📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
In the heart of Gascogne countryside, birthplace of the famous D'Artagnan, you will be charmed by Bassoues, a small medieval fortified village surrounded by its ramparts.
The first thing that strikes you while entering the village for the first time is its splendidly preserved 43 meters high donjon, dating from 1371. A village with typical medieval features with its fortifications and Saint Fris's legend, between myth and reality. The village is listed by the departments of Historical Monuments: perfect for nature and heritage lovers!
The village wants to revive the actions of voluntary work together with the inhabitants; this international workcamp is an ideal opportunity for it!
💼 What the programme involves
You will renovate an outer wall in the village, which is weakened by the roots invading it. First you will consolidate it by removing the vegetation and then you’ll seal it with coating and mortar, using traditional construction techniques.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated under tents around a soccer stadium with access to changing rooms, toilets, shower and the kitchen of the clubhouse. You will participate in the preparation of the meals giving priority to local products.
📍 About the location
Culinary specialities, hiking on the paths to the castles and fortified towns, medieval villages, the proximity of Lupiac's lake and the city of Auch, etc. From Bassoues, Gers region is yours! Bassoues is a charming small village on the road of ancient fortified villages. It is also close to the city of Marciac, famous for its international Jazz festival.
Multiple cultural and sports activities are available: bal-musette or disco, outdoor cinema, fishing, rugby, local meals, hiking, theatre evening, tennis…
ℹ️ Additional information
Please note that you will have to work on scaffoldings.
Bring working clothes and shoes (waterproof if possible, in case of rain). Bring a warm sleeping bag and a good camping mat (sleeping in tent), nights are sometimes fresh and wet. Tents will be provided but you can also bring your own. Do not hesitate to bring specialties from home, photos, games, music instruments, etc.
Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.