Maine et Loire department, at about 20 kilometers from the town of Angers. The site is a bit isolated. Terminal: Angers
Age range: 20 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The aim of the project is restoration of dry stone walls in the rural village of Arras. With a communal employee and volunteers from the village, you will have to clear brushwoods and clean the terraces. The restoration work of the dry stone walls will be carried out according to traditional techniques of construction of the terraces. There will also be some work to make access to the site easier. Language: English Possible free time activities: You will be able to visit many picturesque villages by traveling by the small tourist train of the valley of Doux, visit Valence, Tain l’Hermitage, Tournon, Romans. Accommodation: Dormitory in a large tent; kitchen and bathrooms in the school. Location: Located in the north of Ardeche, between vineyards of the Rhone, Arras remains a very rural village. It is possible to practice trout fishing in the river which crosses the village. The deep gorges of Ozon, the banks of the Rhone and the two main roads which lead to the close Ardèche Plateau, are among the many places good for hiking. Arras sur Rhone represents one of the typical villages on the Rhone's right bank: it is crossed by main road 86 at the foot of mountains, and its territory is spread on the neighbouring hills which one can reach by typical mountain roads. Many associations of the village allow the practice of different activities: tennis, folk dance, pétanque, table tennis... Terminal: Valence Ville
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The aim of the project is renovation of a traditional oven in the village of St Préjet d’Allier. You will carry out the laying of the roof on the small construction containing the traditional bread oven: preparation of the walls, laying of the framework and of the roof. Work will be done under supervision of a professional staff. This work is rather physical, in height, but very interesting from a heritage point of view. Strong motivation needed. Language: English Possible free time activities: Possible activities in St Préjet: welcome drink offered by the municipality, meetings with local population, taking part in animations of the campsite, exchanges with local associations, fishing on river Ance, international meal, visit of St Préjet (Roman church, Gallo-Roman vestiges with Veyrines, Dams Pouzas and Valette), visit of the rock of Verdun, the rock of the Farmhouse of Teuch, the gorges of Ance and Virlange, football. Possible free time activities in the neighbourhoods: visit of Saugues, visit of Langeac, rafting on river Monisrol, horse riding in Saugues. Accommodation: In the former village school. Altitude: 850 m. No shops in the village, shops can be found in Saugues (13 km).
Location:
The Community of towns of the Country of Saugues is a rural territory
located between the gorges of Allier and the Margeride Monts. It is a vast
territory of mountains, located between 600 and 1500 meters, which is composed
of 16 municipalities. The Country of Saugues is also the place where the legend
of the beast of Gévaudan was born, which attracts each year many tourists.
This territory, located on the way to St Jacques of Compostele, is also marked
by religion, which forms integral part of the life of the local people. Terminal: Monistrol
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: With the intention to offer to its inhabitants and to the tourists agreeable activities in a nice village, the municipality has hosted international volunteer projects for eleven years. The volunteers have contributed to the renovation of the village and have made it more attractive. You will work under the supervision of the technical staff of the municipality. This year the work will consist in painting and renovating the arena (or bullring) and a traditional wash-house. The group might as well do some painting work in the municipal school and in the Panblan parc. Language: English Possible free time activities: Cinema, free swimming pool, cultural visits, beautiful landscapes and hiking trips, lakes, typical villages... Furthermore, archeological work is going on near the town at the time of the workcamp and the group will have a chance to visit the site and maybe work with the archeologists some afternoons. Accommodation: In the building of the municipal stadium. Lodging is dormitory style, kitchen and sanitary facilities are available. Location: Near the towns of Auch and Condom, Eauze is one of the most important towns of the Gers district (4400 inhabitants). It has a very rich historic patrimony from the Roman period. Today, the village is renowned for its gastronomy, its Armagnac and for its laid-back way of living. Altitude 160 m. Terminal: Auch
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Anxious to offer a pleasant environment and to preserve its inheritance full of history, the municipality has hosted international volunteer projects in its village for a long time. Under the supervision of a specialist (retired construction worker), your work will consist in clearing the overgrowth, excavating and rebuilding stone walls on a plot of land situated in the heart of the Medieval City, with the objective of creating a public area for visitors and tourists. Language: English Possible free time activities: Swimming pool, canoeing and kayaking, visits to surrounding castles, hikes. Accommodation: In the premises of the municipal sports grounds, in a dormitory-style accommodation, with kitchen and sanitary facilities available. Location: At an altitude of 130 m, 30 km west of the town of Cahors, Puy l’Evêque is a village of 2300 inhabitants. It is a former medieval town, located in the heart of Cahors vineyards; it is built on a hill overlooking the river Lot. It has a very rich heritage of stone built houses and walls. Nearest town is Cahors, rich in history. Terminal: Cahors
