LIBRO CAMPOS PROYECTOS 2015

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1 Page 1 of 115 Referencia: 1 CBF03-15 MONTAUTOUR Location: RENNES Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 06/07/ 6/07/ CBF03 Montautour 06/07/ - 6/07/ reno + The project The town of Montautour has a very rich and remarkable built heritage in it city center. It is protected as Historical Monument. Restoration works started a few years ago. Today, there is still one major part of this heritage which needs to be renovated to finalise the global project. In order to help the town in fulfilling this project, the community of communes Vitré Communauté decided to support it by organising an international workcamp. The amount of work to be done is huge. One team have been started the restauration of the wall last year and this year you will continue, and maybe next year also we'll organise one more workcamp! The local partners want to use the workcamp to encourage local youth to move and commit themselves on the project. It will be the opportunity for you to meet the young people of Montautour : they will happily show you their region and their culture. Works You will work on traditional masonry. 'Parish close' is a translation of the French term 'enclos paroissial'. It refers to a wall that was build all around a parish church that we found especially in Brittany and date from the 16th and 17th centuries. Location Montautour is a lovely town located at around 60 km of Rennes, in a green landscape. It is in the depatement of Ille-et-Vilaine in Brittany. Accommodation You will be accommodated in a non-furnished building. You need to bring an air mattress and a sleeping bag. Special Requirements Physical work. :-) Nearest big town : MONTAUTOUR Nearest airport : Paris or Rennes Nearest Train station Terminal : Vitré Page 1 of 115

2 Page of 115 Referencia: CONCF LE TOURNE - TRAMASSET Url: ENVI-FEST - Environmental-Festival 08/07/ 9/07/ CONCF-001 LE TOURNE -TRAMASSET 08/07 9/07 ENVI/FEST 13 vols + Maritime environment. The Tramasset Shipyards are located on the shores of the Garonne River, in the municipality of Le Tourne. During the workcamp you will take part in the renovation of two docks and in the stabilization of the riverbanks, using innovative and environmentally friendly techniques. Meanwhile, you will be able to exchange with the local population and to help during the organization of the Tramasset Festival. Work: You will be supervised by a technical leader and a group life leader of Concordia. You will be helping in the renovation of the docks and the consolidation of the riverbanks. You will also help during the preparation of the Tramasset Festival, a real sailors feast! Accommodation: You will be staying in tents. The living conditions are basic. Location: The Tramasset Shipyards are located in the municipality of Le Tourne, on the shores of the Garonne River, 0 km South of Bordeaux. Special requirements: Work can be physical. You must love the maritime environment in order to apply for this camp. Language: English Meeting point: Bordeaux SNCF train station (33). Terminal: Paris or Bordeaux airport. Special remarks: Bring a sleeping bag, working clothes, warm clothes, sports shoes, swimsuit and sunscreen. Bring boots and clothes adapted to work in the water and in the mud. Page of 115

3 Page 3 of 115 Referencia: 3 CONCF TALEANCE - CREPS Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 09/07/ /07/ CONCF-003 TALENCE - CREPS 09/07 - /07RENO 13 vols 8+ Urban. Scaffolding. Bordeaux CREPS was founded in 1945 and is located in Talence. It is a public establishment of 15 hectares depending on the department of sports, youth, popular education and associative life. The CREPS welcomes high level athletes in order for them to be able to both train and study, together with some interns aiming to become sports and animation professionals. The environment surrounding the CREPS is quite pleasant. It is located next to schools, universities, close to the center of Talence and only 0 minutes by tram from Bordeaux city center. The CREPS is also close to several parks and green areas. The CREPS and the municipality of Talence decided to work with Concordia because of their common wish to renovate the Roul Chapel and to promote interactions between the CREPS center and the local population. Work: You will be renovating the Roul Chapel within the CREPS area. It was built by Mr Roul, mayor of Talence and owner of the domain during the 19th century. Accommodation: You will be staying in collective rooms. The living conditions are basic. Location: The municipality of Talence is located 3km from Bordeaux. Special requirements: The work can sometimes be physical. A certificate allowing you to work on scaffoldings is compulsory. Language: English. Meeting point: Bordeaux SNCF train station (33). Terminal: Paris or Bordeaux airport. Special remarks: Bring a sleeping bag, work clothes, sport shoes and warm clothes.talence is situated in the urban community of Bordeaux, 0 minutes away from the town center by tram. To learn more: Page 3 of 115

4 Page 4 of 115 Referencia: 4 CONCF BORDEAUX - ARPEJE Url: CONS - Construction 10/07/ 31/07/ CONCF-004 BORDEAUX - ARPEJE 10/07-31/07CONS 13 vols + Urban. Maritime environment. ARPEJE is an association that works on the educational and social reintegration of young people. For the past five years, the association has been renovating and building wooden schooners (sailboats). For the third year ARPEJE is hosting a Concordia workcamp. Various exchanges with other associations and young people from other camps are expected! Work: Under the supervision of an ARPEJE technician and two group leaders from Concordia, you will participate in the interior renovation of a schooner (35m) and in the construction of a small boat accessible to people with disabilities. Therefore, the work will consist of traditional marine carpentry work and painting. Accommodation: You will be staying in a hard-walled facility with simple living conditions. Location: Bordeaux ( inhabitants) is a beautiful city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France. The workcamp will take place in the Bassins à flot district. Special requirements: You must love the marine environment to join this workcamp and be motivated to participate in the actions of the association. Language: English and French. Meeting point: Bordeaux Saint-Jean SNCF train station. Terminal: Paris or Bordeaux airport. Special remarks: Bring a warm sleeping bag, work clothes, sport shoes and warm clothes. Work might be physical sometimes. Page 4 of 115

