A piece of Switzerland in France : the Mill of Villevaux

Name: A piece of Switzerland in France : the Mill of Villevaux
Start: 2019-08-02
End: 2019-08-16
Location: Pont-à-Mousson, France

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France Manual work Renovation Manual work Renovation Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The General Council inherited the domain of Villevaux in 2008. The property measures 20 hectars composed of nature and two buildings. Mr Jean Husson, the donor of the site had a wish : find concrete solutions to reinvigorate this exceptional site respecting its environmental qualities and public's vocation. The building and the lands situated at the bottom of the valley are part of a sensitive natural area of the Meurthe-et-Moselle General Council. The beautiful site is also called the "Small Switzerland of Lorraine"!

💼 What the programme involves

Your mission will consist in enhancing and highlighting a charming wall of dry stones : - remove a fragile part of the wall; - Sort the stones and organize the sorting in the workspace; - learn how to choose the stones to raise the wall back to its original height The construction of dry stone walls is really traditional and technical. Preserving these buildings on the territories helps to maintain the flora and fauna as the dry stone walls are real ecological niches for many species.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accomodation is soon to be confirmed. During the camp you'll have the opportunity to show off your culinary skills by initiating other volunteers with typical dishes from your region. Meals, like all daily activities will be carried out collectively. We will favor local and seasonal products.

📍 About the location

The area of Pont-à-Mousson is also called the " small Switzerland of Lorraine ". The territory is composed of beech trees and oaks trees forests, green valleys, numerous streams and small mounds, and breathtaking green valleys and meadows! The workcamp is also 45 minutes away from Metz, known for its gothic cathedral, middle age district and a very rich summer cultural life and 40 min away from Nancy, famous for its reknowned Place Stanislas, which is classified as one of the 5 most beautiful squares in the world.

⚠️ Requirements

Unfortunately, the workcamp and the lifecamp are not accessible for wheelchairs.

ℹ️ Additional information

Unfortunately, the workcamp and the lifecamp are not accessible for wheelchairs.

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📅 Available sessions

ANEC29

02/08/2019 → 16/08/2019

Closed

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

54700 Pont-à-Mousson, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:21 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French