Greening the greenfinch

CODE: SJ72

Work:

The work will involve firstly clearing vegetation to clear structures covered by it and secondly repairing damaged structures (stone terraces). You'll also help with the installation of trellises and any other actions that will encourage the cultivation of vines on the vineyard terraces. The expected work time is 25 hours per week.

Accomodation and food

You'll be welcomed at the “Le Verdier” gîte, located a few kilometers from the worksite. This gîte has been set up in a renovated ruin, transformed into typical, modern Cévenol accommodation. Meals will be provided and prepared in turn by participants.

Location and leisure

Far from France's metropolitan areas, Lozère is nonetheless a very dynamic region. The region's activities center around local festivities, concerts and visit unspoilt natural areas such as mountains, rivers, and forests.

Project hosted by

In association with the AFPL (Association Foncière Pastorale Libre), you will take part in an international workcamp in the commune of Saint-Michel-de-Dèze. The aim is to rehabilitate part of the commune's agricultural land, to enable winegrowers to set up and produce wine. Through this project,, you are enabling the commune, the AFPL and the winegrowers to move forward with the project to re-establish a vineyard in the high Cévennes. The worksite will take place during the vinification of the first harvests, so you can also learn about the wine-making process. The aim of this project is to promote local know-how and contribute to the rehabilitation of agricultural land abandoned at the end of the 19th century during the rural exodus.

Directions to meeting point

Trains from Montpellier, Marseille, Paris, Lille and other major French cities take you to Alès via Nîmes. It's a 45-minute drive from Alès station to the Saint-Michel-de-Dèze site. If you arrive the day before, you'll need to arrange your own accommodation.

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