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The volunteers will carry out various tasks in connection with the renovation of the access to the church in Saint Priest des Champs: cleaning a stone staircase, restoring crumbled parts, painting the edges. Then, the volunteers will clear and restore a site containing a traditional washing place and a small fountain. Finally, volunteers will reopen a footpath leading to the cascade of Saillant: clearing, replacing of stones, marking of the trail. Language: English Possible free time activities: Welcome drink offered by the council with representatives of associations, involvement with local associations (Youth Club, holiday committees, sports associations,…), visit of a pottery workshop (the Potteries of lacost), meals prepared by the international group to thank the town. Discovery of the surroundings: discovery of the territory of Combrailles. Accommodation: Under tents, near the dressing rooms of the stadium. Location: The municipality of Saint Priest des Champs is located in the heart of Combrailles. It is a hilly area consisting of moorland, groves, forests and ponds. Nearest towns: Clermont-Ferrand (45 km), Vichy (45 km). Average altitude is 900 m
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Supervised by a team of professionals from the “Environment” services, who will sensitise you on the issues of river preservation and hiking paths maintenance, you will participate in the preservation of a river and in the maintenance of a hiking path: clearing the overgrowth, pruning and cutting of trees, laying out of the banks, and little construction work. The aim is to prevent floods, clean the river up and furthermore to open a new hiking path on the banks of the “Canal du Midi”. The group of volunteers will work in 2 teams. Note: the ground can be slippery. Language: English Possible free time activities: Hiking and cycling tours, visits of typical villages or to the city of Toulouse and its surroundings, cultural activities (cinema, concerts, theatre, etc). Accommodation: You will be accommodated in one of the towns of the urban community, under tents or in a community building. Location: The urban community of the Sicoval is spread over 36 towns and villages around 25 km south-east of Toulouse. It includes some of the most dynamic cities of the region (Ramonville, Labège, or Castanet for example) but also offers the peacefulness of a countryside landscape, in a region of large cereal fields crossed by the famous “Canal du Midi” (a canal that goes from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean; a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The public transport facilities give a quite good access to the city of Toulouse and its surroundings. Terminal: Toulouse
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Supervised by a volunteer from the village and by the municipal staff, the volunteer team will rebuild stonewalls situated in the centre of the village, using the traditional method with river stones. The idea is to give a better look to the place and to revive this type of construction which tends to be lost and forgotten. Language: English Possible free time activities: The environment allows amazing hikes and cycling tours to discover the region; sites to visit in the surroundings: Cathar castles, the cities of Mirepoix, Foix, Toulouse or also the medieval city of Carcassonne. Accommodation: You will be accommodated under tents, at the camping site of “Marseillas”, a farm-type camping site situated 2 km from the village of St-Jean-de-Verges, near the remains of the castle of Marseillas. The accommodation is quite basic and isolated, but it is an ideal location for nature-lovers. Location: The village of St-Jean-de-Verges is set upon the river Ariege, at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains, in the heart of the Cathar region. It offers charming country-side landscapes, although it is very close to the city of Foix, main city of the District of Ariege. The following cities are accessible by train from the village: Foix (5 km), Pamiers (15 km), Toulouse (80 km). Altitude 350m, 1000 inhabitants Terminal: St-Jean-de-Verges
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Located on the banks of a small river, there was a fortified castle, which was long held by the Calvinists. It was demolished in 1584. Vestiges of the castle are visible today. The municipality also has a church that once belonged to the Abbey of Pébrac and whose Calvary is still present. In this rural setting, volunteers will renovate the Calvary of Recoux as well as other parts of the rural heritage, very important in this territory. The volunteers will carry out two main tasks. Landscaping: cutting of brushes and other invasive plants, flowering of certain parts. Renovation of the Calvary: cleaning of the wall, fixing of damaged parts. Language: English Possible free time activities: Welcome drink offered by the council with representatives of local associations, exchange with the local leisure centre and elderly club, meal prepared by the international group for the local population, visit of the village, hiking (180 km of trails), swimming, tennis, soccer, mountain biking. Discovery of the area: visit to Saint Flour, visit the Eco-museum, visit of an educational farm, visit the Garabit viaduct. Accommodation: Under tents at the municipal campsite. Average altitude: 800m Location: The village of Saint-Just is located in Cantal department, between South Auvergne and Languedoc Roussillon. Terminal: Monistrol
