Project: The town of «Grand-Village», a resort in southwest «Oléron» Island, by the Atlantic, is a loyal partner (since 1996). For some years now, the intercommunity and the towwn of Grand-Village have worked to enhance the local lifestyle, since the 19th century. It relies on the Oléron’s traditional cottage, reflecting the insular life in the late 19th century. In order to restore this «eco-farmhouse», due to be a site to explore and experience, local municipalities have again wished to set a workcamp. Your actions will be in accordance with the objective 11 of sustainable development (UN) in favor of sustainable cities and communities.
Work: Led by an expert with stone-cutting experiences, you will continue the last session’s work. You will learn several traditional masonry’s techniques: renovating and erecting the dry stone walls that surround and delimit the spaces of this traditional house. You will work on the mornings for around 5 hours, adapted to the weather conditions.
Accommodation and food:On a campsite, in two-persons tents, with all the facilities on site (showers, toilets, kitchen). Please bring a sleeping bag and a pillow. Bikes will be available to go on the worksite and to have a ride on the island. You will have a vehicle available for all mobility in the region. Food will be provided and meals will be prepared, in turn, by you, while respecting the values of sustainable development and the culture of each other.
Location: On the island of Oléron, 35 km from Rochefort-sur-Mer, Charente Maritime.
Leisure activities: You will have many sea activities opportunities, such as fishing and surfing at local clubs. Beach, seaside bike rides, beach volleyball... There are also cities to enjoy like La Rochelle and Rochefort. Entertainment and excursions will be held with locals and in particular with the young people of the «Grand-Village» youth center. Free time will favor encounters with locals waiting for you!
Time and directions to the meeting point: At Rochefort train station, between 4pm and 6pm. The facilitators will shuttle
between the station and the place of accommodation.