DRY STONE IN PROVENCE | CONCF-41303-TEEN | 2026-07-08 - 2026-07-22 | RENO,FEST | Age: 15 - 17

The municipality of Chateaudouble, located in the Var department in the south of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur region, has been a Concordia partner since 2022. Always deeply committed to welcoming volunteers and supporting projects, it does everything possible to offer a friendly and enriching stay, marked by intercultural exchanges and a genuine spirit of cooperation and intercultural encounter, particularly with the inhabitants and during the village s summer festivals. The municipality and Concordia also organize the inauguration event for the work site.

Work: Help promote the heritage of stone on the French Riviera! Once again this year, the municipality of Chateaudouble invites you to actively contribute to the restoration of the low walls surrounding the village s outdoor theater. Your mission? Help clean up the site (weeding, clearing, etc.), sort the stones recovered on site and those provided by the municipality, rebuild sections of the wall using existing stones, and create signage with panels explaining the history of the site. Combining festivities and working in nature, this project is an enriching experience that brings together expertise, creativity, and intercultural encounters!

Accomodation and food: You will be accommodated in individual tents provided by Concordia on land made available by the municipality of Chateaudouble. You will have access to the communal house with a fully equipped kitchen, which you can use as a living space for the duration of your stay. Toilets and solar showers are adjacent to the communal house. 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 team leaders, and you will participate in shopping and meal preparation, with priority on healthy, local products. A recipe book will also be provided to encourage responsible purchasing and sustainable eating.

Location: Chateaudouble

Location and Leisure: Chateaudouble is located in the heart of rural Provence in the south of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur region, close to rivers and surrounded by magnificent landscapes. The region offers a calm and sunny setting ideal for walks. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to explore the surrounding area with sports activities (hiking, canoeing on lakes or rivers, outdoor sports, etc.), activities to meet the local population and intercultural exchanges (e.g., shared world meals, pétanque tournaments, etc.). With the activities team, you can organize these outings to discover local treasures while enjoying chill moments.

Airport: MRS

Train/Bus station: DRAGUIGNAN train station

Requirements: It s better if the volunteers know how to swim, as some leisure activities may be related to the local rivers. 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.

DRAGUIGNAN train station, accessible by train from the French rail network and from Marseille Provence Airport. A minibus will pick you up at 5 p.m. 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, clothes, security shoes for work, and a swimsuit! Don't forget to bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, etc.). Nights can be cold, so bring a warm sleeping bag and a groundsheet for extra comfort. Tents will be provided. You can also bring specialties from your country or region, musical instruments, or games: anything you like and want to share during the project, whether with the local population or with the group of volunteers! The last day (22/07) is dedicated to departure, usually in the morning.