TO THE CONQUEST OF THE MEDIEVAL PATH 2 | CONCF-3404B | 2025-09-05 - 2025-09-19 | RENO,ENVI | Age: 18 - 99

Founded in 1968, ‘Les amis de la Couvertoirade’ aims to help safeguard the historical, landscape and human heritage of the town of La Courvertoirade and to promote its cultural and historical life. One of its major achievements has been the restoration of the old mill, which it is putting back into operation with an event called ‘Les enfarinades’, which you are invited to attend.

Work: Come and discover the legendary Templar town of La Couvertoirade! In the heart of an enchanting natural setting, on the Larzac plateau, stands this medieval town, proud of its 1,000 years of history, welcoming you to its ramparts. The association ‘Les amis de la Couvertoirade’ wants to carry out this first workcamp to restore an old path between the town and the old mill on the hill. Your mission as a knight, if you accept it, will be to work on the path so that walkers can use it in complete safety. Set out to conquer this old medieval path and make yourself useful to the town!

Accomodation and food: Accommodation will be in the heart of the medieval town. You will sleep in individual tents (bring your own sleeping bag and mat).In case of bad weather it’ll be possible to sleep in the communal room. You will share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the leaders and you will help with the shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to vegetarian, healthy and local products.

Location: LACOUVERTOIRADE

Location and Leisure: The medieval town of La Couvertoirade is located on the Larzac plateau in Aveyron. Surrounded by legends and a history of chivalry, La Couvertoirade, recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in France, awaits you in an area classified as a World Heritage Site. In the heart of its narrow streets, and at the bend of its artists stalls, it might just reveal its secrets to you... Whether you re a nature lover or a history buff, you can take part in the many outdoor leisure activities on offer on the site.

Airport: MPL

Train/Bus station: Caylar bus station

Requirements: Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (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 will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

Caylar bus station at 17:00

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 0

Remember to bring gloves, clothes and shoes for work. Nights can be chilly, so bring a good warm sleeping bag. It is strongly recommended that you are able to swim, if you wish to enjoy the river. Feel free to bring something you would like to share with others (a speciality from your country, a musical instrument, an object from your culture etc.)