FRANCIA UNAREC 2008

U/01 - Palacret-Vallée du Trieux - 04/07/2008 – 25/07/2008 - +18
Bretagne - 12 vol.
The project: Since 2000 a group of communes in Begard area organizes with études ET chantiers, international workcamps in the Palacret and surroundings. It aims at renovating and at protecting the natural and built heritage. For the first year, the works will concern the small village of Trégonneau (Trieux valley); you will help giving access to a megalithic site.
Works: You will develop a hiking path along the Trieux River: cleaning, clearing…
More info: The project takes place between Lannion and Guingamp in a small isolated valley. A regional office of études ET chantiers Bretagne association is established there with a permanent work training projects. The Trieux valley is wooded and steep-sided. Its surroundings provide an interesting built heritage: chapels, castles, and more than 50 mills… Volunteers receive the warmest of welcomes thanks to the strong mobilization of local associations and the local representatives.
Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents at Bégard campsite
Nearest “big town”: Guingamp nearest airport: Rennes or Paris
Terminal:  Guingamp train station
Meeting point:Friday 4th of July in front of Guigamp train station
Good to know before applying: You will have the chance to participate in “Fest-noz” (famous Breton celebrations) and to discover the beautiful Brittany region - the Palacret is situated about thirty km away from the sea.

U/02 - Chateaugiron - 11/07/2008 – 01/08/2008 - +18
Bretagne - 12 vol.
The project: Chateaugiron is a small and dynamic village that wishes to host an international workcamp for years. Located near Rennes, it has kept many merchants’ houses with coloured and half-timbered houses. It is dominated by the high towers of its castle. Classified “historical monument”, it presents a double face: a powerful fortified castle built in the 12th century with its grand towers, and a pleasure castle less austere, with renovations done until the 18th century. One part of the castle hosts the town council. You are expected to start the works of renovation of the castle’s ditches.
Works: traditional lime masonry: cleaning the walls, filing again the stones, re-pointing.
More info: Chateaugiron keeps treasures of architecture that you will discover walking around the site: castles (12th to 18th century), ancient houses in the centre and recent constructions (halls, churches…).This village of 5,500 inhabitants is characterized by a rich cultural life (animations, artistic exhibitions, concerts…). It is situated 15 km South East of Rennes, capital of Britanny, and corresponds to a good start point to enter the Broceliande forest and its mystic legends.
Accommodation: in tents, at the city campsite of Chateaugiron
Nearest “big town”: Rennes nearest airport: Paris or Rennes
Terminal: Rennes train station
Meeting point:Friday 11th of July in front of the train station of Rennes
Good to know before applying: You will also have the great chance to discover the marvels of the Britanny (Saint Malo, Cap Fréhél…).

U/03 - Arzano - 28/07/2008 – 18/08/2008 - +18
Bretagne - 12 vol.
The project: For the 3rd year an international workcamp is organised in the village of Arzano (Finistere department) to renovate the mill of Roc’h which has not worked since 1971. It is one element of the beautiful heritage dating from the middle Ages. The site was bought by the town council in 1998; they plan its renovation and its development. This renovation will help showing the former technique of the flour-milling production.
Works: various works to renovate the mill and its premises: masonry works with lime-installation of a floor upstairs in the miller’s house-insulation in one of the premises already restored-development of the surrounding area in order to facilitate the access to the site. You will possibly participate in cleaning and clearing but also in collecting elements of the mill.
More info: Arzano is a small village (1,300 inhabitants) situated between the sea and the countryside, 20 km away from the town of Lorient. You will enjoy the maritime landscape, the small ports of the Finistere department!
Accommodation: in tents near the mill in an exceptional setting (orchard located in a small valley on the banks of a river). You will have access to the bathrooms of the sports ground.
Nearest “big town”: Lorient nearest airport: Rennes
Terminal: Lorient train station
Meeting point:Monday 28th of July in front of the train station of Lorient
Good to know before applying: The association “Le moulin du Roc’h” was created 2 years ago. Its volunteers, very active, have started the cultural development of the area. The village of Arzano, its youth centre and the local population are very dynamic: many exchanges are already planned!

U/04 - Entre deux châteaux - 30/08/2008 – 20/09/2008 - +18
Pays de Loire - 12 vol.
The project: In the Loire valley, famous for its castles, you will live and work between the ruins of Joachim Du Bellay’s castle (great French author of the 16th century) and the majestic Turmelière castle. The unique leisure centre and therapeutic institute located there proposes activities that link reading, writing, and increasing awareness towards environment. You will prepare the next pedagogic project: a glassed-in pond that will give the impression of an aquarium.
Works: putting clay on the whole surface of the pond in order to guarantee its waterproof quality… Creating a bench in wood for the people to sit down and take a look through the window. Putting the last touch by carrying out improvements for a harmonious landscape
More info: You will be hosted on a huge site with many activities. This is notably a leisure centre with field and sport room and a horse training centre. A pedagogical farm, a pigeon house, a burrow will also be part of your daily universe.
Accommodation: in a house between the two castles; there might be some tents outside.
Nearest “big town”: Nantes nearest airport: Nantes or Paris
Terminal: Ancenis train station
Meeting point:Saturday 30th of August at 4:30pm in front of the train station of Ancenis
Good to know before applying: The association in charge of the centre proposes many different activities and their leaders will surprise you! Do not forget that you will be hosted in a beautiful region, famous for its castles and plenty of richness.

