📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Built in the roman age, the city of Noyon expands itself with time. Charlemagne was crowned king in 768 in this city! Today it is possible to walk in the heart of cathedral district, a witness of the medieval organization. Nevertheless, its history is not ending there. You can find some buildings from XVII century to XIX century despite World War I.
Today, the town council wants to enhance this heritage, to restore its historic value, for this reason, Concordia proposes for the third time a workcamp. As last time, the work camp will be located next to the cathedral. The goal is to renovate the wall of a private property which is directly visible by tourists because of its location, just in front of the cathedral. Thanks to its central position, this workcamp will be the chance to meet and share with the local population.
💼 What the programme involves
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Are you fascinated by the medieval universe? Sign up and come and experience two weeks of volunteering in an authentic district of Noyon!
Built in Roman times, Noyon has grown through the ages and left its mark. The town was notably home to the coronation of Charlemagne. Thus, it is possible today to walk in the heart of the cathedral quarter, a true witness of the medieval organization. However, its history does not stop there. Noyon also bears witness to the impact of the Great War.
You will renovate a big wall located in front of the Noyon cathedral, in the heart of the town centre. The intervention will consist in unjoining a wall on the public domain and to carry out visible stone coatings.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation will be in tents, girls and boys separated, behind the Jean Bouin gymnasium. The showers (non-mixed) will be at your disposal in this gymnasium. You will share the different collective tasks and prepare meals together. The collective life, as well as the kitchen area will take place under a big tent.
📍 About the location
Noyon is a town of about 14,000 inhabitants located in the Hauts-de-France, in the department of Oise, in the heart of the former Picardie region. The town is located 1h30 from Paris on the Paris-Lille axis. Rich in Gothic cathedrals, the region also has a varied heritage and a strong history to be found in the tourist points: Chateau de Chantilly (1h), Palais de Compiegne (30min), the Chateau de Pierrefonds (40min), the Armistice Quarry (30min), etc.
Don't forget, the French July 14th national holiday falls during your stay! You will have the opportunity to attend the fireworks of Noyon.
⚠️ Requirements
Pour les volontaires français sur ce chantier en France (to our national participants in France) :
Pour les français s'inscrivant sur notre site, les frais de participation additionnel (200 €) indiqués dans cette description sont directement intégrés aux frais d'inscription "ADOS en France" de 460 €. En effet, ceux-ci comprennent à la fois les frais d'inscription de 260 € et les frais de participation de 200 €.
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https://www.concordia.fr/chantiers-france-2020
ℹ️ Additional information
Please, bring working clothes and good shoes for the work camp. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes, a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat. You can also bring some traditional food from your home country, photos, games, etc., to share with the other participants or the local population!