ECHOES OF THE GARDEN | SJ/TEEN31 | 2026-07-22 - 2026-08-05 | ENVI,CONS | Age: 15 - 17

If you re looking to have an enriching experience in a dynamic place, to learn how to cooperate, and to discover new ways of living and thinking, the Centre de Beaumotte, a community education association, is eagerly waiting for you. Immersed in the heart of the countryside, you will have the opportunity to share your daily life with young people from all over the world, coming from diverse backgrounds. Here, we firmly believe that our differences are a true strength, and we are excited to show you how much this diversity can enrich our lives. Ready to be part of this unique adventure ?

Work: Our association is a living space that welcomes people from all walks of life every year. Committed to integrating sustainable practices, this year we are offering a project centered around a reclaimed wood workshop. Together with your group, you will create garden and vegetable patch structures, about 4 hours each morning. At the same time, various informal education workshops will be offered, focusing on permaculture, herbal tea preparation, upcycling, basket weaving, and other traditional skills. You will also take turns participating in daily life tasks: cooking, gardening, and maintaining the shared spaces.

Accomodation and food: You will be housed in the park of our association, where we will set up large communal tents (8 to 16 people). You will sleep in a bunk beds, in a non-mixed space. Bring a good sleeping bag and your pillow ! You will have access to the showers and toilets in the house. There are also dry toilets outside. The venue is equipped with a professional kitchen. Accompanied by the leaders, your group will take turns preparing meals each day. At Beaumotte, we eat meat twice a week. Wi-Fi access is limited and only available in certain rooms of the house. There is no washing machine, so bring enough clothes for 15 days or hand-washing detergent !

Location: BeaumotteAubertans

Location and Leisure: Location: Centre de Beaumotte Association, Le Saussoir, 70190 Beaumotte-Aubertans. A village in Haute-Saône, 30 minutes from Besançon and Vesoul. Leisure : Afternoons and weekends will be dedicated to leisure activities. You will organize these with the leaders and may also propose your own activities. Some activities are a must: a visit to Besançon, team sports, and all kinds of fun activities.

Airport: MLH

Train/Bus station: Besançon Franche-Comté TGV (25870). Please note, there are two train stations in Besançon, so be sure to double-check your booking.

Requirements: Requirements : There are no specific requirements ! The leaders will be there to help your group have a great experience. Together, you will define the framework at the beginning of your stay. They will constantly translate to ensure everyone understands what is happening. It is important to emphasize that this is a collective project where cooperation and group living are at the heart of the experience.

We will be expecting you at the Center in the late afternoon on Saturday, July 22. A meeting point will be organized at the Besançon TGV train station (25870) to facilitate the arrival of people coming by train, between 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM. It will be in the main hall, upstairs, near the piano. You can plan your return ticket for between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 5: we will drop you off at the same station, in the morning only.

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 250 EUR