📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
In Conflans, the Savoy Gate and the Tarine Gate guard the entrances to the medieval city. Perched on top of a rocky escarpment, the medieval Conflans stand at the confluence of Arly and Isère rivers. Through the centuries, it has kept an intact charm!
Let yourself be tempted by its narrow streets, old shops, gardens, mesmerizing fountains, baroque church and enjoy the incredible views of Combe de Savoie Valley. Discover the richness of this heritage by joining the first international volunteer workcamp organized in partnership with the municipality. Together, we will enhance the forested surroundings of the Château de Conflans.
💼 What the programme involves
For this first project, you will have to clean and clear the wooded area surrounding the Castle and its park. You also might have to reinforce ancient stone walls using traditional masonry techniques. This site is accessible to all and does not require any specific skills. Only your motivation and ability to work in a team will be needed to complete this project. You will be supervised by a technical coordinator of Concordia. He will help you to handle the tools safely and management of various actions on the site.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation at the campsite. Sleeping in tents by two (bring your floor mat and a sleeping bag) and collective life in a municipal hall provided for the group. You will share different collective tasks and prepare the meals together. A budget will be allocated to the animators and you will participate in the preparation of dishes by privileging healthy and local products.
📍 About the location
The Medieval City of Conflans is located on the height of the city of Albertville (19 000 inhabitants). It is located in Savoy, in the heart of the Alps, at the crossroads of several mountains such asTarentaise and Beaufortain. The town’s prized mountain location got recognized in 1992 when Albertville was chosen as the winter Olympics host site. It has kept sport infrastructure and tourist attractions in both winter and summer.
Many hikes are accessible from Albertville and the surrounding area. Annecy’s famous lake is less than an hour away.
Savoy is also famous for its gastronomy. You will have the opportunity to try out the Beaufort cheese.
In connection with the municipality, many leisure activities can be proposed to you (for ex. swimming in the water of Grignon, guided visit ...).
⚠️ Requirements
Bring working clothes, gloves and shoes. Remember to also bring a warm sleeping bag as well as rainy clothes (polar, raincoat ...). Do not forget to bring sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...) and your bath suit. Informal time will be programmed with our animators and according to your desires! If you want to share a bit of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects...), do not hesitate to take a small piece of your country in your backpack!
Foreigners belonging to the European Union must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
ℹ️ Additional information
Meeting point:
SNCF train station of Albertville
Closest airport:
Lyon or Geneva or Paris