U/05 - Fréhel-Vallée des Nymphes - 08/08/2008 – 29/08/2008 - +18
Bretagne - 12 vol.
The project: In the "roaring Twenties", the fashion of seaside resorts led to create one of the most beautiful beaches of Brittany in Frehel (Côtes d'Armor). Because of the economic crisis in 1929, the investors quit the project which was quickly forgotten. After World War II, tourism restarted with a family clientele. You are expected to restore the legendary ornamental lakes of the Nymphs’ Valley that has been recovered by vegetation for 60 years. .
Works: Masonry works: renovation and strengthening of the banks of the lake with construction of a wall made of stone.
More info: You will have the chance to discover the charms of Brittany, its culture and traditions (especially the famous Breton feasts called “Fest Noz”), its architectural heritage and its welcoming people!!!
Accommodation: in tents at the municipal campsite
Nearest “big town”: Saint Brieuc, Saint Malo Nearest airport: Paris
Terminal: Saint Brieuc train station.
Meeting point:Friday 8th of August in front of the Saint Brieuc train station
Good to know before applying: The site is located in a wonderful setting, in front of the sea and its fine gold sand.

U/06 - Savoir-faire Anciens - 20/06/2008 – 11/07/2008 - +18
Bretagne - 12 vol.
The project: The association études ET chantiers Bretagne Pays de Loire participates with two other associations in developing a project about the promotion of the ancient know-how in Brittany. This is a source of activities on the rural territories: restoration of the heritage, environment, agricultural diversification, tourism… In the Mené (Côtes d’Armor) a region rich of initiatives, the partners of the project wish to organize the second festival of the ancient know-how, based on the theme of Bread: from the production of cereals to sandwiches making, bread oven construction and small wicker baskets creation… We wait for you to muck in!!!
Works: The aim of the workcamp will be to prepare the welcome of this festival (cleaning of the site, land art, logistic for volunteers…), to promote the ancient know-how of each country of the participants on the very day and to clean the site after the event. The preparation will be an occasion to meet the local population, the artisans and the public (on Sunday 6th of July) and possibly share your own knowledge on the theme.
More info: The workcamp will take place in the Mené region, in the South East of Côtes d’Armor department (30 km from Saint Brieuc and from the sea). This region in the middle of Brittany is very rich from an environmental and patrimonial point of view, and young people are very active in local development, athletic activities, concerts, summer festivals…
Accommodation: in tents, at the Saint-Gouëno campsite, 1 km from the festival.
Nearest “big town”: Saint Brieuc Nearest airport: Paris or Rennes or Saint Brieuc
Terminal: Saint Brieuc train station
Meeting point:Friday 20th of June in front of Saint Brieuc train station (in the afternoon).
Good to know before applying: All the useful supports are required (pictures, videos, recipes…) to let French people know about the know-how of bread making in your own country! It is recommended to have some knowledge of French to apply for this project in order to facilitate the exchange with the locals (but it is not a French-speaking camp).

U/07 - Notre Dame des Champs - 11/07/2008 – 01/08/2008 - +18
Pays de la Loire - 12 vol.
The project: Notre-Dame-des-Champs is a small and quiet church from the 11th century which contains treasures accumulated along the years. The association “Amis de l’église Notre-Dame-des-champs” (Friends of the church Notre-Dame-des-Champs), bought the building in 1977 and keeps its history alive. Since 2004, the church is classified as “Historical monument”.
Works: The church and its walls are built with a local stone, “the roussard”. You will rebuild and strengthen the walls; you will also work on a neighboring wayside cross. You will take materials and apply methods that were used at the time of the construction of the church.
More info: The workcamp takes place in the small village of Saint Jean d’Assé, 20 km away from Le Mans. The church is located between the Mont Saint Michel and Saint Jacques de Compostelle, on a worldwide known pilgrimage way signposted with shells. The region is full of walking paths and you will work at the crossroad of them all.
Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents in the village of St Jean d’Assé, close to the church. Municipal commodities will be at your disposal.
Nearest “big town”: Le Mans, Alençon Nearest airport: Paris
Terminal: Le Mans train station.
Meeting point:Saturday 11th of July at 5.00 pm in front of the train station of Le Mans, Good to know before applying: This project is perfect for volunteers willing to know more about built heritage protection!

