COURNON-D’AUVERGNE – Rebuild a vine hut
France
Renovation
Renovation
Fixed dates
About the project
COURNON-D’AUVERGNE – Rebuild a vine hut
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
2000 years of wine history in Auvergne... and what's left? In order to preserve this unique natural heritage, the Puy-de-Dome Wine Federation and the town of Cournon-d'Auvergne have created a Conservatory of Auvergne grape varieties on the hillsides above the town. This Conservatory allows the preservation of 22 vines and 170 grape varieties, in organic agriculture excluding the use of chemicals. The first harvest is expected in 2021 and the city wishes to organize a great wine festival on this occasion!
Two "Tonnes de vignes" are present on the site. The largest has been restored by the City. It will serve as a shelter for your lunch. The second one is in bad shape and your role will be to rebuild it.
💼 What the programme involves
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The inhabitants of Cournon-d'Auvergne produced their own wine, until the vines were abandoned. Today, the municipality is replanting vines all over the hill! She invites you to participate in this project, by saving a winegrower's hut.
The objective is ambitious: to restore the walls of a small stone hut, called "Tonne de vignes", in the middle of the vineyards. It was once used as a shelter for the winegrowers. The goals of the workcamp: to be able to shelter the site's walkers again, preserving an important part of local heritage and it will also serve as a support for educational panels.
Working alongside a technical instructor, you will learn traditional building techniques using lime mortar. If you are interested, you can also be introduced to the technique of dry-stone construction. The work will take place in an area rich in natural resources, with a beautiful view of the entire surrounding valley.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay. You will sleep in two-person tents at the local 3-star campsite at Cournon-d’Auvergne (swimming pool, lake, animations). You will have your meals and showers in a building belonging to an association, which offers a large living space near the campsite. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes using healthy products from the market and local producers. Free WIFI at the campsite.
📍 About the location
Cournon-d'Auvergne is the second largest town in the Puy-de-Dome department. It is a preserved territory crossed by one of the last wild rivers in Europe: the Allier. You will be able to discover the historic centre of the town, walk along the river Allier and take part in the local festivals. At the campsite you will have access to a heated swimming pool and sports grounds. The campsite is located on the edge of the lake of Cournon-d'Auvergne (swimming allowed), in a protected area, away from the main roads.
Clermont-Ferrand, the capital of the region, is only 12km away and can be reached by train or bus. You will be able to enjoy the town's summery energy (concerts, Sable Show festival, visiting the historic town centre, French National Day and fireworks).
ℹ️ Additional information
Please bring good shoes, working clothes, your swimsuit and a sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. You will get around Pont-du-Chateau on foot and by car or minibus on time.
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 happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
For more information have a look at:
https://www.clermontauvergnetourisme.com
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https://www.concordia.fr/chantiers-france-2020
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CONCF-032
03/07/2020 → 24/07/2020
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 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
63800 Cournon-d'Auvergne, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 22:10 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French