Behind the scenes

CODE: SJ/ESC13

Work:

As part of this project, you will participate in morning work sessions to build a wooden movable bar several meters long. With Rémi, a local carpenter-joiner, who will be your technical supervisor for these two weeks, you’ll learn woodworking and gradually create this key piece, which is essential for the festival.

You’ll also work on building a welcoming wooden arch, which will help greet visitors and festival goers who come every summer to participate in the iconic Les Nuits Guépiennes festival in Laguépie. This festival, which takes place in July and August, celebrates poetry, literature, music, and the arts in general. You can find a short summary of the last year’s festival here: https://youtu.be/9r8VUrA3ks0?si=Xk7GS4U0R62cB4XI.

If you have some free mornings, you will also create signage to be installed in the village and along the Viaur river, where artists perform.

All of this will be done with professional help and supervision. No prior skills required, only the motivation to learn!

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated at the CITRUS association's site in shared tents (8-12 people) with floors and beds. There are beautiful composting toilets and solar showers, all built by former workcamps participants. A washing machine is available for reasonable and regulated use. There is no Wi-Fi connection.
You will participate daily in maintaining the site and preparing meals. Collective decisions will ensure a balanced diet based on your tastes, dietary requirements, and seasonal local products. Cooking is part of the project, just like the construction activities.

Location and leisure

Laguépie is located in the green and hilly territory of Quercy-Rouergue, near the Aveyron gorges, 100 km northeast of Toulouse, between Albi and Villefranche-de-Rouergue.
Afternoons will be dedicated to various recreational activities and discovering the region. You can go hiking, canoeing, visit beautiful medieval villages, or explore cities steeped in history. You can also swim directly in the Viaur River at Laguépie.
With the support of the animation team, you will also organize activities and engage in meetings with the local community: international meals, intercultural games, film screenings, dance parties, etc.

Project hosted by

Ready to be part of a collaborative adventure? Join us in preparing Les Nuits Guépiennes, a vibrant festival that brings together 2000 people every year along the Viaur River. Get involved behind the scenes and work alongside the dedicated volunteer team of “P’Tite Lumière et Cie” to help build and shape this exciting event. Your energy and enthusiasm will make all the difference!

You will be involved in constructing structural elements like a movable bar, a wooden arch, and signage essential for the smooth running of this wonderful event. You will also discover the values of the CITRUS association, its operating methods as an international welcoming place that promotes living together, sharing, and diversity. It’s a real little haven of peace. Guided by our supervising team, you’ll experience life in the heart of the association, sharing daily life with the Citrus team, international volunteers, and local volunteers from the Guépienne association.

Directions to meeting point

We will pick you up at the Laguépie train station. Arrivals must be after 2 PM. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Additional comments

This workcamp is funded by the European Solidarity Corps.There is no registration fee. Transport costs will be reimbursed up to a lumpsum fixed according to the travelled distance. Pocket money of €7 per day will be distributed.