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ARTIAS CASTLE : DRY STONE TRAINING

France Archaeology Construction Renovation Teenagers Archaeology Construction +2 Fixed dates

About the project

ARTIAS CASTLE : DRY STONE TRAINING

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The organization of ) Les Amis d Artias i (Friends of ARTIAS) is the main partner of this training. The organization aims to develop and disseminate a taste for historical research. It ensures the conservation of ARTIAS site including the ruins of the feudal castle, a chapel which is classified as Historical Monuments, the rebuilt house of the castle and a botanical garden with medicinal plants.Guided tours are organized in ARTIAS site, which is open to the public.Active members are involved in the organization of this training. They live mostly in the area and will be happy to introduce you to the local culture.Website of the organization : https://sites.google.com/site/lesamisdartias/

💼 What the programme involves

During this training you will be able to discover or deepen the ancestral technique of dry stone. You will be trained by two experts of this technique, called muraillers . The training will focus on the following educational concepts: Why dry stone - Sorting stones - How to handle the stones - The waist with specific tools - Laying of the foundation stone - Calculation of the fruit, choice of a facing stone - The calibration - Different rules built - Laying couvertines and wall finish. In order to practice your acquired knowledge you will rebuild a retaining wall on the castle site.

🏠 Accommodation on site

The training includes accommodation and all meals. You will stay in a collective cottage located 10 minutes from the site of ARTIAS. Evening meals will be taken in the cottage which is located in a farm. The farm products are certified Organic farming, so you will eat quality food Meal preparation will be made collectively: every day, two participants will be responsible for preparing the meals for the group. More information about the cottage: http://www.fermedesfromentaux.com/index.htmlShowers and toilets nearby. Equipped kitchen.

📍 About the location

ARTIAS is located in the municipality of Retournac in the Region of AUVERGNE. The site overhangs majestically the Loire river (see photos). There is a train station in Retournac (Saint-Etienne - Le Puy-en-Velay line). With its natural and built heritage (Loire runs along the city), Retournac is a pleasant small town. Website of Retournac : http://www.ville-retournac.fr/The area offers many opportunities for walking and recreation: swimming in the river, heritage tour, festival.Depending on the time and the weather we plan to organize during the training the visit of one or two outstanding sites for the dry stone and to watch movies linked to the topic.

⚠️ Requirements

1/ No special knowledge or competence is required for this camp, except being motivated by the ancestral technique of dry stone You will share friendly moments with local people : be open-minded and curious.2/ You will evolve in an intercultural context with local issues: we ask you a degree of maturity and autonomy.3/ What to bring: sleeping bag, warm clothes and winter coat, bathing suit (for male: short pants prohibited in the public swimming pools, please bring a bathing suit). For work: worn out clothes, safety shoes/boots are compulsory. 4/Bring some material from your culture (documents, pictures, postcards, little gifts, musical instruments, games,...) to share with other volunteers and local population : exchanges can be easier.5/ If you have a driving license, please bring it along in case of necessity.6/Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, BRING THEIR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE. In case of health issues during the project, the volunteers will have to pay for it, and then get reimbursed once back in the home country. 7/ A transportation will be organize during the project.8/ More info about trains : http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ and carpooling https://www.blablacar.fr/

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📅 Available sessions

JR16/100

08/05/2016 → 15/05/2016

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 8
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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

16–99 years old

Solidarity donation

200.00 EUR

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

📍 Location

43130 Retournac, France

France

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Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

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🗣️ Languages spoken

English French