CONCORDIA FRANCE 64 rue Pouchet Paris Anthony CROCHU, International coordinator.

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2 CONCORDIA FRANCE 64 rue Pouchet Paris Anthony CROCHU, International coordinator Skype: concordiainternational Phone: Gladys HUGHES, Short term projects coordinator Skype: concordia.workcamps Phone: Monica GARCIA PORTO, Long term projects and Erasmus+ projects coordinator Skype: vltconcordia Phone: Sylvain CASTERA, Incoming Officer Skype: concordia_incoming Phone: Alice, Thelma, Martina & Julie (Outgoings): 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 2

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4 Concordia is a French national non-governmental and non-profit making organisation, founded in 1950 by English, German and French youngsters. Their aim was to enhance the values of tolerance and peace after the 2nd world war by organising international workcamps of young volunteers. The main objectives of Concordia are the following: Education i-e helping young people to grow up by acquisition of collective life. Culture i-e favouring the youth exchanges on an international level, always emphasizing the values of peace, friendship and mutual respect. Social i-e taking part in concrete actions of solidarity, as well as supporting a civic attitude Social economy i-e contributing to realisation of local development, in favour of the environment, patrimony, tourism and socio-educational animation. Workcamps are a perfect tool to reach these goals: Participating in a workcamp means working voluntarily during 2 or 3 weeks at a project of a common utility, such as environment, archaeology, culture, patrimony. It is a form of informal education, but also an opportunity to discover a new region and its inhabitants. The participants get to know the real life of a small community, as well as the culture and customs of other volunteers, who come from all around the world. Every year Concordia gives the opportunity to more than 700 French youths to get involved in its partner projects abroad or in its projects in France, and hosts around 800 foreign volunteers on its own workcamps in France. Concordia is a member of 2 major international networks and one national which support voluntary service: The Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations which is a network of 49 national organisations in 28 countries and The Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) which is an organisation founded under the aegis of UNESCO in 1948 and coordinates about 300 organisations worldwide. The national association Cotravaux (Coordination of French Voluntary Work organisations). The other activities of the association continue throughout the year with weekend or short holiday workcamps, mid and long term voluntary service, inclusion of young people with difficulties, study and activity groups (North-South, International), sending and hosting volunteers of European Voluntary Service. Concordia also organises various trainings throughout the year. Those who wish to be even more involved in Concordia s activities can be elected at the management committee; Concordia is a democratic organisation, led by dynamic and motivated volunteers as well as young people, and supported by paid staff. Today the management committee counts 15 members, there are 1500 subscribers, 30 employees and 200 activities leaders. The Paris head office supports the 10 regional offices activities i-e the Auvergne, Aquitaine, Brittany, Ile-de-France, Midi-Pyrenees, Normandy, Picardy, Provence-Alpes-Côte d Azur, Rhône-Alpes and South-East of France. Concordia has the approval of the French Ministry of Youth and Sport and the Ministry of the Environment. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 4

5 The aim of this charter is to state clearly the conditions considered by Concordia as the essential elements of the international workcamp. This charter has the value of commitment. Concordia aims: To contribute to the enhancement of social life through the involvement of French and foreign volunteers in public projects of common interest; To encourage the circulation of people and ideas through global exchanges in the interests of international understanding and peace; To promote an educational project/promote its educative mission through encouraging active citizenship, which is essential for a democratic, united and participatory society. The rural area is the primary field of activity of the association. It is in this context that Concordia sets up and organizes international workcamps, guided by five criteria: 1. The workcamp is a place of intercultural meetings The international workcamp representing the mixture of different nationalities and social backgrounds, the encounter of different generations, the confrontation of urban and rural cultures, the willingness to integrate oneself as full as possible into the life of the hosting area and characterised by a communal life: Is a place of intercultural meetings in the perspective of a voluntary discover of others; Consequently encourages international understanding, tolerance and international friendship; Encourages peaceful resolution of conflicts through learning to discover and respect the differences. 2. The workcamp necessarily participates in the project of general interest. The international workcamps of young volunteers allow to develop educational, social and cultural values, as well as collective solidarity. For that purpose the following principals are applied: Workcamps are organised "with", but not "for" public bodies, which are the guarantors of general interests; The result of the workcamps is durable equipment or facilities. The result of this work accomplished in partnership is open to everybody. That is why we act in different fields: architectural heritage as well as natural heritage, local area or social life heritage. Our concern for general interests is also reflected in the choice of our partners for the organisation of exchange of volunteers. Concordia does not act for the private sector. 3. The workcamp for a dynamic local development The preparation and organisation of the workcamp stimulate the emergence of local initiatives in the spirit of economic, social and cultural revitalisation; It allows rallying volunteers for the preservation of cultural, natural or architectural heritage. Therefore, local development of a small area or a larger territory represents for Concordia an economic, social and cultural dimension. Thus, the choice and implementation of the projects are based on the mobilisation of local partners, associations, public bodies and human resources, which constitutes the guarantee of the durability of actions. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 5

6 4. The workcamp encourages the development of citizenship International workcamps of young volunteers develop citizens through: The arrangement of the functioning of the workcamp, i.e. the rules to be adopted by the group in order to jointly attain the set objectives; The development of critical mind and the application of a dialogue as a means of conflict resolution; The daily encounter with active and participatory democracy in order to avoid any sort of arbitrariness and prejudice, bringing together young people and local representatives. 5. The international workcamp is a place of educative process and work Workcamps for young volunteers must lead to a high quality, valuable and properly finished work, which should be beneficial to the environment and a given area. Although the organisation of workcamps requires the use of financial resources, they constitute "noncommercial acts", i.e. the acts that are not remunerated. The international workcamp is a place of educative process, which leads to: The acquisition of technical skills through manual work, know-how and work-organisation; Social development through the respect of the others, the capacity of self-expression, listening and living in community; Political development through learning to apply participatory democracy, peaceful resolution of conflicts and intercultural understanding. We are taking steps to ensure that the dynamics of our charter would be present: During the training of our leaders and staff of associations; During the presentation of our projects to our partners, volunteers and the media; During workcamps; During the meetings with the local population. The workcamp contributes to the transformation of social relationships thanks to individual and collective exchanges. The workcamp is not an end in itself, but a means to promote values, which should bring transformation both on the individual and the collective level. This charter has been adopted in the Meeting of the Board members, which took place on 29 May /02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 6

7 Our commitments, towards the volunteers, on international workcamps are: To propose workcamps that work for peace, solidarity, friendships, citizenship, tolerance and respect for others and the environement. To favour local development in a village, a micro-region or disctrict with an emphasis on rural areas To have one or two leaders trained by Concordia on each project who actively participate in the workcamp. The leadership of the workcamp favours the emergence of a group dynamic which should be a school of democracy, participation, responsibility, encouraging the spirit of active citizenship, and the development of the individual. The gives the impetus to the group, guiding the volunteers towards taking responsibility for the collective life. The leaders guarantee the values of Concordia and the application of the charter. The leaders will be able to explain for whom and why a project of general interest (as opposed to private interest) leads to local and social development. The project should be useful to the community by improving the natural and cultural heritage. To encourage the local population to continue the project in the future To propose environemental projects that respect nature (selective cutting, environmentally friendly maintenance) To give the opportunity of discovering and learning new manual techniques. To propose workcamps of French and foreign volunteers while trying to reach a balance in the number of men and women. To promise to give extra information about workcamps with specific exchange details. Remarks on accessibility: Our projects are usually suitable for socially, economically or educational disadvantaged. Unfortunately these projects are most of them unsuitable for wheelchair. Nevertheless we could host a volunteer with a minor physical or mental disability. To apply, fill in the A4ALL pre departure form and send it to us with the volunteer s camps choice. We ll try to a place for him/her in the most suitable one. Contact person: Anthony Crochu at international@concordia.fr 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 7

8 Concordia s international workcamps are always organised in co-operation with either local authorities or local organisations; the projects are designed to respond to needs of the community and are always for the common good. Groups have usually between 10 and 20 participants. Concordia wants to have 1/3 of French volunteers on adults camps and half of French on teenage camps. Meetings with the local population are an important part of the projects. Also we try in each workcamp to mobilise young people from the village for an active participation to the workcamp. Sometimes they are coming only for leisure time, sometimes they participate also to the work, and sometimes they are totally part of the project. In general it s their first «international experience». The common language is English during our workcamps, if it s a French speaking camp it is specified. Two coordinators are present in each workcamp: one for the group life and another for technical work. They will be either French or they will come from our partners associations abroad (please see below the call for coordinators). Sometimes only one is present (a French coordinator for small groups). Concordia French coordinators participate in a training week organised by Concordia and the international coordinators follow training in their partners countries (if they don t have any experience of coordination). All coordinators manage the budget for food, leisure, excursions, etc. with the group. With Concordia, work time is about 6 hours a day, but in fact it is more important to attain the work s objective, defined between the local partner and Concordia. Leisure time is not planned before: it will be organised by the group with the local population and it will be based on the discovery of the region. Most of the time, camps are in small isolated villages and there is not necessarily a car available on the camp: volunteers should be ready to accept that. General accommodation is basic: a common room for sleeping and eating. Volunteers cook for themselves; sometimes they are sleeping on the floor and sometimes in tents (see the description of each workcamp). Volunteers should bring a sleeping bag, a sleeping mat, work clothes, warm clothes, sport shoes, gloves Please notice that it s easier to have a backpack, especially in the mountains! We welcome some volunteers with special needs in our workcamps. If your volunteers have special needs, please contact us. We will do our best to find a way to host them. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 8

9 Concordia has been organising workcamps for teenagers for some 50 Years. We always have as general goal the mobility of youth of all publics at all age. The teenager exchanges need to be taken into consideration inside of partnership relations. We truly believe that to be able to exchange teenager volunteers, and explain to the volunteer and even to the parents what to expect, it is really important that we communicate about what each organisation means when they talk about a teenager workcamp. In France, activities for minors are protected by the law which gives a frame. These rules facilitate or determine the organisation of workcamps, leisure activities, health and safety of the volunteer, and also the skills necessary for the group leaders. The camp language is mainly English with some French. The volunteers work on a concrete project, doing about 25/30 hours per week. French legislation changed in 2006 hardening rules, consequently we are organizing teenage workcamps only for teenagers between 15 and 17 years old and no other teen places will be offered. Moreover, teenagers participating in teenage workcamps will be charged of 165 extra fees to cover the costs of qualified coordinators who will lead the workcamps. Our proposal is that each volunteer s family or tutor pays by bank transfer before the camp start. Another agreement may be found on a bilateral level. The leader team is composed of 2 to 3 persons who are qualified in leading and they are responsible at all times for the volunteers. Teenagers are taken in charge on their arrival at the meeting point (that will be mentioned in the info sheet) and they can t leave the camp without a written authorisation signed by their parents and sent to our organisation. According to the French law we cannot host teenagers without the Medical fact sheet. This is why we ask you to send a copy of the Medical Fact sheet together with the VEF (in pdf by if possible, or by fax). Please note that we won t be able to accept your volunteers if we don t get it together with the VEF. The confirmation slip with arrival details and the parental authorization should be sent at least 10 days before the camp starts. As all volunteers taking part in our workcamps, teens are asked to be volunteers too. They themselves must take the decision to participate because we are expecting from all volunteers a certain commitment to participate at the workcamp as well as the collective task of group life (washing the dishes, cooking, cleaning the accommodation etc), and not ask the leader to do everything, they will have to be proactive and participative in all aspects of the workcamps. Also, as the number of teenagers demands are increasing and the number of workcamps decreasing, we may have to privilege French teenagers on our workcamps as we cannot easily send them abroad. As much as we can, we will try our best to find the balance between French and foreigners volunteers. It is really hard for the local host to change their habits so the volunteers must be prepared or at least aware of cultural changes. It is the same when it comes to what we expect from a teenage volunteer and what rights he or she may have in one country but not in another: therefore we may expect the teens in France to have a certain degree of autonomy and not expect that the leaders will be like their parents but at the same time, leaders will represent the authority and the volunteer will have to follow the rules. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 9

10 Experience a real learning opportunity being a workcamp camp leader in Concordia! Concordia s international workcamps have the aim to promote peace, solidarity, friendships, active citizenship, tolerance and respect for others and the environment. Coordinating a workcamp means working voluntarily during three weeks in a project for common good, such as environment, archaeology, culture, renovation and discovering a new region and its inhabitants. Through this experience you will develop important skills that you will use in your professional life such as project, team management and leadership, you will improve your English and French, and you will discover the associative sector. Each workcamp will be composed of 12 to 20 participants. One third of them will be French volunteers. The workcamps common language is English. Of course, if you have good bases of French, it will be easier to communicate. Two leaders will be present in each workcamp: One for the group life (who will coordinate the group in the organisation of the daily life), Another one for technical work (who will transfer his technical know-how to the volunteers). They will assure: The integration of all the participants; The learning of the technical and social skills; The contact with the local population and the representative of the local Municipality (if the international coordinator does not speak well French, the French coordinator will mostly cover this role). Leisure time is not planned before: it will be organised by the group with the local population and it will be based on the discovery of the region. Most of the time, camps are in small isolated villages and there is not necessarily a car available on the camp: future coordinators should be ready to accept that. Conditions Workcamp camp leaders have some particular responsibilities but they will be considered volunteers it means that they won t be paid. Accommodation and subsistence are covered as the coordinators will sleep and eat at the workcamp. Transports cost in France are covered (for a maximum of 200 for one way and return). Who can be a camp leader? We don t ask any particular certificate but we ask them to have some bases of oral French (the main WorkCamp language is English), to be motivated and to be dynamic! If you have any previous experience as a camp leader you will be the perfect person for our workcamp. It will be great if candidate will participate in a training for camp leaders in his/her own country and organisation. Did you decide to get involved? Please contact us! Please fill up the application form and send it to your contact organization in your country. They will send it to us! 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 10

11 Surname / Nom: First name / Prénom: Date of birth / Date de naissance: Place of birth / Lieu de naissance: Nationality / Nationalité: Postal adress / Adresse: Phone number / Téléphone: Education / Niveau d'études: Qualifications (school's certificates, degree or other) / Diplôme(s) obtenus: Current situation (work, study / further education, vocational orientation course, without particular engagement, or something else). / Situation actuelle (travail, étude / formation, stage d insertion professionnelle, ou autre). Language ability / Connaissance de langues (Please indicate if you speak fluently, good or basic / Merci d indiquer si vous parlez couramment, bien ou avez quelques notions) : Driving licence / Permis de conduire? (Yes / Oui or No / Non): Have you taken part in an international workcamp yet? Give further details. / As-tu déjà participé à un chantier international? Si oui, préciser le pays, la date et le projet. Have you had any experience as workcamp leader yet? Give further details. / As-tu déjà été animateur d un chantier international? Si oui, préciser le pays, la date et le projet. Have you_ ever had a training in order to became workcamp's coordinator? / As-tu déjà suivi une formation pour devenir animateur? Do you have any sort of technical knowledge or/and experience in the field of the workcamp you apply for (children, festivals, renovation etc.)? As-tu des connaissances techniques particulières ou/et as-tu eu des expériences dans le secteur du chantier pour lequel tu envoies ta candidature (enfants, festivals, rénovation etc.)? Please write down the workcamp's title and code you are interested to lead (different choices are possible). Ecris le titre et le code du chantier que tu souhaites animer différent choix sont possibles? Why are interested to lead a Concordia workcamp? Pourquoi es-tu intéressé venir animer avec Concordia? Please fill up the application form that you will find here below and send it to: international@concordia.fr 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 11

12 Teenage Projects for years old volunteers Code Name Start End Type 1 Type 2 Comments CONCF-002 GRADIGNAN 25/06 09/07 ENVI ENVI CONCF-124 BOULAUR 06/07 27/07 RENO CONCF-091 CLICHY SOUS BOIS 09/07 30/07 RENO ART Mini-shorts and low-necked shirts or dresses not allowed in the Abbey. Urban. Indoor accommodation (dormitories). CONCF-007 UFCV 2 10/07 25/07 FEST For creatives minds! CONCF-214 PLAILLY 11/07 01/08 RENO CONCF-215 TRACY LE MONT 11/07 01/08 RENO Cycling. CONCF-216 NOGENT-SUR-OISE 11/07 01/08 RENO CONCF-217 SAINT MAXIMIN 11/07 01/08 ENVI CONCF-218 NIEVRE ET SOMME 11/07 01/08 RENO CONCF-244 TULLINS 11/07 25/07 RENO CONCF-272 CESSENON-SUR- ORB 11/07 25/07 RENO ENVI CONCF-273 CLERMONT L'HERAULT 11/07 25/07 ART TRILATERAL (French, Germans, Spanish) 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 12

13 CONCF-033 CLERMONT- FERRAND 1 13/07 30/07 ART MANU CONCF-034 CLERMONT- FERRAND 2 13/07 30/07 MANU TRILATERAL (French, Germans, Italians) CONCF-153 AMBOISE 13/07 27/07 MANU ART Cycling. CONCF-245 SAINT JULIEN SUR REYSSOUZE 1 13/07 27/07 ENVI Rubber boots! TRILATERAL (French, Germans, Italians) CONCF-246 ARCON 13/07 27/07 RENO ENVI Indoor accommodation (dormitories). CONCF-219 HAM 28/07 18/08 RENO French speaking. CONCF-220 PAVÉS DE PARIS- ROUBAIX 2 01/08 15/08 RENO Famous paved roads of an international cycling race. CONCF-039 EBREUIL 08/08 22/08 CONS ENVI Indoor accommodation (municipal guest house). CONCF-040 GANNAT 08/08 22/08 RENO MANU CONCF-012 CAMBLANES 09/08 23/08 RENO ARCH Adults Projects (18+ years old volunteers) Code Name Start End Type 1 Type 2 Comments CONCF-001 UFCV 1 09/05 20/05 CONS ENVI CANCELLED CONCF-121 LUZ-SAINT- SAUVEUR 1 06/06 27/06 ENVI Indoor accommodation. CONCF-271 SETE 06/06 27/06 MANU RENO Houseboat accommodation. CONCF-241 PNR VERCORS 15/06 29/06 RENO ENVI Hiking possible. Indoor accommodation (dormitories). 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 13

14 CONCF-181 MARSEILLE 04/07 18/07 ENVI DISA Work with visually impaired young people. Indoor accommodation. CONCF-003 GIRONDE SUR DROPT 05/07 26/07 RENO CONCF-004 LATRESNE 1 05/07 26/07 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-005 LAPLUME 05/07 26/07 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-006 MOIRAX 05/07 26/07 RENO Scaffolding. Indoor accommodation (basic). CONCF-031 RIOM 06/07 21/07 FEST KIDS French/English if possible. CONCF-032 PONT-DU-CHATEAU 06/07 27/07 RENO CONCF-122 AUZIELLE 06/07 27/07 RENO CONCF-123 RISCLE 06/07 27/07 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-151 ISSOUDUN 06/07 20/07 SOCI Indoor accommodation (basic). CONCF-152 AUBIGNE-RACAN 06/07 27/07 RENO ARCH Cycling. CONCF-182 CABANNES 06/07 27/07 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-242 LA MOTTE SERVOLEX 06/07 20/07 RENO ENVI Cycling. CONCF-243 COMMUNAY 06/07 27/07 RENO CONCF-061 CARENTOIR / LA GACILLY 1 11/07 01/08 RENO Rubber boots! ;-) CONCF-062 PLEVIN 11/07 01/08 RENO CONCF-211 BETZ 11/07 25/07 RENO 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 14

15 CONCF-212 CRECY EN PONTHIEU 11/07 25/07 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-213 PAVÉS DE PARIS- ROUBAIX 1 11/07 25/07 RENO ENVI Famous paved roads of an international cycling race. CONCF-183 PIE FOURCHA 1 17/07 31/07 RENO ENVI CONCF-274 ADISSAN 18/07 08/08 RENO FEST Remote area, for nature lovers with good physical conditions. Relaxation, meditation and sport activities (hiking, swimming). Tipi accommodation. Indoor accommodation (former retirement's house). CONCF-247 MIZOEN 20/07 10/08 RENO ENVI Nature lovers. Hiking possible. CONCF-248 GRENOBLE 27/07 17/08 SOCI CONCF-008 DOMME 01/08 16/08 RENO CONS Indoor accommodation. Cycling. French speaking. Rubber boots! Remote village. Indoor accommodation (gymnasium). CONCF-009 LATRESNE 2 02/08 23/08 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-010 EAUX BONNES 02/08 23/08 ENVI SPOR CONCF-011 LARUNS 02/08 23/08 ENVI SPOR CONCF-035 BLESLE 02/08 16/08 FEST MANU CONCF-036 ALLEGRE 03/08 24/08 RENO Mountains lovers and good physical conditions. Motivation Letter. Mountains lovers and good physical conditions. Motivation Letter. Indoor accommodation (gymnasium). Basic French necessary. Indoor accommodation (school, on the floor). CONCF-037 DAVAYAT 03/08 24/08 RENO CONCF-038 ARTONNE 03/08 24/08 RENO Beautiful village. CONCF-125 EMMAUS ESCALQUENS 03/08 24/08 MANU SOCI No alcohol and no visitors in the community. Motivation Letter. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 15

16 CONCF-126 SAINT MARTIN D'ARMAGNAC 03/08 24/08 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-127 BASSOUES 03/08 24/08 RENO CONCF-155 PNR DES MARAIS 03/08 24/08 RENO ENVI Scaffolding. CONCF-249 ALBERTVILLE 1 - FORT DU MONT 03/08 24/08 RENO CONCF-156 SAINT LEZIN 04/08 18/08 ENVI Wooden huts accommodation. CONCF-063 CARENTOIR / LA GACILLY 2 08/08 29/08 RENO Rubber boots! ;-) CONCF-064 DINARD 08/08 29/08 RENO Beautiful place (seaside). CONCF-092 EVECQUEMONT 08/08 22/08 ENVI CONCF-221 THIERS SUR THEVE 08/08 29/08 RENO CONCF-275 L'ILE SUR TÊT 08/08 29/08 RENO Indoor accommodation (mattresses on the floor). Remote area.indoor accommodation (municipal hall). Indoor accommodation (dormitory). CONCF-276 QUILLAN 08/08 29/08 RENO ENVI Remote area, for nature lovers. CONCF-277 VINGRAU 08/08 29/08 RENO Indoor accommodation (basic). CONCF-184 PIE FOURCHA 2 09/08 23/08 RENO ENVI Remote area, for nature lovers with good physical conditions. Relaxation, meditation and sport activities (hiking, swimming). Tipi accommodation. CONCF-250 ALBERTVILLE 2 - CONFLANS 10/08 31/08 ENVI CONCF-251 SAINT JULIEN SUR REYSSOUZE 2 10/08 24/08 ENVI Rubber boots! Suitable for "NOMADS" project partners! 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 16

