📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Near the Charente River, the Fouras peninsula has 3 ports and 5 beaches on the Atlantic coast. The town of Fouras-les-Bains and Maison des Bateleurs - Solidarités Jeunesses wished to renew their partnership in order to continue the rehabilitation work on Aiguille Fort (known as the largest in France). In an idyllic setting with a view of Boyard Fort, work will consist of rehabilitating the redoubt (a fortification system built by Vauban) to protect Fouras from a possible invasion.
💼 What the programme involves
It's a continuation of the work undertaken last year by volunteers. You'll work on the restoration of a new part of the redoubt main facade in three steps. You'll help the technical leader to remove plants from the facade and replace the chalk mortar joints between the stones. Other traditional masonry works are planned, such as redoing the stone coping (wall's top layer) and stonecutting.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Collective, tent at the Fouras campsite (pool, multi-sports area, WIFI, snack...). Food provided, meals prepared by you.
📍 About the location
You'll be able to experience some water activities, like fishing or sailing. During your free time, you'll have the opportunity to interact with locals, already excited about meeting you. Finally, you'll have time to discover the beach, go on bike rides along the ocean, play beach-volleyball, and participate in many other activities. You'll also be able to visit forts and museums as well as cities like La Rochelle and Rochefort.