RENOVATION IN PROVENCE | CONCF-1304 | 2023-07-17 - 2023-07-31 | RENO,ENVI | Age: 15 - 17

We have been collaborating with the lovely town of Collobrieres for four years now. Concordia supports the municipality in developing its renovation projects of the St Pons church, a heritage treasure in that village of the Var department. The town is much engaged in working with the youth, as its neighbours, will welcome you with open arms!

Work: Take part in restoration of the cultural site of Collobrieres, a village in Provence, also called “The Chestnut Capital”, in the heart of Provence. The district has asked an architect to develop a project to enhance the exterior of the Saint Pons church, in order to restore the pebble pavement which leads to the church. The project will aim to support the district and local associations in carrying out the renovation of the dry stone pavement, traditionally called calade, in that luminous church dating back to the 11th century.

Accomodation and food: You are going to be accommodated in a shared house, in a shared room or in a tent outside of the building. During the week, lunches are prepared by an organic local canteen of Collobrieres district. French volunteers will be able to share their internet connection through a hotspot and laundry will be done by hand. You are going to share different collective task: you are going to prepare all your meals during the weekend and breakfast and dinner during the week. The budget is going to be handled by your leaders, you are going to participate in doing shopping and preparing the dishes, promoting local seasonal products.

Location: COLLOBRIERES

Location and Leisure: Collobrieres is a small village of 1900 habitants in the heart of the Massif des Maures, located on a hill close to the sea and beaches. This location, with its impressive views, is perfect for hiking, visiting chestnut plantation, swimming in the local swimming pool and the sea while enjoying the village festivities!

Airport: MRS

Train/Bus station: HYERES train station

Requirements: Remember to take clothing adjusted to work and hiking conditions. Nights might be cool, take a warm sleeping bag, a sleeping mat or an airbed. In order to avoid mosquito bites, take an anti-mosquito spray, loose-fitting and covering clothing for the evenings. Days might be very hot, so take a cap or a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack and water bottles. For the open house day and shared meals, you may take some easily transportable local specialities to share with others.

The meeting point is at HYERES train station (83), 17th of July, 5:00 PM. From PARIS gare de Lyon train station. The journey by train to HYERES lasts about 5 to 6 hours, make sure that you have enough time to have a stress free travel. The village is a small distance away from the meeting point and since there is no public transport, it is imperative to be present punctually at the meeting point. Train reservations are possible about 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below: https://www.sncf-connect.com/ Please consider using low-carbon transportation (train or bus, rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 200 EUR

Remember to take clothing adjusted to work and hiking conditions. Nights might be cool, take a warm sleeping bag, a sleeping mat or an airbed. In order to avoid mosquito bites, take an anti-mosquito spray, loose-fitting and covering clothing for the evenings. Days might be very hot, so take a cap or a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small backpack and water bottles. For the open house day and shared meals, you may take some easily transportable local specialities to share with others.