5 Page 5 of 115 Referencia: 5 HAUX CONCF Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 10/07/ 31/07/ CONCF-005 HAUX 10/07-31/07 RENO 13 vols + For nature lovers. Scaffolding. The town of Haux has been a partner of Concordia's since 000 and this year again they are renewing their intercultural engagement and are welcoming a new workcamp. Haux is a little town located in the Entre Deux Mers region, famous for its great wines and castles. The workcamps there are notorious for being filled with the inhabitants' spontaneity, warmth and good mood. Many enriching events are organized between the young (and not so young!) locals who have always been very welcoming of the international volunteers, setting up the standards in Concordia's history! Work: You will be supervised by a technical leader and a group leader from Concordia. You will be doing some traditional masonry in order to repair the stone stairway of Courcouyac. You will also repaint the ceiling of the town's party hall. Accommodation: You will be staying collectively in a building connected to the school's cafeteria where you will have access to the bathroom. Location: Haux (800 inhabitants) is located in the Entre Deux Mers region, 5km from the south-east of Bordeaux. Special requirements: Haux is a small town with very few public transportation. The volunteers will have to be nature lovers and like walking. The work will either be done at height (you should not suffer from vertigo), either a bit physical, your choice! Language: English Meeting point: Bordeaux Saint Jean SNCF train station. Terminal: Paris Special remarks: Bring a sleeping bag, work clothes and sports shoes and some warm clothes. For more information, you can visit: Page 5 of 115

6 Page 6 of 115 Referencia: 6 CONCF LANGOIRAN Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 06/08/ 7/08/ CONCF-008 LANGOIRAN 06/08-7/08 RENO 13 vols + The Langoiran municipality, between cliffs and water, is part of the Gironde department. By participating to this workcamp, you will contribute to the preservation of its heritage by renovating a fountain and clearing the path of the Montagnes Russes, in order to open it again to the public. Work: You will be supervised by a technical leader and a group life leader of Concordia. You will participate to a traditional masonry work in order to restore the fountain and the path leading to it. Accommodation: You will be staying in tents. The living conditions are basic. Location: Langoiran is a municipality located on the Garonne banks, about 0km from Bordeaux. Special requirements: / Language: English Meeting point: Bordeaux SNCF train station (33). Terminal: Paris or Bordeaux airport. Special remarks: Bring a sleeping bag, working clothes, hiking shoes, warm clothes and a raincoat. Page 6 of 115

7 Page 7 of 115 Referencia: 7 CONCF COUZE ET SAINT FRONT Url: ENVI - Environmental 07/08/ 8/08/ CONCF-009 COUZE ET SAINT FRONT 07/08-8/08ENVI 15 vols + Work in the water. Couze et Saint Front is a typical paper producing village in the Périgord area, with many water-powered mills. This village is located on the banks of the Dordogne River and crossed by the Couze River. The workcamp aims at enhancing the natural heritage of the village and fighting against floods by cleaning the river and maintaining its shores. By participating to this workcamp you will be able to meet and exchange with international volunteers as well as the local population. Work: Supervised by Concordia group leaders, you will be cleaning the river and its banks. Accommodation: You will be sleeping in tents. The collective living conditions will be rather basic. Location: Couze et Saint Front (800 inhabitants) is located in the South of the Dordogne department, 0 km away from Bergerac. Special requirements: / Language: English Meeting point: Lalinde SNCF train station. Terminal: Paris or Bordeaux airport. Special remarks: Bring a sleeping bag, working clothes, hiking shoes and warm clothes. The work may be physical sometimes and you'll be often with your feet in the water so you need to bring boots or shoes for aquatic activities. Page 7 of 115

8 Page 8 of 115 Referencia: 8 CONCF EAUX BONNES (TENER FONDO FISICO PARA CAMINAR) Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 07/08/ 8/08/ CONCF-010 EAUX BONNES 07/08-8/08 RENO 13 vols + Great place but for very good walker in mountain! It is the sixth year that Concordia come back to the village of Eaux Bonnes in order to help renovating its local heritage. Located in the Vallée d'osseau, in the heart of the Pyrenees, the village of Eaux Bonnes is a renowned thermal station and host also the biggest skiable domain of the Atlantic Pyrenees. Work: You will be supervised by a technical leader and a Concordia leader. Your work will consist of renovating a traditional shepherd shelter located 400 meters high, on the hiking trail GR10. Accommodation: You will be staying in tents just beside the shepherd shelter. The workcamp is located 400m high, more than hours away by foot from the village. The living conditions are very basic, in the middle of the mountains. You must be equipped against cold and rain. During the week-end, you will be hosted in the village. Location: Eaux Bonnes is located 50km from Pau and km from the Spanish border. You will live and work in the mountain during the whole project, except the week-end. Special requirements: In order to take part in this project and since you will be going up and down the mountain on a daily basis, you need to be highly motivated and in a very good physical condition. Language: English Meeting point: Oloron Ste Marie SNCF train station. Terminal: Paris or Bordeaux airport. Special remarks: Please make sure that you bring the proper equipment to live in this environment: very thick sleeping bag, really warm clothes and some lighter ones, raincoat, hiking boots, mosquito repellent spray, flashlight, sun cream and swimsuit. A backpack is necessary in order to ascend the mountain. For more information check the following link: Page 8 of 115