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the direction of a technical leader, the volunteers will take part in the renovation of the roof of a bread oven. You will have to identify and clean the existing roof, sort the tiles, repair the framework in places, and cover the roof with tiles. Language: English Possible free time activities: Welcome drink offered by the mayor, with representatives of local associations, contacts with the local associations and elderly club. International meal prepared by the group for the local population. Visit of the castle of Sailhant and cascades of Babory. Visit of St Flour. Accommodation: In the multi-purpose hall of the town. Average altitude is 1000 m Location: The municipality of Ussel has many places of interest. From its calvary, a panorama of 360 degrees is possible at the Planèze, the Cantal mountains and the Margeride mountains. The banks of river Ander allow a pleasant discovery of the village. In the neighbourhood of the village, many small castles can be visited. Among these, the Castle of Oeillet. Its unique character is the preservation of a walkway allowing visitors to go from one tower to the other. Volunteers will also benefit from the proximity of the town of Saint Flour. Terminal: Saint Flour
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: In the frame of the project, the international group of volunteers will be involved in environmental activities such as cleaning and clearing the brushwoods of a former channel and of green areas. You will also take an active part in the preparation, organization and, above all, animation of the meeting with a group of German young people, coming within the frame of the twinning of the cities. Language: English Possible free time activities: Saint Marcel lès Valence is located at the centre of several touristic sites: the Drôme and its hills with the Ideal palace, Romans (museum of shoes), St Nazaire en Royans (aqueduct and caves), the Vercors natural park. Grenoble and Lyon are easily and quickly accessible thanks to the Valence TGV train station. Easy access to several sports such as trekking, hiking… Accommodation: In a municipal building belonging to the city. Location: Located in the Drôme department, near the Rhône Valley, Saint Marcel lès Valence is a small city of 4600 inhabitants, surrounded by fruit tree plantations. Many organizations make the local life very dynamic. In spite of the closeness of Valence, small shops remain active and make the daily life easier. Terminal: Valence TGV
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The volunteers in this project will work on the renovation of urban sport furniture. The tasks include sandpapering, painting, varnishing. Language: English Possible free time activities: Welcome drink offered by the council with representatives of associations, participation in the village feast, exchanges with sports associations, meetings with members of the youth centre, international meal prepared by the volunteers, hiking, visit to the church of St. Julien, visit to the castle of Ytrac, Lamartinie, Leybros and Espinassol, cycling, swimming pool, visit to the medieval village, excursion to Aurillac. Accommodation: Under tents at the municipal campsite. Average altitude: 800m Location: The town is located in the Massif Central on rivers Cère and Authre, bordering the town of Aurillac. The town has three distinct villages: Bex, Espinat and Ytrac. «Castle Ytrac» was originally a fortification. At the XVth century, towers were reinforcing their defensive function. Later a typical roof of High Auvergne was built on the castle. Today it is a beautiful mansion decorated with taste. Opposite the castle, alongside the road to Aurillac, there is a typical barn/stable of traditional design with advanced roof called courpou. Population: 3300 inhabitants. Nearest town: Aurillac (15 km). Terminal: Aurillac
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: In the frame of a large-scale project of rehabilitation of the “terraces” of the village, your work will consist in re-building stone walls and clearing the overgrowth along several plots and trails. The work will be supervised by the municipal services of Caylus and by a volunteer council member. In the long term, this project will enhance a forgotten local architecture and it will allow the reopening of certain hiking trails. Language: English Possible free time activities: There's a lot to be discovered on the spot and in the neighbourhood, wild and preserved natural sites, between rivers and forests with very beautiful viewpoints. You will have the occasion to meet the local residents who will warmly welcome you and will tell you about the history of their village. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in the “holiday-village” of Caylus, in small residences, with all facilities available. Location: Caylus, a stone-built village located within a natural cirque, was a highly developed fortress in the Middle Ages. The remains of this rich history are still numerous in the village: several washhouses, a castle, churches, houses in the traditional architectural style, water mills ... Terminal: Caussade (Tarn-et-Garonne)
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: You will participate in the renovation of the MJC (Center for Youth and Culture) of the town of Laroque d’Olmes as a follow-up of the 2007 volunteer project. In partnership with the municipality and the MJC, this project will be the occasion to work together with the local youth (12 to 18 year-olds), in the objective of an intercultural cooperation. The renovation work in the Center will consist in painting and doing small masonry work. You will also participate in the reconstruction of stone walls situated in the “Castéla” (upper part of the fortified town) or on the path that leads to the St Roch chapel. Note: you may have to work on a scaffolding. Language: English Possible free time activities: Hiking or cycling tours, visits of Cathar castles, sport activities, visit of the textile plant of the town, swimming at the lake, visits of the cities of Foix, Toulouse or the medieval city of Carcassonne. Some activities will be organised jointly with the local teenagers of the MJC. Accommodation: You will be accommodated in an apartment located in the school. You will stay in shared rooms; kitchen and sanitary facilities are available. Location: Laroque d’Olmes is a charming and lively little town of the Ariege department, offering a rich and preserved natural environment. It is also the stronghold of the local textile industry. It is situated in the heart of the Cathar country and at the foot of the Olmes Mountains (Pyrenees), in a calm and rural area. Terminal: Pamiers
