PROTECTING HERITAGE 3 & MUSIC FESTIVAL | CONCF-3402C-TEEN | 2026-07-10 - 2026-07-24 | RENO,ENVI | Age: 15 - 17

Since 2015, we have had a very strong partnership with the town of Clermont-l Hérault and local associations that promote the discovery of local heritage. Our delegation s offices are located in the town. We carry out several volunteer projects aimed at young people in the area. We work closely with volunteers from local heritage preservation associations. This project to enhance the Guilhem castle contributes to promoting the heritage of the municipality.

Work: How would you like to work in a real medieval castle? With valuable guidance from your technical supervisor, you will restore a paved courtyard at the foot of the castle keep, known as a “calade.” You will discover the ancestral know-how behind this construction technique while playing archaeologist, as many incredible finds have already been made in this castle! Your job will be to highlight the existing stones in the courtyard and select new ones to give the castle s courtyard a facelift. In addition, you will be asked to carry out small landscaping jobs in the park, but also to lend a hand at the music festival that will set the castle alight during your stay.

Accomodation and food: You will be accommodated in individual tents provided by Concordia in the grounds of the Chateau des Guilhem, which offers stunning views of the city. You must bring your own camping mattress and sleeping bag. Toilets will be available in the castle outbuildings, and showers will be provided by the sports clubs. A large tent will be set up as a living space with a dining area. Community life will be at the heart of the experience: you will share daily tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be given to the activity team, and you will help with shopping and meal preparation, focusing on healthy, local produce.

Location: CLERMONTLHERAULT

Location and Leisure: Clermont-l Herault is a charming little town located north of Montpellier in the south of France. Enjoying a Mediterranean climate and a remarkable natural environment (Lake Salagou, the rivers of the Gorges de l Hérault nearby), it also has a rich cultural heritage with its castle and cathedral. In the heart of a preserved setting, you can enjoy outdoor activities and make cultural and festive discoveries.

Airport: MPL

Train/Bus station: Clermont l’Herault

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). 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 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.

Clermont l’Herault bus station in the afternoon. 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 gloves, clothing, and sturdy shoes for the workday. Also remember to bring your sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, your swimsuit, and a beach towel! The days can be hot, but the nights can be cool. If you wish, you can also bring music or a typical object from your country/region to share your culture with the other participants. The last day (24/07) is devoted to departure, usually in the morning.