📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Luzech is located in the Lot department in the heart of the Cahors wine region, this town will host this year its first international volunteer project! It is surrounded by the River Lot and forms a peninsula. At the top of this rock were erected different citadels, and castles over the years. Luzech has inherited a well-supplied historical heritage, which is maintained by the city and its volunteers. Local associations participate in the animation of this city and do not hesitate to exchange around the shared gardens located below the Luzech tower.
💼 What the programme involves
The international volunteers will participate in various tasks on the territory of the village : - restoration of the Capsol door (initiated in 2018) intervention on the second half of this restoration. A retired craftsman will lead this year again this work ; - cleaning and embellishment of the street of the mariners, adjacent to the Capsol door. The work will consist of cleaning the lane and redoing the joints on some walls; painting of St. Pierre Church and an adjacent door; - Restoration of the wall at the Notre Dame church, work of small masonry on the exterior walls, restoration of stones and brushing; - restoration of the wall of the cemetery of the church of Fage, work of small masonry on the walls of the cemetery, replacing of stones and cleaning.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be lodged at the municipal campsite under tent. You will have access to the locker rooms of the campsite (showers and toilets) as well as a corner cooks arranged for your meals. You will make your own meals: do not hesitate to bring back specialties or recipes to discover to other members of the group! You will be required to participate in daily tasks (kitchen, dishes, cleaning etc.). The association can not take care of you if you arrive before the start date of construction, nor beyond the date of end of stay.
📍 About the location
Luzech is a commune active at the associative level, the inhabitants are mobilized to make live and organize many events on their commune. With about 1500 inhabitants Luzech has all the necessary sponsors for leisure activities. You will be able to participate in the various events that will be held in the village, while discovering the surroundings. The natural riches of the Lot will invite you to beautiful walks among the vineyards. You will have the opportunity to discover the surroundings with the village of Rocamadour, and the chasm of Padirac.