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: Under the supervision of volunteers from the village, you will renovate the Notre-Dame church of Bonrepos-sur-Aussonnelle, which is at the centre of the village. The aim is to valorize the site in order to develop tourism in the village, together with other projects (putting up sign posts, etc). You will do painting (doors, furniture) and masonry on one of the outer walls, as well as other maintenance work. Furthermore, during the last weekend of the project, the local festival will take place: you will participate in the preparations with the population. Attention: we require all volunteers to stay until the last day of the project! Language: English Possible free time activities: Walking and cycling tours, sports activities, adventure park “Tépacap”, visits to the city of Toulouse. Exchanges with the local youth will be encouraged for a better integration of the international volunteers in the local life. Accommodation: You will be accommodated under tents; the kitchen and sanitary facilities are available in a municipal building. Location: Bonrepos-sur-Aussonnelle is a rural village of 850 inhabitants. Located 35 km from Toulouse, close to St-Lys and Muret, it is at the border of the Gers district. An ancient Roman way and a 15th century castle can be found there. During the 2nd World War, the French resistance fighters had a stronghold near the village. Surrounded by woody hills, Bonrepos overlooks the plains of the region of Toulouse. Terminal: Toulouse
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project Language: French Possible free time activities: Hiking, swimming, visits of typical villages, visits to castles, exchanges with the local population, the organisers of the festival and the visitors. Accommodation: In the municipal football grounds building near the village, dormitory style with sanitary facilities. Location: Located at about 2 hours by car from Toulouse, Castelnau-Riviere-Basse is a small village of 800 inhabitants, at the limit between the Gers and the Hautes-Pyrenees departments. The region offers an amazingly wide range of landscapes, and is famous for its vineyards, namely the Madiran wine. Terminal: Tarbes
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Volunteer project: The international volunteers will be guided by a technical leader of a local association. The aim of the project is the restoration of low walls located in the town centre. The work activities consist mainly of brushing of the wall, removing of plaster and clearing, replacing of the stones, replastering. Language: English Possible free time activities: Participation in a medieval festival organized by the association Billom Renaissance, meeting with the local associations, visit of the medieval city with Billom Renaissance, discovering of the pink Garlic of Billom, swimming pool, football, basketball, tennis, walk in the Madet Gorges, horse riding, visit of castles (Mauzun, Lachaux Montgros), visit of the Livradois forez park, visit of the towns of Clermont-Ferrand and Issoire. Accommodation: Under tents, at the campsite. Average altitude is 500 m Location: Billom is a small town of 5000 inhabitants in the regional park of Livradois Forez, 20 min from Clermont-Ferrand and Thiers. Originally Gallic village and druidic center, the Romans made of it a stop on the great way connecting Lyon to Bordeaux. Its intense development enabled the village to become one of the first important towns of Auvergne in the XII century and to build its fortifications. The medieval area and old documents are not enough to describe this welcoming town. City nearby: Clermont Ferrand (25 km). Terminal: Clermont-Ferrand
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
French
speaking project The community is self-sufficient and does not accept public funding. The principles of collective responsibility, sharing, and active participation are central for Emmaüs, and they regularly call out to the public authorities on issues of housing and of social exclusion. Language: French Possible free time activities: Your leisure activities will be organized with the companions: theme parties, visits to Montauban, Toulouse and Moissac, canoeing and a lot of different sports. Accommodation: You will be accommodated under tents at the community. The meals will be taken with the community members and you will have to participate in the daily housework duties. Important note: consumption of alcohol and drugs is forbidden at the community as a mark of respect and solidarity towards those who struggle against alcohol and drug addiction problems. Location: La Villedieu du Temple is situated at about 10 km west of the town of Montauban, and 1 hour drive from the city of Toulouse, in a rural region of cereal production. The community is located 3 km from the village of La Villedieu du Temple; it is a small hamlet itself. Terminal: Montauban
Age range: 20 - 30 years old
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Development
of organic farm in Provence
Volunteer project: The association "La ferme de Noé" has purchased in
2003 a property of 4 hectares in the village of Trets en Provence, to
create a social and organic farm to become a place of relief for
suffering young people and adults. The association has
50 members, principally young people who participate in the development
of the farm. Friends and family members give a hand regularly for the
development of the farm.
Crest
At the crossroads of two prestigious and historical routes,
the Route des Dauphins which goes North-South and the Hannibal Road
which goes East-West, Crest is the traditional stopping place for the
visitor. How long has its Tower been dominating the City and who built
it? 
