RUINS OF THE CASTLE AND ABBEY GROUNDS 1 | SJ/TEEN24 | 2024-07-08 - 2024-07-22 | ARCH | Age: 15 - 17

On the outskirts of an imposing abbey or in the revenue room of the castle, you will walk in the footsteps of archaeologists from the beginning of the 20th century, clearing the wall of the cloister while being attentive to all the little witnesses of the past that may have escaped them at the time. Hidden in the hollow of a green valley, the commune of Coly - St Amand is located in the heart of the Périgord Noir, a territory rich in history! We ll be working to bring together the abbey of St Amand and the ruins of the abbey castle of Coly together. After several clearing workcamps on the castle, this year we re moving into the layers of archaeological interest, and we ll also be working around St Amand Abbey. Festivals, night markets and village festivities will punctuate the summer. You will discover the hospitality of the population and the charm of the landscapes and local heritage, by organizing with the other volunteers and other groups and leaders your program of activities.

Work: You will be taking part in the enhancement of local heritage around the castle and abbey. Working with an archaeologist, you will be clearing the ground, clearing undergrowth and consolidating, then carrying out careful excavation work on these two areas that bear witness to previous centuries. The summer will be punctuated by local events where you will be invited to take part in festivities such as the "Saint-Amand fait son intéressant" performing arts festival, night markets, village festivals, etc. You will be in close contact with local inhabitants to help organise these events.

Accomodation and food: You will be welcomed at the Coly municipal stadium. Individual tents or tents for two will be provided, as well as sleeping mats. Remember to bring your duvet and a pillow. A covered dining area is reserved for you, with a kitchen where you can take turns preparing tasty dishes. You will prepare the menus and meals together, taking into account the season, everyone s needs and the pleasure of sharing together.

Location:

Location and Leisure: Coly - St Amand (24120), 10 kms from the Lascaux caves, between Périgueux and Brive. Leisure: During your stay, you will have the opportunity to participate in local festivities and cultural events, to discover the region and to organise your programme of activities with the other volunteers and the animators.

Airport: BOD

Train/Bus station: Condat-Le Lardin train station (24570).

The meeting point is Condat-Le Lardin station. You must get there on 08/07 between 5 and 7p.m. (example: train arrives at 6.38pm). Make sure you arrive at the airport early in the morning or the day before the meeting date. From Bordeaux Mérignac airport, take a shuttle to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train station. You will take a direct train (around 1-hour journey). If you arrive the day before, you must arrange your own accommodation. Departure on the morning of the last day, 22/07 between 9am and 12pm.

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 250 EUR