A HISTORIC RENOVATION

CODE: CONCF- 46914

Project and work

Dive into history and take part in the restoration of the Maison des Chevaliers, a beautiful 16th-century building listed as a Historic Monument. you will learn different traditional building restoration techniques: stone cutting and placement, traditional masonry, repointing and finishing work.
This project is part of a wider programme to restore and enhance the historic town centre, in partnership with the local municipality and heritage specialists. Your participation will help bring new life to this emblematic site and support local community life.

Accommodation and meals

You will be accommodated at Clos Saint Roc, a former cloister dating back to the 13th century, classified as a historic monument. The accommodation is in a solid building with several shared rooms. It is essential to bring your own sleeping bag suited to summer temperatures.
A fully equipped kitchen is available for use, overlooking a charming park. Meals will be prepared collectively, with everyone taking turns cooking, cleaning, and organizing daily activities. Ingredients will be sourced locally, with an emphasis on seasonal and short supply chain products. We promote a vegetarian diet while respecting individual dietary needs and exploring local culinary traditions together.

There is no washing machine on site. However, a laundromat is available about a seven- minute walk away. The cost of laundry services is the responsibility of participants. The accommodation has Wi-Fi access.

Location and leisure

You will have the opportunity to explore the region outside of work hours. Concordia facilitators will help organize leisure activities in collaboration with the group. Options include local hikes, visits to the market, and cultural excursions.
For swimming, the Viviers municipal pool may be an accessible option to cool off. Natural swimming sites such as Pignedoré Lake in Pierrelatte or the beaches of the Ardèche Gorges are also possible, though they require longer travel times and cannot be planned on a daily basis.

Partner

We are pleased to collaborate for the third consecutive year with CICP Viviers, an association founded in 1981 dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical, monumental and archaeological heritage of Viviers and its region. CICP organizes numerous initiatives to study and showcase local heritage.

Additional comments

Bring strong work clothes that you do not mind damaging, as well as closed, sturdy shoes suitable for a construction site. You will sleep on floor mattresses provided by Concordia, but for extra comfort, you may bring your own mattress if you have one. Also bring a sleeping bag suitable for summer temperatures (comfort around 15°C), a fitted sheet, and a pillowcase (you can fill it with clothes to make a pillow).