17 CONCF-222 PAVÉS DE PARIS- ROUBAIX 3 17/08 31/08 RENO Famous paved roads of an international cycling race. CONCF-278 MONS LA TRIVALLE 17/08 31/08 RENO ENVI Remote area, for nature lovers. CONCF-093 FESTIVAL SILHOUETTE 22/08 05/09 FEST ART Indoor accommodation. TRILATERAL (French, Germans, Spanish) CONCF-223 AVRICOURT 31/08 22/09 RENO CONCF-252 SAINT PRIEST 07/09 17/09 MANU ART Indoor accommodation (municipal hall). Urban. Indoor accommodation (2 flats). CONCF-041 CHAVANIAC- LAFAYETTE 08/09 29/09 RENO Indoor accommodation (municipal guest house). CONCF-157 LE MANS In July, dates to be defined. TRILATERAL (French, Germans, Spanish) 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 17

18 Teenage Projects for years old volunteers Code Name Start End Type1 Type2 Comments CONCF-002 GRADIGNAN 25/06 09/07 ENVI ENVI CONCF-007 UFCV 2 10/07 25/07 FEST For creatives minds! CONCF-012 CAMBLANES 09/08 23/08 RENO ARCH CONCF-033 CLERMONT- FERRAND 1 13/07 30/07 ART MANU CONCF-034 CLERMONT- FERRAND 2 13/07 30/07 MANU TRILATERAL (French, Germans, Italians) CONCF-039 EBREUIL 08/08 22/08 CONS ENVI Indoor accommodation (municipal guest house). CONCF-040 GANNAT 08/08 22/08 RENO MANU CONCF-091 CLICHY SOUS BOIS 09/07 30/07 RENO CONCF-124 BOULAUR 06/07 27/07 RENO ART Urban. Indoor accommodation (dormitories). Mini-shorts and low-necked shirts or dresses not allowed in the Abbey. CONCF-153 AMBOISE 13/07 27/07 MANU ART Cycling. CONCF-214 PLAILLY 11/07 01/08 RENO CONCF-215 TRACY LE MONT 11/07 01/08 RENO Cycling. CONCF-216 NOGENT-SUR-OISE 11/07 01/08 RENO CONCF-217 SAINT MAXIMIN 11/07 01/08 ENVI 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 18

19 CONCF-218 NIEVRE ET SOMME 11/07 01/08 RENO CONCF-219 HAM 28/07 18/08 RENO French speaking. CONCF-220 PAVÉS DE PARIS- ROUBAIX 2 01/08 15/08 RENO Famous paved roads of an international cycling race. CONCF-244 TULLINS 11/07 25/07 RENO CONCF-245 SAINT JULIEN SUR REYSSOUZE 1 13/07 27/07 ENVI Rubber boots! TRILATERAL (French, Germans, Italians) CONCF-246 ARCON 13/07 27/07 RENO ENVI Indoor accommodation (dormitories). CONCF-272 CESSENON-SUR- ORB 11/07 25/07 RENO ENVI CONCF-273 CLERMONT L'HERAULT 11/07 25/07 ART TRILATERAL (French, Germans, Spanish) Adults Projects (18+ years old volunteers) Code Name Start End Type1 Type2 Comments CONCF-001 UFCV 1 09/05 20/05 CONS ENVI CANCELLED CONCF-003 GIRONDE SUR DROPT 05/07 26/07 RENO CONCF-004 LATRESNE 1 05/07 26/07 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-005 LAPLUME 05/07 26/07 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-006 MOIRAX 05/07 26/07 RENO CONCF-008 DOMME 01/08 16/08 RENO CONS Scaffolding. Indoor accommodation (basic). Rubber boots! Remote village. Indoor accommodation (gymnasium). 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 19

20 CONCF-009 LATRESNE 2 02/08 23/08 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-010 EAUX BONNES 02/08 23/08 ENVI SPOR CONCF-011 LARUNS 02/08 23/08 ENVI SPOR Mountains lovers and good physical conditions. Motivation Letter. Mountains lovers and good physical conditions. Motivation Letter. CONCF-031 RIOM 06/07 21/07 FEST KIDS French/English if possible. CONCF-032 PONT-DU-CHATEAU 06/07 27/07 RENO CONCF-035 BLESLE 02/08 16/08 FEST MANU CONCF-036 ALLEGRE 03/08 24/08 RENO Indoor accommodation (gymnasium). Basic French necessary. Indoor accommodation (school, on the floor). CONCF-037 DAVAYAT 03/08 24/08 RENO CONCF-038 ARTONNE 03/08 24/08 RENO Beautiful village. CONCF-041 CHAVANIAC- LAFAYETTE 08/09 29/09 RENO Indoor accommodation (municipal guest house). CONCF-061 CARENTOIR / LA GACILLY 1 11/07 01/08 RENO Rubber boots! ;-) CONCF-062 PLEVIN 11/07 01/08 RENO CONCF-063 CARENTOIR / LA GACILLY 2 08/08 29/08 RENO Rubber boots! ;-) CONCF-064 DINARD 08/08 29/08 RENO Beautiful place (seaside). CONCF-092 EVECQUEMONT 08/08 22/08 ENVI Indoor accommodation (mattresses on the floor). CONCF-093 FESTIVAL SILHOUETTE 22/08 05/09 FEST ART Indoor accommodation. TRILATERAL (French, Germans, Spanish) CONCF-121 LUZ-SAINT- SAUVEUR 1 06/06 27/06 ENVI Indoor accommodation. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 20

21 CONCF-122 AUZIELLE 06/07 27/07 RENO CONCF-123 RISCLE 06/07 27/07 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-125 EMMAUS ESCALQUENS 03/08 24/08 MANU SOCI No alcohol and no visitors in the community. Motivation Letter. CONCF-126 SAINT MARTIN D'ARMAGNAC 03/08 24/08 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-127 BASSOUES 03/08 24/08 RENO CONCF-151 ISSOUDUN 06/07 20/07 SOCI Indoor accommodation (basic). CONCF-152 AUBIGNE-RACAN 06/07 27/07 RENO ARCH Cycling. CONCF-155 PNR DES MARAIS 03/08 24/08 RENO ENVI Scaffolding. CONCF-156 SAINT LEZIN 04/08 18/08 ENVI Wooden huts accommodation. CONCF-157 LE MANS CONCF-181 MARSEILLE 04/07 18/07 ENVI DISA In July, dates to be defined. TRILATERAL (French, Germans, Spanish) Work with visually impaired young people. Indoor accommodation. CONCF-182 CABANNES 06/07 27/07 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-183 PIE FOURCHA 1 17/07 31/07 RENO ENVI CONCF-184 PIE FOURCHA 2 09/08 23/08 RENO ENVI Remote area, for nature lovers with good physical conditions. Relaxation, meditation and sport activities (hiking, swimming). Tipi accommodation. Remote area, for nature lovers with good physical conditions. Relaxation, meditation and sport activities (hiking, swimming). Tipi accommodation. CONCF-211 BETZ 11/07 25/07 RENO 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 21

22 CONCF-212 CRECY EN PONTHIEU 11/07 25/07 RENO Scaffolding. CONCF-213 PAVÉS DE PARIS- ROUBAIX 1 11/07 25/07 RENO ENVI Famous paved roads of an international cycling race. CONCF-221 THIERS SUR THEVE 08/08 29/08 RENO Remote area. Indoor accommodation (municipal hall). CONCF-222 PAVÉS DE PARIS- ROUBAIX 3 17/08 31/08 RENO Famous paved roads of an international cycling race. CONCF-223 AVRICOURT 31/08 22/09 RENO CONCF-241 PNR VERCORS 15/06 29/06 RENO ENVI Indoor accommodation (municipal hall). Hiking possible. Indoor accommodation (dormitories). CONCF-242 LA MOTTE SERVOLEX 06/07 20/07 RENO ENVI Cycling. CONCF-243 COMMUNAY 06/07 27/07 RENO CONCF-247 MIZOEN 20/07 10/08 RENO ENVI Nature lovers. Hiking possible. CONCF-248 GRENOBLE 27/07 17/08 SOCI Indoor accommodation. Cycling. French speaking. CONCF-249 ALBERTVILLE 1 - FORT DU MONT 03/08 24/08 RENO CONCF-250 ALBERTVILLE 2 - CONFLANS 10/08 31/08 ENVI CONCF-251 SAINT JULIEN SUR REYSSOUZE 2 10/08 24/08 ENVI Rubber boots! Suitable for "NOMADS" project partners! CONCF-252 SAINT PRIEST 07/09 17/09 MANU ART Urban. Indoor accommodation (2 flats). CONCF-271 SETE 06/06 27/06 MANU RENO Houseboat accommodation. CONCF-274 ADISSAN 18/07 08/08 RENO FEST CONCF-275 L'ILE SUR TÊT 08/08 29/08 RENO Indoor accommodation (former retirement's house). Indoor accommodation (dormitory). 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 22

23 CONCF-276 QUILLAN 08/08 29/08 RENO ENVI Remote area, for nature lovers. CONCF-277 VINGRAU 08/08 29/08 RENO Indoor accommodation (basic). CONCF-278 MONS LA TRIVALLE 17/08 31/08 RENO ENVI Remote area, for nature lovers. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 23

24 CONCF-002 GRADIGNAN Renovation of the Verger house GRADIGNAN 25/06-09/07 ENVI 14 vols In the frame of a sustainable development program, the city of Gradignan is organizing this workcamp to associate locals and youth from the city with international volunteers on useful projects for the community. Gradignan is an important city with several green areas (20 parks in total) which has a strong will to develop a sustainable policy that everyone can be part of. With our partnership they are really interested in experiencing local participation to an international project. Several young locals will take part in the project. You will contribute to renovate the house of Verger-Refuge located in the middle of the city. That wooden house has suffered from floods and therefore needs to be repaired in order to welcome children in a natural and safe environment once again. To be more specific, you are going to have to restore the main hall by repainting the walls and preparing the floor for its new coating. Depending on your progress, you may have to do some various enhancement works around. This place is quite crowded and hosts a lot of events; there is no doubt you will benefit from Gradignan s people support in your endeavour. You will be staying on the Clos du Vivier leisure center. You will sleep under tents for 2 that will be provided. Please bring your sleeping bag. There will also be a collective tent for cooking and diverse activities. You will share collective tasks and prepare meals as a group. You will also have to manage a budget provided by the group facilitators and participate in grocery shopping, giving priority to healthy and local foods. Location and leisure: Gradignan city is very close form Bordeaux that you will be able to visit easily along with the Garonne region. Special Remarks: Bring a warm sleeping bag, working clothes, gloves and shoes, warm and rain clothes and a flashlight. Bordeaux SNCF train station. Bordeaux or Paris. Fee: /02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 24

25 CONCF-003 GIRONDE SUR DROPT The wash house is waiting for you! GIRONDE SUR DROPT 05/07-26/07 RENO 13 vols 18+ Gironde sur dropt is well located close to the river in Gironde department. The municipality calls on us for the second year to pursue the renovation of the wash house. The Gironde-sur-Dropt communal wash house has a large basin with limestone tiles. It was built on the place La Fontaine. In the 19th century, washerwomen could wash on its four sides, two of which are protected by a roof, covered with tiles. Built at the level of an abundant source, below a path, the wash house is accessible by a staircase and a path on a gentle slope. The laundry and the pump were used by the inhabitants of the district until the end of the 1970 s. The roof of the laundry was restored in the 1980 s. In the continuity of last year work you will participate in the cleaning of the washhouse and the general enhancement of the site. You will have to rebuild some portions of collapsed walls and remake the joins of the calade which was once use as a trough for the cattle. You may also have the opportunity to build a bridge across the stream. You will be accommodated in the town s stadium under tents for 2, with boys and girls separated. Tents will be provided. Please bring your mat and sleeping bag. Showers and toilets as well as a place for cooking and for collective life will be available in a building located nearby. The group will share collective tasks, manage the budget along with the camp leaders, shop and prepare meals made of local healthy products as a team. Location and leisure activities: Gironde sur Dropt is a village of almost 1,200 inhabitants located on the Dropt River, close to the city of Reole rich in art and history. Surrounded by vineyards, it offers many attractions between walks on the Garonne, visits to Bordeaux or even out on the Atlantic Ocean. Bring a warm sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and shoes, warm and rain clothes and a flashlight. La Réole train station. Bordeaux airport. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 25

26 CONCF-004 LATRESNE 1 Church renovation LATRESNE 05/07-26/07 RENO 13 vols 18+ Latresne is a nice village close to Bordeaux along the Garonne River, offering nice green areas and several old buildings, testimonies of a rich heritage. Latresne municipality asked Concordia to help them preserve a part of their heritage. The bigger project is to bring locals and international volunteers together in several activities or events around a mobile bar/barbecue which was designed and built during a previous workcamp. You will have to clean inside the communal church. The edifice is made of stone and has suffered from time and pollution. You will mostly use high pressure cleaner and sometimes your own hands for the really fragile stones. The inhabitants have already take care of the choir but they still need your help to take care of the rest of the church. You will be accommodated in tents in the heart of the city with every commodities available. You will have access to a room for cooking and collective life. The park nearby will provide you open air living rooms to enjoy your free time out in the sun. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. Location and leisure: Really close to Bordeaux, Latresne is a town along the Garonne River with several old building, quite lively, just next to the Entre-Deux-Mers. For more details please see: This area is well-known for its vineyards between Garonne and Dordogne. Not too far south are Marmande and Langon, to the West Bordeaux, Libourne in the North, and Bergerac in the East. You will be charmed by the ancient cities, the mills and castles around. Please bring a sleeping bag, working clothes, sport shoes, warm and rain clothes, a flashlight, a swimsuit and sun cream. Bordeaux train station. Bordeaux, Paris CONCF-005 LAPLUME Preservation of the Roman church of Cazaux 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 26

27 LAPLUME 05/07-26/07 RENO 12 vols 18+ Laplume s county holds both beautiful natural landscapes and precious built heritage. Proud of this heritage, the city tries its best to maintain its natural and rural territory, while developing touristic activities. This summer, the workcamp objective will be to restore one of Laplume s churches. A local association gathering concerned inhabitants has been created to save the historical patrimony of the area. They will work side by side with the international volunteers. We invite you to continue the work started last year on a beautiful edifice! The church of Cazaux is listed as a historical monument of France. You will handle the renovation of a buttress and a facade of the church. First, you will have to repair the joints using hydrated lime. You will also cut stones and replace the missing and the damaged ones. All of these things will be done with the support of the local population. You will be accommodated under tents in the municipal campsite with a collective room at your disposal and access to toilets and showers. You will share the cleaning chores and prepare meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes using good products from the market and local producers. Location and activities: Close to the city of Agen, Laplume is located south-east of the Lot-et-Garonne department. You will have ludic and sports activities. You may also discover and enjoy built and natural heritage around where locals awaits you to share their culture and knowledge. Every Thursday night a local market with many concerts takes place in the village. Bring a warm sleeping bag and mat, working clothes shoes, warm and rain clothes and a flashlight. Train station of Agen (47). Closest Airport: Toulouse or Bordeaux. CONCF-006 MOIRAX - Medieval heritage 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 27

28 MOIRAX 05/07-26/07 RENO 15 vols 18+ Moirax is one of the most beautiful village in the Agen city region, for its amazing natural landscapes and its beautiful built heritage. The village strives to preserve its natural and rural lands while promoting tourism, helped by the presence of a remarkable historical monument: the Cluny Priory. Major restoration work were undertaken in the 1950s to save the monument according to the original architecture. But the fragile walls are still crumbling. The project for this summer will be to consolidate and rebuild the outer walls of the site. You will pursue the restoration of the outer walls started last year. You will reinforce the damaged parts using traditional masonry techniques and rebuild the destroyed parts to allow the preservation of the heritage and to perpetuate the history of the village. Please note that you will have to work on scaffoldings. For two years now, international volunteers have been working side by side with locals for the safeguard of the Priory. These people are working all along the year to that end and they wish to renew the experience with you this year! You will have a basic roofed accommodation including a kitchen and a room for collective life, inside the former cloister with a beautiful view on the landscape. You will share the cleaning chores and prepare meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes using good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: Looking over Agen city and the Garonne river valley, the village of Moirax is located southeast of the Lot-et-Garonne county, 9 Km from Agen city. It benefits from the proximity of the city and the countryside. Its territory spreads to the hills of Gascogne region, on the left bank of the Garonne River, which forms the northern communal frontier. Bring a sleeping bag, working clothes, sports shoes, warm clothes and rain gear, a flashlight, a swimsuit and sunscreen. Agen train station Bordeaux or Toulouse CONCF-007 FARGUES UFCV 2 La Vallée festival 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 28

29 FARGUES SAINT HILAIRE 11/07-25/07 FEST 16 vols Enjoy unforgettable moments at the Frayse estate where will be held one of the greatest festivals for young, hip and trendy people of the Aquitaine region! The Frayse'Toch #educpop reaches its third edition and Concordia volunteers are once again invited to join the team. This festival dedicated to the youth is organized by the UFCV branch of Fargues St Hilaire city, and will be held on the Frayse estate, which includes several hectares of park and a castle. UFCV is one of the largest youth development and non-formal education organization in France. You will participate to the organization of the festival from A to Z: editing, design, logistics, entertainment and of course, participation in activities. You will also occasionally work on the park landscaping. You also have a European culture day planned on July 17 h with local teenagers and twinning committee teenager from local community. There will be several activities with them such as sport, music, food market and much more. Accommodation and meals: You will be hosted in the camping site of the domain in tents for 2, boys and girls separated (bring your sleeping bag!). Cooking and collective life will take place in the Castle's premises. You will share the various collective tasks and prepare meals as a group. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. Location and activities: The Domaine de la Fraysse is in the Fargues St Hilaire city territory. This village, surrounded by vineyards is about 20 Km far from Bordeaux city and 60 Km far from the Atlantic Ocean. Visits (the Pyla Dune, the city of Bordeaux) and leisure activities (bubble foot, biking) will also take place during your stay. Bring working clothes and shoes; along with rain and cold gear. Nights can be fresh so take a good sleeping bag. Bordeaux central train station. Bordeaux. Fee: /02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 29

30 CONCF-008 DOMME Among France nicest village DOMME 01/08-16/08 RENO/CONS 13 vols 18+ In visiting Domme village, you will get into in the medieval history of a village from the 13th century. Domme has the most famous panorama of Périgord region, plunging on the Dordogne River. Come and contribute in the enhancement of the village, at the foot of the famous Porte des Tours known for its Templars graffiti. Right under the village lies a fantastic world made of natural caves and water mirrors emphasized by surreal lighting. This year you will have to maintain an ancient cultural site right below Domme outer walls. With the help of a technical facilitator, you will continue the work of safeguard of the site started a few years ago. You will have to clear the vegetation and rebuild walls made of dry stones using traditional masonry techniques along the city outer walls. You will be staying in the municipal gymnasium with access to kitchen and shared bathrooms. You will share the cleaning chores and prepare meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes using good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: Located a little over 10 Km south of Sarlat city, Domme, perched on a steep cliff, offers a plunging view on Dordogne valley. This golden walled town holds architectural gems and offers a vast gastronomical experience. For more information, visit and Rural village without a public transport system, perfect for nature lovers who are not afraid to walk a lot. Bring a sleeping bag, working clothes, sports shoes, warm clothes as well as waterproof boots. You will be working in dense vegetation at times. Gourdon train station Bordeaux, Toulouse or Paris. CONCF-009 LATRESNE 2 Renovation of the association house 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 30

31 LATRESNE 02/08-23/08 RENO 12 vols 18+ Latresne is a nice village close to Bordeaux along the Garonne River, offering nice green areas and several old buildings, testimonies of a rich heritage. Latresne municipality asked Concordia to help them preserve a part of their heritage. The bigger project is to bring locals and international volunteers together in several activities or events around a mobile bar/barbecue which was designed and built during a previous workcamp. You will participate in the renovation of two facades which are contiguous to the House of associations, an old bourgeois building made of stones. In order to do that you will have to work on scaffolding. Your first job will be to remove the existent coating, then you will apply the new one made of lime tinted with natural pigments. You will be accommodated in tents in the heart of the city with every commodities available. You will have access to a room for cooking and collective life. The park nearby will provide you open air living rooms to enjoy your free time out in the sun. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. Location and leisure: Really close to Bordeaux, Latresne is a town along the Garonne River with several old building, quite lively, just next to the Entre-Deux-Mers. For more details please see: This area is well-known for its vineyards between Garonne and Dordogne. Not too far south are Marmande and Langon, to the West Bordeaux, Libourne in the North, and Bergerac in the East. You will be charmed by the ancient cities, the mills and castles around. Please bring a sleeping bag, working clothes, sport shoes, warm and rain clothes, a flashlight, a swimsuit and sun cream. Bordeaux train station. Bordeaux. CONCF-010 EAUX BONNES Into the wild 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 31

32 EAUX BONNES 02/08-23/08 ENVI/SPOR 12 vols 18+ For mountain lovers! Come to spend three weeks in altitude on the western Pyrenees Mountains! Eaux Bonnes, mountain city at the top of the Ossau Valley, is a renowned spa resort in the heart of the Pyrenees Mountains and the largest ski area in the region. For the eighth year in a row, Concordia organize a workcamp in partnership with the municipality. It is a unique opportunity to experience life in the mountains and meet its people. The workcamp will be located in a wonderful area, right on the empress boardwalk, a walking trail linking the village to the belvederes which overlook it. You will have to participate in the renovation of dry walls bordering the path. These walls are hundreds of years old so they suffered from time, water runoff and mountain weather. You will be supervise by a technical animator and members of the municipality staff The former accommodation is no longer available this year. You will either stay indoors in a new location or in tents at the camping near the village, with access to toilets and showers as well as a room for collective life and activities. You will share the cleaning shores and prepare meals together. Location and leisure: Eaux Bonnes is located 50km south of Pau city and 30km from the Spanish border. Hiking, climbing initiation and discovery of local traditions will be offered during leisure times. For more information, visit the following website: It is necessary to be in a good physical condition and ready to do sport to participate to this project as you ll need to climb the mountain up and down regularly. We ask for a motivation letter when you register. Bring a 0-degree sleeping bag, both lightweight and very warm clothes as well as rain gear, mountain hiking shoes, mosquito repellent, flashlight, batteries, sunscreen and swimsuit. A backpack is necessary to go up and down the mountain daily. Oloron Sainte Marie train station. Toulouse or Bordeaux CONCF-011 LARUNS - In the heart of the Pyrenees 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 32