9 Page 9 of 115 Referencia: 9 CONCF ANZAT - LE - LUGUET Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 05/08/ 6/08/ CONCF-038 ANZAT-LE-LUGUET 05/08 6/08 RENO 15 vols + For nature lover and good walker. The village of Anzat-Le-Luguet has a certain number of "burons" which today are in ruin. A "buron" is a small stone building, covered by thick-tiles or slate, that can be found on mountains and high-altitude pastures that farmers use in summer to make cheese, such as Saint-Nectaire. The town council would like to restore one of these buildings to demonstrate the lifestyle and the activity of the inhabitants in this part of the Cézallier plateau. This new international work camp will be the opportunity to begin the renovation work of the "buron", in exceptional outdoor surroundings. Work: Your goal will be to rebuild all of the outer walls of the "buron", up to the lintel of the entrance door. You will rebuild one of the walls from its base, including a protective wall. You will clear away plants from the other walls and pull down the parts of the building that are the most damaged and rebuild them on good foundations. Finally, you will strengthen the ceiling by cleaning off the moss which covers it and by applying a coat of whitewash. In this way you will learn traditional building techniques. Accommodation: Sleeping in two-person tents and communal living in a marquee, on a site in the village. Bring your own sleeping bag. Location: Anzat-le-Luguet is situated in the Puy-de-Dôme district, in the Auvergne region. It forms part of the 'Natural regional park of the Auvergne volcanoes', and the protected zone for Saint-Nectaire cheese («Appellation d'origine controlée»). The village is at the heart of the Cézallier volcanic chain, whose highest point is very close: the 'Signal du Luguet' (1,551m). Special requirements: This workcamp is for those who love nature and the great outdoors. You should be a good walker as the work camp is in an isolated spot. Language: English. Meeting point: Massiac SNCF train station. Terminal: Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris airport. Special remarks: Bring work gloves, walking boots and a backpack. Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. For more information visit: Page 9 of 115

10 Page 10 of 115 Referencia: 10 CONCF DAVAYAT Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 05/08/ 6/08/ CONCF-039 DAVAYAT 05/08 6/08 RENO 15 vols + High-up work. The town council of Davayat has been welcoming international workcamps for four years and has been housing them in the leisure centre. Today, the rooms in this building deserve a good lick of paint, which the group of volunteers will be in charge. On the other hand, Concordia has been participating in the renovation of Davayat's former lime-kilns since 011, working alongside a local organisation called Cynorhodon 135, which was formed in order to fight against the disappearance of the lime-kilns. For the fifth year running, the organisation's volunteers are looking forward to showing you their region. You will share friendly moments around good meals with the inhabitants. Work: For two weeks you will participate in repainting the walls and ceilings of the leisure centre. During the third week, depending on how much time you have left, you will take part in clearing away weeds on one of the outer walls of the lime kilns and in rebuilding a "chaînage d'ange": a protective wall. You will use traditional brick-laying techniques, using local stones and lime mortar. Accommodation: In two-person tents (bring your own sleeping bag) in the village near the leisure centre. Access to toilets, shower facilities and a kitchen in the leisure centre nearby. When the weather is good you will eat your meals outside and if it rains, meals will be eaten in a room in the town hall. Location: Davayat is a small town in the Auvergne region situated on the plain of Limagne, at the foot of the volcanic mountains. Situated at around 0 km north of Clermont-Ferrand, it is a wine-producing region which offers many hiking opportunities, canoe/kayak trips and swimming in the lakes. Your stay will also include seeing concerts and shows at the town of Riom. Special requirements: You might work high-up on a builder's trestle. Language: English. Meeting point: Riom SNCF train station. Terminal: Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris airport. Special remarks: The nights could be cold, so bring warm clothes, a sleeping bag and ground sheets, gloves, working clothes, and shoes for work. You will get around town on foot. For more information have a look at: and Page 10 of 115

