WORK: Supervised by an experienced mason, you will continue the conservation of the remains of the castle of the Earls of Comminges: clearing of the overgrowth, masonry, building of small stone walls. The site hosts several hundreds of visitors in the summer months.
ACCOMODATION: You will stay in tents in the grounds of the castle. Important: housing conditions are very simple and rudimentary (dry toilets and solar showers), notice to the lovers of peace and nature. Access to the castle is only by foot (10 minute steep path from the village, watch out for your travel bags - prefer a backpack). We cannot accommodate you if you arrive before the starting date of the workcamp.
LANGUAGE: FRENCH / and : French
LOCATION: Bramevaque is a small rural village of 30 inhabitants, at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains which mark the border with Spain. The site offers beautiful landscapes and view points. The Barousse valley is one of the most remarquable valleys of the Pyrenees; it is also on the itinerary of the “Tour de France” cycling race. Possible free time activities : hiking, swimming in the river, visit of prehistorical caves, the famous abbey of St Bertrand de Comminges, the watersports resort of Antignac, the Barousse museum. Please browse: www.visit-midi-pyrenees.com .
TERMINAL: Montrejeau-Gourdan-Polignan
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1/ Access to the castle is only by foot (10 minute) steep path from the village, watch out for your travel bags - prefer a backpack ! ISOLATED SITE, FOR NATURE LOVERS ! NO public transportation !