BAGNOLS
France
Renovation
Manual work
Renovation
Manual work
Fixed dates
About the project
BAGNOLS
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Bagnols is a typical village of the Haute-Auvergne, locates in the center of the Regional Natural Park of Volcanoes Of Auvergne.Its geographical situation and the beauty of its landscpae attract hikers. In 2011, Bagnols welcomed international young people, the worldcamp led to numerous exchanges and meeting between local population and volunteers. The town of Bagnols therefore wishes to renew the project in 2019. The inhabitants are thus very pleased to welcome you and will make you discover the resources of their village and the surroundings.
💼 What the programme involves
The project carried out by the city and its inhabitants will concern this year hiking trails. Concretely you will have for mission to clear the undergrowth and other realizations are to be planned supervisor will teach you specific techniques concerning woodcraft. The work takes place the morning for 5 hours maximum. Afternoon and weekends are dedicated to activities.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated under tents at the campsite located in the center of the village. The campsite has a swimming pool, you will have an access to it The tents will be provided by Jeunesse et Reconstruction. Remember to bring your sleeping bag and warm clothing, as it can be cold. There will be, too, a kitchen area with refrigerator, stove, tables and chairs for you to eat together (under a big tent) You will cook in turn, by two, and a budget will be allotted to buy food at the grocery store in town, at mobile shops (meat, bread) and at local producers (meat, milk, cheese ). To live like this in the town will be for you the best way to bond with the inhabitants, to discover and share their daily lifestyle Jeunesse et Reconstruction does not support the volunteers arrived before the start date of the project.
📍 About the location
Bagnols counts 600 inhabitants and is 860 metres of altitudes ? This genuine village of Haute Auverge is locates in the Regional Natural Park of the Volcanoes of Auvergne, on the Ardense Plateau. It is in agreen region, among wood composed by fir trees, beech tree and oaks. Before, the roofs of the Bagnols house were made in thztch, a huge fire burned them disappear. Bagnol is 8kms away La Tour d auvergne and 65 kms away from Clermont Ferrand. You will proposed some activities during your stay (visits, excursion and hiking) Other activities at your expenses are possible in Bagnols and in the surroundings : visits, hiking, swimming, canoe. More information on the website https://www.bagnols63.fr/ No car available to the group, the activities are organized in connection with the inhabitants
⚠️ Requirements
1/ No special knowledge or competence is required for this camp, except being motivated and loving work in group You will share friendly moments with local people : be open-minded and curious.2/ Bring: sleeping bag, warm clothes and rain-coat, bathing suit (for male: short pants prohibited in the public swimming pools, please bring a bathing suit). 3/Bring for work: worn out clothes, safety shoes/boots compulsory. 4/ Bring some material from your culture (documents, pictures, postcards, little gift, musical instruments, games,...) to share with other volunteers and local population and make exchanges easier.5/ 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. If health issues on the camp, the volunteers will have to pay for it, and then get reimbursed once back in the home country. 6/ Transportation back to the train station at the end of the workcamp will be organized during your stay with the campleader.7/ More info about trains : http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ 8/ If you have a driving license, please bring it along in case of necessity
ℹ️ Additional information
Chantier ouvert aux Francais a partir de 17 ans
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JR19/114
05/08/2019 → 26/08/2019
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–30 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
30200 Bagnols-sur-Cèze, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 20:54 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French