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12 Page 1 of 115 Referencia: 11 CONCF BLESLE Url: FEST - Festival 06/08/ 1 0/08/ CONCF-040 BLESLE 06/08-0/08 FEST/MANU 1 vols + French and English speaking. Indoor accommodation. The annual music festival in Blesle celebrates its 14th year of existence. In a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, about groups and more than 100 artists will be invited to perform in several places for 3 days (from August 14th to 16th). The program is eclectic and open to the wider public: concert, jamsessions, musical hiking and workshops. The volunteers will arrive in advance in order to help with the festival organization and also 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), and one of its objectives will be to raise awareness on issues of sustainable development for the visitors. Work: 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 be helping with the decoration of the festival as well. You will raise awareness on sustainable development (construction and use of dry toilets). You will also welcome the artists as well as the visitors during the festival and be in charge of two stands "Refreshments" and "Catering". Accommodation: You will be sleeping on mattresses, on the mezzanine level of the municipal gymnasium in Blesle, which is located in the centre of the town. The group activities will take place in the gymnasium, which is entirely reserved for the group. Location: Blesle is a village with 600 inhabitants and is located in the Haute-Loire Department (Auvergne region). It is 70km away from Clermont-Ferrand, in a very beautiful valley called Allagnon, with a rich natural and architectural heritage. Special requirements: / Language: English and French. Some basic French is necessary. Meeting point: Massiac SNCF train station. Terminal: Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon or Paris airport. Special remarks: Nights can be cold. Bring your sleeping bag and warm clothes. For more information, you can take a look at: and Page 1 of 115

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14 Page 14 of 115 Referencia: 1 CONCF BAINS SUR OUST Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 08/07/ 9/07/ CONCF-061 BAINS SUR OUST 08/07 9/07 RENO 10 vols + It is the 3rd time that the city of Bains Sur Oust hosts an international workcamp! This time, it will take place in the city-center, in the domain of Souriais. This place used to be a farmhouse until the city bought it, to transform it into a cultural center, surrounded by nature. An ideal location for a camp! Work: The work will consist in rehabilitating the old fence that was made with slates. The current fence is much damaged and will need to be dismantled and rebuilt, using the traditional way. The slates will be put in the ground 0cm away from each-other and held together with chestnut branches. Accommodation: You will sleep in the tents in the municipal campsite with access to the gymnasium. You will have access to a building for daily meals. Location: Bains sur Oust (3361 inhabitants) is located in the south of the department Ille et Vilaine, close to Redon city. During your free time you will get the opportunity to discover the local heritage, to hike around the area, to discover the island "Ile aux Pies", to learn more about the Brittany s region culture and meet locals. Special requirements: / Language: English Meeting point: Redon SNCF train station. Terminal: Paris airport. Special remarks: In Brittany, you can have different types of weather in the same day! Make sure to bring warm clothes and shoes together with lighter ones and a raincoat. You should also bring gloves, work clothes, work shoes and a swimsuit. Nights can be chilly: bring a thick sleeping bag! Page 14 of 115

15 Page 15 of 115 Referencia: 13 CONCF MAESTROIT Url: CONS-MANU - Construction-Manual work 05/08/ 6/08/ CONCF-065 MALESTROIT 05/08-6/08 CONS/MANU 15vols + Indoor accommodation. Through this international workcamp, the city of Malestroit proposes a local and intercultural animation! The project will therefore answer a request from the local organisation and shopkeepers in building wooden chalets that will be available during events such as the Christmas market, the annual rock festival or during the tourist season. Work: You will use traditional carpentry in order to build 5 wooden chalets. You will be supervised by a technical leader through all the steps. Local volunteers will also join you for this project. Accommodation: You will stay in collective dormitories. Location: Malestoit (500 inhabitants), is part of the Morbihan department, halfway from the Gulf of Morbihan (natural harbor on the coastline) and the legendary Broceliande forest. It benefits from a very unique atmosphere thanks to the Oust River that goes through the city, between woods and valleys. Malestroit has a great sports center, including a canoe and kayak base. The oldest rock festival of Brittany, Pont du Rock, will take place in the city on July 4, 5. Special requirements: / Language: English Meeting point: Ploërmel, Jean Paul II square. Terminal: Paris airport. Special remarks: In Brittany, you can have different types of weather in the same day! Make sure to bring warm clothes and shoes together with lighter ones and a raincoat. You should also bring gloves, work clothes, work shoes and a swimsuit. Nights can be chilly: bring a thick sleeping bag! Page 15 of 115

16 Page 16 of 115 Referencia: 14 CONCF CHELLES Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 08/07/ 9/07/ CONCF-091 CHELLES 08/07-9/07 RENO 15 vols + Urban. Indoor accommodation. The city of Chelles disposes of an ideal geographic location: less than 0km away Paris center, it is nonetheless a green city along the Marne River, the gateway to the countryside. It is the 7th year that the city is hosting an international workcamp, it is therefore well rooted in the city's life. It connects the volunteers, the residents and youth organisation around many activities for moments of sharing and conviviality. The inhabitants and the volunteers will focus their action on a building renovation project. Work: With a technical leader, you will work on a renovation project. Through this workcamp, you will learn different technics of "second fix" on building (cleaning, paint, sandpapering). You will also organize many events and entertainments with the local population: language coffee, international meals, etc. Accommodation: You will stay in a collective dormitory inside the city gymnasium. Location: Chelles is located in the suburbs of Paris which is accessible by train. It is less than 0km from the heart of Paris, between town and country side. Special requirements: As you will have to ride on bike for long distances, you must know how to ride a bike. Language: English and French. Meeting point: Chelles Gournay RER train station. Terminal: Paris airport. Special remarks: Bring working clothes and shoes and a sleeping bag. Page 16 of 115

