The memory of stones - Château de Bruzac

CODE: SJ49

Work:

You will participate in the continuation of work at the castle, in particular the consolidation of walls using lime mortar, as well as 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 European Heritage Days and welcome visitors to the château.

Accomodation and food

You will be welcomed in bungalows (sleeping 3 to 4 people) 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, taking into account the season, everyone's needs, and the pleasure of sharing together.

Location and leisure

Location: Saint Pierre de Côle, in the heart of Périgord Vert, Dordogne.

Leisure: During your stay, you will have the opportunity to participate in local festivities and cultural events, discover the region, and organize your program 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. It was so complex that until the Revolution, it remained separated into two residential areas within the same fortified enclosure, despite various occupations, wars, and revolts. After the Revolution and the eviction of the noble families, the castle served as a quarry for the inhabitants of the village of Saint-Pierre-de-Côle and surrounding

For about 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 two weeks of work will be punctuated by the European Heritage Days on September 20th and 21st. 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 learn from this association 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 31/08/2026 between 5 PM and 8 PM. The nearest international airport is in Bordeaux, and the train station where we will pick you up is in Négrondes. There is a shuttle bus from Bordeaux airport to Gare Saint-Jean in Bordeaux. It takes about 2 or 3 hours by train from Bordeaux to Négrondes, so make sure you arrive at the airport early in the morning or the day before your appointment. If you arrive the day before, you will need to arrange your own accommodation.
Departure is on the last day between 9 AM and 12 PM maximum.

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