WATERFALL IN PROVENCE

CODE: CONCF- 41313

Work

Contribute to preserve the local heritage in the heart of Montferrat! With the aim of restoring the site's hydraulic heritage, an important part of the village's history and life, your project will be to build the water trail:
Creating a path that follows the spring (restoring dry stone walls, creating steps for the path, cleaning the building that houses a very old hydraulic device dating from the 18th century). You will also be invited to collect stories from the inhabitants to retrace the memory of the place and create panels explaining the history of the water trail.

Accommodation and food

Accommodation will be in individual tents provided by Concordia in the outdoor area of the stadium. This will be a large field with grass and shade from trees. A marquee will be set up on the field with a kitchen area. Access to the stadium's showers and toilets is included. You will participate in various collective tasks and prepare meals together, either outdoors or under the small covered area. A budget will be allocated to the coordinators and you will participate in shopping, with a focus on healthy and local products.

Location and leisure

Montferrat (a municipality of around 1,700 inhabitants) is located in the Var department (83) in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Located just 15 km from Draguignan and 5 km from Châteaudouble, the village stands among wooded hills in a preserved natural setting. The Pierrepont site is about a 15-minute walk from the town center. Your volunteer work will be punctuated by various cultural and nature-based activities: discovering the region and its specialties, hiking, outdoor sports, activities to meet the local population... and much more!

Partner

This project follows on from last year's. With the friendliness and hospitality of its inhabitants, Montferrat and its many village festivals bring a festive atmosphere to the work camp. Once again this year, the mayor office wishes to focus on restoring the hydraulic heritage at the Pierrepont site. The municipality's elected officials are delighted to welcome a group of young international volunteers to lead this work camp with Concordia!

Additional comments

Bring work clothes and security shoes, hiking boots, and a swimsuit. The nights are cold, so bring warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. And don't forget your air mattress or sleeping pad (it's up to you, you'll be sleeping on it)! Tents are provided by Concordia, as well as an air pump for your mattresses. For the sun: don't forget to bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.). A headlamp (rechargeable if possible), as well as external batteries to recharge the lamps and your phone.