17 Page 17 of 115 Referencia: 15 CONCF FOSSES Url: ART - Art camp 08/07/ 9/07/ CONCF-09 FOSSES 08/07-9/07 ART 15 vols + Urban. Indoor accommodation. Valophis Habitat is a significant social landlord in Ile de France Region. It owns several buildings in Fosses. Concerned with the welfare of the inhabitants, the social landlord wants to improve the quality of living for the residents. For the 7th consecutive year, the social landlord will welcome a group of international volunteers who will take part in the project to decorate and beautify the main entrance hall of the residence. You will be helped by the inhabitants and you will organize many activities with them. Work: With a technical leader, you will create a mural mosaic in the main entrance hall of the building. In parallel, you will set up animations for the inhabitants and share many good times with the local population. Accommodation: Collective accommodation. Valophis Habitat will provide two flats for the volunteers. Location: Fosses is located km away from the North of Paris. Special requirements: / Language: English and French. Meeting point: Survilliers Fosses train station (RER D). Terminal: Paris airport. Special remarks: Bring working clothes, shoes and a sleeping bag. Most of the activities will be held in Fosses. Between city and countryside you will get to enjoy many varied Page 17 of 115

18 Page of 115 Referencia: 16 CONCF NOYSI - LE - GRAND 1 Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 08/07/ 9/07/ CONCF-093 NOISY-LE-GRAND 1 08/07-9/07RENO 0 vols + Urban. Indoor accommodation. Noisy-le-Grand is a city located in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, 0 kilometers from Paris. It s a beautiful city crossed in the north by the Marne River. The city will host this year an international group of volunteers for a renovation and embellishment project local youth organisation premises. Work: With a technical leader, you will participate in the refreshment and the interior outfitting of local youth organisation s rooms in order to turn them into warm and welcoming spaces. Throughout the work camp you will organize many friendly times with the locals: welcome event, language coffee international meals: there will be plenty of opportunities to share, discover and to know one another s cultures. Accommodation: You will stay in a permanent accommodation, the boarding school of the international high school. Location: Noisy-le-Grand is a city located in Seine Saint Denis. It is approximately 0km from Paris. Special requirements: / Language: English and French. Meeting point: Noisy-le-Grand RER train station. Terminal: Paris airport. Special remarks: Bring working clothes, shoes and a sleeping bag. Most of the activities will be held in Noisy-le-Grand where you will discover all the wealth of a green city of Parisian suburb. Page of 115

19 Page 19 of 115 Referencia: 17 CONCF NOISY-LE-GRAND Url: RENO-ENVI - Restoration-Environmental 05/08/ 6/08/ CONCF-094 NOISY-LE-GRAND 05/08-6/08RENO/ENVI 0 vols + Urban. Indoor accommodation. Noisy-le-Grand is a city located in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, 0 kilometers from Paris. It s a beautiful city crossed in the north by the Marne River. The city will host this year an international group of volunteers for a renovation and embellishment project local youth organisation premises. Work: With a technical leader, you will help to create urban furniture and a shared garden. Throughout the work camp you will organize many friendly times with the locals: welcome event, "language coffee", international meals: there will be plenty of opportunities to share, discover and to know one another's cultures. Accommodation: You will stay in a permanent accommodation, the boarding school of the international high school. Location: Noisy-le-Grand is a city located in Seine Saint Denis. It is approximately 0km away from Paris. Special requirements: / Language: English and French. Meeting point: Noisy-le-Grand RER train station. Terminal: Paris airport. Special remarks: Bring working clothes, shoes and a sleeping bag. Most of the activities will be held in Noisy-le-Grand where you will discover all the wealth of a green city of Parisian suburb. Page 19 of 115

20 Page 0 of 115 Referencia: CONCF GENAINVILLE Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 08/08/ /08/ CONCF-096 GENAINVILLE 08/08 - /08RENO 15 vols + The Natural Park of Vexin Français has a very well-preserved natural and historical heritage that includes 10 churches and 80 castles classified as historical monuments. It is in this area, between nature and culture that you will be welcomed in Genainville, a small village 50 kilometers from Paris. Crossed by a stream, the village is located near the Gallo-roman sanctuary of the Vaux-de-la- Celle. Genainville has a rich and diverse cultural and architectural heritage. In order to help preserve it, you will renovate the ancient washhouse and the front of the church with the local population. During the workcamp you will share many good times with the locals and archaeology students who comes there during that period. Work: With a technical leader, you will renovate the ancient washhouse and the paving around the church. On the program: repointing, coating, roof cleaning, soil levelling as well as sharing many moments with the locals and the archaeology students. Accommodation: You will stay in tents at the campsite of Genainville. Location: Genainville, in the heart of the Natural Park of Vexin, 50km away from Paris. Special requirements: / Language: English Meeting point: Cergy-Saint-Christophe train station. Terminal: Paris Special remarks: Bring working clothes, shoes, and a sleeping bag. Ideally located for history and nature lovers, most of the activities will take place in Genainville and its surroundings. Page 0 of 115