U/08 - Parc Normandie-Maine - 23/08/2008 – 13/09/2008 - +18
Pays de la Loire - 12 vol.  Language: French
The project: The site of the “Fourneau Marsh” is located in the village of Pré-en-Pail in the Mayenne department, in the Regional Park of Normandie Maine. It is made of bogs and wet lands that needs to be controlled in order to preserve a mosaic of natural settlements for the specific flora and fauna that go with it. The Regional Park of Normandie Maine and our leading team are professionals in protecting these endangered sites and you will give them a useful hand.
Works: Various methods of digging out young trees and shrubs which invade the peat bog, felling and forwarding trees. It is a physical work: make sure you are in a good shape and interested in environmental issues.
More info: You will appreciate the curves of the landscapes and will enjoy the calmness of the winding rivers. You will have the opportunity to discover French local traditions in this rural department of Mayenne. You will have the opportunity to explore the area, walking through numerous paths, or sliding down with the flow.
Accommodation: In Pré-en-Pail, in tents, at the municipal campsite.
Nearest “big town”: Laval – Mayenne Nearest airport: Paris or Rennes
Terminal: Laval train station.
Meeting point:Saturday 23rd of August in front of the train station of Laval
Good to know before applying: French speaking project; it is necessary to have some knowledge of French and to be motivated to speak French all along the workcamp. A local working team of our organisation will help you during these 3 weeks.

U/11 - Concoret - 23/06/2008 – 07/07/2008 - +18
Bretagne - 12 vol.
The project: In the small village of Concoret, the Centre of Permanent Initiatives for the Environnement (C.P.I.E) works on sustainable development. It aims at increasing awareness of people towards the environment. An educational path has been created to inform about the characteristics of the site and its cultural heritage: architecture, ancient works, rural traditions and popular tales. The international workcamp will take it forward.
Works: among other things, maintaining the vegetation to highlight the built heritage (mill…), installation of a bridge to cross a river; development of the river to helping fish circulation.
More info: Concoret or “Val des Fées” (the fairy valley) is located in the Morbihan department, at the outskirts of the legendary forest of Brocéliande. It owns a typical village of red schist with a traditional architecture of Eastern Brittany. Its numerous hiking paths, the Comper castle, its megaliths and the whole heritage from King Arthur legend are only a few of the marvels that will mark your stay.
Accommodation: in tents at the city campsite
Nearest “big town”: Rennes Nearest airport: Paris or Rennes
Terminal: Rennes train station
Meeting point:Rennes train station on the 23rd of June (end of the afternoon)
Good to know before applying: IMPORTANT: the C.P.I.E proposes artistic workshops to the volunteers, in order to highlight the works that will be done with this very first workcamp in Concoret. Your ideas and creative skills are thus required!

U/12 - A la découverte de l'ardoise - 12/07/2008 – 02/08/2008 - +18
Pays de la Loire - 12 vol.
The project: You will continue the works started by other international volunteers last year. You will extend and improve the tour of the Museum of Slate and Geology, thanks to an open-air walk in the former slate quarry.
Works  will be diverse so you may not get bored! It is like having 3 workcamps in 1!

• Realize a visit path: clearing, digging out weed, install stairs in slate on a slope, clear and highlight the small walls in the slate that border the path.
• Mark out the visit path: engraving slates in order to realise and install boards explaining the works done (in collaboration with a local association and a leader) and the important places to visit. Conception and realisation of directional boards in slate too, to lead visitors during the walk.

More info: You will learn many things. The inhabitants warmly hosted the former workcamp: friendship has already been created! You will meet passionate people. The slates made the village famous, and the museum brings visitors to the working times.
Accommodation: you will be accommodated in tents on the velodrome of the village, 1 km away from the workcamp. Toilet blocks of the stadium will be at your disposal.
Nearest “big town”: Laval Nearest airport: Paris or Rennes or Nantes
Terminal: Laval train station
Meeting point:On Saturday 12th of July at 4.00pm in front of Laval train station
Good to know before applying: Due to the slates, a rare specie of grasshoppers appeared and from this discovery on, the association Mayenne Nature Environment gives it a particular attention.

U/13 - Moulin de Cordouen - 18/07/2008 – 09/08/2008 - +18
Pays de Loire - 12 vol.
The project: The municipality of St Calais aims at creating a place to promote sustainable development. The first step will be to let the reach of the Courdouen mill work again. People of a permanent work training project will start before your arrival, and after a week working with them, you will complete the project.
Works: All along the reach, you will have several tasks: repairing gates, dikes, mowing and cutting trees, cleaning out the reach… At the end of the workcamp, you will have the honor to let the water run again in the reach and join back the mill. Next step will be to renovate the wheel!
More info: The local population will need your dynamism to believe in this project. The fate of this valley changed several times but until today, nothing concrete has changed. You will be well hosted, and we hope that you will create an interest for international issues to the local population.
Accommodation: it might be in tents in a premise with a common place at your disposal.
Nearest “big town”: Alençon – Mayenne Nearest airport: Paris or Rennes
Terminal: Alençon train station.
Meeting point:Friday 18th of July at 4.00pm in front of the train station of Alençon
Good to know before applying: This workcamp is the first step in a huge project of Saint Calais du Désert, a lovely village located in the Parc Régional Normandie Maine.

