DRY STONE IN PROVENCE

CODE: CONCF-41303-TEEN

Work
Help promote the heritage of stone on the French Riviera! Once again this year, the municipality of Chateaudouble invites you to actively contribute to the restoration of the low walls surrounding the village's outdoor theater.
Your mission? Help clean up the site (weeding, clearing, etc.), sort the stones recovered on site and those provided by the municipality, rebuild sections of the wall using existing stones, and create signage with panels explaining the history of the site. Combining festivities and working in nature, this project is an enriching experience that brings together expertise, creativity, and intercultural encounters!

Accommodation and meals

You will be accommodated in individual tents provided by Concordia on land made available by the municipality of Chateaudouble. You will have access to the communal house with a fully equipped kitchen, which you can use as a living space for the duration of your stay. Toilets and solar showers are adjacent to the communal house. You will share daily tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be given to the team leaders, and you will participate in shopping and meal preparation, with priority on healthy, local products. A recipe book will also be provided to encourage responsible purchasing and sustainable eating.

Location and leisure activities

Chateaudouble is located in the heart of rural Provence in the south of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region, close to rivers and surrounded by magnificent landscapes.

The region offers a calm and sunny setting ideal for walks. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to explore the surrounding area with sports activities (hiking, canoeing on lakes or rivers, outdoor sports, etc.), activities to meet the local population and intercultural exchanges (e.g., shared world meals, pétanque tournaments, etc.).

Partner

The municipality of Chateaudouble, located in the Var department in the south of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region, has been a Concordia partner since 2022. Always deeply committed to welcoming volunteers and supporting projects, it does everything possible to offer a friendly and enriching stay, marked by intercultural exchanges and a
genuine spirit of cooperation and intercultural encounter, particularly with the inhabitants and during the village's summer festivals. The municipality and Concordia also organize the inauguration event for the work site.

Additional comment

Remember to bring gloves, clothes, security shoes for work, and a swimsuit! Don't forget to bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, etc.). Nights can be cold, so bring a warm sleeping bag and a groundsheet for extra comfort. Tents will be provided. You can also bring specialties from your country or region, musical instruments, or games: anything you
like and want to share during the project, whether with the local population or with the group of volunteers!