At the heart of the church 1

CODE: SJ/TEEN28

Work:

After two years spent restoring the interior walls of the church, the aim of this project is to continue renovating the walls of the Saint-Jacques-et-Saint-Philippe church in Buxerolles. The church dates back to the 11th century, but the walls have been plastered with cement, which has led to poor moisture drainage and created saltpetre. Accompanied by a specialist technical supervisor, you will first have to remove the plaster from the walls, then dehumidify the walls and finish by plastering them with lime. Other traditional masonry work will give you a chance to familiarise yourself with these techniques. Come with work clothes or clothes that may be damaged or soiled. We will provide you with safety equipment. No qualifications are required for this project. You will work 4 to 5 hours a day.

Accomodation and food

You will sleep on mattresses in non-mixed areas at the Espace Marcel Varliette, where all facilities are available (toilets, kitchens, showers, common room, etc.). The church is located in the same place as the accommodation. You'll need to bring your own duvet and pillow, and we'll provide inflatable mattresses. Meals, especially lunch and dinner, will be prepared by participants on a rotating basis, ensuring respect for environmental values, local resources, and everyone's cultural preferences. Both hot and cold dishes, as well as vegetarian and vegan options, will be included.

Location and leisure

Buxerolles (86180) is located in the Greater Poitiers conurbation, in the Vienne département (86), 6 km from Poitiers.
At the crossroads of several charming little villages in the Vienne, you'll be able to take full advantage of the local heritage. When you're not working on the site, you'll be taking part in summer activities such as 14 July. Outings to Poitiers or Châtellerault and activities such as the Futuroscope, bowling, or cinema can also be organised.

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Not far from Poitiers, between sky and earth, in this commune called Buxerolles, an ancient church first mentioned in 1226, the Saint-Jacques-et-Saint-Philippe de Buxerolles church dates back to the Romanesque period. A first chapel, completely destroyed when the building was rebuilt in 1868, dates back to the 11th century. After several years, the building is in need of a facelift, and the project will involve restoring the church as well as intercultural sharing between locals and peace-building volunteers.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point can be reached directly by public transport on the site, at the Bernier or Buxerolles Bourg bus stop on Tuesday 8 July between 4pm and 6pm. Poitiers station is a 15-minute bus ride away on line 13. All the information you need to get there will be in the project roadmap.

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