📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Located at the mouth of the Charente, the Fouras peninsula is home to 3 ports and 5 beaches of the Atlantic coast. In an idyllic setting with a view of Fort Boyard, the worksite will consist of the renovation of the Vauban fort, also called the Semaphore fort, which is in reality the medieval fortified castle of Fouras. It protected the city from a possible invasion from an enemy landing by the ocean. It is surrounded by 17th century fortifications: platforms, curtain walls and massive tower. This workcamp is part of the continuity of the partnership with the town of Fouras and its desire to pursue local development actions (renovation workcamp on the Fort de l'Aiguille as well), through the intercultural dynamics allowed by the volunteer youth workcamps. Your actions will be in accordance with the objective 11 of sustainable development (UN) in favor of sustainable cities and communities.
💼 What the programme involves
You will work on the restoration of a part of the Vauban Fort, namely the façade of the northern front. Accompanied by a specialized technical supervisor, you will first have to ensure the de-vegetation of the facade, then the de-jointing and the repointing with limemotar mortar. Other traditional masonry work and stone cutting are planned, which will allow you to familiarize yourself with these techniques. It is a physical job, but in an idyllic setting by the ocean. You will work approximately 6 hours per day.
🏠 Accommodation on site
It will be collective, under tents at the Fouras campsite (pool, multi-sports area, WIFI, snack...). You will have a vehicle available for all mobility in the region. Food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner (you have a food budget which the facilitators will manage and communicate with you throughout the work). The meals will be prepared, in turn, by you, especially for lunch and dinner while respecting environmental values and local resources, as well as the culture of each and everyone (hot and cold dishes as well as vegetarian and vegan will be prepared).
📍 About the location
You can enjoy many water activities, such as fishing and sailing with local clubs. The beach, bike rides by the sea, beach volleyball and other pleasures are to be discovered. You can also visit museums as well as some cities such as La Rochelle and Rochefort. Your visit will favor the meeting with locals who are looking forward to seeing you, especially at table for an international diner party or the Music Festival, among other summer events!