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SJ80 FRANCIA Laragne-Montéglin RENO 22/09/2019 05/10/2019

UNDERNEATH THE CASTLE OF ARZELIERS | SJ80 | 2019-09-22 - 2019-10-05 | RENO | Age: 18 - 90

 

Located at the doors of the provençal Baronnies, the site of Arzeliers opens onto a small mountain where one can enjoy a wonderful view of the Durance Valley. This old village in ruins, is the birthplace of the Laragne community, where one can still find the remains of a chapel and houses. After many years, the community of Laragne has mobilized itself to revive, maintain, and enhance the remains of the castle of Arzeliers, which is a witness to the rich past of its districts. Since 2013, three international workcamps of young volunteers were organized by the associations of « Les Villages des Jeunes » and « Les amis de l’abbaye de Clausonne » to carry out the community’s goals. Strengthened by its past achievements, the association has offered to oversee the safeguarding work in 2019.

Work: You will get involved in the lower part of the church where you will carry out developments begun in 2017 and 2018. With the help of a technical supervisor, you will continue the masonry projects. You will construct small walls bordering the remains of the village by making your own plaster. With traditional and ecological cooking methods (you will construct your own oven on site and use materials found nearby), you will used these tools and materials to construct the walls.

Accomodation and food: In tents on the Monéglin campsite, with access to a sanitary block and showers. This campsite also offers wifi, and a swimming pool area with an open space for barbecues. Together, with the help of the leaders, you will take turns preparing the meals in groups, using local products. You will also participate in the community’s chores (clean up and dish-washing).

Location: Laragne-Montéglin

Location and Leisure: Location : Laragne-Montéglin (10 km of Sisteron, 40 km of Gap). Leisure activities : Located at the doors of the Baronnies Provençales, many activities are awaiting you! With a lively team, you will be able to discover this incredible region during walks and outings by the lakes and gorges. In addition, you will discover the architectural heritage; some dating back to medieval times. During the evenings, you can relax with plenty of games, barbecues, meetings with the locals, and international meals.

Train/Bus station: Laragne train station (05300). Accessible via the train stations : Valence TGV, Valence ville, Grenoble, Marseille Saint-Charles.

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Language: eng,fra

Extra Fee: 0