MOUSTIERS ST MARIE

Name: MOUSTIERS ST MARIE
Start: 2026-08-17
End: 2026-09-05
Location: Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, France

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France Construction Environment Teenagers Construction Environment +1 Fixed dates

About the project

MOUSTIERS ST MARIE

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Since 2021, the commune of Moustiers has been hosting international volunteer workcamps to preserve and enhance its natural and historical heritage.2021-2022: Restoration of the Madeleine cave trail, an emblematic site popular with visitors. This work has improved access, safety and the aesthetics of the trail.2024: Work on the apies walls, testimony to local beekeeping know-how. The work involved cleaning the access path, restoring the steps and laying new stones to preserve this unique heritage.Following the success of these workcamps, the commune of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, one of France s most beautiful villages, is keen to welcome a new team of volunteers to help enhance its rich heritage.

💼 What the programme involves

Take part in an international workcamp and leave your mark128296; This year, work will focus on:Complete and secure a staircase (add steps, lay paving stones).Develop a path to facilitate access to the site.Consolidate dry-stone walls.Add a touch of vegetation.You ll be guided by your technical supervisor Matthieu, a stone specialist, and learn traditional techniques while contributing to a concrete, sustainable project. Looking for the great outdoors, a chance to meet new people and a collective project? Join us in 2025 to continue the development of a natural heritage site

🏠 Accommodation on site

You will be accommodated in the building adjoining the Church, located in the center of the village. The sanitary facilities and kitchen will be at your disposal. You will participate in the collective preparation of meals and the tasks of daily life. You will go to the construction site on foot (around 10 minutes).

📍 About the location

Located in the heart of the Alpes de Hautes Provences department (04) and the Verdon Regional Natural Park, the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie has a rich built and natural heritage. You can stroll the streets of this village steeped in history and typical of Provence. You can also go up to the Chapel of Notre Dame de Beauvoir, a listed historic monument, which overlooks and offers an exceptional view of the village and the Verdon valley. You will meet earthenware artisans and visit the museum in the town. The residents, community volunteers and elected officials will come to meet you and will be happy to share their territory with you.