U/20 - Machet – 16/08/2008 – 08/09/2008 - +18
Lorraine - 12 vol.
The project: Situated in the heart of the forest of the Vosges region, the hydraulic sawmill of Machet works for a project oriented towards Social economy. The aim is to create activities in the rural area, developing wooden local resources, using water and clean energy. Traditional activities such as sawing and lumberjack works will go with environment awareness, promotion of renewable energy sources, tourism, hosting groups of all ages. The Communauté de Communes (gathering of several villages) of the Haute Vezouze supports this project in order to bring dynamism to the region.
Works: Development of a hosting area and activities to welcome people: you will work on ancient know-how about woodwork, creating a special path for carrying wood, as well as restore the roof of a traditional oven. You will also participate in the preparation of the Machet party, activities and setting up of the site.
More info: The group will be hosted in Val-et-Châtillon (900 inhabitants), 15 minutes away from the workplace by car. Shops are in the neighbouring village of Cirey-sur-Vezouze (10 minutes away by car, 1,100 inhabitants)
Accommodation: The group will be accommodated in tents near the school of Val-et-Châtillon. Commodities and kitchen will be inside the school.
Nearest “big town”: Nancy-Stasbourg Nearest airport: Strasbourg or Metz or Nancy
Terminal: Raon l'Etape train station.
Meeting point:Saturday 16th August at 05.30 pm in front of the train station of Raon l’Etape
Good to know before applying: You will be likely to go round various production sites of renewable energy sources, to discover the Vosges Mountains and of course urban centers (Nancy, Metz, and Strasbourg). Local volunteers will join the group to work and to meet you.

U/21 - Langres – 05/07/2008 – 26/07/2008 - +18
Champagne-Ardenne - 12 vol.
The project: Langres citadel, built in 1842, is the last work of a city whose fortifications date from the 3rd century. Its strategic position, dominating vast plains made it a really important fortified town. The Service Patrimoine (Heritage Service) of the city leads an action of restoration and promotion of a site called “Lunette 10” which is a little fort forwards the citadel. Works that must be made are many. Some of them have already been done and children have been introduced to stone cutting on the site.
Works: You will participate in rebuilding the ancient drawbridge and the surrounding wall. You will learn: stone cutting, masonry works, making mortars, techniques to build a wall. You might have to carry heavy things. Leaders will inform you about the security rules.
More info: The city of Langres has 9,000 inhabitants and is located in the Champagne Ardenne region. It has been classified among the 50 most beautiful cities in France, and received the label of “City of Art and History”. The closest big cities are Chaumont and Dijon.
Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents at the city campsite. A big tent will be used for the group life (kitchen and common room).
Nearest “big town”: Dijon Nearest airport: Strasbourg or Mulhouse- Bâle.
Terminal: Langres train station.
Meeting point:Saturday 5th of July at 5.00pm in front of the train station of Langres
Good to know before applying: a great project for those motivated by learning stone cutting: you will contribute to this exciting project intended to bring a site back to life.

U/24 - Camp de la Bure – 02/08/2008 – 25/08/2008 - +18
Lorraine - 25 vol.
The project: The Camp de la Bure, situated above the city of Saint Dié des Vosges, is a former Celtic site. It has been proved that humans have occupied the site since 2000 years BC. This workcamp is the third one, but there is a novelty this year: a second site has been installed, on a former quarry where the last traces date from the VIth century, according to current researches. Enthusiast archaeologists will let you discover the history of both sites.
Works: As the work takes place on two different sites at the same time, the group may be divided into two or will alternate between the two sites. At the camp de la Bure: restoration and reconstruction of a surrounding wall called Murus Gallicus; work on the stone, and cleaning. At the quarry: clearing and cleaning the site. Archaeologists will propose you an introduction to excavation.
More info: Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, 23,000 inhabitants, is the nearest town. It manages the site of the Celtic workcamp, and displays the original relics found on the site in its museum. The cities of Nancy and Strasbourg are about 1 hour away by car. You will have the opportunity to go for trips and particularly to the nearby region of Alsace.
Accommodation: in tents
Nearest “big town”: Saint Dié des Vosges Nearest airport: Strasbourg or Mulhouse-Bâle
Terminal: Saint Dié des Vosges train station.
Meeting point:Saturday 2nd of August at 6.00 pm in front of the train station of Saint Dié des Vosges
Good to know before applying: You will have the chance to see typical houses of Alsace and its wines trail! A great number of archaeological sites also exist; you will have the opportunity walk in the Vosges Mountains.

