MORLHON-LE-HAUT : THE PÉRIÉ BRID

Project : Morlhon-Le-Haut is a little village perched on a hill surrounded with woods. It offers a beautiful view over the little medieval and fortified town of Villefranche de Rouergue. This project focuses on the renovation of a little stone bridge spanning a stream in the woods. It is located in a small valley that sheltered a lot of human activities : mills, smithies, mines etc... The bridge was almost destroyed by a rising water in the river some fifty years ago. This project is the second collaboration between the municipality of Morlhon-Le-Haut and Citrus. Work : Your task will consist of the most crucial part of the bridge restoration. You will be working in a beautiful natural place to build the vault of the bridge. To do this, you will be placing stones stored there by the former international volunteers. Your technical leader is an enthusiastic municipal employee who will help you learn traditional masonry. The final part of the project will consist of cleaning pedestrian paths that pass through the bridge. Be ready to work hard and carry big heavy stones. Leisure activities : Aside from working time you will have the opportunity to discover the North-West part of the province of Aveyron, which contains many remarkable natural sites, as well as an important architectural heritage, including fortified towns, castles and abbeys. On the first weekend of August you will be invited to take part in the local traditional festival in which the local youth offer flowers to each household in the village! There will be many other activities in this celebration and of course all along the project you will meet the inhabitants who will be very pleased to tell you stories of their village. They can not wait to meet you and hear about your story and culture. Accommodation : dormitory in the village hall with all available facilities Location : Morlhon le Haut is located 135 km North-East of Toulouse, between Cahors and Rodez. Terminal : Villefranche-de-Rouergue Note: Be ready for physical work.