21 Page 1 of 115 Referencia: 19 CONCF DURAVEL Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 10/07/ 31/07/ CONCF-13 DURAVEL 10/07-31/07 RENO 13 vols + Physical work. Indoor accommodation. Duravel has a very rich 000 year old history. It was founded by the Romans because of its strategic geographic location between Bordeaux and Lyon. Many remains are still visible today, in spite of the many religious wars that took place here (1596). The city would like to preserve and restore its rich historical heritage, and more specifically its 160 meters high Middle-Age battlements that protected the city during the 1369 war against England. You will be working on these battlements. It is the 5th consecutive year that Duravel and its local population are warmly welcoming an international workcamp. Work: You will be supervised by technical leaders, a professional mason and an archeologist. You will work on the stabilisation of the North battlement of the city: cleaning off the grass elements, dismantling and reassembling the stones, sealing. There will be some traditional masonry work. Accommodation: You will sleep in the stadium building. You will have access to the showers, bathroom and sports room. You will have access to the rest of the facilities for the meals. Location: Duravel (1000 inhabitants) is a very touristic place of the south-west of France, in the Lot valley, 40 km west of Cahors. Duravel is located between wooded hills overlooking many wine estates. You will have the opportunity to go on hikes and walks, visit night markets, go on wine tastings in castles or visit some sightseeing (Roc Amadour, St Cyr la Popie etc.). Special requirements: This camp may have some physical work. Language: English. Meeting point: Cahors or Monsempron Libos SNCF train station, then direct bus to Duravel. Terminal: Toulouse, Bordeaux or Paris airport. Special remarks: Make sure to bring gloves, working clothes and working shoes. Bring warm and rain clothes, hiking shoes, and a thick sleeping bag (nights may be chilly). Sleeping mats will be lent to you. You will have the opportunity to go swimming, remember to bring your swimsuit Page 1 of 115

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23 Page 3 of 115 Referencia: 0 CONCF COUPIAC Url: ENVI - Environmental 07/08/ 1/08/ CONCF-14 COUPIAC 07/08 1/08 ENVI 15 vols + Concordia and the town of Coupiac have been working together for many years on the enhancement of Coupiac s heritage. This year, you will be working in order to maintain its leisure natural space. You will organize with the volunteers in order to maintain the facilities that you will be using, to clean and to prepare meals. You will decide together on what to do during your free time or on what to organize for the locals in order to encourage dialogue with the young locals. Work: You will be doing various works (cleaning, brushing) on the facilities, the little lake, the hiking paths and the fitness trail. Accommodation: You will stay in tents at the municipal campsite surrounded by trees and next to a lake, 0min from the work place on foot. marquees will be set up for collective time and meals. You will have access to the showers and bathrooms on the campsite. Location: Coupiac is a very cute little town, part of the "Pays du Roquefort", between Albi and Millau, in the touristy Aveyron department where you will find the famous city of Toulouse, various cathedrals, the Millau Viaduc, Toulouse- Lautrec and Pierre Soulage museums etc. In the middle of the town, you will be able to visit local museums, a 15th century gothic castle and discover life in the Middle-Age, go to Wednesday morning and Monday night markets, go on hikes etc. Around the town, you will find many chapels, mills and historic sites. Special requirements: / Language: English. Meeting point: Toulouse or Albi, then bus to St Sernin sur Rance. Local inhabitants will be waiting for you there to drive you to the workcamp site. Terminal: Toulouse or Paris airport. Special remarks: Make sure to bring gloves, work shoes and clothes, rain clothes and hiking shoes. Remember to bring a thick sleeping bag and a sleeping mat. If you own a tent, you can bring it! There are only buses a day, don t miss them! Page 3 of 115

24 Page 4 of 115 Referencia: 1 CONCF EMMAUS ESCALQUENS Url: SOCI - Social project 07/08/ 1/08/ CONCF-15 EMMAUS ESCALQUENS 07/08 1/08 SOCI 1 vols + Urban, indoor accommodation. Motivation letter needed. You will work with the Emmaüs community in Escalquens, in the Midi- Pyrénées region. The laic movement of solidarity Emmaüs was born in 1949 from a will to help people in need. Under the leadership and example of the Abbé Pierre, the compagnons have been working all around the world in order to help deprived people to find security, dignity, autonomy through work and mutual help. They retrieve all kind of objects (furniture, clothes, household appliances etc.) in order to fix it up and resell or recycle it. The benefits of the sales are used to help people in need and to encourage people to get involved in this solidarity approach. You will work with the compagnons and volunteers in order to take care of the Bric à Brac, a place where objects are retrieved, sorted, fixed up, and sold. You will organize yourself in order to maintain the facilities that you will be use, to clean it and to prepare meals. You will decide together on what to do during your free time and to organize with the locals in order to encourage communication with the young locals. Work: You will do various work in the Bric à Brac : cleaning, organizing, selling etc. Accommodation: You will stay in tents on the site of Emmaüs Escalquens. You will have access to the bathroom and showers. You will share meals with the compagnons. Location: Escalquens (6000 inhabitants) is located at the gates of the Laurageais area, between sunflower covered hills and houses. It is in this beautiful setting that you will find a bridge that dates from 177, a green brick castle from 1568 in the city center and a 14th century church. At the Cousquille crossroads, you will find local shops, many festivities and the Sunday market. During your days off, you can take a bus to Toulouse in less than one hour. Toulouse is famous for its rich heritage, it is a beautiful, innovative, cultural and dynamic student city. In the area, you will get to discover villages, castles and wine estates, together with the UNESCO classified Canal des Deux Mers. Special requirements: You will need to write a motivation letter in order to apply to this workcamp. You will live with the compagnons. Compagnons may come from difficult background; they are spending a year in the Emmaüs facilities as part of their integrating process. They usually had previous professional or social difficulties, related to their age, health, highly unstable setting. You will share the same place and therefore the same rules will apply to you in Page 4 of 115