33 LARUNS 02/08 23/08 ENVI/SPOR 12 vols 18+ For mountain lovers! Spend three weeks in altitude on the western Pyrenees Mountains. Laruns, mountain town at the top of the Ossau Valley belongs to the Pyrenees natural national park. It is the third year that we work with Laruns municipality which happens to be the third biggest county of France (approximately km²). This year they want us to open trekking path for hikers. It is a unique opportunity to experience life in the mountains and meet its people. With the support of a technical facilitator, you will participate in the enhancement of a trekking path by working on its alignment and setting up signs. The first part of the track was done last year, this summer you should be able to reach an old mountain shelter which will be the object of next year workcamp. During work you will meet hikers. The work place is located at 1400m above sea level and there will be one or two hours walk every day. Accommodation and meals: You will be accommodated in the sports hall of the village for the weekends and during the week you will sleep in tents in a high altitude camp with a big tent at your disposal for collective life. You will be able to set up all the commodities you need there; a bread oven, solar shower, toilets You will share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together. Location and activities: Laruns is located 50Km south of Pau city and 30Km from the Spanish border. Hiking, climbing initiation and discovery of local traditions will be offered during leisure times. For more information, visit the following websites: Special remarks: It is necessary to be in a good physical condition and ready to do sport to participate to this project as you ll need to climb the mountain up and down regularly. We ask for a motivation letter when you register. Bring a warm sleeping bag, both lightweight and very warm clothes as well as rain gear, mountain hiking shoes, mosquito repellent, flashlight, batteries, sunscreen and swimsuit. A backpack is necessary to go up and down the mountain daily. Laruns bus station Toulouse CONCF /02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 33

34 CAMBLANES Gallo-roman mansion CAMBLANES-ET-MEYNAC 09/08-23/08 RENO/ARCH 16 vols Help saving a 2,000 years old heritage and discover the history of Camblanes, a village in the countryside around Bordeaux! The city of Camblanes is a former Roman village. The municipality wants to highlight the remains of that past. Abandoned for over 20 years, digging around a Gallo-Roman villa requires the intervention of motivated volunteers to protect the vestiges from deterioration and to help maintaining the area. During your stay, you will participate in local celebrations and visit the surrounding area. You will participate in the cleaning of the site and the protection of the Gallo-Roman villa of Camblanes. This year's work will focus on the enhancement of the site. You will have to rebuild a small wall the exact same way romans use to build them. You will also have to do some landscaping in order to establish a clear perimeter of the area. You will sleep under tents for 2, boys and girls separated. The tents will be provided. Please bring your mat and sleeping bag. You will have access to showers and toilets. A club house will be at your disposal for cooking and other group activities. The group will share collective tasks, manage the budget along with the camp leaders, shop and prepare meals made of local and healthy product. Location and activities: Camblanes is a village populated by 3,000 inhabitants, about twenty kilometres from Bordeaux. Surrounded by vineyards, it offers many attractions such as hikes along the Garonne, visits of Bordeaux city or an excursion to the Atlantic Ocean shores. Bring a warm sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and shoes, warm and rain clothes and a flashlight. Bordeaux main train station. Bordeaux or Paris. Fee: 165 CONCF /02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 34

35 RIOM Kids festival RIOM 06/07-21/07 FEST/KIDS 20 vols 18+ If you have what it takes to be a leader, if you love children and want to find out how a festival is organised, this workcamp is for you! Each year, the town of Riom organises the festival My summer in Cerey. The main goal of this event is to offer free activities to those who aren't able to go on holiday. The organisation is very family-friendly, in a spirit of meeting and sharing where everyone can forget their differences. For ten days, sports, recreational and cultural activities will be run by the town of Riom and local associations. For the fifth year in a row, an international work camp will contribute to the organization of this festival. It will be up to you to organize part of activities that will take place every afternoon. You will be able to really enjoy this event, see shows in the evening and spend plenty of time with the local population. You will arrive a few days before the festival in order to meet the local team and get a first impression of your new environment. During the event, you will be in charge of welcoming the public, tending a soft drinks stand and helping people with different activities such as a zip wire, trampoline and inflatable attractions. Finally, you will help taking down the structures at the end of the festival. This work camp needs a great deal of commitment from the volunteers as the festival takes place during ten days. Your aim is to engage in all these activities so that everyone can relax, have a good time together and meet new people! You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay. You will be accommodated in the Pierre Robin stadium, which is a 5 minute walk from the festival and 10 minutes from the town Centre. You will sleep in two-person tents and group life will take place under a marquee. A kitchen, changing rooms, showers and indoor toilets are available on the stadium premises. The stadium will be entirely reserved for the workcamp and closed to the public. You will participate in the preparation of meals. You will be able to have your own barbecues and invite young people from Riom to spend time with you! People from Riom will lend you bikes for getting around the town. Location and leisure: Riom, an access point for Auvergne's volcanoes, is a close-knit community and a nice place to live in. Located only 7 minutes away by train from the region's capital, Clermont-Ferrand, Riom is a town that is brought to life by the many activities that are available during the summer: concerts, street shows, swimming in lakes and swimming pools, high-ropes challenge, hiking etc. Riom is a lively town that will make you love the Auvergne region! For more information have a look at: and In this workcamp, it s better if you can speak both English and French basics. Please bring good shoes, working clothes and your swimsuit. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Riom on foot, by bike and by minibus on time. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 35

36 Riom train station. Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris CONCF-032 PONT-DU-CHÂTEAU Terraced gardens PONT-DU-CHÂTEAU 06/07-27/07 RENO 13 vols 18+ For eight years now, international volunteers have been restoring Pont-du-Chateau's terraced gardens. The site has already changed a great deal. You too can participate in this big project! Located near the natural river Allier, Pont du Château is a town that wishes to bring nature into the city through sustainable management of natural areas. Former terraced gardens are gradually being redeveloped and managed as ecological gardens by international volunteers. Your task on this project will be to reconstruct the walls that border the terraces. This ninth international workcamp in Pont du Château will let you discover its medieval town and share friendly moments with its inhabitants. During your stay, you will meet volunteers from other international work camps staying in Pont-du-Château. This summer we are giving you the chance to restore the outer stone wall along a staircase reconstructed by international volunteers. The coating is falling off and there are large cracks in the wall. Your work will consist of reinforcing the wall and thus making it look more appealing! Working alongside a technical instructor, you will learn traditional building techniques using lime mortar, how to rebuild a stone wall and apply a natural coating. All the work will take place in an area rich in natural resources, not far from Allier River. You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay. You will sleep at the local site in two-person tents (please bring your sleeping bag). You will have your meals and showers in the stadium, which offers a large living space in a calm place near the river. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes using healthy products from the market and local producers. The entire stadium will be available to you and closed to the public. Location and leisure: Pont-du-Château is a lively town which looks over the river Allier. The town is proud of its natural surroundings and the area is great for walking. The castle is in the heart of the town and offers a remarkable view over the agglomeration of Clermont-Ferrand city and the 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 36

37 Auvergne volcanoes. This charming market town, full of tiny alleyways, timber-framed houses and remarkable buildings is full of wonderful surprises for visitors. Clermont-Ferrand, the capital of the region, is located 15km away and can be reached by train. You will be welcomed by local organizations who will offer you a whole load of activities to do during your leisure time: for example kayaking, hiking, swimming, dancing, learning how to play boules, accordion classes, badminton, basketball, football etc. For more information have a look at: and Please bring good shoes, working clothes and your swimsuit. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Pont-du-Château on foot and by minibus on time. be reimbursed once back in their home country Language: English Pont-du-Château train station Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris CONCF-033 CLERMONT-FERRAND 1 Improve the inhabitants living environment CLERMONT-FERRAND 13/07-30/07 ART/MANU 12 vols This workcamp enables you to get involved in the Vergnes neighborhood, alongside the inhabitants, who are now thinking about what you will do! Since 1993, Concordia has been organizing international workcamps with the city of Clermont-Ferrand, which shows how well this partnership works. This year we will be welcomed for the second time by the inhabitants of the Vergnes neighborhood, in the North of the town. In this neighborhood, there are a lot of natural places, and family gardens. Last year, the international youth built a large courtyard with a rainwater collection system; and the inhabitants really liked it. This year, they are waiting for you impatiently to keep developing their outdoor spaces. Currently, the inhabitants are thinking about the project you will realise this summer: the building of wooden huts for the family gardens, or the realisation of a big fresco on a new maritime container on a parking lot. To set up both of these projects, you will be guided by a technical animator, who will teach you urban art s techniques or carpentry. The Community Center team will welcome you and will provide you with a room for your 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 37

38 personal belongings and for meals. Local youth will be able to participate in the work camp and show you their area. You will be accommodated at the two-star campsite Les Sablons in Pont-du-Chateau (with a swimming pool, jacuzzi and activities), sharing two-person tents with boys and girls separated and a collective tent for socializing. You will be staying with another international workcamp for teenagers. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: The urban area of Clermont-Ferrand is Auvergne's lively regional capital. It is located in an exceptional volcanic area, at the foot of the Puy de Dôme volcano which summit can be accessed by a panoramic train. During your stay, you will be able to enjoythe town's summer energy (concerts, Sable Show festival, visiting the historic town centre, French National Day and fireworks) and the countryside which is located right on its doorstep (hiking over the volcanoes, swimming in the lakes, etc.). It will be a rich and varied trip. For more information have a look at: and The accommodation is located outside of the city centre, in a neighbouring town. Please bring good shoes, working clothes and a swimsuit. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Clermont-Ferrand on foot, by car and by minibus. Clermont-Ferrand train station. Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris. Fee: 165. CONCF-034 CLERMONT-FERRAND 2 Maintenance of a community garden CLERMONT-FERRAND 13/07-30/07 MANU 12 vols Trinational (French, German, Italian) 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 38

39 During this workcamp you will be involved in the maintenance of a community garden in the neighbourhood of Fontaine du Bac, in the South of Clermont-Ferrand. Since 1993, Concordia has been organizing international workcamps in the city of Clermont- Ferrand but this year it is going to be the first time that the residents of Fontaine-du-Bac will welcome us. The community garden was created 6 years ago upon the initiative of locals. It is maintained by a group of volunteers (both locals and strangers), they are involved in cultivating plants and taking care of the garden. It is composed of both collective and private plots. During the whole year various workshops for children and adults are organized there. The activities are based on the following principles: promoting social diversity through uniting people with different backgrounds (those facing social exclusion or having disabilities, etc.) The whole garden s team is looking forward to working with you! For more information visit: You will be involved in the maintenance of a community garden. Alongside two camp leaders, including a technical instructor, you will create wooden street furniture, install fences and help gardeners. A team from the local community center will welcome you and will provide a dining room, where you will be able to leave your stuff. Local youngster may take part in the camp and show you around. You will be accommodated in the two-star campsite Les Sablons in Pont-du-Chateau (with swimming pool, Jacuzzi and various activities). You will be sharing a two-person tent with another volunteer (boys and girls will be separated) and a collective tent for group life. There will be another international workcamp for teenagers in the campsite. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: Clermont-Ferrand is the main city of Auvergne region. It is located in the beautiful volcanic area with a lot of possibilities for hiking. The highest volcano Puy de Dôme is also accessible by panoramic train. During the camp, you will be able to enjoy the summer energy of the city, since there are plenty of concerts, Sable Show festival, French National Day (14 th July). Moreover, it is the best time to visit the historical city center and also countryside which is located right on its doorstep (there are a lot of hiking trails and beautiful lakes for swimming, in the volcanic national park). It is going to be a rich and exciting trip! For more information visit: et Open to German and Italian volunteers only. This project is supported by the OFAJ, the French-German Youth Office. Some volunteers from France, Germany and Italy may be eligible for reimbursement of their travel costs upon the presentation of original tickets. The accommodation is located relatively far from the city center, in a neighbouring town. Please bring sporty/hiking shoes, working clothes and a swimsuit. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around the city on foot, by car and by minibus. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 39

40 Clermont-Ferrand train station. Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris. Fee: 165. CONCF-035 BLESLE A unique music festival! BLESLE 02/08-16/08 FEST/MANU 14 vols 18+ Blesle's annual music festival is celebrating its 17 th birthday. Participate to the festival's most exciting moments, from setting up the venue to celebrating the festival's closing evening with fireworks and a brass band! With a backdrop of old stone buildings, the association which organizes the festival wishes to treat the audience with a special musical experience. In a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, around 30 groups and more than 100 artists will be invited to perform in several locations during 3 days (from August 10 th to 12 th ). The program is eclectic and open to the wider public: concert, jam-sessions, musical walking tours and workshops. The volunteers will arrive early in order to help with the organization of the festival and to reinforce the international dimension of this event. The festival will take place in a particularly charming environment (Blesle is one of the most beautiful villages in France). You will participate in different activities together with a group of other festival volunteers. You will help with the logistics before and after the event: setting up and dismantling the stages. You will make the decoration of the festival. You will raise awareness of sustainable development (construction of dry toilets). You will also welcome the artists as well as the visitors during the festival and be in charge of the car park, catering of the artists and the stands "Refreshments" and "Catering» for the public. You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay. Your place of life will be shared with the volunteers of the festival on the municipal gymnasium in Blesle, which is located in the centre of the town. You will be sleeping on mattresses, on the mezanine level, which will be booked for you. You will have access to the gymnasium's changing rooms, showers and toilets. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals with the other festival volunteers. Location and leisure: Blesle is a village with 600 inhabitants located in the Haute-Loire Department (Auvergne region). It is located 70 km away from Clermont-Ferrand city, in a very beautiful valley called Allagnon. The town is full of charms, with remarkable historical and architectural features, and it has been voted as one of the most beautiful villages in France. It is especially popular 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 40

41 with tourists and it s a friendly and calm place where you can experience life close to nature without being too far from local amenities. For more information, you can take a look at: and French Basics needed. Bring work clothes, walking boots and a backpack. Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Blesle village on foot. Language: Some basic French is necessary. Massiac train station. Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris CONCF-036 ALLEGRE Renovation of medieval alleyways ALLEGRE 03/08-24/08 RENO 13 vols 18+ This year we will organise the tenth workcamp in Allegre which aims to renovate the medieval alleys of this beautiful town. Allègre is a small rural town with a very rich historical heritage. It is located at an altitude of 1,000 meters, the remains of a classified castle overlook the village. The village is crossed by old pedestrian alleys, called "Charreyrons" by locals. For 9 summers, international volunteers have been taking turns to renovate these alleyways and the remains of the castle. This year we invite you to renovate a small square and to keep renovating pavements of two charreyrons". Local celebrations, meals with the inhabitants and the discovery of the region will be on your schedule, as well as a big party for the workcamp s 10 th anniversary. You will be renovating a small square below an Observatory with a magnificent view. You will have to remove vegetation to clean up the area and then create new stone-block pavements and replace wooden guardrails. Your secondary objective will be to take part in the pavement s reconstruction of two Charreyrons (paths), in the middle of the village. For this purpose, a technical animator will always work by your side. You will learn a traditional technique (called triffous by the locals) to put round stones together on a bed soil. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 41

42 Allegre s school, located in the centre of the village, will be made available to the group. You will sleep on mattresses on the floor, in three classrooms on the first floor. On the ground floor you will use the fully-equipped kitchen and a large activity room for socializing. Showers and toilets are also on site. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: Allegre is a small town located in the Haute-Loire County in the Auvergne region, 30 km north of Le-Puy-en-Velay city. It is a village located in the Natural Regional Park of Livradois- Forez, with picturesque alleyways and red roofed houses, built on the slopes of an extinct volcano, the "Mont Bar". From the "Potence" (gallows) at the top end of the village you can look out across hundreds of kilometres of countryside! You will have the chance to go swimming in lakes, to attend local celebrations and take part in outdoor leisure activities. For more information visit: and Bring work clothes, walking boots and a backpack. Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Allègre by foot and minibus. Language: English Darsac train station. Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris. CONCF-037 DAVAYAT Lime kilns DAVAYAT 03/08-24/08 RENO 13 vols 18+ For seven summers now, international volunteers have been coming to Davayat village to learn how to build with stones and lime mortar, to discover the region and share meals with the community. Concordia has been participating in the renovation of Davayat's former lime kilns since 2011, working alongside with a local organization called Cynorhodon 135, created by friendly volunteers. You will see how much the work has progressed! This year again, the organization s volunteers are looking forward to showing you their region. You will share friendly moments and good meals with the inhabitants. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 42

43 This is a very important year, because you will finalise the construction of the kilns outer walls! Your goal will be to rebuild the east-facing outer wall and the kiln's decorative top. Inside the building, you will remake the joints between the stones. The work will be diversified and there will be plenty to do! Supervised by a technical instructor, you will learn traditional masonry techniques using local stones and lime mortars. You ll sleep in 2 persons tents (bring your sleeping bag) in the village near the leisure center. You will have access to toilets, shower facilities, a kitchen and two rooms of activities inside the center. You will eat outside whenever the weather allows it. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. On the first evening, the locals will welcome you with a feast made of their culinary specialties! Location and leisure: Davayat is a big village in the Auvergne region situated on the plain of Limagne, at the foot of the volcanic mountains. Situated at around 20 km north of the city of Clermont-Ferrand, it is a wine-producing region which offers many hiking opportunities, canoe/kayak trips and swimming in the lakes. You will also have the chance to see concerts and shows in the town of Riom during your stay. For more information have a look at: and Bring working clothes, walking boots and a backpack. Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Davayat on foot and by car. Riom train station. Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris CONCF-038 ARTONNE One of the most beautiful village of France! ARTONNE 03/08-24/08 RENO 12 vols 18+ The village of Artonne is rich of a very important built heritage including listed monuments witnessing the importance of the borough during the Middle Age. It also has a remarkable 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 43

44 collection of mansions and private castles, many dovecotes, vineyard huts and a network of fountains and crosses. Artonne even obtained the quality label of small city with character in 2016 and takes part in the famous most beautiful village of France competition. The municipality is therefore in a heritage restoration process to safeguard the vestiges of its past, to showcase for its residents and visitors and to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the town in general. To do so, the inhabitants have been opening their village s doors for two years to international volunteers and are impatiently waiting for you! You will resume the restoration of a typical lime kiln started two years ago by international volunteers. It was abandoned for many years: vegetation invaded the building and the furnace collapsed. The facade wall and the furnace chimney have been rebuilt since then. This year you will resume the building of a wall which will be covered by a stone facing. You will also participate in the consolidation of the kiln and the construction of a low wall on the roof. Thanks to this workcamp, the lime kiln will almost be finished! Accompanied by a technical instructor, you will learn traditional masonry techniques. You will sleep under two-place tents around the village s stadium. The sanitary facilities (showers and toilets), the locker room and cooking space will be provided for the group of volunteers. Meals will be taken outdoor when the weather allows it and under a marquee installed on site. In case of rain, you will be able to use the village hall to get shelter. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and be preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes using good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: Artonne is a town of about 800 people located in the wine-producing Limagne region, between the cities of Limagne and Combrailles. The village has kept its original identity of "Balcony Village" coiled mid-slopes. The green surroundings of the village include protected natural areas. At about 30 km north of Clermont-Ferrand, that wine producing region offers many opportunities for hiking, canoeing and kayaking and swimming in lakes. You will also have the chance to see concerts and shows in the town of Riom during your stay. For more information have a look at: Working on heights possible, on mason trestles. Bring working clothes, hiking boots and a backpack. The nights can be cool; so take warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. You can also take recipes from your country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Artonne on foot and by car. Meeting point Riom train station. Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 44

45 CONCF-039 EBREUIL Participation in the maintenance of a natural area EBREUIL 08/08-22/08 CONS/ENVI 12 vols During this workcamp you will contribute to the touristic development of a protected area called Sensitive Natural Area. It will be the first time the town of Ebreuil hosts an international workcamp. Ebreuil is located at the foot of a remarkable hill: the slopes of Sainte-Foy and Bagnettes. The town s council wants to develop the site to welcome tourists and hikers. Your contribution to this hillsides development project will consist in making useful and long-lasting equipment. You will meet walkers, locals, farmers, as wells as, people active in environmental protection. Youngsters of Ebreuil will be working by your side. They are eager to meet you and show you where they live. Along with a technical leader, you will build and set up a wooden fence, which will separate the public space from the House of Vineyards. The house is at the doorstep of the hills, where hiking trails starts. You will learn how to mark out an area using small stakes, check the foundation of the ground, make small earthworks and dig holes for the columns. Afterwards, you will set up the columns and clamped these thoroughly. Moreover, you may be involved in the construction of picnic tables and benches. You will be accommodated in a municipal guest-house, which will be reserved especially for you. There will be rooms with 4 places (girls and boys will be separated) and an area for community life, including kitchen and lounge corner. A yard will be at your disposal, so you may have meals outdoors. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes using good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: The town of Ebreuil is located in Auvergne, 50 km away from Clermont-Ferrerand and 27 km from Vichy. It is a small town, which is perfectly situated in the valley of Sioule, on the shore of a natural and wild-flowing river, where you might see beavers and have a canoe ride! During your stay, you will enjoy the town's summer energy and the countryside nearby (hiking, swimming in the lakes, etc.). You will meet volunteers from another international workcamp, situated in Gannat (10 km). They will most likely be willing to organize activities with you! For more information visit: Please bring sporty/hiking shoes, working clothes and a swimsuit. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Ebreuil on foot, by car and by minibus. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 45

46 Gannat train station. Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris. Fee: 165. CONCF-040 GANNAT Construction of wooden urban equipment GANNAT 08/08-22/08 RENO/MANU 12 vols This workcamp will give you the chance to play a role in the enhancement of the living environment. The town of Gannat have been hosting international volunteering workcamps for a long time, to support the festival «World Cultures» for instance, which takes place every July. However, it is the first time the city welcomes a teenager s workcamp. The city council develops a lot of citizenship actions for youth and has a keen interest in inviting young people from France and all over the world. Youngsters of Gannat may work with you and show you around. Alongside two camp leaders, including a technical instructor, you will create wooden street furniture, for example: picnic tables, benches, seats, planters. This way, you will learn basic carpentry skills and how to handle tools. You will sleep at the local site in two-person tents, with boys and girls separated (please bring your sleeping bag). You will have your meals and showers in the stadium nearby, which offers a large and quiet living space. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: The town of Gannat is a small town, located in Auvergne, 50 km away from Clermont- Ferrand and 20 km from Vichy. During your stay, you will enjoy the town's summer energy and the countryside right on its doorstep (hiking, swimming in the lakes, etc.). You will meet volunteers from another international workcamp, situated in Ebreuil (10 km) and may organize some activities together. During your stay, you will be able to discover the area and take part in local celebrations! For more information have a look at: 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 46

47 Please bring sporty/hiking shoes, working clothes and a swimsuit. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Gannat on foot, by car and by minibus. Gannat train station. Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris. Fee: 165. CONCF-041 CHAVANIAC-LAFAYETTE Dry-stone in the park of a castle CHAVANIAC-LAFAYETTE 08/09-29/09 RENO 10 vols 18+ You will participate in a park layout of a castle listed Historical Monument, on a very beautiful and touristic site! The castle of Chavaniac-Lafayette is located in Auvergne, in the small village of Chavaniac, in Haute-Loire. It was built in the XIVth century, and has been restored several times during its history. It was the birthplace and home of the General Marquis de Lafayette, a historical figure internationally known. The castle is now own by the Department of Haute-Loire, who wants to rehabilitate it and have it recognized as a remarkable site. It is open to the public, and offers a museographical visit as well as the discovery of the park and its exceptional botanical diversity. In 2017, international volunteers have been working there for the first time. Now it is your turn to get involved in this emblematic site! Working alongside a technical instructor, your goal will be to rebuild a 20 meters long retaining low-wall made of dry-stone, located in the castle s park. You will learn about the traditional masonry technique of dry-stone. You will be accommodated in a municipal guest-house, in the village, which will be reserved especially for you. There will be rooms of 4 places and an area for community life, including kitchen and lounge corner. A yard will be at your disposal, so you may have meals outdoors. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes using good products from the market and local producers. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 47

