CHARMING AND LIVING VINEYARD

CODE: CONCF-46302-TEEN

Project and work:

With seventeen projects underway, the town of Pont-du-Chateau will make you feel right at home! Take part in this major project to restore the terraced gardens, which are gradually being transformed into an eco-friendly place for walking, relaxing, and discovering the landscape. This 3-hectare site features eco-grazing, terraced gardens, a small orchard, a community vineyard, and a playground and relaxation area.
This year, the town of Pont-du-Chateau is inviting us to continue the work begun last year on the vineyard site, to beautify the space and build a retaining wall between the vineyard plot and the park. The program includes removing the old fence, carpentry and woodworking, and other landscaping activities in the park.

Accommodation and meals:

Accommodation will be provided on municipal grounds not far from the work site. You will sleep in individual tents on inflatable mattresses (provided by Concordia) on grassy terrain. The bathrooms and changing rooms will be permanent structures; with communal living
and cooking facilities under a large tent reserved for your group. Wi-Fi is available on site. Laundry can be done by hand or at a laundromat in town (paid service).
You will share the various tasks of communal living together. A budget will be allocated to the group and you will participate in shopping and meal preparation, with an emphasis on healthy and local products!

Location and leisure activities:

Pont-du-Château is a small, dynamic town overlooking the Allier River. The regional capital, Clermont-Ferrand, is 9 miles away and can be reached by train and bus. The castle, nestled in the heart of the town, offers a remarkable view of the Clermont-Ferrand metropolitan area and the volcanoes of Auvergne. You will be welcomed by local
associations offering leisure activities such as kayaking, hiking, swimming, an introduction to pétanque, and team sports.

Partner:

The town of Pont-du-Château is seeking to make nature a priority through sustainable management and the creation of natural spaces. Among the projects, former terraced gardens have been gradually redeveloped by international volunteers into ecological gardens. This sixteenth project in Pont-du-Château is part of this major landscaping
project.

Additional comments:

Remember to bring clothes and shoes for work, as well as a good sleeping bag and swimsuit. Nights can be cool, so remember to bring warm clothes. You can also bring recipes from your country/region, musical instruments, and games. Travel will be on foot and occasionally by car and minibus.