📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The towns of Châtel-de-Neuvre and Cressanges began to host international workcamps in 2015, and now, they are under their charm ! The local residents wait for your with open arms, and are ready to share wonderful experiences with you and invite you to discover their town. This is a moving workcamp, so you will stay 10 days in each town.
💼 What the programme involves
In Cressanges, you will work on projects that were started last year : the restoration of a surrounding wall in an elementary school. You will work on repointing and leveling the exterieur face of the wall. You will learn how to apply traditional masonry techniques, such as the use of lime mortar, and how to lay small tiles in order to make a typical Bourbon wall cover. You will also help the local residents organize and host the Cressanges flea market. Next, in Châtel-de-Neuvre, you will take part in the restoration of the village church. This roman church, dating back to the 11th century, has been named as a historical monument, and now strives to protect this title. It will be necessary to complete the work, following the rule of art ! The work will consist of redoing the masonry work of the walls that have suffered from humidity : cleaning and repointing the walls with lime mortar.
🏠 Accommodation on site
In municipal buildings at the center of each village. The food will be provided, and the meals will be prepared by rotating groups of volunteers.
📍 About the location
Cressanges and Châtel-de-Neuvre (Allier), located 25 km from Moulins-sur-Allier.
This workcamp will give you the opportunity to interact with local residents, to discover the countryside lifestyle, and to visit the surrounding touristic sites and villages. You will also be able to enjoy Vieure's bodies of water, which are perfect for canoeing. A small bus will be provided for your trips.