48 Location and leisure: Chavaniac-Lafayette is a charming typical village of Auvergne, located in the Regional Natural Park of Livradois-Forez, in a mountain region with an altitude of 700 meters above sea level. The department of Haute-Loire offers a lot of activities: hiking in the highlands or in the Gorges of Allier, visits of the city Puy-en-Velay, canoeing in the Allier River, swimming in natural lakes, and discovery of listed villages. You will have a lot of different possibilities for your free time! Nature and heritage lovers will enjoy this is workcamp. For more information, you can take a look at: and Bring work clothes, walking boots and a backpack. Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around the village on foot and minibus. Saint-Georges-d Aurac train station. Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris CONCF-061 CARENTOIR / LA GACILLY 1 Galny s bridge CARENTOIR / LA GACILLY 11/07-01/08 RENO 15 vols 18+ Get involve in a beautiful natural site to restore a small stone bridge with your feet in the water! Come and join the association for the preservation of the Galny Bridge which gathers inhabitants engaged in the safeguard of their local heritage. This fording allows walkers and bikers to cross a stream. This small bridge belongs to two distinct municipalities, Carentoir and La Gacilly. For Carentoir, it will be the fifth international workcamp with Concordia but it s only our first partnership with the Council of La Gacilly. Two international workcamps will take place this summer in this site, in July and August. You will restore a small stone bridge on a stream. You will clear the different piles of stones from the dirt and vegetation, and then you will remove those piles, take them apart and rebuild those using traditional technics. Finally, you will have to set up palis (large flat stones) above the piles to link them together. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 48

49 You will sleep in a campsite, in a wooded park in two-person tents (please bring your sleeping mat). Activities and meals will take place in a room made available to the group. You will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader, shopping will be done together with the group leader, favoring products from the market and local producers (if possible). Location and leisure: Carentoir (around 3000 inhabitants) and La Gacilly (around 2200 inhabitants) is in Brittany in the Morbihan County. These are charming little towns that have a rich heritage, that you would be able to discover. The work site is straddling the border between the two towns and it s a little far from the centers of the towns. Accommodation is in Carentoir. There are several hiking trails around the town and you will be able to have recreational activities in L Ile aux Pies nearby. You can also visit the Farm World, a park with animals in semifreedom and an artisanal village. Every summer La Gacilly welcomes the largest open-air photography festival in France. The workcamp site is about 4 kilometers away from the accommodation. You will walk or use bicycles to reach it. You will have to bring warm clothes (trousers, sweater; socks, closed shoes, rain clothes) and light ones (skirt or shorts, t-shirt, open shoes) because weather can change very suddenly in Brittany. You can literally experience all four seasons in one day! Please also take with you working clothes, gloves and shoes in addition to your best swimsuit. Bring rubbers boots or some sort of shoes that allows you to work in the water! Bring a warm sleeping bag and an insulated camping mat as nights are sometimes fresh. Language: English. Redon train station. Rennes or Paris. CONCF-062 PLEVIN In the heart of Brittany! PLEVIN 11/07-01/08 RENO 15 vols 18+ Come to animate a small town in the heart of Brittany! The town council of Plevin welcomes you for its first international workcamp and need you to restore its built heritage, in the center of the village! An opportunity to experience the local culture and to make unforgettable inter-generational meetings. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 49

50 You will restore a perimeter wall using traditional masonry techniques. You will have to rebuild a part of the wall, repair the damaged areas, fill in the cracks and make new seals. You will sleep in two-person tents (please bring your sleeping mat) near the sports field and the group activities and meals will take place in a room made available to the group. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader, shopping will be done with him/her and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with products from the market and local producers (if possible). Location and leisure: Plevin (around 800 inhabitants) is located in the center of Brittany in the county of Cotes d Armor. It is a charming small town, with a 17 th century church. There are several hiking trails around the town. You will be able to go on a trip to the sea or to do leisure activities in the town of Carhaix (around inhabitants), at only 10 km from Plevin. You will also be able to enjoy the atmosphere of the music festival Les Vieilles Charrues which takes place there every summer in July. It s the biggest music festival in France (around visitors last year)! You will have to bring warm clothes (trousers, sweater; socks, closed shoes, rain clothes) and light ones (skirt or shorts, t-shirt, open shoes) because weather can change very suddenly in Brittany. You can literally experience all four seasons in one day! Please also take with you working clothes, gloves and shoes in addition to your best swimsuit. Bring a warm sleeping bag and an insulated camping mat as nights are sometimes fresh and wet. Language: English. Carhaix train station. Rennes or Paris. CONCF-063 CARENTOIR / LA GACILLY 2 Galny s bridge CARENTOIR / LA GACILLY 08/08-29/08 RENO 15 vols 18+ Get involve in a beautiful natural site to restore a small stone bridge with your feet in the water! 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 50

51 Come and join the association for the preservation of the Galny Bridge which gathers inhabitants engaged in the safeguard of their local heritage. This fording allows walkers and bikers to cross a stream. This small bridge belongs to two distinct municipalities, Carentoir and La Gacilly. For Carentoir, it will be the fifth international workcamp with Concordia but it s only our first partnership with the Council of La Gacilly. Two international workcamps will take place this summer in this site, in July and August. You will restore a small stone bridge on a stream. You will clear the different piles of stones from the dirt and vegetation, and then you will remove those piles, take them apart and rebuild those using traditional technics. Finally, you will have to set up palis (large flat stones) above the piles to link them together. You will sleep in a campsite, in a wooded park in two-person tents (please bring your sleeping mat). Activities and meals will take place in a room made available to the group. You will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader, shopping will be done together with the group leader, favoring products from the market and local producers (if possible). Location and leisure: Carentoir (around 3000 inhabitants) and La Gacilly (around 2200 inhabitants) is in Brittany in the Morbihan County. These are charming little towns that have a rich heritage, that you would be able to discover. The work site is straddling the border between the two towns and it s a little far from the centers of the towns. Accommodation is in Carentoir. There are several hiking trails around the town and you will be able to have recreational activities in L Ile aux Pies nearby. You can also visit the Farm World, a park with animals in semifreedom and an artisanal village. Every summer La Gacilly welcomes the largest open-air photography festival in France. The workcamp site is about 4 kilometers away from the accommodation. You will walk or use bicycles to reach it. You will have to bring warm clothes (trousers, sweater; socks, closed shoes, rain clothes) and light ones (skirt or shorts, t-shirt, open shoes) because weather can change very suddenly in Brittany. You can literally experience all four seasons in one day! Please also take with you working clothes, gloves and shoes in addition to your best swimsuit. Bring rubbers boots or some sort of shoes that allows you to work in the water! Bring a warm sleeping bag and an insulated camping mat as nights are sometimes fresh and wet. Language: English. Redon train station. Rennes or Paris. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 51

52 CONCF-064 DINARD Stand up for heritage on the Emerald Coast! DINARD 08/08-29/08 RENO 15 vols 18+ Enjoy this beautiful seaside resort which is very popular in Brittany and stand up to restore its built heritage! Come to create friendly relationships with the locals and the young ones, who will welcome you to the youth center called the Spot to have a good time together! The Council of Dinard awaits you for its fifth international workcamp with Concordia. This year, you will participate in the restoration of a park surrounding wall, in order to do that you shall use traditional masonry techniques. First you will repair the top of the wall and then you will be able to consolidate the structure by making new seals. You will sleep near the local campsite, in two-person tents (please bring your sleeping mat). The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader, shopping will be done together with him/her and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with products from the market and local producers (if possible). Location and leisure: Dinard (around inhabitants) is a seaside resort located in the county of «Ille-et- Vilaine» (35). It has a very rich built heritage with several historical monuments and seaside luxurious villas, which makes it a very attractive place! On your free time, you will be able to enjoy the beach and the sea or go visiting the city. You can take a walk on the sentier des douaniers, one of the most famous and beautiful coastal path of France. Some interesting excursions are also available to discover the corsair city of Saint-Malo for example. You may enjoy leisure activities with the young people from the Spot as well. You will have to bring warm clothes (trousers, sweater; socks, closed shoes, rain clothes) and light ones (skirt or shorts, t-shirt, open shoes) because weather can change very suddenly in Brittany. You can literally experience all four seasons in one day! Please also take with you working clothes, gloves and shoes in addition to your best swimsuit. Bring rubbers boots or some sort of shoes that allows you to work in the water! Bring a warm sleeping bag and an insulated camping mat as nights are sometimes fresh and wet. Language: English. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 52

53 Saint-Malo train station. Rennes or Paris. CONCF-091 CLICHY-SOUS-BOIS Together for the youth house CLICHY-SOUS-BOIS 09/07-30/07 RENO/ART 15 vols Looking to meet new people from another country? Wanting to participate in a collaborative and social project with youngsters from urban areas? This workcamp is made for you! You have the opportunity to commit with the inhabitants of Clichy-sous-bois, by participating in the embellishment work of the youth center. Come take part in the realisation of several frescoes and some small renovation work: mosaic, carpentry The youth house is ideally located in the heart of the city and close to the departmental forest of the Fosse Maussoin, between city and nature and only a few kilometers from Paris. You will have the opportunity to join events organized by the city of Clichy-sous-Bois during the summer including Clichy- Plages. You will contribute to the embellishment of the youth center whose rehabilitation works were completed in The intervention will consist of 2 parts: painting the walls of different rooms and creating frescoes. You will also participate in small renovation jobs: mosaics, carpentry The local association Vis tes Reves (Live your dreams) will accompany you in this project. They will introduce you to their know-how. You will work with local youths, and share with them your different cultures. You will be housed in dormitories set up especially for the occasion inside the youth center that will be made available to the group. You will share the different collective tasks and prepare the meals together. The Youth House will be open to the public during the day and will be reserved for you in the evening. Location and leisure activities: Clichy-sous-bois is a town of inhabitants, located in the department of Seine-Saint- Denis in Ile-de-France, 17 km north from Paris. In 2006, the town inaugurated the Youth House, in the vicinity of the departmental forest of the Fosse Maussoin. This place hosts young people who live in Clichy, aged between 12 and 20, and organize various artistic projects with them, as well as cultural and educative activities. You may also enjoy the local event Clichy-Plage, organized by the city in July or go for a walk in the forest next to the youth house. You will be able to visit Paris with the group as well. Think to bring gloves, clothes (which could be stained by the paint) and shoes for the work. Nights can be fresh, bring a hot sleeping bag. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 53

54 TRAM Gargan (93) Paris Fee: 165 CONCF-092 EVECQUEMONT - Renovation of la Sente de la Folie! EVECQUEMONT 08/08 22/08 ENVI 15 vols 18+ Nature lovers, join us in the rehabilitation of the Sente de la Folie! Come take part in the renovation of part of the Sente de la Folie located in a charming municipality in the north of the department of Yvelines, 40km west of Paris. Surrounded by greenery and History, you will immerse yourself in a project that will not leave you indifferent, as much through the beauty of its landscapes, as through the spirit of the workcamp to which you will contribute. You will continue the rehabilitation of a localized path near the town of Evecquemont. This path is part of a route that borders the village and is very appreciated by walkers and kids on their way to school. You will participate in the maintenance and layout of the trail, in particular by the rehabilitation of an old wall. This area is presented in the form of terraces materialized by the remains of a stone wall located upstream of the trail, and another one downstream. You will animate meetings with the inhabitants of the municipality around the culture and the environment and also will propose activities to share your experiences and your culture with them! Accommodations and meals: You will be housed in hard-wall, throughout the duration of the construction, in a municipal building located behind the Town Hall. Mattresses will be installed in a large room with access to the kitchen, toilet and shower. You will share the different collective tasks with the other volunteers, like the preparation of meals. Location and leisure: Evecquemont (811 inhabitants) enjoys an exceptional situation overlooking the Seine Valley. Perched on the massif of Hautil and in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of French Vexin, the village was marked by the exploitation of stone quarries plaster until the middle of the twentieth century and the architecture of the medieval period. Its church dating from the twelfth century, was built from stones extracted from these quarries. Evecquemont is today a 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 54

55 municipality rich in history. This municipality is located a few steps from the Hautil forest and from the island of the Seine, which have great potential in terms of landscapes, walks, hikes. Please bring gardening gloves, good shoes and working clothes. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. certificate. If health issues on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country Vaux sur Seine train station Paris CONCF-093 FESTIVAL SILHOUETTE - Paris make films PARIS 22/08-05/09 CULT/ART 15 vols 18+ Trinational (French, German, Spanish) Film and culture fans, this is the workcamp for you! Come take part in the organisation and running of the Silhouette festival. In the heart of Paris, this open-air festival is an international short-film competition which brings together more than people every year. The Silhouette festival aims to be a friendly and festive event open to all for free. The festival features a creative kind of filmmaking, allowing the viewer to dive into as many different worlds as there are themes. With the guidance of a team of workcamp leaders, you will participate in the logistic support the festival, in the catering and the greeting of the public, mostly in the evenings. You will be also positioned on the implementation of the voluntary space of the festival and its decoration In addition, you will meet the neighbourhood locals, moments of sharing. This workcamp being set up on a festival, schedules are atypical: the mission will take place essentially in the afternoon and the evening from August 25th till September 2nd. You will be accommodated in a building. You will share the various daily collective tasks with the other volunteers. The workcamp leaders will be given a budget and you will take part in the shopping and the preparation of meals. Location and leisure: Located in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, in the Butte du Chapeau Rouge Park. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 55

56 Open to German and Spanish volunteers only. This project is supported by the OFAJ, the French-German Youth Office. Volunteers from France, Germany and Spain may be eligible to have their travel costs supported on the presentation of original receipts. Remember to bring warm and waterproof clothes, the nights can be chilly! Also think of your sunglasses, your sunscreen and a sleeping bag! Closed shoes are compulsory on the site. certificate. If health issues on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country Language: English, French Paris Paris CONCF-121 LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR 1 City of lights in the heart of the mountains LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR 06/06 27/06 ENVI 15 vols 18+ From Luz-Saint-Sauveur, the Pyrenees Mountains are all yours. All the best sites of the region are easily accessible. Here, you will find the freedom to breathe in the open spaces, move, transcend yourself and enjoy! The great writer Victor Hugo described Luz as a charming old town deliciously situated in a deep triangular valley. Three large sunbeams enter through the three openings between the three mountains. When the miquelets (Catalan militia men) and Spanish smugglers arrived from Aragon through Roland s Breach, they saw a great light They named this town light, or Luz. The municipality has been developing a large project to restore its local heritage, in particular with the organization of international workcamps. During 3 years we have been renovating old streets and washhouses. This year, we will take in charge the walking path! You will renovate the staircase and the route to access the walking path, using only natural materials (soil and stone). This work will be moderately physical and it will take place into the wilderness, in a wonderful environment. You will be accommodated indoors, in a building in the center of village. You will have access to showers and toilets. The group will share the cleaning tasks and prepare meals together. You will prepare the meals in shifts and participate to the organization of the collective life (planning, cleaning, shopping, etc.). We will encourage the purchase of local and seasonal products. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 56

57 Location and leisure: Luz Saint Sauveur is in the Hautes-Pyrenees County, south-west of France near the pilgrimage city of Lourdes. It is close to the most beautiful natural sites of the Pyrenees Mountains: the Midi Peak, the Gavarnie circus, the Bridge of Spain, the Neouvielle natural park, and many lakes of the Pyrenees national park. The beauty and diversity of this county presents a great historical, architectural and environmental interest. Bring working clothes, gloves, and closed shoes. Bring a warm sleeping bag, as nights might be cold with altitude and we may go to sleep in mountains. To enjoy the mountain, bring your trekking shoes. For the brave ones who wants to take a dip in the river, bring your swimming suit. Do not hesitate to bring activities from home such as photos, games, musical instruments, etc. Foreigners from the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and all participants must bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise during the program, volunteers will need to cover all costs; they will be reimbursed upon their return to their home country. Language: English Reach Lourdes Train Station then take a bus until Luz Saint Sauveur. (30 minutes) Tarbes-Lourdes (45 km far), Toulouse (209 km far) or Paris (876 km far) CONCF-122 AUZIELLE Restoration of a wall of stone in the village AUZIELLE 06/07-27/07 RENO 15 vols 18+ Welcome to Auzielle! The citizens of this village are proud to welcome you into their charming home, where life is good. Help them preserve their heritage by restoring an important piece of history in the middle of the village. The coating of the outer cemetery walls is old, and we can observe a global degradation of the structure. You will have to entirely redo the lime coating. Furthermore, the top screeds of the wall are severely damaged, allowing water infiltration, so it needs to be completely rebuilt. You will stay in tents next to a clubhouse with access to changing rooms, toilets, showers, and a kitchen. You will prepare the meals in shifts and participate to the organisation of the 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 57

58 collective life (planning s organisation, cleaning, shopping, etc.). We will encourage the purchase of local and seasonal products. Location and leisure: Auzielle, a small town in the Haute-Garonne near the city of Toulouse, counts today 1,400 inhabitants. Straddling between countryside and city, Auzielle is nestled among rolling hills covered with little houses and sunflowers. Storekeepers, associations, and many nearby services contribute to the daily life of the village to make it a pleasant place to live. Bring working clothes and shoes (waterproof if possible, in case of rain). Bring a warm sleeping bag and a good camping mat (for sleeping in the tent); nights can be chilly and wet. Tents will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Do not hesitate to bring activities from home, such as photos, games, musical instruments, food etc. And don t forget your swimming suit; you may need it! Foreigners from the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and all participants must bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise during the program, volunteers will need to cover all costs; they will be reimbursed upon their return to their home country. You ll arrive to the airport or the train station of Toulouse, then a bus will take you directly to Auzielle. Toulouse or Paris CONCF-123 RISCLE Let s renovate the church s frame! RISCLE 06/07 27/07 RENO 15 vols 18+ Riscle, a small, dynamic village situated in the Gers department, will open its doors once again this summer. This town is in a very charming setting: the vineyard of Cotes-de-Saint- Mont, a canal next to two wash houses, invites you to take a walk around. The town has five churches, including the Gothic Church of Saint-Peter, which dates from the twelfth century and has been classified as a "Historic Monument" since You will be awed by its monumental staircase. The other churches are equally extraordinary, and this summer, Concordia will restore one that dates from This church, situated discreetly at the edge of the village, is asking for our attention. With the help of Michel, a local carpenter, you ll continue the work done last year and install Roman roof tiles on the frame. You will have to work on a 6-meters scaffolding. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 58

59 You will stay in tents around a gymnasium with access to cloakrooms, toilets and showers as well as a kitchen and living area. The gymnasium is situated 1 km from the workplace. You will prepare the meals in shifts and participate to the organisation of the collective life (planning, cleaning, shopping, etc.). We will encourage the purchase of local products. Location and leisure: Riscle, a town of 1829 inhabitants, is situated in the valley of Adour. From the village, you will enjoy the view of the Pyrenees. Although it is a small village, Riscle keeps its lively community alive, which offers numerous activities to its inhabitants all year long. In the summer, the town organizes an evening called "Eating at the Banks of the Adour" which includes a community meal and fireworks. Too warm outside? Cool off at the nearby Plaisance du Gers leisure center! Since the Gers is the department of wine and Armagnac, you ll have plenty of opportunities to visit nearby vineyards during a hike, or the Castle of the Terms of Armagnac. The Gers is waiting for you! Bring working clothes, gloves and shoes (if possible waterproof, in case of rain). Take both light and warm layers. Bring a warm sleeping bag and trekking shoes. Do not hesitate to bring activities from home, such as photos, games, and musical instruments. And don t forget to bring your swimsuit! Foreigners from the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and all participants must bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise during the program, volunteers will need to cover all costs; they will be reimbursed upon their return to their home country. Riscle bus station. Toulouse or Paris CONCF-124 BOULAUR A dynamic Abbey in a peaceful village BOULAUR 06/07-27/07 RENO 16 vols Here in Boulaur, you will see Cistercian sisters running in all directions: one working in a garden, another welcoming the visitors, yet another renovating houses of the Abbey The 875-year-old Holy Marie de Boulaur Abbey is very dear to them, but it needs to be restored. They need your help to do so! You will participate in the restoration of the outer wall surrounding the garden of the Abbey, which has collapsed. You will use traditional masonry techniques such as applying a lime coating to protect the wall. You will work on a 2-meter high scaffolding. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 59

60 You will be accommodated in tents in the garden of a house at your disposal, with kitchen, toilets, bathroom, living-place, etc... You will prepare the meals in shifts and participate to the organisation of the collective life (planning s organisation, cleaning, shopping, etc.). We will encourage the purchase of local and seasonal products. Location and activities: Boulaur is located in the historical region of Astarac, in Gascony and has an ideal geographical position. You will be charmed by the stunning view of the Pyrenees Mountains! Close by you ll find Gimont market in its historical center, and Saramon s lake at 3km, where you may go swimming and enjoy various events in the evenings. Bring working clothes and shoes (waterproof if possible, in case of rain). As the work will be inside the Abbey s walls, mini-shorts and low-necked shirts or dresses will not be allowed. Bring a warm sleeping bag and a good camping mat (for sleeping in the tent); nights can be chilly and wet. Tents will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Do not hesitate to bring activities from home, such as photos, games, musical instruments, food etc. And don t forget your swimming suit! Foreigners from the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and all participants must bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise during the program, volunteers will need to cover all costs; they will be reimbursed upon their return to their home country. Gimont train station. Toulouse - Blagnac airport. Extra Fee: 165 CONCF-125 EMMAUS ESCALQUENS - Fighting exclusion ESCALQUENS 03/08 24/08 MANU/SOCI 12 vols 18+ You will work with the Emmaus community in Escalquens, in the Midi-Pyrénées region. The secular solidarity movement of Emmaus was born in 1949 to help people in need. Under the leadership and example of Abbé Pierre, founder of the movement, the compagnons have been working all around the world in order to help impoverished people find security, dignity, and autonomy through work and mutual support. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 60

