AROUND THE MILL

CODE: CONCF- 33301

Project and work

Help restore an old mill in the charming village of Isle, in the heart of the forest!

You will be specifically working on the mill run, which consists of small walls created to divert the stream and bring water up to the mill to make it work! You will be clearing weeds, strengthening the walls and rebuilding the parts of the wall which have been deteriorated by time. Some additional missions are also planned, such as building wooden furniture (picnic tables, etc.) and improvements to the surrounding area, alongside the main project to restore the mill run.

Accommodation and meals

You will be accommodated in individual tents provided by Concordia, which will be pitched on a natural area on the premises of the local stadium. You will have access to sanitary facilities, a kitchen and a communal space, in the town’s communal sport facilities.
You will be sharing various collective tasks (cleaning, cooking, team activities, etc.) in order to facilitate the management of the workcamp. A budget will be allocated to the campleaders, and you will help with the shopping and preparation of meals, giving priority to seasonal and
local products. We want to encourage a vegetarian diet on this workcamp, but will accommodate participants' various diets and we will attempt to discover the local cuisine together. WIFI is available on site, and you will be able to wash your clothes by hand.

Location and leisure

Isle is a French town located in the Haute-Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, close to the city of Limoges, famous for its porcelain, but also rich in history and heritage.
The town is proud of its exceptional natural environment. In the town centre, you will find flower gardens, green spaces and leisure facilities, alongside local shops and services. Just a few minutes walk away, Isle reveals a beautiful rural area, shaped by the two valleys of the Vienne and Aurence. Woods, meadows and farms mingle with the many local castles and manor houses in the municipality, while also enjoying the urban dynamism offered by the city of Limoges, just 5 minutes away.

Partner 

This is the sixth year that Concordia has been involved with the preservation and restoration of this site and volunteers have been working hard to restore the mill’s irrigation system. Ultimately, the town wants to bring this place back to life, and be able to reactivate the mill! Through this project, you'll be helping to preserve the town’s old mill, while spending time in nature, and by sharing a human and cultural experience with the town’s locals.

Additional comments

According to your needs, bring a sleeping bag for cold weather, a mat or a thick sleeping mattress depending on your need for comfort, work clothes, sports shoes, warm and rain clothes, a flashlight, a swimsuit and sunscreen.
Some of the work might imply working in water, so it's HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to bring closed hiking type shoes, if possible water resistant, for this workcamp.