📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
A former medieval town located on a hillside in Ardèche, the municipality of Chomérac wishes to renew the success of its experience in 2021 and once again welcome an international workcamp.
In collaboration with the association "Chomérac Patrimoine Vivant", this summer workcamp will focus on the preservation and improvement of Chomérac historic center.
💼 What the programme involves
Chomérac consists of many narrow streets and is well known for its rich patrimoine and heritage. In the "old castle and grande fontaine" neighborhood, you will take part in various tasks like clearing the village’s alleys from the vegetation to make them accessible. Small masonry work is also planned, which will give you the opportunity to learn about the construction of small and low stone walls. Work in St Sernin Chapel may be considered, depending on the weather.
In addition of technical skills, you will develop your ability to listen to others, your adaptability, rigor and tenacity. You will strengthen those skills as you will participate in the group’s life.
Accomodated 10 minutes away, you will go to the workplace on foot and will work 4 to 5 hours a day.
During worktime, you will be supervised by the volunteers from "Chomérac Patrimoine Vivant", who will also be more than happy to share their know-how and the site’s history.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in the Triolet area, in the gym. You will have the necessary equipment for group living (WC, shower and kitchen). Located in the city center, you will have access to local shops (bakery, butcher, extra groceries). You will be involved in the collective preparation of meals and household tasks.
📍 About the location
Chomérac is located in the center-east of the Ardèche county, on the foothills of the Massif Central and has 3,000 inhabitants. You can walk through the streets of the old town center and climb up to the old castle’s Dungeon, a vestige of the religious wars. You can also discover the industrial past of the city with a visit to the numerous old mills, including the oldest called "La Royale", the Neuve aqueduct or the marble quarries. You can also walk on the hiking trails through the valley. The volunteers of the "Chomérac Patrimoine Vivant" association will offer you activities related to the discovery of the land and its terroir: hiking, Mont Gerbier des Joncs, visit of surrounding villages, organization of picnic. You can also take part in local life (market, flea markets...).