61 They collect all kind of objects (furniture, clothes, household appliances, etc.), which they either fix and resell or recycle. The profit from the sales is used to help people in need and continue expanding the organisation s work. You will work at the Bric a Brac with the compagnons of Emmaus and volunteers. This will involve recycling, sorting, renovating, and selling many different objects. You will stay in tents on the site of Emmaus Escalquens. You will have access to a bathroom and showers. You will share meals with the Emmaus compagnons. Location and activities: You will interact with young locals and decide together on what to do during your free time. Escalquens (6000 inhabitants) lies at the gates of the Laurageais area, nestled among sunflower-covered hills and small, charming houses. In this beautiful setting, you will find a bridge from 1772, a pink brick castle from 1568 and a 14th-century church. At the Cousquille crossroads, you will discover local shops and the Sunday market. During your days off, you can reach Toulouse in less than one hour by bus. Toulouse is a beautiful, innovative, cultural and dynamic student city famous for its rich heritage. In the surrounding area, you will also get to discover villages, castles, and wine estates, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage site, Canal des Deux Mers. You need to submit a cover letter in order to apply to this workcamp. You will live with the compagnons, who may come from difficult backgrounds; they are spending a year in the Emmaüs facilities as part of their integration process. They have often experienced professional or social difficulties related to their age, health or unstable situation. You will share the same space as the compagnons, and therefore the same rules will apply to you. You will work mornings and afternoons (about 6-7 hours a day), helping cleaning the space. Your days off will be Sunday and Monday. During the day, you will share the compagnons schedule, and you ll have time to mingle with the other volunteers in the evenings. Visitors are not allowed outside working hours, and alcohol is forbidden on the premises with no exception. Consider taking work clothes and shoes (waterproof if possible, in case of rain). Bring a warm sleeping bag and a good camping mat (for sleeping in the tent); nights can be chilly and wet. Tents will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Do not hesitate to bring activities from home, such as photos, games, musical instruments, food etc. Foreigners from the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and all participants must bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise during the program, volunteers will need to cover all costs; they will be reimbursed upon their return to their home country. Language: English. Escalquens train station. Toulouse (29 km far) or Paris (693 km far). 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 61

62 CONCF-126 SAINT-MARTIN-D'ARMAGNAC Rehabilitation of the church of Castagnet SAINT-MARTIN-D'ARMAGNAC 03/08-24/08 RENO 15 vols 18+ Saint Martin of Armagnac is a small, charming town in the west of the Gers department. Come discover the village s many little treasures, including the hilly, wooded landscape with its beautiful vineyards and the Gallo-Roman vestiges near a 16th-century castle. The Camasa Association advocates for the preservation of the village s heritage and in particular the restoration of one of its churches, the Church of Castagnet. This building is made of raw earth and magnificent stones from a nearby village. The roman tiles are in poor condition, so it will be your job to replace them, which will ensure that the roof is waterproof. There are also some cracks in the structure that destabilize the wall, so you will reinforce it. Be aware that you will work on scaffolding. You will be accommodated in tents around a soccer stadium with access to cloakrooms, toilets and showers. You will have access to a building with a kitchen for everyday use. You will prepare the meals in shifts and participate to the organisation of the collective life (planning, cleaning, shopping, etc.). We will encourage the purchase of local and seasonal products. Location and activities: In the heart of the Armagnac countryside, Saint-Martin and its surrounding villages offer unique architecture that you can appreciate in your spare time. Furthermore, three of the most beautiful villages of France are just nearby: Montreal-du-Gers (34km), Fources (39km) and Larressingle (39km). Saint-Martin d Armagnac is close to the charming city of Eauze, capital of Armagnac, and also to Mont-de-Marsan. During the summer, you can enjoy various local markets, or relax at a nearby lake in the forest of Aignan. Bring working clothes and shoes (waterproof if possible, in case of rain). Bring a warm sleeping bag and a good camping mat (for sleeping in the tent); nights can be chilly and wet. Tents will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Do not hesitate to bring activities from home, such as photos, games, musical instruments, food etc. Foreigners from the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and all participants must bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise during the program, volunteers will need to cover all costs; they will be reimbursed upon their return to their home country. Lanne-Soubiran bus stop or Eauze train station. Toulouse or Bordeaux airport. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 62

63 CONCF-127 BASSOUES A legendary village BASSOUES 03/08-24/08 RENO 15 vols 18+ Delve into the history and charm of Bassoues, a fortified medieval village in the heart of the Gascogne countryside. Near the birthplace of the famous D Artagnan, Bassoues is surrounded by ramparts and brings ancient myths into reality. You ll be awestruck by the 43- meter high, splendidly-preserved donjon at the village entrance, which dates from Bassoues has been listed among the departments of Historical Monuments, making it perfect for nature lovers and history buffs alike! The village has been looking to revive community-based volunteer work, and this 3rd international workcamp is the perfect opportunity to do so! You will work to restore the ramparts that surrounds the village. The walls are fragile because of the vegetation that has grown inside them, so you will help rebuild one of the collapsed walls. First, you will clean the wall, removing the vegetation in the area to be rebuilt. Next, you will reinforce and waterproof the wall using sealant and mortar. Be aware that you will have to work on scaffoldings of 1.5 meters. You will stay in tents around a sport stadium with access to changing rooms, toilets, showers, kitchen and the rugby clubhouse. You will prepare the meals in shifts and participate to the organization of the collective life (planning, cleaning, shopping, etc.). We will encourage the purchase of local and seasonal products. Location and activities: From Bassoues, the region of Gers is all yours! This small, charming town is on the road of ancient fortified villages, close to Lupiac s lake and the city of Auch. Marciac, a city famous for its international jazz festival, is also nearby. While in Bassoues, you ll have the chance to discover culinary specialities, hiking paths to castles and fortified towns, and medieval villages. Multiple cultural and sports activities will be available! Welcome to Le Gers! Bring working clothes and shoes (waterproof if possible, in case of rain). Bring a warm sleeping bag and a good camping mat (for sleeping in the tent); nights can be chilly and wet. Tents will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Do not hesitate to bring activities from home, such as photos, games, musical instruments, food etc. And don t forget your swimming suit; you may need it! Foreigners from the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and all participants must bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise during the program, volunteers will need to cover all costs; they will be reimbursed upon their return to their home country. Language: English. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 63

64 Auch train station. Toulouse or Bordeaux. CONCF-151 ISSOUDUN ISSOUDUN 06/07-20/07 To be confirmed/soci 15 vols 18+ The Local Mission and the Youth Information Desk are two organizations taking care of the Youth coming from Issoudun. The Local Mission, within the Youth guaranty program, organizes projects for youth in inclusion. The Youth Information Desk inform and guide youth in projects connected to young people in general, and especially projects on mobility and European citizenship. Concordia has already organised a workcamp two years ago, in partnership with both of these organizations. We would like to continue this project to gather young people from Issoudun and people coming from abroad in a workcamp. The workcamp group could take part in the Summer Tuesdays, an outdoor festival open to everyone in July. Some collective time: animations, exchanges, give the possibility to share and discover the life of young people from Issoudun, their leisure activities and local initiatives. To be defined. You will be accommodated in a municipal building with access to showers and toilets. You will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. Location and activities: In the countryside of the Berry region, in the outskirts of the Cher County, Issoudun has a rich architectural heritage from the Middle-Age through the Renaissance. Such as the Hotel- Dieu which is hosting an archeological museum on Celtic civilization. The Music box, a modern music center, multimedia library and artists residencies are also part of the local cultural life. For more information about the town: And about the festival: Remember to bring good shoes and warm clothes. You will need to be able to ride a bicycle. The workcamp will be in an urban area. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 64

65 Issoudun train station. Closest airport Paris CONCF-152 AUBIGNE-RACAN Archaeological Restoration AUBIGNE-RACAN 06/07 27/07 RENO/ARCH 15 vols 18+ If you are interested by archaeology, this workcamp is for you! It is the 6 th year of partnership between Concordia, the Sarthe department and the city of Aubigné-Racan. Aubigné-Racan is a lovely city near the Loir s river and it spreads over 3203 hectares with 2112 inhabitants. A very important part of Aubigné s heritage is the Gallo-Roman complex composed of a theater, a temple, thermal facilities and markets built in the second half of the 1 st century. This archeological site, property of the Sarthe department, is one of the most beautiful sites of the Pays de la Loire region. This area is very rich in built heritage and natural discoveries. You will discover archeology through the explanations of an Archeologist from the CAPRA (Center of Archeological Prospection and Research of Allonnes) about the Gallo-Roman history of Aubigné and about the wild life. You will take part in the local festivities: July 14 th parade and fireworks, lightening of the old city called Nuit des Chimères, discovery of the local heritage, hiking. Like the five previous workcamps, you will be restoring a part of the archeological site: weeding and restoring the low walls using traditional masonry, setting up wooden borders along the trail that lead to the thermals. You will be staying in a collective accommodation under tents (2 to 3 volunteers per tent) in a field with toilets and bathroom in a local football club building. Meals will be taken there. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. Location and activities: Aubigné-Racan is located 40km south from Le Mans, 15 km west from the Château du Loir. Meeting with inhabitants will be organize to exchanges services. More information: and You will be cycling on a daily basis to go from the city to the workcamp (4km). Please bring gardening gloves, good shoes and working clothes. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes. Don t forget to bring a sleeping-mat, a warm sleeping bag (and a tent if you have your own!). 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 65

66 Language: English. Aubigné-Racan train station. Paris. CONCF-153 AMBOISE- Construction of a mobile library AMBOISE 13/07-27/07 MANU/ART 15 vols The Youth sector of the Val d Amboise District, The social center of Charles Pegut, and the Youth Information desk are three organizations working side by side with the youth from the city of Amboise. Around inclusion, animation of the district life, youth information, these social actors work together with Concordia to propose a common action in order to bring together young people with various origins and backgrounds. This first cooperation will allow international young people and local young people to meet and build strong links of friendship while constructing and creating activities together in a popular district. Indeed, a group of 10 young people of Amboise will regularly participate in workshops and leisure activities, with the 15 volunteers from Concordia. You will have the opportunity to celebrate the local festivities of July, especially the fireworks on the 14 th of July. You will also discover the local heritage by visiting the Castle of Amboise and Leonard da Vinci s house of Clos Luce You will build a wooden mobile library. This library will be used by the district associations to organise workshops. In collective tents on the camp-site, boys and girls separated; sanitary facilities in a building close to the sleeping place; cooking and eating under a big tent outside. If you have a tent, please bring it. The meals will be taken in a room in the mill with the volunteers of the organization. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: Located in the Indre-et-Loire County and Centre region. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 66

67 At the heart of the Val de Loire, classified in the UNESCO world heritage in conformance with "cultural living landscape ", the city owes its reputation to the castle of Amboise, the vast residence of Charles VIII in the XVth century, which shelters the grave of Leonard da Vinci, royal apartments, gardens and subterranean corridors. On the outskirts of the town, the castle of Clos Luce is the former residence of Leonard da Vinci, where he lived until his death in It includes a small museum exposing models of his creations. More information about the town: As the workcamp takes place in an urban area, for practical and eco-friendly reasons, you will have to use bikes for local transportation. You will need to be able to cycle by consequence. Please bring good shoes and working clothes. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes. Don t forget to bring a sleeping-mat, a warm sleeping bag (and a tent if you own one). Amboise train station. Paris Fee: 165 CONCF-155 PNR DES MARAIS - Eco-friendly life SAINT ANDRE DE BOHON 03/08 24/08 RENO/ENVI 15 vols 18+ Beginner or advanced: you are interested in ecology, in sustainable development, organic farming? Come to discover or rediscover environmentally responsible tools and practices. By participating in this workcamp you have the possibility to experiment, to live for 3 weeks following eco-friendly principles. You will have the opportunity to renovate a former manor in masonry with natural materials, to meet market gardeners and to support them in their activities, to cook with local and organic products, to bake bread, to build an earthenware oven, to make yourself your cleaning products for the workcamp You will find out a responsible consumption by giving priority to local products. You will discover a very beautiful environment: hedgerows, marshes, seaside, heaths It is the 5 th time that Concordia organises an international workcamp with the Cotentin and the Bessin Marshland Regional Nature Park. Located in the south of the Cotentin s peninsula, this wide surface of marshland polders hosts a unique fauna and flora. The Park s House proposes touristic information, exhibitions and animation in the aim of discovering natural 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 67

68 and architectural heritage. Around this place, you will have the opportunity to hike, sail boats, discover the local and environmental heritage and enjoy animations. This workcamp is a part of a long-term project. This is an old farm built with homemade mud bricks, owned by the Manche region. This place is now used for the trainings organised by the Regional Nature Park about homemade mud bricks building. Continuing last year's work, you will take part in the restoration of the farm frontage. Two leaders will supervise the work and introduce you to traditional techniques: masonry works, using lime mortar, repairing joints You will be staying in a collective accommodation under tents in a field, the toilets and bathroom will be in a building. The meals will be taken in the building. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. You will buy most of your supplies directly from local and organic producer. Location and activities: 60km south of Cherbourg and 20 Km north of Saint-Lo. For more information about the park: The workcamp is focused on ecology, historical heritage and nature. We wish to host volunteers interested in eco-friendly practices or wishing to discover eco-friendly consumption. You may work on small scaffoldings; you should therefore be able to work at heights. Please bring gardening gloves, good shoes and working clothes. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes. Don t forget to bring a sleeping-mat, a warm sleeping bag (and a tent if you own one!). Carentan train station. Paris. CONCF-156 SAINT LEZIN Ecology, environment and art SAINT LEZIN 04/08-18/08 ENVI 15 vols 18+ You are interested in ecology, in sustainable development, in permaculture and in artistic activities. This is the right place! 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 68

69 We have been organising this international workcamp each summer for 14 years in partnership with the association Un Pas De Cote. This association develops cultural and artistic activities on the site of the Cultural Domain of Aubance in St Lezin. The renovation going on for more than 10 years has turn it into a lovely bucolic place, useful for a lot of activities (festivals, artistic workshops, children's camp). It used to be an important place for locals activities before the association started using it. This workcamp is rooted in the life of the village. You will meet both volunteers of the associations and the village s inhabitants. You will also experience the life under circus tent and benefit from the link with the other artistic activities of the association. You will decide of the daily organisation: the goal of the project is also to experiment group life in self-management (choice in the organisation of daily life, the budget, the leisure activities ). You can also experiment an eco-friendly lifestyle: local and bio products, composting, dry toilet More informations : Facebook : Un Pas De Côté. You will contribute to create a collective garden for the inhabitants by using the permaculture technics. Are on schedule: arrangement of the garden, nature observation and prune trees. You will also be involved in the constructions of insect hotels, ovens and solar dryers. The ambition of this workcamp is to go beyond its first technical purpose and improve your knowledge of permaculture. You need to be interested and motivated by these topics. You will sleep in huts built of ecological materials. You will have access to toilets and showers of a sports hall. The collective life and cooking will take place under an inner courtyard. You will also have a room for activities, offices, and a circus tent where you will stay. Daily life tasks and cooking will be self-organised by the group. We work with locals producers for the food. Location and leisure: St Lezin is a small village (800 inhabitants) of Maine-et-Loire County between Cholet and Angers and 80 km far from Nantes. It s possible to discover these cities during your stay. Leisure activities are organized by the group according to the budget. Visiting some cities or discovering the banks of the Loire, bathing, canoeing It s up to you. A lot of cultural events take place in this period: concerts, festivals The association can also propose various artistic activities under the circus tent: circus arts, Brazilian percussions, theatre For musicians, we can lend you many instruments. (drums, piano, guitar ) Bring good shoes, working clothes and warm clothes for evenings. Bring a camping mat and a sleeping bag. Bring your enthusiasm and your joie de vivre. Language: It is a French and English speaking project! Come to test your French with the locals. Chemille train station. Nantes or Paris. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 69

70 CONCF-157 LE MANS Sociocultural animations LE MANS In July, to be confirmed SOCI/KIDS 12 vols 18+ Trinational (French, German and Spanish) It has been 8 years now since the Normandie-Maine Concordia regional office settled in the popular neighbourhood of Le Mans called Les Sablons. The goal of its establishment was the creation of various volunteering projects as part of the social development of the city. Indeed, it would open this neighbourhood to an international scale through the creation of a real dynamic in which local inhabitants and youth would get involved. Concordia has been organising international workcamps for the past 5 years in order to develop local activities for the kids and inhabitants of the neighbourhood. You will be supervised by leaders for the organisation of animations in the district with the local kids and inhabitants. It will allow the valorisation of their artistic and cultural abilities. This workcamp will enable the youth of Les Sablons to take part in free activities organised in the heart of their neighbourhood and to become aware of intercultural meetings and international commitment. A particular attention will be paid to the participation of the residents, local organisations and the youth in the creation of activities to develop local events. You will be sharing a collective accommodation in 2 flats in the neighbourhood, with basic living conditions. There will be rooms of 4 or 5 people with mattresses provided by Concordia. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. Bring your sleeping-bag with you. Location and activities: Le Mans ( inhabitants) is located in the West of France. It is the administrative centre of the Sarthe County, in the Pays de La Loire region (50 minutes from Paris, and 1h30 from Nantes by train). You will have time to discover the city. Le Mans is a beautiful city full of art and history, it is the third one of the Pays de la Loire region when it comes to culture and tourism. The old city center is surrounded by Roman walls and the most recent renovation works organised to preserve the oldest parts of Le Mans have helped to enhance its local heritage. Two rivers cross the city which has been named one of France greenest cities. You will find numerous parks and gardens over there, in addition to the two big forests bordering the city. During summer, many festivals and events are organized, such as La Nuit des Chimères which highlights the historical heritage of the town. At night, the walls of the 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 70

71 cathedral and monuments of the old city turn into projection screens. A must see! For more information about the city: This project is supported by the OFAJ, the French-German Youth Office. Some volunteers from France, Germany and Spanish may be eligible to have their travel costs supported on the presentation of original receipts. Volunteers should be interested in child/youth animation and come with ideas (original games, outdoor activities, workshops about recycling and materials recovery ). Don t forget your sleeping bag! Language: English. Le Mans train station. Paris. CONCF-181 MARSEILLE support young with visual impairment to arrange their garden! 04/07 18/07 ENVI/DISA 12 vols 18+ Participate in the project of IRSAM, a sensory education institute for young visually impaired, to develop their green areas and create a sensory garden. The institute is located in the center of Marseille, close to Notre Dame de la Garde, with a panoramic view of the city, the blue coast and its islands. You will discover towns and landscapes of Provence with intoxicating scents, lulled by the song of the cicadas... By participating in this workcamp, you will contribute to the well-being of the visually impaired young people of the institute who can enjoy the sensory garden and vegetable garden, while learning ecological gardening techniques! You will participate in the restoration and development of the institute s gardens with work of clearing and uprooting. You will prepare the soil with natural compost and learn permaculture techniques. You will be accommodated in the rooms of the institute which are very comfortable. You will share the different collective tasks and prepare meals together. The budget will be managed 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 71

72 with your animators and you will participate in the races and the preparation of the meals, favoring the local products of season. Location and leisure: Marseille is the capital of Provence with about 900,000 inhabitants. Ideally located and very well served by public transport, you will discover the architectural and landscape jewels of the region, participate in the festivities of the city, go hiking in the Calanques etc. Please bring: work gloves and shoes, casual clothing, hat/cap, sunglasses, sun cream, mosquitos repellant (and swimming suit!) Meeting point : Marseille train station. Marseille Provence CONCF-182 CABANNES Restoration of a Provencal heritage CABANNES 06/07 27/07 RENO 12 vols 18+ Take part in the valorization of the historical heritage of Cabannes, a charming Provencal village close to Avignon, Cavaillon, the Parc of Alpilles and other regional jewels. You will discover towns and landscapes of Provence with intoxicating scents, lulled by the song of the cicadas...the chapel of Saint Michel, is a 12th century building with an extension dating from the 17th century. It is the oldest monument of the village, built at the intersection of two ancient Roman roads and at the origin of the creation of the village. By participating in this work camp, you will contribute to the restoration of the Provencal heritage; you will discover both technics of craft restoration and regional specialties. For the second edition of the workcamp, you will pursue the restoration of the facade walls of the chapel St Michel, making coatings on the north facade. The mortar will be made with a mixture of lime, sand and pigments to find a color that harmonizes with the stones and the original coating. You will be accommodated under tents in the sports complex of Cabannes. Bring your sleeping bag and your sleeping mat or inflatable mattress. You will share the different collective tasks and prepare meals together. The budget will be managed with your camp leaders and you will participate in the grocery shopping and the preparation of meals, favoring the local and seasonal products. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 72

73 Location and leisure: Cabannes is a small Provencal village of 4500 inhabitants, very dynamic, in the heart of Provence, offering a wide choice of cultural, patrimonial, and environmental discoveries. You will participate in the festivities of the village, including the fête de la Madeleine and July 14 th (French national day). You may even have the chance to see the famous Avignon Festival, the biggest theater festival in France. Note that you will be working on scaffoldings. Please bring: working gloves and shoes, casual clothing, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquitos repellant, swimming suit. As the accommodation and workcamp area are not closed, you will have to drive bicycle which are provided. Language: English and French Meeting point : Avignon train station. Marseille or Paris. CONCF-183 PIE FOURCHA 1 come and revive a dry stones hamlet in the Alpes! 17/07 31/07 RENO 11 vols 18+ Pie Fourcha, a lost hamlet in the middle of an extraordinary landscape, will offer you the possibility to live a workcamp with a lot of activities: outdoor sports, personal development and citizenship. The hamlet is located close to the city of Prads-Haute-Bleone, in the UNESCO Geoparc of Haute-Provence site, a transition between the Alps and Provence region, characterized by a high diversity of exceptional landscape where the time of Men and the time of the Earth can be seen by side. You will discover its natural, geological and cultural heritage. Built more than 1000 years ago, Pie Fourcha has been deserted around 1930, and now only the hikers, coming from all over the world, get through those ruins. That s where we offer you to come and stay for a few days to recharge your batteries and contribute to restore the village. Your days will alternate between works on the camp, and outdoor sports such as hiking, swimming, games and even a 2 days trip in the mountains! (Val Pousanne 1900m). But also, daily relaxation, discussions and at least two parties during the workcamp will be organized in a hostel. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 73

74 The workcamp will be led by a professional from the Compagnons du devoir who will show you how to restore a part of the paths and some stone walls of this lost hamlet. Last year they discovered a huge apié (bee wall) which is a few hundred years old. This year workcamps will allow you to observe bee hives and you will try to seed swarms of black bees, an endangered endemic species. The first and the last night you will be hosted in a hostel at Le Vernet city, where you will sleep with another volunteer (2 single beds per room). The other nights you will sleep in tents (tipi), except for the 2 days hike when you will sleep in a mountain shelter at 1800m of altitude. You will be part of a group of 11 volunteers, coming from all around the world. Meals will be taken on the workcamp. During the camp, volunteers will also be able to cook some dishes and organize a shared meal with the local population. Location and leisure: The close villages of Prads-Haute-Bleone and Le Vernet account less than 200 inhabitants. They are nestled in the Haute-Provence Alps, at 1300m of altitude. Thanks to its exceptional nature, hiking and other outdoor sports are much appreciated. It s also very quiet, so you will relax a lot. Two qualified sports educators will accompany you throughout the stay as well as more specific coaches for thematic hikes (Meditation, mountain pastures, well-being). Relaxation and recuperation moments (well-being massages) are offered. Bring a warm sleeping bag, warm clothes (nights can be cold) and working clothes, solid shoes for the work and walking. Bring clothing suitable for outdoor activities, a swimsuit (swimming trunks are not allowed in the pool!) and a hat, mosquitos repellent & sunscreen. If you want, you can also bring musical instruments, games, recipes, photos and/or specialties from your country or region. The workcamp is located in a remote area, so the mobile phone reception and 3-4G network are not always available. Language: English and French Digne train station Marseille or Paris. CONCF-184 PIE FOURCHA 2 come and revive a dry stones hamlet in the Alpes! 09/08 23/08 RENO/ENVI 11 vols /02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 74

