📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Located at the edge of the Ariège and Aude, the municipality of Chalabre is known for both its built inheritage and also natural wonderful surroundings. Chalabre was able to highlight the different buildings but also the vales of the Aude which crosses it. It welcomes this year its third group of international volunteers. The village of Chalabre was born in Cathar country in the 12th century, its country house and its castle formed the heart of the village. Over the years two churches were built, as well as the Chapel of Calvary overlooking the village. The municipality does not neglect its assets puts in place throughout the summer period animations for the tastes of all. Local associations make the territory live and encourage residents to go out and meet others. http://www.chalabre.fr/fr
💼 What the programme involves
During the first two weeks, the volunteers will work on repairing a wall at the foot of the castle, which was rehabilitated last year but which collapsed following this year’s heavy rain. The last week will be devoted to the organization of the Serenades (international music festival), logistical assistance: installation of platforms, barriers and refreshment stands, with local volunteers. This camp is a great opportunity to discover both the rich heritage through restoration work but also to get really involved in the cultural life of the village.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will have access to the the football club clubhouse, where you will find toilets, showers (stadium cloakroom) and a fully equipped kitchen. The meals will be prepared by volunteers: Feel free to bring recipes and food from you home country to be shared with the rest of the group. You will be asked to participate in daily tasks (kitchen, dishes, cleaning etc.). The site is located 5 and 15 minutes walk from the camp. You will be only 5 minutes from the heart of the village, where you will find shops and else (post office, tobacco, supermarket, bakery etc ...). The association can not take care of you if you arrive before the starting date of the camp or if you wish to stay a little longer.
📍 About the location
Chalabre organizes various cultural events throughout the summer. You will be invited to the book festival which will be held the first weekend of the workcamp, to a festival of art and music which will take place the last week of the workcamp. During your stay, you can visit the castle of Chalabre http://www.chateau-chalabre.com/, and that of Montségur http://www.montsegur.fr/accueil.vdom. You can also participate in the pétanque tournament and go refresh yourself in the river that runs through the village. No worries about you being bored
Sure Chalabre will always find some leisure or activity for you:)