📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The heart of Issigeac beats harder during the summer! This beautiful medieval village invites you to discover its heritage and its environment, by participating in this workcamp, where you will help improve the wet natural area close to the village.
💼 What the programme involves
With the advice of a professional technician and the help of local volunteers, you will participate in the maintenance of the riverbanks: plant size, strengthening of banks, maintenance of trails... The intervention with manual tools is preferred: pruning shears, saws, cutters... to preserve this fragile environment. Masonry work will help restore a former wash house: repairing stone walls, paving the floor... You will work in the mornings.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be greeted at the local Stadium. You will sleep in tents, mattresses will be provided. A covered dining area is reserved for the group, with a kitchen where you can take turns preparing delicious meals.
📍 About the location
Issigeac is located south-west of the Dordogne, on the border with Lot-et-Garonne, 20 km from Bergerac.
Leisure activities: Swimming, canoeing, site visits, local festivals... You will get to know the local population, the charming landscapes and their heritage, by organizing a program of activities alongside the leaders and the other volunteers. You will be able to take part in many summer events: gourmet markets, local festivals...
⚠️ Requirements
You will often work with your feet in the water! Bring boots or sandals and appropriate clothing that can get wet!