75 Pie Fourcha, a lost hamlet in the middle of an extraordinary landscape, will offer you the possibility to live a workcamp with a lot of activities: outdoor sports, personal development and citizenship. The hamlet is located close to the city of Prads-Haute-Bleone, in the UNESCO Geoparc of Haute-Provence site, a transition between the Alps and Provence region, characterized by a high diversity of exceptional landscape where the time of Men and the time of the Earth can be seen by side. You will discover its natural, geological and cultural heritage. Built more than 1000 years ago, Pie Fourcha has been deserted around 1930, and now only the hikers, coming from all over the world, get through those ruins. That s where we offer you to come and stay for a few days to recharge your batteries and contribute to restore the village. Your days will alternate between works on the camp, and outdoor sports such as hiking, swimming, games and even a 2 days trip in the mountains! (Val Pousanne 1900m). But also, daily relaxation, discussions and at least two parties during the workcamp will be organized in a hostel. The workcamp will be led by a professional from the Compagnons du devoir who will show you how to restore a part of the paths and some stone walls of this lost hamlet. Last year they discovered a huge apié (bee wall) which is a few hundred years old. This year workcamps will allow you to observe bee hives and you will try to seed swarms of black bees, an endangered endemic species. The first and the last night you will be hosted in a hostel at Le Vernet city, where you will sleep with another volunteer (2 single beds per room). The other nights you will sleep in tents (tipi), except for the 2 days hike when you will sleep in a mountain shelter at 1800m of altitude. You will be part of a group of 11 volunteers, coming from all around the world. Meals will be taken on the workcamp. During the camp, volunteers will also be able to cook some dishes and organize a shared meal with the local population. Location and leisure: The close villages of Prads-Haute-Bleone and Le Vernet account less than 200 inhabitants. They are nestled in the Haute-Provence Alps, at 1300m of altitude. Thanks to its exceptional nature, hiking and other outdoor sports are much appreciated. It s also very quiet, so you will relax a lot. Two qualified sports educators will accompany you throughout the stay as well as more specific coaches for thematic hikes (Meditation, mountain pastures, well-being). Relaxation and recuperation moments (well-being massages) are offered. Bring a warm sleeping bag, warm clothes (nights can be cold) and working clothes, solid shoes for the work and walking. Bring clothing suitable for outdoor activities, a swimsuit (swimming trunks are not allowed in the pool!) and a hat, mosquitos repellent & sunscreen. If you want, you can also bring musical instruments, games, recipes, photos and/or specialties from your country or region. The workcamp is located in a remote area, so the mobile phone reception and 3-4G network are not always available. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 75

76 Language: English and French Digne train station Marseille or Paris. CONCF-211 BETZ the Road Bike BETZ 11/07 25/07 RENO 16 vols 18+ Betz is a village at the heart of the Valois region, historical territory linked to King François the 1st. With its 1000 inhabitants, it has a rich history thanks to the Monaco princes and the King of Morocco. Nowadays, the City council keeps strong bonds with Morocco thanks to a city pairing. The town has a high school and wishes to encourage youth participation as well as making the village beautiful. After the success of last year s workcamp, we are continuing the project for the third time in a row! The locals are expecting you, especially for the celebrations of the 14th of July! An old railway line that crosses the Pays du Valois has been transformed into a soft lane for pedestrians, bicycles and rollerblades. In the heart of the village the old railway of the nineteenth century made of cut stone has suffered from time and weather. An association was created to save it. Your job will be to take back the masonry, to cut stones and put joins between them in order to set everything together according to traditional techniques. Accommodation and meals: You will sleep in tents, with boys and girls separated, and you will use the community hall for daily life. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. Location and leisure: Betz is at the boundaries of the Oise and Aisne departments, between Crépy en Valois and Meaux. Please take working clothes and gloves, and good shoes. For the accommodation under tents, bring your sleeping bag and floor mat. Please feel free to bring some food specialties, pictures, musical instrument: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community! 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 76

77 Crépy en Valois train station. Paris. CONCF-212 CRECY EN PONTHIEU and his battle CRECY EN PONTHIEU 11/07 25/07 RENO 16 vols 18+ Within a territory valorization project directed to young people, Concordia has been associated to organize a workcamp in Crecy en Ponthieu. This workcamp will gather young people of surrounding areas of the Baie de la Somme, French young people and international volunteers. Crecy en Ponthieu owes its fame to the 100 year's war as it marks the end of chivalry and the beginning of the 100 year's war. So be ready for a workcamp at the crossroads of history, nature and the beautiful beaches of Picardie: Fort Mahon or Berck. So an intense workcamp is waiting for you! Your job will be to renovate the tower that dominates the site of the battlefield: woodwork, wood stain etc. Indeed the wooden cladding surrounding this tower has suffered from time, there will be cutting, fixing and wood stain. On the other hand you will do various small works of development around the site. You will be lodged under tents to sleep at the gymnasium of the middle school of Crecy en Ponthieu. You will share the different collective tasks and prepare the meals together. Location and leisure: Crecy en Ponthieu is located in Somme Department of the Hauts de France Region, close to Channel beaches, 30 kms from Fort Mahon. Take some working clothes for the workcamp and closed shoes. Bring your sleeping bag and floor mat. You can also bring specialities, pictures, musical instruments: what you like and want to share during the workcamp, with local population or with volunteers! Work on scaffolding. More information: RUE train station Paris 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 77

78 CONCF-213 PAVES DE PARIS-ROUBAIX 1 WALLERS 11/07 25/07 RENO/ENVI 16 vols 18+ Paris Roubaix or north hell is one of the most famous cycling races in the world. The runners take paved axes that were laid in the nineteenth century to promote mining. However, many of these roads were disappearing, replaced by bitumen or under weeds, making the future of the bike race uncertain. For several years, enthusiasts have been fighting to save this working memory and the race by trying to save the paved areas. Even though certain sectors are classified as "historical monuments" or included in the UNESCO classification perimeter of the mining basin. For 2 years as part of their curriculum of vocational training, high schools intervene to renovate cobblestone sectors in connection with the association FRIENDS OF PARIS ROUBAIX. Your intervention therefore enters a precise and expected framework! For more information: With the support of the volunteers of the Friends of Paris Roubaix, you will intervene on various paved sectors on the territory of the commune of WALLERS, just around the famous gap of AREMBERG which is one of the most challenging spot of the race. 3 types of jobs are programmed: Reworking tessellations to consolidate certain areas where the pavers have disappeared, be careful you should know that this type of paver weighs more than 15 kg. The creation of "valleys", it means specific borders allowing the flow of rainwater to ensure the durability of paving stones through the evacuation of water The clearing and evacuation of topsoil accumulated on certain areas so that the paved area does not become too grassy Finally on this sector, there is a ruin; it was an old coffee shop in the middle of the fields. This ruin regularly serves as a wild deposit. The idea is to store all the dirt that will be generated to create, at the right season; a landscaping in close collaboration with the horticultural school. Accommodations and food: You will be hosted in tents, girls and boys separated, at the football stadium. You will be able to use all the facilities for daily life (kitchen, sanitary). You will share the different collective tasks and prepare the meals together. Location and leisure activities: Wallers is located in the heart of the North Mining Basin between Lille and Valenciennes near the forest of Raimes. Remember to take clothes for the manual work and closed shoes. For the accommodation under tents, bring your sleeping bag and floor mat. Please feel free to bring some food specialties, pictures, musical instrument: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community! 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 78

79 Wallers train station Paris CONCF-214 PLAILLY- The Gallic village PLAILLY 11/07-01/08 RENO 12 vols This workcamp will be organized for the 5th time in this town of 1700 inhabitants, where is located the Parc Astérix, close to other partner municipalities of Concordia and nearby the Val d'oise. During the construction of the library, we found out an old underground passage, linked to a famous Gothic cave. This space has been preserved, with the creation of a staircase and opening for ventilation. The GHAP (Group of History and Archeology of Plailly) wants to pursue the renovation of this space to open it as often as possible during the year, and exhibit there ancient tools, fossils and so on... (At least tools that can be stored in a room like this cave). In 2015, volunteers have discovered a new cave down the first one. This cave was totally unknown, completely forgotten! All of the joints will be rambled and joined back with lime mortar. There will also be some stones to carve. You'll sleep under tents, with boys and girls separated. You can use the sports hall for to the daily life, the changing rooms are equipped with hot showers. There's a big hall with sports mats for daily life and leisure. Location and leisure: Plailly is a little city in the Oise County and close to the Val d Oise County. For more information: Take working clothes and closed shoes. For the accommodation under tents, bring your sleeping bag and floor mat. Please feel free to bring some food specialities, pictures, musical instrument: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community! 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 79

80 Survilliers Fosses train station (RER D form Paris). Closest airports: Paris. Fee: 165. CONCF-215 TRACY LE MONT- The enchanted forest TRACY LE MONT 11/07 01/08 RENO 16 vols It is the 10th time we organize this workcamp, together with the town hall of Tracy le Mont, at the heart of the Laigue forest. This little charming village, environmentally responsible, wants to keep on the preservation of its environment, its history and emphasize the participation of the youngest members of the community. Your task will be to carry on new animations during the month of July. There are many hiking trails starting from the village and going across the forest. In a nutshell, it's a heritage workcamp for nature lovers! This year, we will intervene in the continuation of 2017 workcamp in the schoolyard. A stone wall needs to be restored to improve the living environment and mainly to insure children s safety. You will work on the recovery of joints of the walls and the repointing of the wall. You might also cut some stones in order to change the damaged ones. You will also contribute to the maintenance of the news boards and the figures of the memory path. You will sleep under tents, with boys and girls separated, but for your daily needs you'll use the village community hall with an equipped kitchen (oven, dish-washer, etc...). The showers will be at the football stadium a kilometer away from your living area. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. Location and leisure: Tracy le Mont is located at the heart of the Laigue forest, near Compiegne, Noyon and Pierrefonds and its fortified castle. It's a village of more than a thousand inhabitants, a bit isolated in the forest. More info: You'll have to walk a lot from a site to another, it's a workcamp for forest lovers. Bring working clothes and shoes. For the accommodation under tents, bring your sleeping bag and floor mat. Please feel free to bring some food specialties, pictures, musical instrument: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community! Compiegne train station 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 80

81 Paris Fee: 165 CONCF-216 NOGENT - In the heart of the city NOGENT-SUR-OISE 11/07 01/08 RENO 16 vols For this 9th partnership with the municipality of Nogent-sur-Oise, Concordia carries on a dynamic that mixes local teenagers and young people from different countries, including Palestine via the city pairing of this municipality with the Aida refugee camp in the West Bank. The goal remains similar: to help improving the life environment and to develop a maximum of links among participants. You will be closely integrated into the life of the community, in the animations with the children of the leisure centre (excursion to the Asterix amusement park or the seaside) and in the retirement home. Many inter-generational exchanges are in the program. One of the most rewarding workcamp! This year we will work to safeguard the town built heritage. You will intervene inside the church, on its nave. Are scheduled so far: removing the joints on the walls, picketing and repointing. The rest of the program is still to be defined. You will sleep under tents with boys and girls separated. The living/eating room will be indoor, at the football stadium and next to the swimming pool. Don't forget your sleeping bag and your swimsuit (swimming trunks are not allowed in the swimming pool)! The group will share the cleaning chores and prepare meals together. Location and leisure: Nogent-sur-Oise is located in the middle of the Oise, near Creil and Chantilly. Please take working clothes and shoes. For the accommodation under tents, bring your sleeping bag and floor mat. Please feel free to bring some food specialties, pictures, musical instrument: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community! Meeting Point: Creil Train station. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 81

82 Paris. Fee: 165. CONCF-217 SAINT MAXIMIN Stone quarry SAINT MAXIMIN 11/07 01/08 ENVI 16 vols The small town of Saint Maximin, nestled in the heart of southern Oise s stone quarries, possesses a particular cultural heritage (troglodyte houses, old open-air quarries, mushroom farms, etc.) that it showcases in a "House of stone" Museum. After eleven previous successful workcamps, the work goes on! Activities will be planned with the municipal youth commission and you will be participating with them to excursions to the seaside or to Paris for instance. You can expect many exchanges! This year, the site aims to restore a hiking trail on a calcareous larris in the heart of the town. This larris is an extraction residue of stone quarries that has been covered by vegetation over time to finally become a natural area. Your role will be to reopen the trail by cutting and exporting the plants, to reuse some species (such as hazelnut) to create natural barriers, to create some steps, etc. You will sleep under tents separated for boys and girls, at the football stadium, which will serve for all daily life needs: kitchen, bathrooms The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. Location and leisure: Saint Maximin is located in the South of Creil, in the Oise Pays de France Regional Nature Reserve. Several walks are planned in the heart of the Chantilly's forest and in its castle. For more information: Bring working clothes and shoes. For the accommodation under tents, bring your sleeping bag and floor mat. Please feel free to bring some food specialties, pictures, musical instrument: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community! Meeting Point: Chantilly-Gouvieux train station. Paris Fee: /02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 82

83 CONCF-218 NIEVRE ET SOMME Restoring a church PICQUIGNY 11/07 01/08 RENO 16 vols Concordia has been working for several years together with the very dynamic youth centre. This year, this workcamp will work inside the church of Cavillon and the group will be hosted in Picquigny. You are already expected for the National Day, the evening of the 13th of July. A rafting activity has already been programmed with youngsters of the youth centre to facilitate exchanges and meetings! The church Chaussee Tirancourt was built in the 18 th century, it s made of stone and the bedrock is made of sandstone. This year you will work on the bedrock from the outside using traditional technics (picketing, repointing). More information: You will be accommodated under tents, at the Picquigny camping site. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. Location and leisure: Picquigny is a small and dynamic village close to the Somme and 18kms far from Amiens. Cavillon is a little village with 100 inhabitants. Bring working clothes and close shoes. For the accommodation under tents, bring your sleeping bag and floor mat. Please feel free to bring some food specialties, pictures, musical instrument: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community! Train station of Picquigny. Paris Fee: 165 CONCF-219 HAM - Safeguarding of the Castel ruins HAM 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 83

84 28/07 18/08 RENO 17 vols The Castle of Ham, destroyed by the German army in 1917, has known a wealthy and reckless history: it was used as a jail in the XIX century for the famous prisoner Louis Napoléon Bonaparte! The non-profit-organization the Castle of Ham's friends organizes different actions to restore and promote the castle, using it for second hand stores, theatre performances, exhibitions and youth workcamps. For the 9 th year in a row, the non-profit organization wants to join Concordia and organize an international and intercultural workcamp with young people from Ham and from all over the world. Lots of activities are planned! One half of the group will be youngsters from Ham and the neighbourhood and the other one will be volunteers from all over the world. French will be the dominant language! The work is diversified: it will include arrangements, masonry You ll also continue the development of the «prisoners» garden, consolidate former German kitchen ruins, point joins Accommodation: You will sleep in tents and use of a house for the daily life (kitchen, showers ). Bring your sleeping bag. You will share the different collective tasks and prepare the meals together. Location and leisure: Ham is located in the heart of the Region, 20 kilometers from St Quentin and Noyon. Additional information: French basics needed. Remember to take clothes for the manual work and closes shoes. Please feel free to bring some food specialties, pictures, musical instrument: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community! Ham train station. Paris Fee: 165 CONCF-220 PAVES DE PARIS-ROUBAIX 2 WALLERS 01/08 15/08 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 84

85 RENO 16 vols Paris Roubaix or north hell is one of the most famous cycling races in the world. The runners take paved axes that were laid in the nineteenth century to promote mining. However, many of these roads were disappearing, replaced by bitumen or under weeds, making the future of the bike race uncertain. For several years, enthusiasts have been fighting to save this working memory and the race by trying to save the paved areas. Even though certain sectors are classified as "historical monuments" or included in the UNESCO classification perimeter of the mining basin. For 2 years as part of their curriculum of vocational training, high schools intervene to renovate cobblestone sectors in connection with the association FRIENDS OF PARIS ROUBAIX. Your intervention therefore enters a precise and expected framework! For More information: With the support of the volunteers of the Friends of Paris Roubaix you will intervene on various paved sectors on the territory of the commune of WALLERS, just around the famous gap of AREMBERG which is one of the most challenging spot of the race. 3 types of jobs are programmed: Reworking tessellations to consolidate certain areas where the pavers have disappeared, be careful you should know that this type of paver weighs more than 15 kg. The creation of "valleys", it means specific borders allowing the flow of rainwater to ensure the durability of paving stones through the evacuation of water The clearing and evacuation of topsoil accumulated on certain areas so that the paved area does not become too grassy Finally on this sector, there is a ruin; it was an old coffee shop in the middle of the fields. This ruin regularly serves as a wild deposit. The idea is to store all the dirt that will be generated to create, at the right season; a landscaping in close collaboration with the horticultural school. Accommodations and meals: You will be hosted in tents, girls and boys separated, at the football stadium. You will be able to use all the facilities for daily life (kitchen, sanitary). You will share the different collective tasks and prepare the meals together. Location and leisure activities: Wallers is located in the heart of the North Mining Basin between Lille and Valenciennes near the forest of Raimes. Remember to take clothes for the manual work and closed shoes. For the accommodation under tents, bring your sleeping bag and floor mat. Please feel free to bring some food specialties, pictures, musical instrument: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community! Wallers train station 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 85

86 Paris Fee: 165 CONCF-221 THIERS SUR THEVE - Renovating the wall THIERS SUR THEVE 08/08-29/08 RENO 16 vols 18+ It s the 9th workcamp hosted by this municipality in Oise County, at the edge of the Chantilly and Ermenonville forests. Thiers sur Theve wishes to receive volunteers and contribute to the valorisation of its heritage and the local life s animation through the rehabilitation of its church. It is a small town with 2 shops, surrounded by forests: a green workcamp! Every year, several inhabitants are mobilized to offer the best welcome to the volunteers and make them discover local assets. A small training workcamp will be organized in May 2018 to prepare the main work. This year we will work on the wall of the cemetery, it was built around the same time as the nave of the church and you ll have to use the same techniques as the ones we used for the church, you will remove the joints and joint the walls as they used to do in the past, using traditional techniques with lime. There will be some stone cutting if necessary Volunteers will be accommodated at the municipal hall with fully equipped kitchen (oven, dishwasher ). You will be able to choose between sleeping under tents or using camp beds inside the municipal hall, as you prefer. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. Location and leisure: Thiers sur Theve is located in the Oise Pays de France Regional Nature Park, near the Val d Oise County and city of Senlis. You ll be at the heart of Chantilly forest, its famous castle and stud farms, close to Paris. More information: Remember to bring clothes for the manual work and closed shoes. Bring your sleeping bag and if you prefer to sleep under tent, a floor mat. Please feel free to bring some food specialties, pictures, musical instrument: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community! 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 86

87 Orry la Ville train station. Paris. CONCF-222 PAVES DE PARIS-ROUBAIX 3 WALLERS 17/08 31/08 RENO 16 vols 18+ Paris Roubaix or north hell is one of the most famous cycling races in the world. The runners take paved axes that were laid in the nineteenth century to promote mining. However, many of these roads were disappearing, replaced by bitumen or under weeds, making the future of the bike race uncertain. For several years, enthusiasts have been fighting to save this working memory and the race by trying to save the paved areas. Even though certain sectors are classified as "historical monuments" or included in the UNESCO classification perimeter of the mining basin. For 2 years as part of their curriculum of vocational training, high schools intervene to renovate cobblestone sectors in connection with the association FRIENDS OF PARIS ROUBAIX. Your intervention therefore enters a precise and expected framework! For More information: With the support of the volunteers of the Friends of Paris Roubaix you will intervene on various paved sectors on the territory of the commune of WALLERS, just around the famous gap of AREMBERG which is one of the most challenging spot of the race. 3 types of jobs are programmed: Reworking tessellations to consolidate certain areas where the pavers have disappeared, be careful you should know that this type of paver weighs more than 15 kg. The creation of "valleys", it means specific borders allowing the flow of rainwater to ensure the durability of paving stones through the evacuation of water The clearing and evacuation of topsoil accumulated on certain areas so that the paved area does not become too grassy Finally on this sector, there is a ruin; it was an old coffee shop in the middle of the fields. This ruin regularly serves as a wild deposit. The idea is to store all the dirt that will be generated to create, at the right season; a landscaping in close collaboration with the horticultural school. Accommodations and meals: You will be hosted in tents, girls and boys separated, at the football stadium. You will be able to use all the facilities for daily life (kitchen, sanitary). You will share the different collective tasks and prepare the meals together. Location and leisure activities: Wallers is located in the heart of the North Mining Basin between Lille and Valenciennes near the forest of Raimes. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 87

88 Remember to take clothes for the manual work and closed shoes. For the accommodation under tents, bring your sleeping bag and floor mat. Please feel free to bring some food specialties, pictures, musical instrument: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community! Wallers train station Paris CONCF-223 AVRICOURT The star of workcamps! AVRICOURT 31/08 22/09 RENO 16 vols 18+ This is the 19th consecutive project in Avricourt! This small town of just 200 inhabitants makes every effort to reserve the best welcome to volunteers, some of them even came back. Village meals, invitations to eat, donations of jams and other vegetables are a classic in Avricourt. Many exchanges in perspective, especially with the help of animators you will organize meetings and events in the village and school. Attention, you are expected! A concert will close the workcamp on the evening of September 21nd. This year, in continuation of the work done since 2011, you will participate in the renovation of the church. You will do traditional masonry outside the church: resumption of the joints of the walls, picketing, repointing, some bricks to change, etc... Accommodations and meals: You will be lodged in the village hall. Cots will be provided, bring your sleeping bag. Warning, there is only a shower and a toilet to share. A budget will be allocated to the animators and you will participate in the shopping and in the preparation of the meals. The kitchen is very well equipped (community oven, dishwasher, cold room etc.). Location and leisure activities: Avricourt is 15 km from Noyon, in the north of the Oise. Remember to wear gloves, clothes and shoes for work. Bring a sleeping bag. Some of the work will be on scaffolding. Provide a photo to make a trombinoscope. If you are a musician, don t hesitate to come with your instrument: the harmony of Noyon is ready to welcome you to play with them. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 88