U/27 - Engelbourg – 08/08/2008 – 29/08/2008 - +18
Alsace - 12 vol.
The project: The small town of Thann in Alsace region has a rich built heritage dating from the middle Ages. The ruins of Engelburg castle are famous for the beauty of the site, but above all because of the “Eye of the witch”: a piece of the former donjon was blown up and still lies just out over the town. It looks like a huge wheel (about 6 meters in diameter). This site was subject of a study in order to develop its tourist and archaeological activity.
Works: masonry works on Engelbourg ruins in order to make sure that the parts about to fall down are secured. You will also be asked to make visible the parts hidden by the vegetation. As it has been neglected, the vegetation has invaded the walls and a first big work will be to clear it and verify the state of the walls. Then, you will repair the building by putting mortar according to the traditional methods.
More info: Thann is a charming town (6,000 inhabitants) at the very south of the famous wine route of Alsace region; its cultural life is very dynamic, due to the tourist vocation of the region. The famous towns of Alsace region, such as Colmar and Strasbourg are close.
Accommodation: Bathroom and kitchen will be at your disposal in the music school. A vehicle will be available for the trips in group.
Nearest “big town”: Thann Nearest airport: Colmar
Terminal: Thann train station
Meeting point: Thann train station on the 8th of August (end of the afternoon).
Good to know before applying: Young locals will participate in this project and they will be very happy to let you discover their region.

U/29 - Hautes Vosges – 18/07/2008 – 08/08/2008 - +18
Lorraine - 18 vol.
The project: The Nature Regional Park of Ballons des Vosges hosts once again international volunteers to work on its plan of protection of sensitive natural areas. The workcamp will be organised in one of the most prestigious areas of the Vosges Mountains: the pick of Hohnneck (at a height of 1200 meters). You will install facilities in order to avoid the damage caused to the area by hikers in summer. Each year, about 600 000 people use the paths on which you will work. It will be also important to raise awareness on the protection of this extraordinary site.
Works: Installing and repairing fences along the paths; leaks and others small wooden facilities, signposting… Note that these works require sometimes physical efforts, and that workplaces are not always accessible by car!
More info: The closest cities, Mulhouse, Colmar and Munster are typical cities from Alsace that you will discover. Nature also offers various possibilities, walks, bathing in the numerous lakes of the mountain.
Accommodation: You will be accommodated in a mountain refuge in dormitories. Bring your sleeping bag. Kitchen and commodities are available.
Nearest “big town”: Mulhouse Nearest airport: Bale-Mulhouse or Strasbourg
Terminal: Mulhouse train station.
Meeting point:on Friday 18h of July afternoon, in front of Mulhouse train station
Good to know before applying: You will work on the crests of the Hautes Vosges, in a fantastic natural environment. With the Regional Natural Park guides, you will discover a particular ecosystem, thatches and peat bogs. Do not forget to bring good walking shoes and rain clothes because the climate can be surprising.

U/36 - Fontenay le Vicomte – 20/07/2008 – 08/08/2008 - +18
Ile-de-France - 15 vol.
The project: The village of Fontenay le Vicomte is hosting for the fourth time an international workcamp. Its church, listed as a historical monument, is more and more visited by the tourists that come to admire the statues of the 4th Century and the work made by previous volunteers. In the church, some events are regularly organized (wedding ceremonies, heritage day…)
Works: You will repave the floor of the left aisle of the church. The work will consist in removing the cobblestones, cleaning them, making the floor level and putting them back with a coating.
More info: Fontenay le Vicomte is a small village of 900 inhabitants, in the Essonne department. In the countryside, the village is located at 3 km away from the towns of Ballancourt and Mannecy where you can find all the facilities. The inhabitants will show you their region: marshes, nature parks and many castles can be visited in the surrounding area (Versailles, Vaux le Vicomte…).
Accommodation: You will be accommodated in the multipurpose hall where you will find the bathroom, the kitchen and a big room for activities.
Nearest “big town”: Paris Nearest airport: Paris Orly or Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Terminal: Mennecy train station.
Meeting point:Sunday, 20th of July at 2.30 PM in front of the Mennecy train station.
Good to know before applying: Only one trip to Paris will be organized. If you plan to visit deeper the French capital, please organise it before or after the workcamp.

U/37 - Marolles en Hurepoix – 07/07/2008 – 25/07/2008 - +18
Ile-de-France - 15 vol.
The project: The village of Marolles en Hurepoix is waiting for you for the 3rd year to continue the restoration of the graveyard. The restoration of the Maison du Corbillard (hearse house) finished one year ago. The walls and the hut are now waiting for you!
Works: You will build the little hut of the graveyard: taking down everything and building again the walls with ancient bricks, also framework and installation of the tiles. You will repoint one of the walls of the hut in order to create a whole building and prevent the walls from falling down over time (as they can be weakened by the rain)
More info: The village of Marolles en Hurepoix is located in the department of Essonne, on the Hurepoix plateau. You will discover the region: marshes, natural parks, Paris, and many castles that you will visit (Versailles, Vaux le Vicomte…)
The village organizes an event on the 14th of July (french national Day).
Accommodation: in tents, at the municipal stadium, close to the bathroom. You will cook in a modular premise.
Nearest “big town”: Paris Nearest airport: Paris Orly or Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Terminal: Marolles en Hurepoix train station.
Meeting point:Tuesday 7th of July at 2.10pm in front of the train station of Marolles.
Good to know before applying: Only one trip to Paris will be organized. If you plan to visit deeper the French capital, please organise it before or after the workcamp.

