📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Come to discover the small village of Gazax-et-Barccarisse, in the deep countryside of Gascogne region, cradle of the famous musketeer D’Artagnan. Such an ideal workcamp for nature lovers!
Delighted by the organization of their first international workcamp last year, the 90 hyper- dynamic and involved inhabitants signed up again for a new international workcamp adventure. This year we shall intervene on a memorial monument and on the basement of the church. The interaction between locals and volunteers is guaranteed: be sure you will be thrilled by the cheerful atmosphere of this typical small village of south-west France!
Culinary specialties, hiking on the circuits of castles and ancient country-houses, the lake of Lupiac nearby, the medieval villages, the popular balls, the city of Auch and so on. From Gazax the Gers region offers itself to you!
💼 What the programme involves
At first you will have to defuse the steps of the monument of remembrance, to redo the foundations, then you will reinstall the steps of the building.
Secondly you will intervene on renovation work on one of the low walls of the church with techniques of traditional masonry.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in tents on a ground of the municipality. A few meters away from there, you will have at disposal a kitchen, toilets, showers and a large room for collective life. You will have a kitchen garden at disposal and we shall favor purchases with local producers.
📍 About the location
Gazax-et-Bacarisse is a small village of 90 inhabitants situated 40 minutes away from the city of Auch in the Gers region. You will discover the great historic center of Auch and the numerous typical villages often listed for their exceptional flowering. To be noted the city of Lupiac, place of birth of the famous d’Artagnan of the 3 musketeers, and its lake at 20 km from the workcamp. And of course the most beautiful gastronomic surprises of the Southwest! Situated not far from Marciac city, you will have the opportunity to go to its famous jazz festival!
⚠️ Requirements
Consider taking work clothes and shoes (waterproof if possible, in case of rain). Bring a warm sleeping bag and a good camping mat (sleeping in tent), nights are sometimes fresh and wet. Tents will be provided but you can also bring your own. Do not hesitate to bring specialties from home, photos, games, music instruments, etc. As the lake is close, take also your swimsuit. Tents will be provided but you can also bring your own. Do not hesitate to bring specialties from home, photos, games, music instruments, etc. Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring their 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 then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
ℹ️ Additional information
Meeting point:
Auch train station.
Closest airport:
Toulouse, Bordeaux or Paris