89 Train station SNCF of Noyon. Closest Airport: Paris CONCF-241 PNR VERCORS Discover the village perched in the heart of Royans! PONT EN ROYANS 15/06-29/06 RENO/ENVI 12 vols 18+ Come and discover the atypical village of Pont-en-Royans and its emblematic hanging houses with colourful facades, between river and mountains, and take part in the preservation of local heritage in partnership with the Regional Natural Park of Vercors. For several years now, Concordia and the Vercors RNP have been working together to allow volunteers from all over the world to explore the best sites of the region. This year the workcamp will take place in Pont-en-Royans. It s a small medieval village perched above the river and a highly touristic place full of charm thanks to its location and its numerous historical monuments. You will participate in the development of the town by making enhancements on footpaths and alleys in the heart of the old village. With the support of a technical coordinator from Concordia and the eco-guards of the Vercors RNP, you will participate in the cleaning and sanitation of a path through the old gardens of Pont-en-Royans in order to secure it. Are scheduled: clearing, small earthworks, consolidation and construction of small steps. In addition, you will also work on the restoration of the pedestrian streets of the old village: the ground is covered with pebbles sealed with lime and in some parts the joints have faded over time and some stones are now unstable. Accommodations and food: You will be housed indoor at the communal refuge of Pont-en-Royans in the heart of the village. The refuge has dormitories with bunk beds, toilets and showers as well as an equipped kitchen where you can prepare meals. The group will be permanently supervised by two animators, a group life animator and a technical animator. Together, you will participate in the organization of the collective life (household, activities...) and the preparation of meals with products that will be purchased nearby. We will promote local products as well as short circuits. Tastings of local specialties may be organized by local producers. Location and leisure activities: Pont-en-Royans (about 800 inhabitants) is a dynamic town with many cultural and touristic activities. You will be able to visit the water museum, swim at the leisure center on the banks of the Bourne, discover the Caves of Choranche and celebrate the summer during the Music 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 89

90 Day on June 21th! You will also have the opportunity to make beautiful hikes nearby and discover the natural landscapes of Royans and Vercors. The town is located in the department of Isere, between Grenoble (60 km) and Valence (45 km). It has many amenities and shops, on site or nearby. Remember to bring gloves as well as clothes and shoes that you don t mind getting dirty. Do not forget your duvet! In your bag also take appropriate clothing in case of rain or for hiking (sweatshirts, polar, raincoats...). Hiking shoes will be useful to discover the region. Do not forget also sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...) and a bathing suit. Informal time will be programmed in connection with our animators and according to your desires! If you want to share a bit of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music...), do not hesitate to take a bit of your country in your backpack! European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance Pont-en-Royans is served by the Transière bus line n 5000 from Grenoble bus station. Check the timetable : dec.pdf Lyon or Paris CONCF-242 LA MOTTE SERVOLEX Discovering the Two worlds between culture and nature LA MOTTE SERVOLEX 06/07-20/07 RENO/ENVI 8 vols 18+ In the heart of the Alps discover all Savoie through this new international project organized in partnership with the town of La Motte Servolex! Over the years, La Motte Servolex workcamp became a landmark into the culture of this charming town located just a few kilometers away from Chambery, the capital of Savoie. You will be welcomed with a lot of generosity and friendliness thanks to the constant valuable support of the municipal services. Collectively you will participate in an action for the beautification of the site s cultural and natural heritage with the help of enthusiastic inhabitants ready to share their knowledge and traditions with you. On this project, you will work with the support of the technical services of the city to enhance the surroundings of the Library of Two Worlds. Important bridge between the cultural life and the outside world, the library is a cornerstone of the town s community life, which offers a very rich program throughout the year for all audiences. You will work on the renovation of the walls and the arrangement of steps. At the same time you will also take part in an environmental action by participating in the cleaning of a water spring on the hamlet of La 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 90

91 Fontaine des Janon. This site is a natural area with a remarkable ecosystem perfect to discover the richness of the local flora and fauna. Accommodations and meals: You will be accommodated in tents in front of the Halle des Sport Didier Parpillon at the Raoul Villot stadium just next to the city center. Bring a warm sleeping bag as the nights can be chilly. The kitchen, toilets, showers and group living space are indoor at the Halle des Sports where you will also have indoor shelter in case of bad weather. You will participate in the preparation of meals using products that will be purchased on site. We will promote local products as well as short circuits. Tastings of local specialties may also be organized with local producers. Location and leisure activities: La Motte-Servolex (11,500 inhabitants) is a town located in the department of Savoie, in the new region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is attached to the agglomeration of Chambery at less than 10km away. Thanks to the motorway network, Lyon and Geneva are respectively 1h20 and 1h from La Motte-Servolex. You will have access to many leisure activities (outdoor cinema, swimming at Lake Bourget, bike ride...) in both urban and mountain landscape. The municipality will provide you with gloves, reflective vests and safety goggles for work. Remember to take closed clothes and shoes that you don t mind getting dirty. Bicycles will also be available for daily trips and moves. It is necessary to know how to ride to fully enjoy your stay. The nights can be cool, remember to bring a warm duvet and possibly an additional floor mat for your comfort. Informal times are already programmed! If you want to share a bit of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects...), do not hesitate to take a small piece of your country in your backpack! Appointement: Railway station of Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux Lyon or Paris CONCF-243 COMMUNAY Discovering the Rhone COMMUNAY 06/07-27/07 RENO 13 vols 18+ Discover Communay few kilometers away from Lyon, which welcomes you for its first international volunteer project. The ideal opportunity to visit the region in a rural and beautiful environment, between green plains and hills. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 91

92 Communay is a village on the east of Lyon with nearly 4000 inhabitants. The town benefits from the attractiveness of the Lyon agglomeration while preserving its traditional character. It has a rich and well preserved heritage. In its center, there is a washhouse. In the 19th century Communay had 5 public washhouses. In the first half of the twentieth some have disappeared. Currently, only one remains as a witness of past times. Today, the municipality wishes to renovate it with the support of Concordia and a team of motivated volunteers. With the support of a technical coordinator from Concordia, you will work on the roof of the washhouse to treat the problems of rainwater infiltrations. You will bring new tiles and set up a rain screen in order to replace the old ones. The wooden parts will be cleaned and covered with linseed oil. Some masonry repairs will be necessary on certain areas of the wash house. An overall cleaning of the structure could be done using metal brushes to remove mosses and vegetation, so the washhouse would look as good as new. Accommodations and meals: You will be lodged in tents near the communal stadium. Bring a warm sleeping bag. The kitchen, toilets, showers and group living space are indoor within the municipal infrastructure, which will also provide shelter in case of bad weather. You will participate in the preparation of meals using products that will be purchased on site. We will promote local products as well as short circuits. Tastings of local specialties may also be organized with local producers. Location and leisure activities: Communay is located in the Rhône department. Lyon is 20 km north, Vienna is 12 km south. Public transport such as bus and SNCF shuttles will allow you to easily reach the city and visit the surroundings. You will be able to discover Lyon, the Capital of Gaul region (traboules, Basilica of Fourvière, Old Lyon...), the ancient theater of Vienne and its Jazz festival or to walk along the Rhône on the ViaRhôna... There is a lot of different possibilities and the choice will be yours! Remember to bring gloves as well as clothes and shoes that you don t mind getting dirty. Also remember to bring a warm duvet and appropriate clothing in case of rain (polar, raincoat...). Do not forget sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...) and your swimsuit. Informal times will be programmed collectively in connection with our camp leaders and according to your desires! If you want to share a bit of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects...), do not hesitate to take a small piece of your country in your backpack! "Communay Stade" station with the SNCF shuttle from Lyon Perrache train station. Lyon or Paris CONCF-244 TULLINS Beautify the natural and built heritage TULLINS 11/07-25/07 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 92

93 RENO 24 vols Discover the Isère Valley richness thanks to this international volunteer project that will allow you to learn about the renovation of architectural heritage. The municipality of Tullins is located in the department of Isere, between Grenoble and Valence. Its local heritage includes remarkable monuments, some of which are classified as Historical Monuments. It also has a rare industrial heritage that bear witness to what was once a prosperous economic area during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. For this first project organized with the municipality in partnership with Concordia, you will participate in the renovation of the old tower of a feudal castle, a vestige that remains from the ancient fortified city. With the support of a technical coordinator from Concordia, you will first have to clean the tower from the inside, remove all the rubbles and take them off the enclosure. Then you will start the renovation of a wall outside the tower which needs to be consolidated and preserved from the environment. In order to do that you ll have to carry out some small masonry work. Depending on the progress of the work, you may be involved in a complementary project around a pedagogic pond of the municipality. You will proceed to the clearing and removing of invasive plants surrounding the pond. You also may have to do some development work to facilitate the access to the pond. You will be lodged in tents near the communal stadium. Bring a warm sleeping bag. The kitchen, toilets, showers and group living space are indoors within the municipal infrastructure, which will also provide shelter in case of bad weather. You will participate in the preparation of meals using products that will be purchased on site. We will promote local products as well as short circuits. Tastings of local specialties may be organized by local producers. Location and leisure: The town of Tullins is located in the department of Isere, about thirty kilometers from Grenoble. It is located partly in the region of Gresivaudan, at the border of the Chambaran Plateau. We can find great walnut grove in the area dedicated to the production of Grenoble s nuts which are very appreciated in France The town has many infrastructures allowing outdoor recreational activities. You can also discover the Lake Paladru, the city of Grenoble or go on numerous hikes among the mountains. Remember to bring gloves as well as clothes and shoes that you don t mind getting dirty. Also remember to bring a warm duvet and appropriate clothing in case of rain (polar, raincoat...). Do not forget sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...) and your swimsuit. For hiking, closed shoes will be required. Friendly times will be programmed in connection with our animators and according to your desires! If you want to share a little of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects...), do not hesitate to take a small piece of your country in your backpack! 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 93

94 Tullins-Fures train station. Lyon or Paris Fee: 165 CONCF-245 SAINT JULIEN SUR REYSSOUZE 1 Green invaders! SAINT JULIEN SUR REYSSOUZE 13/07-27/07 ENVI 15 vols Trinational (French, German, Italian) They are small, they are green, they seem harmless and yet they are dangerous invaders for environment... Help us to defeat them! These invaders are two invasive plants that have settled in recent years in the wetlands around Bourg-en-Bresse: the Brazilian Milfoil and the Japanese knotweed. In their natural environment they pose no danger. By growing in another environment these exotic plants proliferate and threaten traditional ecosystems. Come to participate in a great action to clean the banks of the Reyssouze and ponds to help us remove these plants in order to safeguard the local environment. This project, organized in partnership with Maison de l'europe de l Ain, is part of the 55th anniversary of the town twinning with Bad Kreuznach in Germany. Bourg en Bresse is also twinned with San Severo in Italy. A large Italian community settled in Bourg-en-Bress originates from there. In liaison with a technical coordinator of Concordia and supported by the teams of the river union of the Bassin Versant de la Reyssouze, you will remove the invasive plants by using the most appropriate technique (pulling, mowing...). The cleaning will be done manually or with non-thermal tools. On the side, you will participate in an enhancement action of the river s bank by cutting down small shrubs (willow). Accommodations and meals: You will be accommodated in a non-mixed tent at the Plaine Tonique of Montrevel-en- Bresse, near the workcamp which will mainly take place in Saint-Julien-sur-Reyssouze and occasionally in the commune of Viriat. You will benefit from all the camp site s amenities. The group will be supervised by two animators, a group life animator and a technical one. Together, you will participate in the organization of the collective life (household, activities...) and the preparation of meals using products that will be purchased nearby. We will promote local products as well as short circuits. Tastings of local specialties may be organized by local producers. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 94

95 Location and leisure activities: La Plaine Tonique, where you will be accommodated, is also a very popular leisure area in the region of Bourg-en-Bresse. With a lake of 90 hectares bordered by a beach of more than 300 meters, you will discover and enjoy many water activities. A swimming pool will also be available as well as many green areas that are perfect for any outdoor activities. Located in the heart of Bresse, this site will also allow you to discover a region rich in culture and heritage. You will be able to visit Bourg-en-Bresse, the department s prefecture of Ain, and discover the Royal Monastery of Brou which has been recognized as the "French favorite monument". The region is also famous for its gastronomy. Open to German and Italian volunteers only. This project is supported by the OFAJ, the French-German Youth Office. Volunteers from France, Germany and Italy may be eligible to have their travel costs supported on the presentation of original receipts. Remember to bring gloves as well as clothes and shoes that you don t mind getting dirty As the workcamp takes place in a wet zone, a pair of boots is necessary. Remember to bring a warm duvet and appropriate clothing in case of rain (polar, waterproof...). Do not forget also sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...) and your bathsuit for swimming. Friendly times will be programmed in connection with our animators and according to your desires! If you want to share a bit of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects...), do not hesitate to take a small piece of your country in your backpack! SNCF train station in Bourg-en-Bresse Lyon, Genova or Paris Fee: 165 CONCF-246 ARCON Between forest and mounts, restore the hut of Matheron! ARCON 13/07-27/07 RENO/ENVI 12 vols From the Arboretum des Grands Murcins, discover a natural site in the heart of the Mounts of the Madeleine and take part in the renovation of a hut in ruins! The municipality of Arcon, located in the perimeter of the agglomeration of Roanne, is a small village of medium altitude which shelters the Arboretum des Grands Murcins. This site 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 95

96 offers a breathtaking view of the Roanne plains and many educational materials for a better understanding of the local fauna and flora. At the bend of a path, among trees from all continents, the ruins of an old stone hut are now waiting to be renovated. During this first project, you will participate in the development of local heritage by starting the renovation that will last several summers. You will work on the foundations of the hut by removing the stones from the ruin. You will do some sorting, storage and cleaning work to use them to rebuild the building. You will be supervised by a technical animator who will transmit you his skills in ancient masonry. This workcamp does not require any specific skills. Only your motivation and ability to work in a team will be needed to complete this project. You will be accommodated inside Arcon s cottage next to the workcamp. Two dorms will be available, to respect equality between men and women. The cottage has facilities, such as toilets, showers and a kitchen that will be at your disposal. The group will be managed by 2 camp leaders, one group leader and one technical leader. Together you will participate at the organization of collective life (cleaning, activities ), you will prepare meals in turns using the products bought nearby. We will favour local products and short supply circuits. Tastings of local specialties may also be organised with local producers. Location and leisure activities: The site of the Grands Murcins, where this workcamp take place, is located in the municipality of Arcon at nearly 800 meters above sea level, in the heart of Mounts of the Madeleine area. This village of one hundred inhabitants is attached to the Community of Agglomeration Roannais Agglomération which gathers about forty communes in the north of the Loire in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. In this area, many activities of discovery and recreation (swimming, hiking, sports activities...) can be proposed thanks to the support of Roannais Agglomeration, who s a partner of the project. The cities of Lyon and Saint Etienne are respectively at 1h30 and 1h00 by road. Remember to bring gloves as well as working clothes and shoes that you don t mind getting dirty. In the mountains, nights may be chilly. Remember to bring a warm sleeping bag and warm clothes. Do not forget sun protection as well (hat, sunglasses and sunscreen). The common living activities will be programmed together with your animators and according to your suggestions! If you would like to share a bit of your culture, (cooking recipes, traditional stories) do not hesitate to bring a piece of your country in your backpack! Train station of Roanne. Lyon or Geneva or Paris Fee: /02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 96

97 CONCF-247 MIZOEN Into The Wild Workcamp MIZOEN 20/07-10/08 RENO/ENVI 13 vols 18+ Lovers of nature come and participate in the first international workcamp realized by the municipality of Mizoën and discover the beauty of the landscapes, between mountain lakes and flowering meadows... Located in the valley of Oisans, at nearly 1200 meters above sea level, the town of Mizoën welcomes you in a great site for a renovation project of a dry stone wall along a path, starting point for many hikes to the Plateau d'emparis (2000 meters above sea level) on the edge of the Ecrins National Park. This project is in line with the work already done by Concordia in the sector (Oulles en Oisans in particular). It will allow you to discover a fauna (chamois, marmots, ibex...) and a remarkable flora as well as the local cultural wealth through the Festival of Musical Hikes of Ferrand. With the support of Concordia technical leader and technical services of the municipality, you will renovate a dry stone retaining wall about ten linear meters in trail edge. Essentially built in slate of lauzes, we can still find some granite stones into the wall now and then. The renovation will be carried out using local materials while respecting the masonry techniques specific to dry stone. You will stay in tents in the heart of the village overlooking the Chambon dam and its turquoise blue waters! Nearby, a room with toilets and showers will also be available to organize group life.the group will be managed by 2 camp leaders, one group leader and one technical leader. Together you will participate at the organization of collective life (cleaning, activities ), you will prepare meals in turns using the products bought nearby. We will favour the local products and the short supply circuits. Tastings of local specialties may also be organised with local producers. Location and leisure activities: You will not miss any discovery activities during this project! The town of Mizoën with its 200 inhabitants is located in the department of Isère, in the heart of the Oisans Valley, on the outskirts of the Ecrins National Park. The mountain and nature location of Mizoën is conducive to the practice of outdoor sports, including hiking (on the hiking trail 54 for example). The water of Chambon has a nautical base. The nearby ski resorts such as Alpe d'huez and Deux-Alpes, allow the practice of many summer sports such as mountain biking, climbing... Several mountain refuges are within the town limits and you will be welcome there during your stay. You will also be able to participate in numerous artists' performances as part of the Festival des Randonnées Musicales du Ferrand which is currently being programmed. The town is located about fifteen kilometers from Bourg d'oisans which has all types of shops and local services (doctors, banks, post office...). 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 97

98 Remember to bring gloves as well as working clothes and shoes that you don t mind getting dirty. In the mountains, nights may be chilly. Remember to bring a warm sleeping bag and warm clothes. In your bag, also take appropriate clothing in case of rain or for hiking in altitude (pullovers, polar, raincoats...). Hiking shoes will be essential. Do not forget sun protection as well (hat, sunglasses and sunscreen) and a suit for swimming. The common living activities will be programmed together with your animators and according to your suggestions! If you would like to share a bit of your culture, (cooking recipes, traditional stories) do not hesitate to bring a piece of your country in your backpack! Tourism s Office (in French: OFFICE DE TOURISME) of Bourg d Oisans: from Grenoble train station take the bus to Bourg d Oisans. More information: Closest airports: Lyon or Geneva or Paris CONCF- 248 GRENOBLE Fight against precarity 27/07 17/08 SOCI 15 vols 18+ During the summer, many associations are looking for volunteers to pursue their all-over-theyear actions in order to help disadvantaged people Solidarity is never on holiday! During the summer months associations are looking for backup for their actions. In Grenoble, even though the associative network is very important, many organisations are closing their doors because of a lack of human resources. A collective of associations that acts in favour of the most vulnerable people has decided to take action by welcoming a group of volunteers, in order to support the local initiatives and continue with the field work. Come and help us to reinforce the challenge of solidarity by meeting and joining committed people! Together with 6 associations of Grenoble, you will participate in different activities: organising collections of food products, distribution to families with low incomes and animations in favour of social meeting and awareness... all your actions will be in fact the solution to the need noticed and expressed by the local associations, in order to enable the improvement of the daily life of disadvantaged people. You will be closely accompanied by volunteers of the organisations, who will introduce you to the context of their interventions and the local problems. If you are interested in the local social actions, this workcamp is made just for you! You will be accommodated in one of the partner associations. All facilities (toilets, showers, kitchen) will be at your disposal there, as well as the space for collective life. You will mainly 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 98

99 use bikes to move around the city for your missions. You will prepare the meals in shifts using the products bought nearby. We will encourage the purchase of local products. Location and leisure activities: Grenoble is the largest city of the Alps. It is also the third most populated municipality of the region Auvergne Rhône Alpes ( inhabitants between Grenoble and its agglomeration). It is surrounded by mountains (Vercors, Chartreuse, Belledonne...) and benefits from the proximity of many other agglomerations (Lyon, Valence, Chambéry...). The city has many touristic assets and leisure infrastructures. A few kilometres away from the city centre, you'll have the chance to easily reach natural spaces. Special remarks: You will realise actions in direct contact with the public of the associations. You will have to follow the recommendations of the volunteers that will enable you to establish a trustful relationship with the people you will be helping. In order to do that, you must be able to handle French basics. During the summer, it is often very hot in Grenoble. However, if you go on a trip in the mountains the difference of temperature may be important. Consider bringing some warm clothes and hiking shoes with you. The common life activities will be programmed together with our animators and according to your suggestions! If you would like to share a bit of your culture (cooking recipes, traditional stories, special objects) do not hesitate to bring a piece of your country in your backpack! (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then Train station of Grenoble. Lyon or Geneva or Paris. CONCF-249 ALBERTVILLE 1 May the FORT be with you ALBERTVILLE 03/08 24/08 RENO 12 vols 18+ Built in order to protect Albertville from attackers a long time ago, the Fort du Mont is today a remarkable building, which renovation requires a lot of work. The Fort du Mont is an old military fortress built in It is located 1100 meters above sea level in the mountains overlooking Albertville, a city known for having hosted the Olympic Games in Today, it has lost its military vocation but remains an important part of the local heritage and is being visited by many tourists, history amateurs and hikers. In order to give a second life to the building, certain parts have to be renovated. This is why the community counts on a dynamic local association and, for a couple of years, on the participation of volunteers during the international workcamps organised by Concordia. Come and join us in the adventure of the renovation of this remarkable building! 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 99

100 Continuing the restoration initiated in 2014, this fifth intervention will allow us to work on the parapet walk, in particular on its dry stone walls, some of which we will have to restore in order to ensure the stability of some shelters. We will also have to clean up the vegetation that has grown around. If time allows, we will probably perform some works inside the Fortress as well. You will be accommodated under tents on the premises of the fort. Bring a sleeping bag. The kitchen, toilets, showers and common living space will be inside the fortress (several rooms available which can at the same time serve as a shelter in case of bad weather conditions). You will prepare meals in turns using the products bought nearby. We will favour the local products and the short supply circuits. Tastings of local specialties may also be organised with local producers (for example cheese from Savoy like Beaufort). Location and leisure activities: The Fort is located in the heights above the town of Albertville, which is just twenty minutes away by car. Despite the isolation there are many paths leading to the city and its outskirts and the locals regularly come up to the fort, allowing numerous exchanges with the volunteers. Moreover, the fortress is visited by lots of tourists in the summer period, so meetings and interaction with locals gets even easier. The fort is located 150km away from Lyon and 130km away from Geneva. The city of Annecy and its famous lake are accessible in less than 45 minutes, offering the possibility of visits, swimming and hiking. Thanks to the support of the community, many other activities will be proposed (hiking, swimming pool, access to Grignon Lake, guided visit to the middle age city of Conflans ). Remember to bring gloves as well as working clothes and shoes that you don t mind getting dirty. In the mountains, nights may be chilly. Remember to bring a warm sleeping bag and warm clothes. Do not forget sun protection as well (hat, sunglasses and sunscreen). The common living activities will be programmed together with your animators and according to your suggestions! If you would like to share a bit of your culture, (cooking recipes, traditional stories) do not hesitate to bring a piece of your country in your backpack! Train station of Albertville. Lyon or Geneva or Paris CONCF-250 ALBERTVILLE 2 The medieval city of Conflans opens its doors! ALBERTVILLE 10/08-31/08 ENVI 14 vols /02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 100