U/38C - Rambouillet III – 09/08/2008 – 22/08/2008 - +18
Ile de France - 15 vol.
The project: For the third time, the Bergerie Nationale (National Sheep Barn) will host an international workcamp. The educational farm spreads on 220 ha of cultivated land, with animals such as the well known Merinos sheep, as cows, horses, pigs… Each year, the Bergerie Nationale hosts almost 10,000 visitors.
Works: To continue the project of last year, you will renovate one of the external walls of the site: masonry, repointing, cleaning. The wall is located in front of the wonderful park of the Rambouillet castle.
More info: The town of Rambouillet is located 50 km away from Paris. It has 26,000 inhabitants and 2000 hectares of forests. You will live 2 km away from the town centre, in the heart of the forest.
Accommodation: You will be accommodated on the site of the Bergerie Nationale, in dormitories. There is a room equipped for cooking.
Nearest “big town”: Paris nearest airport: Paris Orly or Roissy Charles de Gaulle
Terminal: Rambouillet train station.
Meeting point:Saturday 9th of August at 2.30pm in front of Rambouillet train station
Good to know before applying: Only one trip to Paris will be organized. If you plan to visit deeper the French capital, please organise it before or after the workcamp.

U/47A - Auzat 1 – 17/06/2008 – 29/06/2008 - +18
U/47B - Auzat 2 -29/06/2008 – 11/07/2008 - +18
Midi-Pyrénées - 8 vol. – Language: French
The project: For more than 4 years, the municipality of Auzat, situated in a pretty little valley of Ariege, has supported archaeological excavations project on the site of the Castle of Montreal-de-Sos (13th century), located on a rocky promontory where you will find ancient tools, potteries, foundations, signs of past life, various objects…. A lot of people are involved in excavations: a skilled leader, local and international volunteers. People of a permanent working project are taking care of clearing and maintaining the path.
Works: There are excavations every day but you will alternate two days of work with one day off. In case of bad weather, you will clean and classify the objects found. You will have to work with precision and sometimes it can be hard, but exciting if you are keen on archaeology! Sometimes the work can require a lot of physical effort, particularly when you have to move stone blocks.
More info: For many years, local people have been working together, so they know each other very well. You must be open-minded and interested in discovery and exchanges with others; so the local population will be much more ready to welcome you and share their passion with you.
Accommodation: The municipality offers you to sleep in tents, in the local campsite. You can find all facilities in Auzat, and also a very nice bar!
Nearest “big town”: Toulouse Nearest airport: Toulouse
Terminal: Tarascon sur Ariège train station.
Meeting point:Tuesday 17th of June or 29th of June at 6.15pm in front of the train station of Tarascon sur Ariege
Good to know before applying: Caution: To join this workcamp it is compulsory to be vaccinated against tetanus. An attestation will be asked on arrival. French speaking project. No exception for minor volunteers: +18 only

U/58 - Vagabondage – 19/07/2008 – 02/08/2008 - +18
Languedoc-Roussillon - 12 vol.
The project: The association Vagabondage is a place to live for children from 8 to 13 year old. The site enlarges upon 17 hectares encircled by a river and a forest. The place is a former horse training centre with a biological garden; there is also small herd composed of horses, ponies and donkeys. A set of ruins is being restored, including an ancient house, a bread oven and a pigeon house.
Works: You will participate in the restoration of the ruin dating from the 16th century which used to serve as a place to live and to stock flour. You will continue the masonry works and framework started by the volunteers and the active members of études ET chantiers at the beginning of the year.
More info: The village of Saint Felix is located close to the village of Saint Martin le Vieil, 25 km between Carcassonne and Castelnaudary, along the Canal du Midi and the former Roman way. A small lake and a tennis court are next to the place. The closest stores are 5 km away.
Accommodation: in tents, in the site, close to the workcamp and the river. Facilities and a kitchen will be at your disposal.
Nearest “big town”: Carcassone Nearest airport: Carcassone
Terminal: Carcassonne train station.
Meeting point:Saturday 19th of July at 1:10pm in front of the train station of Carcassonne
Good to know before applying: Each day, times to introduce you to Esperanto language will be organized. Your participation and your motivation are expected!!

U/61 - Plein la Bobine – 07/06/2008 – 23/06/2008 - +18
Auvergne - 10 vol.  Language: French
The project: This year again, the AFFE (organization for a film festival for children / Association pour un Festival du Film pour Enfant) welcomes international volunteers.
One of its targets is to develop educational programmes in connection with cinema through the year in the Sancy area. It also organises the festival “Plein La Bobine” (Cinema Festival for the young of the Massif du Sancy). This festival hosts children from 3 to 12 years old.
For it’s 6th festival (from June 13th to 19th), the AFFE organization wishes to get the support of international volunteers.
Works: You will participate in the setting up of the festival: installation of the scenery, installation of projectors with a projectionist, preparation of badges, posters, signposting. You will also help in leading workshops for children groups in the casino of the town.
More info: You will be based on the La Bourboule spa town (at an altitude of 950 meters), in the middle of the Nature Park of Auvergne Volcanoes. La Bourboule stretches on the banks of the Dordogne River crossed by many bridges and has a splendid sequoias wooded area. You will be located near the hiking paths and you will enjoy the activities organized by the municipality for the spa users. You will also have access to the facilities of the town: shops, activities…
Accommodation: in a flat not so far from the festival place.
Nearest “big town”: Clermont-Ferrand Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand
Terminal: La Bourboule train station
Meeting point: La Bourboule train station on the 7th of June (in the afternoon).
Good to know before applying: Caution! The life in a festival is often hectic and days could be long. This workcamp is different from the others! You have to be available and to know how to react facing emergency situations. French speaking project.