25 Page 5 of 115 You will share the same place and therefore the same rules will apply to you in order to all live together. You will work mornings and afternoons (about 6/7h a day), help prepare meals and clean the place. Your days off will be Sunday and Monday. During the day, you will share the compagnons life and in the evening or time off, you will be with the other volunteers. External persons are not authorized outside work hours, alcohol is forbidden on the facilities with no exception. Language: English. Meeting point: Escalquens SNCF train station. Terminal: Toulouse or Paris airport. Special remarks: You will have the opportunity to go swimming, don t forget your swimsuit! Page 5 of 115

26 Page 6 of 115 Referencia: CONCF GAZAX ET BACARISSE Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 07/08/ 8/08/ CONCF-16 GAZAX ET BACARISSE 07/08-8/08RENO 15vols + Scaffolding. You will be working on the restoration of Bacarisse s church, a building dating back from the 15th century. The church is classified Historical Monument, therefore all the work will be done under the supervision of "Bâtiments de France" architects and over many years. The town of Bacarisse is in the process of creation an association in order to save the church. You will decide together with the other volunteers on what to do during your free time, on how to maintain the provided facilities, organize the meals but also on what to organize for the locals in order to encourage dialogue with the young locals. Work: The tower of the church is mainly made out of big blocks of stone facing each-other. You will be working in order to consolidate that part by putting the stones back into place. Then, you will work on the grouts and the coatings. Accommodation: You will be staying in tents, next to community hall which was recently renovated. There, you will find a kitchen, the bathrooms, toilets and a big room for the common life activities. Location: Gazax-et-Bacarisse (91 inhabitants) is located 40min from the historical city of Auch, at the heart of the Gascony countryside, in the Gers department. There, you will find many charming villages with beautiful colors and flowers. You will have the opportunity to taste the culinary specialties of the south-west region. Special requirements: You will be working on scaffoldings up to 10 meters high. Be sure to not have vertigo in order to participate to the camp. Language: English. Meeting point: Auch SNCF train station. Terminal: Toulouse, Marseille or Paris airport. Special remarks: Make sure to bring gloves, working clothes and working shoes. Bring rain and warm clothes, hiking shoes, and a thick sleeping bag. Bring a good mat. You will have the opportunity to go swimming, remember to bring your swimsuit! Page 6 of 115

27 Page 7 of 115 Referencia: 3 CONCF AUBIGNE - RACAN Url: RENO-ARCH - Restorarion-Archaeology 06/07/ 7/07/ CONCF-151 AUBIGNE-RACAN 06/07 7/07 RENO/ARCH 15 vols + Need to know how to bike. Indoor accommodation. It is the 3rd 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 303 hectares with 11 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 1st 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 explanation 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 of the local festivities: 14th of July parade and fireworks, lightening of the old city called "Nuit des Chimères", discovery of the local heritage, hiking. Work: Like the two previous workcamps, you will be restoring a part of the archeological site: weeding, restoring the low walls using traditional masonry. Accommodation: You will be staying in a building with two rooms dedicated to sleeping and a kitchen. You will be able to use the bathrooms of the stadium and of the gymnasium. Cleaning chores and cooking will be done together. Location: Aubigné-Racan is located 40km south from Le Mans, 15 km west from Château du Loir. Special requirements: You will be biking on a daily basis to go from the city to the workcamp (4km). Language: English and French. Meeting point: Aubigné-Racan SNCF train station. Terminal: Paris airport. Special remarks: Bring suitable shoes and warm clothes. Please bring a thick sleeping mat (the floor is hard) and a sleeping bag. For more information, have a look at: and aubigne-racan.com/ Page 7 of 115

