THE PATH UNDER THE GISQUET GATE

CODE: CONCF- 3308

Project and work :

Help restore a historic cobbled path at the entrance to the town of Bazas, in the middle of the Entre-deux-Mers vineyards!

You'll start this restoration project by clearing the weeds between the stones and then repairing the joints that have been destroyed through time. The section you'll be working on corresponds to one of the historic entrances of the town, which is surrounded by walls. The path goes under a stone gate, the Porte du Gisquet. You will be supervised by a technical guide who will teach you various traditional methods.

Accommodation and meals:

You will be accommodated in individual tents, with sanitary facilities, a kitchen and a communal living room, in the sports facilities of the town of Bazas. You will share the various collective tasks (cleaning, activities, etc.). A budget will be allocated to the leaders, and you will help with shopping and preparing meals, giving priority to healthy, local products. We want to encourage vegetarian eating with local and seasonal products, while respecting participants' diets and discovering local cuisine together. WIFI is available.

Partner :

The commune of Bazas has a project to restore this pathway that enters the town. It is a popular route into the town for local residents, but it is now difficult for people with reduced mobility to use. It is also part of the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route, used by tourists who come to explore the city and its famous cathedral.

Geographical location and leisure activities :

Bazas is a commune in south-west France, in the Gironde department, set amidst vineyards. You'll have plenty of opportunity to explore the surrounding châteaux, villages and vineyards. To the north-west, around 1h30 drive away, you'll find the city of Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The capital of the Bazadais region and a former bishopric, it has preserved a wealth of monuments, some of which date back to the Middle Ages and are symbolized by the Saint-Jean-Baptiste cathedral.

During the summer season, the town of Bazas organizes numerous events and village festivals, which you'll have the chance to take part in. With its market, cathedral, cafés, craftsmen and narrow streets, Bazas is a lively village! There are many natural sites in the area, including spots for kayaking and canoeing.

Special requirements and remarks:

Bring a sleeping bag, a thick mattress, work clothes, walking shoes, warm clothing and rain gear, a torch, a swimming costume and sun cream.

If you would like to share some of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music, etc.), don't hesitate to bring a small piece of your country or region in your rucksack.

Languages :

English, French

Meeting point:

The meeting point is Bordeaux SNCF station on 02/07 in the late afternoon.

The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the route map, which will be sent out no later than 4 weeks before the start of the project.

Several direct trains (approximately one per hour) leave Paris for Bordeaux. The journey takes between 2 and 3 hours.

Train reservations can be made approximately 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below:

https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

Closest airports:

BORDEAUX-MÉRIGNAC