101 In Conflans, the Savoy Gate and the Tarine Gate guard the entrances to the medieval city. Perched on top of a rocky escarpment, the medieval Conflans stand at the confluence of Arly and Isère rivers. Through the centuries, it has kept an intact charm! Let yourself be tempted by its narrow streets, old shops, gardens, mesmerizing fountains, baroque church and enjoy the incredible views of Combe de Savoie Valley. Discover the richness of this heritage by joining the first international volunteer workcamp organized in partnership with the municipality. Together, we will enhance the forested surroundings of the Château de Conflans. For this first project, you will have to clean and clear the wooded area surrounding the Castle and its park. You also might have to reinforce ancient stone walls using traditional masonry techniques. This site is accessible to all and does not require any specific skills. Only your motivation and ability to work in a team will be needed to complete this project. You will be supervised by a technical coordinator of Concordia. He will help you to handle the tools safely and management of various actions on the site. Accommodations and food: Accommodation at the campsite. Sleeping in tents by two (bring your floor mat and a sleeping bag) and collective life in a municipal hall provided for the group. You will share different collective tasks and prepare the meals together. A budget will be allocated to the animators and you will participate in the preparation of dishes by privileging healthy and local products. Location and leisure activities: The Medieval City of Conflans is located on the height of the city of Albertville ( inhabitants). It is located in Savoy, in the heart of the Alps, at the crossroads of several mountains such astarentaise and Beaufortain. The town s prized mountain location got recognized in 1992 when Albertville was chosen as the winter Olympics host site. It has kept sport infrastructure and tourist attractions in both winter and summer. Many hikes are accessible from Albertville and the surrounding area. Annecy s famous lake is less than an hour away. Savoy is also famous for its gastronomy. You will have the opportunity to try out the Beaufort cheese. In connection with the municipality, many leisure activities can be proposed to you (for ex. swimming in the water of Grignon, guided visit...). Bring working clothes, gloves and shoes. Remember to also bring a warm sleeping bag as well as rainy clothes (polar, raincoat...). Do not forget to bring sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...) and your bath suit. Informal time will be programmed with our animators and according to your desires! If you want to share a bit of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects...), do not hesitate to take a small piece of your country in your backpack! Foreigners belonging to the European Union must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country. SNCF train station of Albertville 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 101

102 Lyon or Geneva or Paris CONCF-251 SAINT JULIEN SUR REYSSOUZE 2 Green invaders! SAINT JULIEN SUR REYSSOUZE 10/08-24/08 ENVI 12 vols 18+ They are small, they are green, they seem harmless and yet they are dangerous invaders for environment... Help us to defeat them! These invaders are two invasive plants that have settled in recent years in the wetlands around Bourg-en-Bresse: the Brazilian Milfoil and the Japanese knotweed. In their natural environment they pose no danger. By growing in another environment these exotic plants proliferate and threaten traditional ecosystems. Come to participate in a great action to clean the banks of the Reyssouze and ponds to help us remove these plants in order to safeguard the local environment. This project, organized in partnership with Maison de l'europe de l Ain, is part of the 55th anniversary of the town twinning with Bad Kreuznach in Germany. Bourg en Bresse is also twinned with San Severo in Italy. A large Italian community settled in Bourg-en-Bress originates from there. In liaison with a technical coordinator of Concordia and supported by the teams of the river union of the Bassin Versant de la Reyssouze, you will remove the invasive plants by using the most appropriate technique (pulling, mowing...). The cleaning will be done manually or with non-thermal tools. On the side, you will participate in an enhancement action of the river s bank by cutting down small shrubs (willow). Accommodations and meals: You will be accommodated in a non-mixed tent at the Plaine Tonique of Montrevel-en- Bresse, near the workcamp which will mainly take place in Saint-Julien-sur-Reyssouze and occasionally in the commune of Viriat. You will benefit from all the camp site s amenities. The group will be supervised by two animators, a group life animator and a technical one. Together, you will participate in the organization of the collective life (household, activities...) and the preparation of meals using products that will be purchased nearby. We will promote local products as well as short circuits. Tastings of local specialties may be organized by local producers. Location and leisure activities: La Plaine Tonique, where you will be accommodated, is also a very popular leisure area in the region of Bourg-en-Bresse. With a lake of 90 hectares bordered by a beach of more than 300 meters, you will discover and enjoy many water activities. A swimming pool will also be available as well as many green areas that are perfect for any outdoor activities. Located in the heart of Bresse, this site will also allow you to discover a region rich in culture and heritage. You will be able to visit Bourg-en-Bresse, the department s prefecture of Ain, 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 102

103 and discover the Royal Monastery of Brou which has been recognized as the "French favorite monument". The region is also famous for its gastronomy. Remember to bring gloves as well as clothes and shoes that you don t mind getting dirty. As the workcamp takes place in a wet zone, a pair of boots is necessary. Remember to bring a warm duvet and appropriate clothing in case of rain (polar, waterproof...). Do not forget also sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...) and your bathsuit for swimming. Friendly times will be programmed in connection with our animators and according to your desires! If you want to share a bit of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects...), do not hesitate to take a small piece of your country in your backpack! SNCF train station in Bourg-en-Bresse Lyon, Genova or Paris CONCF-252 SAINT PRIEST Celebrate the 50 years of the Quartier Bel Air! SAINT PRIEST 07/09-17/09 MANU/ART 12 vols 18+ For the 50 years of the Quartier Bel Air the city of Saint-Priest wishes to make the district's memory alive by proposing throughout this year convivial animations and meetings promoting the intergenerational link. From March to October the neighborhood will come to life. Come and take part in the festivities by supporting the organization of the final event. Summon your inner artist to build a totem that will represent the history and values of this neighborhood! During this first project, made with the support of the landlord Est Metropole Habitat, you will meet young San-priods who will share with you their knowledge of the neighborhood. You will work together to create scenographic elements and on the realization of the totem, the true symbol of the district. With the support of a technical coordinator from Concordia and the services of Est Metropole Habitat, in cooperation with the organizing committee of the Quartier Bel Air's 50 years, you will realize the signage elements for the final event that will take place September 15, 2018 and in which you will participate. You will be able to express all your creativity by participating in the creation of a totem which will be set in the heart of the district. Accommodations and meals: 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 103

104 You will be lodged in two housing units made available by Est Metropole Habitat, a HLM organization attached to the Metropole de Lyon. These apartments will be located in Saint- Priest, in the Bel Air district, near the workcamp. Do not forget to take a duvet. The group will be permanently supervised by two animators, a group animator and a technical animator. Together, you will participate in the organization of the collective life (household, activities...) and the preparation of meals from the products that will be purchased nearby. We will promote local products as well as short circuits. Tastings of local products are also possible with local producers. Location and leisure activities: The city of Saint-Priest is one of the 59 municipalities that make up the Metropole de Lyon. With more than 45,000 inhabitants it is the 5th most populated city at the departmental level. It is located in the east of Lyon and has in its territory all the amenities related to life in an urban environment. It is connected to the city of Lyon by tram and has a dense and varied public transport network (bike, bus...). The city of Saint-Priest is composed of several popular neighbourhoods, each with its history and its particularities. It also has many green and agricultural areas that make it a very pleasant city alternating urbanism and preserved spaces. The project will take place from September 10 to 17, You will be able to participate in festivities related to the 50th anniversary of the neighbourhood, including the final event whose programming is underway. Many cultural and leisure activities will also be available in the city and the whole agglomeration. You can also visit Lyon, the world capital of gastronomy and whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Remember to wear gloves as well as clothes and shoes that do not mind dirt. Although the accommodation is indoor, consider bringing a warm duvet and appropriate clothing in case of rain. Do not forget sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...). Informal time will be programmed with our animators and according to your desires! If you want to share a little of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects...), do not hesitate to take a small piece of your country in your backpack! Saint-Priest Bel Air tram stop (T2) from Lyon Perrache station (SNCF) Lyon CONCF-271 SETE Maritime Heritage, traditional boats restoration SETE 06/06-27/06 MANU/RENO 7 vols /02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 104

105 In Sete, around the Bassin de Thau, city rich in history, legends and maritime culture, you will participate in the restoration of various traditional boats called 'Voile latine', typical boats of the Mediterranean shores. This city has a living maritime heritage, a fishing port in the heart of the city, a fish auction and an important Mediterranean culture. This project is vital to the safeguard of the gestures and know-how of our elders and to insure the transmission of knowledge to future generations. This useful project for the daily life of the residents proposes you to meet the local people and discover a rich territory. With the support of a technical coordinator from Concordia and volunteers from our partner, the association Voile Latine, you will restore various traditional boats using ancestral techniques. You will be accommodated in a houseboat. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader ad you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. For more information: Location and leisure : Sete is an important port city of the South-East of France located in the Herault department. The city is stuck right between Thau s pond and the Mediterranean sea, and is only 40km away from Montpellier. You will be able to enjoy the richness of this geographical area between the historical heritage (ports, maritime infrastructures, quays with colored facades...) and the natural heritage (Mediterranean Sea, Thau s pond...). You can choose between many activities during your free time such as hiking, swimming, and water activities (diving, sailing, kayaking...) More information: and For the work, please bring gardening gloves, working clothes and closed shoes.as the night can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag.don t forget your protections against the sun (hat, glasses, sunscreen) and your swim suit! Some shared times could be organized if you want, so please feel free to bring some cultural stuff in your bag (food, recipes, stories or dances)! Sete train station. Montpellier, Marseille or Paris CONCF-272 CESSENON-SUR-ORB (Reals) An old mill and a natural area to protect 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 105

106 CESSENON-SUR-ORB 11/07-25/07 RENO/ENVI 14 vols Come and discover a great biodiversity in this territory while renovating an old mill! According to the politic of protection of the ENS (Natural Sensitive Area), the department of Herault want to restore and secure the old mill of Reals. This project has a significant impact on the biodiversity, indeed, this mill could be occupied by heritage species of bats such as the Rhinolophe and murins with ears indented (construction of a chiroptiere : shelter for bats). This wonderful characteristic area of the South of France can bring you heat, happiness and a lot of satisfaction! You will continue the restoration of the mill, started last year, with the support of the technical leader. You will remove the vegetation and rebuild the mill s wall using traditional masonry. You will be accommodated under tents in the municipal camping of Cessenon-sur-Orb, with an access to toilets and showers. Tents will be provided but you can bring your own if you want. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes using good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: Cessenon-sur-Orb, located along the Orb river, between the sea and the mountains, is one of the oldest city of the Languedoc. The city is very close to the Mediterranean Sea (35km) and the old medieval cities of Narbonne (35km) and Beziers (20km). The nautical centre of Reals is a privileged place for water sports. In the city of Cessenon-sur-Orb, you can visit the tile factory Riche, the Chapel Saint-Anne or the prehistoric dolmens. You can also enjoy one of the cultural tours organized by the city. You will be surrounded by nature which is perfect for any kind of sports; it will also allow you to visit the marble quarry and the eucalyptus forest. More information: For the work, please bring gardening gloves, working clothes and closed shoes. As the night can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. Don t forget your protections against the sun (hat, glasses, sunscreen ) and your swim suit! Some shared times could be organized if you want, so please feel free to bring some cultural material in your bag (food, recipes, stories or dances)! Bus station «College/Centre» in Cessenon-sur-Orb. Montpellier, Marseille or Paris. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 106

107 Fee: 165 CONCF-273 CLERMONT L HERAULT Beautify the city by creating a mural painting CLERMONT L HERAULT 11/07-25/07 ART 15 vols Trinational (French, German, Spanish) Come discover painting techniques and participate to the promotion of mural painting in this unique workcamp! The city of Clermont l Herault, preferred partner of Concordia, wishes to continue this year his politic of development to beautify the city. After many workcamps, of environment and heritage renovation, but especially after the youth exchange on September 2017, where volunteers realized 2 mural paintings with local performers, the city of Clermont l Herault proposes to continue this work, creating a new mural painting! During this project the volunteers will do a lot of different activities in this beautiful rural city, and the exceptional area of the lake of Salagou! Supported by the technical camp leader and the local performers, you will learn the techniques of mural painting and realize a mural painting to beautify the city. You will be accommodated under tents in the camping of the town situated on the Lake of Salagou, with an access to toilets and showers. Tents will be provided but you can bring your own if you want. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes using good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: Clermont-l Herault is located in the department of Herault, at 40km from Montpellier, and only 50km from the Mediterranean Sea. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful historic heritage (Castle of Guilhem, Collegiale Saint-Paul ) and the natural heritage (Lake of Saragou, Cirque of Moureze ). You will choose among a lot of different activities in your free time, such as hikes, water sports or bathing in the Herault gorges! More information: This project is supported by the OFAJ, the French and German Youth Office. Some volunteers from France, Germany, and Spain may be eligible to have their travel costs supported on the presentation of original receipts. For the work, please bring gardening gloves, working clothes and closed shoes. As the night can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. Don t forget your protections against the sun (hat, glasses, sunscreen ) and your swim suit! Some shared times will be organized if you wish, so please feel free to bring some cultural pieces in your bag (food, recipes, stories or dances)! 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 107

108 Meeting Point: Train Station of Clermont-l Herault. Closest Airport: Montpellier, Marseille or Paris. Fee: 165 CONCF-271 ADISSAN Local heritage and festival of the Clairette ADISSAN 18/07-08/08 RENO/FEST 12 vols 18+ Help in the conservation of the local heritage and meet the population by participating in the development of the garden and the organization of the festival! Adissan is a typical and charming village of the south of France, surrounded by a beautiful nature. In the middle of vineyards, the place is famous thanks to a specific white wine called «Clairette».The town has thrive for centuries through this business activity and it still attracts a lot of visitor nowadays. In Adissan, keep your eyes open and you may encounter the foal, a big and legendary animal, half-camel, half-horse, that mysteriously appears and disappears for centuries! You will take part in various development works on a garden at the entrance of the village and will continue masonry work on a stone wall near the village that was started during a previous workcamp. You will take part in the organisation of the local festival of Clairette, on July 14 th. You will be accommodated in the former retirement s house. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: Located in the department of Herault, in the new region Occitanie and his strong cultural heritage, the city of Adissan is the perfect location to enjoy the lake of Salagou (25km) and the beaches of the Mediterranean coast (30km); to organize hikes or discover the cities of Beziers (35km) and Montpellier (50km); to enjoy the beautiful biodiversity around the Basin of Thau (30km) and Sete the famous city of Georges Brassens; nearby you can also discover the great architectural heritage of Pezenas (10km). More information: 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 108

109 For the work, please bring gardening gloves, working clothes and closed shoes. As the night can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. Don t forget your protections against the sun (hat, glasses, sunscreen) and your swim suit! Some shared times could be organized if you want, so please feel free to bring some cultural material in your bag (food, recipes, stories or dances)! In Pezenas, that you can reach from Beziers or Montpellier (line 103/104 Herault Transport) Montpellier, Marseille or Paris. CONCF-275 ILLE SUR TÊT - Development of the city and restoration ILLE SUR TÊT 08/08-29/08 RENO 14 vols 18+ In the north of the Pyrenees area, help us to restore an old house and enjoy the exceptional heritage that is waiting for you! This beautiful little city with a perfect location wishes to restore an old municipal house, in order to make a new city hall. This useful project for the daily life of the residents will allow you to meet the locals and discover a rich territory. Supported by your technical camp leader, you will restore this old house using traditional masonry techniques to enhance the city. You will be accommodated in a dormitory. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader ad you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: The city of Ille sur Tet has a perfect and rare location for those who want to discover the cultural heritage and the local environment. Located in French Catalonia, on the west-side of the Regional Natural Park of the Pyrenees, you will have the opportunity to do beautiful hikes. In the north you will find the prehistoric site of Tautavel and the medieval castles of the Cathars. In the other side, stand the city of Perpignan (25km) and the beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, from Barcares to Collioure; you will also be at 40 minutes from the Spanish border. Furthermore, Ille sur Tet owns a unique France s heritage (the natural area of the Organ). 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 109

110 More information: For the work, please bring gardening gloves, working clothes and closed shoes. As the night can be quite cold, remember to also bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. Don t forget your protections against the sun (hat, glasses, sunscreen ) and your swim suit! Some shared times could be organized if you want, so please feel free to bring some cultural material in your bag (food, recipes, stories or dances)! Train station of Ille sur Tet. Montpellier, Marseille or Paris. CONCF-276 QUILLAN An old shepherd s hut in the land of Cathars QUILLAN 08/08-29/08 RENO/ENVI 14 vols 18+ Among rivers and castles, discover the beautiful land of Cathars and restore an old shepherd s hut! In this old city from the 10th century and the nearby cities can be found an exceptional historic heritage. The Cathars lived there before, and they have been hunted and persecuted by the Church. They left behind them a rich culture, historic places and a lot of beautiful castles in the middle of the mountains. Today you can take part in the preservation of this rich local, international and human heritage. In this project you will restore an «Orri», Occitan word for shepherd s hut. Those huts are a part of Quillan s heritage and the symbol of a way of life and a work threaten to disappear. You will restore the old hut in a sustainable way, supported by your technical leader, you will use the techniques of dry stones to restore the entry, and day by day, rebuild the wall of stones. At the same time you will restore the old natural basins. You will be accommodated under tents, with an access to toilets and showers. Tents will be provided but you can bring your own if you want. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader ad you will participate in the preparation of dishes using good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 110

111 Quillan is located in the north of the Pyrenees and in the south of the department of the Aude. The lakes and rivers in the surroundings have been an opportunity to develop a lot of water sports or activities. Quillan is seen as an international center for water sports. Surrounded by 3 natural parks, the nature lovers can participate at many activities in the Centre Sports Nature de la Forge (hikes, canoe, mountain bike, rafting, climbing ). You can find a great cultural heritage close to Quillan, discover the Cathars Castles (Puivert 15km, Puillaurens 17km and Arques 22km) but also the Quillan castle and his old church. More information: For the work, please bring gardening gloves, working clothes and closed shoes. As the night can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. Don t forget your protections against the sun (hat, glasses, sunscreen ) and your swim suit! Some shared times could be organized if you want, so please feel free to bring some cultural materials in your bag (food, recipes, stories or dances)! Train station of Quillan. Montpellier, Marseille or Paris. CONCF-277 VINGRAU Restoration of a church in the land of the first Humans VINGRAU 08/08-29/08 RENO 14 vols 18+ Where the mountains meet the sea, come to restore a church! Vingrau is a beautiful little Occitan city located deep in the countryside. This old city and the nearby cities are rich with an exceptional heritage of humanity. This land is full of vestiges of the prehistoric men and women, and the other civilisations that lived there until now. But it s also a theatre of an incredible nature and the many castles of the Cathars. Today in this project we invite you to participate in the protection of this heritage. The old church of the city, built in the XIIth century, is a part of this heritage, and needs to be restored. The city of Vingrau with Concordia and the Foundation for the Heritage are partners in this project. Continuing on from last year s workcamps on the church, supported by your technical leader, you will clean the church and remove the existing coatings in the walls inside of the church. You will be accommodated in a municipal house. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 111

112 you will participate in the preparation of dishes using good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: Close to Perpignan (30mn) and the beautiful beaches and coves along the Mediterranean Sea to Spain (less than an hour). In Vingrau s area, there are a lot of hikes paths with beautiful views that are just waiting for you. You will have the opportunity to visit the prehistoric site of Tautavel listed as world heritage of UNESCO (5km), the castle of Salsesle-Chateau (20km) or the castles of Aguilar (9km) and Queribus (25km), famous sieges of the crusades against the Cathars. More information: For the work, please bring gardening gloves, working clothes and closed shoes. As the night can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. Don t forget your protections against the sun (hat, glasses, sunscreen ) and your swim suit! Some shared times could be organized if you want, so please feel free to bring some cultural materials in your bag (food, recipes, stories or dances)! Bus station of Vingrau, from the train station of Rivesaltes. Perpignan, Marseille or Paris. CONCF-278 MONS LA TRIVALLE (Albines) Restoring a water spring and preserving an exceptional natural site! MONS-LA-TRIVALLE 17/08-31/08 RENO/ENVI 14 vols 18+ For the nature lovers, help the preservation of the natural heritage in this workcamp! In the heart of the valley of the Orb, the department area of the Albine is the symbol of the natural wealth of this region. For over 30 years, there has been a protection policy on this site and its ecosystem declared as a Natural Sensitive Area, and so many others in the department, in order to create a big network of protected natural areas with a free access for the public. Real footprint of the history, the walls in dry stones are proof that the ancient farmers were obligated to settle in harsh environment in order to survive. Today a 'calade' (paved way) surrounds the site, the water springs are protected by an archway, and the whole place is quite poetic. It's on the confines of this bigger project to preserve the area that you will restore an old water spring. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 112

113 With the support of the camp leaders you will clean the vegetation around the water spring and you will take care of the clearing as well. In a second time, you will start to build a drystone wall around the water spring itself. You will be accommodated under tents in the municipal camping of Mons-la-Trivalle, with an access to toilets and showers. Tents will be provided but you can bring your own if you want. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader ad you will participate in the preparation of dishes using good products from the market and local producers. Location and leisure: This is the main entrance of the Heric gorges, the commune s name means The three valleys mountain, exactly defines the geographical location. Mons La Trivalle is located at the confluence of the three valleys: the Heric, Jaur and Orb, in the middle of the Haut Languedoc Regional Natural Park. This special location is ideal for open air activities: hiking, canoeing, VTT, climbing, three climbing and potholing. During the free time you will have the opportunity to discover the cultural heritage of the site (an ancient roman chapel, a mill, a church) and to meet the local artisans and producers. More information: For the work, please bring gardening gloves, working clothes and closed shoes. As the night can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag.don t forget your protections against the sun (hat, glasses, sunscreen ) and your swim suit! Some shared times could be organized if you want, so please feel free to bring some cultural materials in your bag (food, recipes, stories or dances)! Bus station «Centre» of Mons-la-trivalle. Montpellier, Marseille or Paris. 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 113

114 Concordia NORMANDIE-MAINE 6 rue de Pologne LE MANS Tel: normandie.maine@concordia.fr CODES: CONCF-151 to 180 Concordia PICARDIE 174 rue Franklin Roosevelt AMIENS Tel: picardie.npdc@concordia.fr CODES: CONCF-211 to 240 Concordia ILE-DE-FRANCE 156 rue d'aubervilliers PARIS Tel: idf@concordia.fr CODES: CONCF-091 to 120 Concordia BRETAGNE 13bis square Charles Dullin, RENNES bretagne@concordia.fr CODES: CONCF-061 to 090 Concordia RHONE-ALPES 37 rue Elie Rochette LYON Tel: rhone.alpes@concordia.fr CODES: CONCF-241 to 270 Concordia AQUITAINE 14, rue de l église ST CAPRAIS de BORDEAUX Tel: aquitaine@concordia.fr CODES: CONCF 001 to 030 Concordia AUVERGNE 14, bd Gergovia CLERMONT FERRAND Tel: auvergne@concordia.fr CODES: CONCF-031 to 060 Concordia MIDI- PYRENNEES 43 avenue de la gloire, TOULOUSE midi-pyrenees@concordia.fr CODES: CONCF-121 to 150 Concordia SUD-EST Maison du Château, rue Nafournes Clermont l Herault Tel: se@concordia.fr CODES: CONCF 271 to 300 Concordia PACA Tel: paca@concordia.fr CODES: CONCF-181 to 210 And where our outgoing and incoming great team of volunteers, Gladys, Monica, Annabelle and Anthony are in the head office in Paris: CONCORDIA FRANCE 64 rue Pouchet PARIS 27/02/2018 [CONCORDIA France Programme 2018] 114