28 Page 8 of 115 Referencia: 4 CONCF LE MANS 1 Url: SOCI-KIDS - Social project - Work with kids 08/07/ 7/07/ CONCF-153 LE MANS 1 08/07-7/07SOCI/KIDS 15 vols + Urban, indoor accommodation. Motivation letter needed. It has been now 5 years since the Normandie-Maine Concordia regional office settled in the popular neighborhood 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 neighborhood to an international scale through the creation of a real dynamic in which locals and young locals would get involved. Concordia has been organizing international workcamps for the past years in order to develop local activities for the kids and inhabitants of the neighborhood. Last year s workcamp was very successful and was the opportunity to organize a beautiful block party at the end of the project. This year, we want to renew the experience by organizing camps during the summer, in close partnership with the educational team and specialized prevention team of Les Sablons and the Youth Service of Le Mans. Work: The workcamp of July will consist in creating and building temporary spaces with recycled materials which will be used in August: huts in wood, playgrounds, meeting points in wood, You will be in charge of organizing an event at the end of your workcamp. This workcamp will enable the youth of Les Sablons to take part in free activities organized in the heart of their neighborhood 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. Accommodation: You will be sharing collective accommodation in flats in the neighborhood, with basic living conditions. There will 4 or 5 people per room with mattresses provided by Concordia. Housework and meals will be done in group. Bring your sleeping-bag with you. Location: Le Mans (1400 inhabitants) is located in the West of France. It is the administrative center of the Sarthe department, in the Pays de La Loire region (50 min from Paris, and 1h from Nantes by train). You will have time to discover the city. Le Mans is a beautiful art and history city, 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 organized 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. There we can find various parks and gardens, in addition to the two big forests bordering the city. During the 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 cathedral and monuments of the old city become Page 8 of 115

29 Page 9 of 115 town. At night, the walls of the cathedral and monuments of the old city become projection screens. A must see! Special requirements: Because it is an urban workcamp, you must provide a motivation letter. Volunteers should be interested in child/youth animation and come with ideas (original games, outdoor activities, workshops about recycling and materials recovery...). Language: English and French. Meeting point: Le Mans SNCF train station. Terminal: Paris airport. Special remarks: Don t forget your sleeping bag! For more information about the city: Page 9 of 115

30 Page of 115 Referencia: 5 CONCF LE MANS Url: SOCI-KIDS - Social project - Work with kids 03/08/ 4/08/ CONCF-156 LE MANS 03/08-4/08 SOCI/KIDS 15 vols + Urban, indoor accommodation. Motivation letter needed. It has been now 5 years since the Normandie-Maine Concordia regional office settled in the popular neighborhood 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 neighborhood to an international scale through the creation of a real dynamic in which locals and young locals would get involved. Concordia has been organizing international workcamps for the past years in order to develop local activities for the kids and inhabitants of the neighborhood. Last year s workcamp was very successful and was the opportunity to organize a beautiful block party at the end of the project. This year, we want to renew the experience by organizing camps during the summer, in close partnership with the educational team and specialized prevention team of Les Sablons and the Youth Service of Le Mans. Work: The workcamp of August will consist in the organization of animations in the district with the local kids and inhabitants in order to plan the block party of August nd. It will allow the valorization of their artistic and cultural abilities. This workcamp will enable the youth of Les Sablons to take part in free activities organized in the heart of their neighborhood 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. Accommodation: You will be sharing collective accommodation in flats in the neighborhood, with basic living conditions. There will be rooms of 4 or 5 people with mattresses provided by Concordia. Housework and meals will be done in group. Bring your sleeping-bag with you. Location: Le Mans (1400 inhabitants) is located in the West of France. It is the administrative center of the Sarthe department, in the Pays de La Loire region (50 min from Paris, and 1h from Nantes by train). You will have time to discover the city. Le Mans is a beautiful art and history city, 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 organized 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. There we can find various parks and gardens, in addition to the two big forests bordering the city. During the 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 cathedral and monuments of the old city become Page of 115

31 Page 31 of 115 town. At night, the walls of the cathedral and monuments of the old city become projection screens. A must see! Special requirements: Because it is an urban workcamp, you must provide a motivation letter. Volunteers should be interested in child/youth animation and come with ideas (original games, outdoor activities, workshops about recycling and materials recovery). Language: English and French. Meeting point: Le Mans SNCF train station. Terminal: Paris airport. Special remarks: Don't forget your sleeping bag! For more information about the city: Page 31 of 115

32 Page 3 of 115 Referencia: 6 CONCF MONTFAUCON-MONTIGNE Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 05/08/ 6/08/ CONCF-157 MONTFAUCON-MONTIGNE 05/08-6/08 RENO 15 vols + This will be the 5th workcamp that Concordia organizes with Montfaucon- Montigné. This town ( villages grouped together in 000) is located in the middle of the Mauges region, 0km from Beaupréau and near Cholet. It is a dynamic place full of history where protohistoric and Gallo-Roman remains have been discovered. During the 11th century, Montfaucon has been turned into a fortified castle and a monastery. Today, we can still find moat and feudal mounds (where defensive buildings were built). Work: You will restore and continue the reconstruction of the former wall using traditional masonry. Accommodation: Under tents in a soccer stadium. Toilets, kitchen and living room will be provided in the stadium. Please bring a sleeping mat and a sleeping bag. Location: Montfaucon-Montigné is located 5km north-west from Cholet, 95km south from Angers, 100km from the Atlantic coastline. Maine-et-Loire region is a fascinating department with 1,00 castles, great ramparts and manors, wonderful banks of the Loire River and numerous vineyards. You will be able to take part to August festivities: discover the local heritage, go on hikes and share meals and good times with the locals. Special requirements: If you own a tent, you can bring it. Language: English and French. Meeting point: Cholet SNCF train station. Terminal: Paris airport. Special remarks: Bring suitable shoes, warm clothes, a sleeping mat and a sleeping bag. For more information: Page 3 of 115