U/62 - La Bouchure – 27/06/2008 – 11/07/2008 - +18
Auvergne - 10 vol. Language: French
The project: The association La Bouchure is happy to host again international volunteers this year! Delighted with the significant contribution brought by the volunteers on the organisation and of the impact of the workcamp on the festival’s life in the past years, the association will welcome you warmly!
Works: Before the festival starts, you will prepare the stage and the reception, and you will distribute leaflets... During the festival, you will receive the public and the musicians, work in the refreshment area and help to cater. And of course, after the festival you will take down, clean and tidy the site. You will have the opportunity to meet the bands and the artists playing for the festival.
More info: You will live in the small town of Commentry in the heart of the Bourbonnais region in the Allier department. Former mining city, today it is a pleasant place for its 7,000 inhabitants and its tourists. You will find shops, parks and would go around its rich heritage linked to its industrial past... you will have walks in the surrounding area (lakes...)
Accommodation: in the village hall, not far from the festival site.
Nearest “big town”: Montluçon, Moulins Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand
Terminal: Commentry train station.
Meeting point:Friday 27th June at 5.00pm in front of Commentry train station
Good to know before applying: Caution! Life on a festival is often hectic and days may be long. It is a different workcamp from the others. You must be available, and able to face emergency situations. French speaking project

U/63 - Billom – 25/08/2008 – 12/09/2008 - +18
Auvergne - 10 vol. Language: French
The project: The young association “Billom Renaissance” is very happy to host international workcamps for 4 years now. Once again it will organise the “Charivari medieval and fantastic festival” (on 6th and 7th of September). The aim of the association is to promote the medieval area of Billom through many actions. You will give an international dimension and will help to install and liven the festival up.
Works: In partnership with local volunteers you will take in charge the artists (welcome, meals…), improve some decorations and costumes, and decorate the city… During the festival, your main aim will be to realise the CHARIVARI, with wandering which will liven the city up: music, dance… Bring your own musical instruments if you want to!
More info: Billom (25 km from Clermont-Ferrand) encountered an intense development that made this city one of the first “Good City of Auvergne” from the XIIth century on and allowed the construction of its fortifications. Nowadays, an important medieval area remains from that time. All the commodities are available there (store, bank, swimming pool…)
Accommodation: in tents at the city campsite, near the city centre.
Nearest “big town”: Clermont-Ferrand Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand
Terminal: Vertaizon train station.
Meeting point:Monday 25th of August at 6.35pm in front of the train station of Vertaizon.
Good to know before applying: Caution! A festival is often hectic and days are long. It is a workcamp different from the others! So you should be available and be ready in case of emergency situations. French speaking project

U/65 - Festival de Murat – 31/07/2008 – 14/08/2008 - +18
Auvergne - 12 vol. Language: French
The project: For the 23rd year, the local association Les Mondes Croisés (“Cross Worlds”) is warmly waiting for you to organize its dance and international music festival in the small city of Murat. The renewal of this association continues with the arrival of new local volunteers and current international music in the festival programme.
Works: You will decorate the surroundings of the gymnasium (trees, walls of the premise…) which is used as the main auditorium: you will use elements already created and give them your personal touch (using salvaged materials), you will create a board made in wood about the festival theme that will decorate one of the wall of the gymnasium. All your creations will be used for the next editions. During the festival, you will help the staff for food preparation and installation of the show areas. At the end, you will clean and tidy everything.
More info: Murat is a 2500 inhabitant’s city with all the commodities (shops…) located at the foot of the volcanoes of Auvergne, 50 km up north from Aurillac. études ET chantiers has a local office there with a permanent team who organizes voluntary activities and actions for people facing difficulties.
Accommodation: in a boarding school next to the workcamp site in the city center.
Nearest “big town”: Aurillac Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand orAurillac
Terminal: Murat train station.
Meeting point:Thursday 31st of July at 6.15pm in front of the train station of Murat.
Good to know before applying: Caution! Life during a festival is often bustling and days are long. It is not a usual workcamp! Thus you will be asked to be available and able to face emergency situations. French speaking project

