MILL GUARDIANS | CONCF-46315-TEEN | 2026-07-17 - 2026-07-31 | MANU,RENO | Age: 15 - 17

After several Concordia projects carried out more than 20 years ago, the municipality of Monistrol-sur-Loire is once again committing to an international project, and the enthusiasm is palpable: the municipality is excited about welcoming young people from other places. The residents, and in particular the young people of the village, will be there to enjoy these moments of encounter, sharing the exchanges and collective energy that the volunteers will bring to the place.

Work: Come and help restore an old mill, in a project combining heritage, nature and collective experience. Located on the banks of the river in the Bilhard Gorges, a beautiful natural setting, you will help clear the surrounding area, clean and maintain the dry stone walls: sorting stones, rebuilding walls and restoring the site to its former glory. Supported by the municipality of Monistrol-sur-Loire, this project aims to breathe new life into this charming Auvergne town.

Accomodation and food: You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay. The accommodation will be located a 10-minute walk from the work site. You will sleep in individual tents and inflatable mattresses (provided by Concordia) on grassy ground, and a large tent reserved for the group will be used for communal living and cooking. The bathrooms will be located a little further away, in the municipal center. Wi-Fi is available on site. Laundry can be done by hand or at a laundromat in town (paid service). You will share the various tasks of community life together. A budget will be allocated to the group and you will participate in shopping and meal preparation, with an emphasis on healthy and local products.

Location: MonistrolSurLoire

Location and Leisure: Monistrol-sur-Loire is the second largest town in the Haute-Loire department: surrounded by nature and crossed by the Loire River, which brings calm and freshness. It offers a green and hilly setting, between river and forests, conducive to both tranquility and outdoor activities. The town preserves a beautiful heritage with its medieval castle and old town center, while offering cultural facilities and activities that make it a lively place. You will be welcomed by the local youth center, which will offer you activities and opportunities to meet young people from the village. In the heart of the Pilat Regional Park, there are many nature activities to enjoy. Breathtaking hikes await you!

Airport: LYS

Train/Bus station: BAS-MONISTROL (43) SNCF train station

Requirements: Please fill the Parental Agreement and the Medical Fact Sheet as soon as possible (at least 3 weeks before the beginning of the workcamp). The vaccines proofs (a note from the doctor or a copy of the vaccines) is MANDATORY, see list in the Medical Fact Sheet. Unvaccinated volunteers will not be accepted. 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 arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for them, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

The meeting point is at the BAS-MONISTROL (43) SNCF train station in the late afternoon. The exact meeting time will be communicated at the latest with the itinerary one month before the start of the project. It is a small station served by regular trains every day. A journey with connections is possible from Paris or Lyon. If possible, please consider using low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp. Train reservations can be made approximately 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below: https://www.sncf-connect.com/

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 250 EUR

Remember to bring work clothes and shoes. Evenings and nights can be cool, so bring warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. Don't forget to bring a swimsuit. You can also bring recipes from your country/region, musical instruments, and games. We will travel on foot and occasionally by minibus and car. More info at: https://mairie-monistrol-sur-loire.fr/ and https://www.gorgesdelaloire.fr/organiser/agenda/les-programmes-d-animations/des-offices-de-tourisme/