The memory of stones - Château de Bruzac

CODE: SJ69

Work:

You will participate in the continuation of work at the castle, in particular consolidation of the lime walls, clearing undergrowth and cleaning different parts of the site. You will also take care of the various plantations in the medieval garden built on previous sites. On the last weekend, you will take part in the world days at Heritage Days and welcome visitors to the château.

Accomodation and food

You will be welcomed in bungalows with 3/4 places in a campsite near Thiviers. A covered dining area is reserved for you, with a kitchen where you can take turns preparing tasty dishes. You will prepare the menus and meals together, considering the season, everyone's needs and the pleasure of sharing together.

Location and leisure

Saint Pierre de Côle, in the heart of green Périgord, Dordogne.
During your stay, you will have the opportunity to participate in local festivities and cultural events, discover the region and organise your programme of activities with the other volunteers and the animators.

Project hosted by

The Château de Bruzac has been a co-castle for centuries. Indeed, since the 13th century, it has been the seat of a co-lordship following a complicated succession. So complex that until the revolution, it remained separated into two sets of habitats within the same fortified enclosure despite the various occupations, wars and revolts. After the revolution and the evictions of the noble families of the site, the castle will serve as a quarry for the inhabitants of the village of Saint Pierre de Côle and the surrounding farms.
For around thirty years, it has belonged to a couple of history enthusiasts and is managed and promoted by the local association "Renaissance du Vieux Bruzac". You'll have the chance to help them clear the chapel and salvage the stones. These 2 weeks of work will be punctuated by the European Heritage Days on 20 and 21 September. You'll be taking a step back in time, and on this occasion, you'll be helping to welcome visitors in a medieval setting, with costumed activities.
You'll also have the chance to find out from this association, which is passionate about history, how people cooked in the Middle Ages and during the Renaissance, and to visit the Dordogne, a land of gastronomy and history.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is Négrondes station. You should get there on 08/09 between 5pm and 8pm. If you arrive the day before, you will need to arrange your own accommodation.
Departure is on the last day between 9a.m and 12p.m at latest.

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