📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Located at the edge of the Ariège and Aude, the municipality of Chalabre is noted for its heritage and natural building. Chalabre was able to highlight the different buildings but also the vales of the Aude who crosses it. 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
The first two weeks volunteers will work on the restoration on the walls of a canal. Clearing and recovery stones, dry stone wall to bring up in places (1 meter high). The last week the volunteers will help the organization of Serenades (international music festival), logistical assistance: installation of the stands, hosting of the public.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be staying in a tent on the municipal campsite. You will have access to your toilet and meals at the football club, where you will find toilets, showers (stadium cloakroom) and a fully equipped kitchen. The meals will be prepared by volunteers: do not hesitate to bring back specialties or recipes to discover to other members of the group! You will be required 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 on foot, where you will find all the amenities (post office, tobacco, supermarket, bakery etc ...). The association can not take care of you if you arrive before the start date of construction, nor beyond the date of end of stay.
📍 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. You do not miss occupation and come to meet many inhabitants!