LET'S DISCOVER THE AIX ISLAND HERITAGE! (2)

Name: LET'S DISCOVER THE AIX ISLAND HERITAGE! (2)
Start: 2019-04-27
End: 2019-05-18
Location: Rochefort, France

France Renovation Culture Renovation Culture Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The Aix Island (Ile d'Aix in French) is a small pedestrian island located in the North Atlantic ocean. Marked by an eventful maritime past, this island contains lots of places steeped in history, especially the Fort Liedot, which was built by Vauban and classified as a historical monument. This town is a loyal partner of the association Solidarités Jeunesses. In fact, for several years now, l'île d'Aix has hosted international workcamps.

💼 What the programme involves

You will work on the restoration of the large west stone shooting site, which faces the Fort Liédot. The work will consist in de-vegetating the site in order to start traditional masonry work on rubble walls, to replace the stones, to jog and rejoin with hydraulic lime.

🏠 Accommodation on site

In group, indoors, on the island. Meals will be prepared by kitchen teams, in turns.

📍 About the location

Location: Île-d'Aix. In the middle of the sea! 20km from Rochefort-sur Mer, Charente Maritime. Leisure activities: You will take part to so many activities this year in l'Île d'Aix! You will have the chance to set up and host the “Islanders Festival”, and to enjoy all the activities it has to offer: concerts, shows, bass bands, local produce markets, exhibitions, and film projections. You could also practice your skills in some aquatic activities, like fishing or sailing, with the local clubs. During your free time, you will also have the opportunity to interact with local residents that are eager to meet you. Finally, you will have time to discover the beach, to go on bike rides along the sea, to play beach-volleyball, and to participate in many other activities. You could also go and visit the villages like La Rochelle or Rochefort.

ℹ️ Additional information

This project is organised under the European Solidarity Corps Program. More information will be released soon.

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📷 Project photos

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📅 Available sessions

SJ/ESC04

27/04/2019 → 18/05/2019

Closed

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–90 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

17300 Rochefort, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:29 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

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📞 Contact us

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+32 2 888 67 13

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English French