📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Right on the top of the hill, you will be welcomed by the two impressive towers of Salvagnac’s medieval castle, last pieces of their great medieval period, and by the astonishing view from there. It’s at the heart of this little village that you will take part in the renovation of the new shared gardens, an initiative led by the community since 2012 et which is very popular among the population. So you will work closely with the local associations whilst learning new skills, and discover intercultural and intergenerational diversity.
💼 What the programme involves
You will participate in the renovation of the shared gardens, close to the village center, behind a residencial area, and with a beautiful view on the Tarn’s countryside. You will clear the piece of land, install a fence and you will restore the roof and the door of a little shack in bricks which will be the future cosy meeting point of the gardeners.
🏠 Accommodation on site
During the workcamp, you will live at the heart of the village with all amenities next to your place (kitchen and sanitaries). You can also enjoy the local market on Wednesday morning and discover the local products and producers.
📍 About the location
Location: Salvagnac, 20 km from Gaillac, 35 km from Montauban and 50 km from Toulouse. This village is only a few kilometers from the church of Notre-Dame-du-Bourg, in Rabastens, classified as a world heritage by the UNESCO.
Leisures activities : This project will engage you in intercultural, intergenerational and international exchanges in and around Salvagnac. From a close partnership with the local retirement home, a certain number of activities will be organized with them. Local associations and the english group of the village are also expecting your arrival. You will be close to the Tarn river, the leisure base of Castelnau-de-Montmiral where you can practice canoe and also of the beautiful state-owned forest of La Grésigne, ideal place for walking and wildlife lovers.