Curtains down, Tools Up!

As beautiful as it is, it is high time for this famous theatre, perched above the small village of Vaour, to be covered with large scaffolding and given a new lease of life. For this restoration project involving a building listed as a Historic Monument, the municipality wishes to carry out work on a first section by setting up an international youth workcamp. Indeed, for a village that is so artistically vibrant and where collective action is a way of living and thinking, this initiative is a natural continuation of what already exists. Indeed, for a village that is so artistically active and where collective action is a way of living and thinking, this initiative is a natural continuation of what already exists. In small groups and guided by skilled professionals, you will set out to tackle this remarkable building. With patience, you will work on restoring the structure and its upper section, as well as its façades, by consolidating them and removing the invasive plants — grasses, brambles and shrubs — whose presence is currently weakening the structure. You will be guided through the other stages of consolidating the identified sections. Depending on the progress of the work, you may also be involved in some light masonry and lime repointing. The work will mainly take place during weekday mornings. Adjustments may be made if necessary and depending on the weather. As Vaour is a very active municipality, you will probably also be involved, depending on the mornings, in other small renovation, restoration and maintenance projects. There is also a plan to clear and prune hiking trails around the village. A washhouse, which has been transformed over the years according to the needs of local residents, may also require some restoration work to restore its original character and allow the water to flow again. There are therefore many possibilities, making this experience a great opportunity to take an active part in restoring important spaces and buildings in the village, while discovering new techniques and know-how together with people from the local area.