Strong spokes for gentle and sustainable mobility!

CODE: SJ64

Work:

You will have two main tasks on this site: Initially, you'll give new life to the building's shutters by stripping, repairing, repainting and refitting them. Next, you'll be helping to create a space dedicated to bicycle repairs. After clearing and preparing the area, you will work with the association's employees to design the layout of the new workshop. It will be a place where local residents can come and repair their bikes with the help of a specialist volunteer.
Secondly, you'll be taking part in the association's new season and the reopening of the public. You'll be leading workshops to help people discover cycling and encourage soft mobility. You'll be helping visitors repair their bikes, giving them advice, and offering introductory courses suitable for everyone.No previous skills are required: you'll learn how to clear the undergrowth, sand, paint and repair bicycles throughout the project. An unforgettable multi-support project, combining renovation, creativity and sharing!

Accomodation and food

Accommodation will be in tents and some of the group will be able to stay in a building lent by Cercoux Town Hall. You will need to bring your own warm duvet and pillow, and we will provide inflatable mattresses. Food will be provided for all meals, with a budget managed collectively by the group and the leaders. You will take turns to prepare the meals, using local resources and respecting everyone's dietary requirements (hot, cold, vegetarian and vegan dishes).

Location and leisure

At the crossroads of several charming little villages in the south of Saintonge, you can take full advantage of the local heritage. When you're not working on the site, you can take part in summer activities such as the music festival, night markets and visits to local producers and tastings of their products. Outings to the city, La Rochelle, Rochefort or Angoulême and a day at the ocean can also be organised. Cognac and St-Emilion, France's wine cities, are also nearby!

Project hosted by

Le Moulin Solidaire is an association rooted in the Haute-Saintonge region, in the commune of Cercoux, and extending into the surrounding area. In addition to its activities - recycling centre, library, solidarity shop and bicycle repair shop - it organises a wide range of events for local residents. This year, the association is joining forces with the Maison des Bateleurs to host an international workcamp. For a fortnight, volunteers from all over the world will be helping to renovate the building's shutters and create a bicycle repair area. The second week will be punctuated by bicycle workshops and other collective activities, encouraging intercultural exchanges and the sharing of know-how.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point will be at Montendre station (17130) on 19 August 2025, between 4 and 5 pm.

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