U/66 - Rêve de foin - 07/07/2008 – 18/07/2008 - +18
Auvergne - 8 vol.  Language: French
The project: The local organization “Rêve de foin” whose aim is to protect the rural heritage and to offer activities, organizes each summer the “Nuits de Rêve Festival” (dreaming nights). It is a theatre, music and dance festival in the middle of the natural site of the Blanhac mills (village of Rosières). This year again, the young team will welcome international volunteers in order to help organizing the festival and to take part in the activities. You will be fully integrated within the life of this young and dynamic organization and you will have the opportunity to meet the artists invited.
Works: you will welcome people (around 1000 visitors), take in charge the reception (ticket booth, refreshment bar…) and take down the facilities at the end of the festival.
More info: This project takes place in the Haute Loire department (centre of France). Great walks can be planned around the beautiful (and quite isolated) site of the Blanhac mills. The local volunteers will be delighted to show you their region!
Accommodation: in tents around a renovated farm on the area of the festival. Bathroom and collective life in the farm.
Nearest “big town”: Clermont-Ferrand Nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand
Terminal: Retournac train station
Meeting point: 7th of July in front of the train station of Retournac (end of the afternoon)
Good to know before applying: Caution! Life during a festival is often hectic and days may be long. It is a workcamp different from the others! You will have to be always available and be able to face emergency situations. French speaking project

U/70 - Pompidou – 12/08/2008 – 28/08/2008 - +18
Languedoc Roussillon - 12 vol.
The project: The village of Pompidou, located in the National Park of Cevennes, has hosted international workcamps since 2004. You can find a lot of elements of the built heritage to restore. The project will not have only a technical purpose, but also a human side: bringing life in the village by meeting the local population.
Works: You will restore a wall in the centre of the village. The final aim, for the community, is to restore this wall in order to realise an artistic creation on it in the future. The work will consist, among others, in masonry.
More info: The village of Le Pompidou is at an altitude of 760 meters, in the National Park of the Cevennes, surrounded by hilly landscapes and huge conifer forests. The population (around 158 inhabitants) increases in summer owing to the tourist activity. You will find all shops in the small town of Florac, at a 20 minutes walk away from Le Pompidou. The life of the village is organized around craft industry, agriculture and tourism.
Accommodation: You will be accommodated in the campsite of the village and will sleep in tents for 2 or 3. You will organize the group life under a big tent where you will also take your meals.
Nearest “big town”: Mende Nearest airport: Montpellier
Terminal: Mende train station.
Meeting point:Tuesday 12th of August at 7.30pm in front of the train station of Mende
Good to know before applying: The project takes place in a very beautiful but isolated area. Don’t join this project if you don’t like to be “into the wild” J

U/78A - EPMM I – 16/06/2008 – 27/06/2008 - +18
U/78B - EPMM II – 22/09/2008 – 03/10/2008 - +18
Languedoc Roussillon - 8 vol.
The project: Since 1999, the EPMM centre of Sainte Enimie and etudes ET chantiers have been working together to organise workcamps of volunteers each year. Located in the famous “gorges du Tarn”, the EPMM hosts groups for open air activities. The workcamps are based on long-term projects of development and improvement of the hosting places in the centre. This year again, EPMM is waiting for volunteers motivated by meetings and manual works.
Works: You will build dry stones walls around small local heritage elements (shepherd’s sheds for example).
On the second project, you will also participate in clearing the surroundings of the centre in order to make it more pleasant for the visitors.
More info: The EPMM centre is situated in the Lozère department at Sainte Enimie (540 inhabitants and 28 km South of Mende). Sainte Enimie belongs to one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Accommodation: in the centre, in big tents. Meals will be done by the restaurant of the centre. On the second project, you will be accommodated in rooms.
Nearest “big town”: Mende Nearest airport: Montpellier
Terminal: Mende train station
Meeting point:Monday 16th of June or 22nd of September at 7.30pm in front of Mende train station
Good to know before applying: You will be asked to work hard and to be patient (which is needed for dry-stone work), nevertheless with the friendly staff of the centre.

U/79 - Ruynes en Margeride – 05/08/2008 – 21/08/2008 - +18
Auvergne - 12 vol.
The project: For many years now, the village of Ruynes en Margeride hosts international workcamps. The succession of workcamps helped in renovating several bread ovens, fountains and other elements of the rural built heritage. The project will not have only a technical purpose, but also a human side: putting life in the village by meeting the local population.
Works: In the village of Ruynes, a wall in stone has to be restored: taking apart the damaged parts, restoration…
More info: Ruynes en Margeride is a village with around 600 inhabitants, situated at an altitude of 3000 feet. There are some small shops and craftsmen in the centre of the village. Ruynes is part of the natural region of the Margeride, a wooded area with well preserved valleys and rivers. This area has also a very rich built heritage (menhirs, crosses, chapels, fountains, bread ovens, typical buildings used to shoe horses…);
Accommodation: You will be accommodated in double tents, with a big collective tent for taking meals, and bathrooms. This site can accommodate various youth groups. There is a leisure centre on the area but we are in the heart of nature. The centre of the village is around 500 metres away.
Nearest “big town”: Clermont Ferrand Nearest airport: Clermont Ferrand
Terminal: St Flour Chaudes-Aigues train station.
Meeting point:Tuesday 5th of August at 3.00pm in front of the train station of Saint Flour-Chaudes Aigues.
Good to know before applying: the local history is quite marked by legends. You will discover beautiful landscapes and typical villages of the region.