📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
You will work in a wonderful natural environment in the fourth and last phase of the reconstruction of the bridge. The previous works allowed the bridge to be able to stand again. Now the goal is to make it completely feasible by executing finishing works. These include laying reinforcement stones and building security low walls on both arches as well as the installation of outside equipment such as a picnic table and paneling for the future visitors. Another component of the workcamp will be dedicated to the creation of pedestrian trails conducting to the bridge. A municipal worker, who is both very passionate and knowledgeable of masonry techniques, will be at your side to introduce you to traditional stone bridge building techniques.
🏠 Accommodation on site
In dormitories in the village’s events hall
📍 About the location
Situation: Morlhon le Haut, 135 km away from Toulouse, between Cahors and Rodez.
Closest train tation: Villefranche-de-Rouergue
🎒 Leisure activities
Leisure activities : Outside the work time, you will have the opportunity to discover this little part of the Northwest of Aveyron which is rich in natural wonders such as the Aveyron and Doulouze Canyons, and in architectural patrimony : bastides, abbeys, castles. You will also be able to participate in local festivities such as the “Festival on Bastides” about the street art in the surrounding medieval cities and specially the Morlhon’s “Lake Party” where the “Classards” -local youth- traditionally go around the village offering flowers in each house. And of course, you will enjoy the enriching encounters with the local residents who, used to welcoming international volunteers, will regularly offer to teach you about their local traditions and the unique story of their village.