PRESERVE WATER IN ORGANIC FARM - RETOURNAC
France
Teenagers
Environment
Construction
Manual work
Teenagers
Environment
+2
Fixed dates
About the project
PRESERVE WATER IN ORGANIC FARM - RETOURNAC
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Fromentaux farm organizes for the first time this workcamp and will be pleased to welcome you in a unique and preserved area. Rich of a natural heritage (the Loire walks along the farm), the Fromentaux farm is an unusual and unique place where agricultural production (vegetables, breads, cheeses), artistic creation and educational transmission. Indeed, the Ferme des Fromentaux is an educational farm that welcomes groups throughout the year. Finally, all these activities are carried out with respect of the environment (Organic Farming). You will be surprised by the quality of life this farm offers
💼 What the programme involves
Water is an indispensable resource for life : it needs to be preserved Thus, the farm has set up a system of Phyto-purification to treat water. This system works with plants. In order to enhance this approach the farm needs you to arrange the place Thus, your mission will be to realize a dry stone wall, to design and realize wooden panels that introduce the system, to decorate the place and create an educational path for the visitors.The diversity of these works will allow you to discover many crafts know-how (working stone and wood but also you will develop your creativity). You will participate to the work with other international volunteers and a technical supervisor will teach you specific techniques concerning this restoration. The work unfolds the morning for 4 hours maximum. Afternoon and weekends are dedicated to activities.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in the lodge belonging to the farm with all the modern facilities : equipped kitchen, bathroom, showers, bedrooms, living room. The cottage was built with ecological materials that respect the environment. The cottage offers an exceptional setting for a unique stay. It is best to bring your sleeping bag and warm clothes when the sun goes down.Meals will be elaborated with seasonal and local products. You will discover an authentic cuisine where you will be involved in the preparation of meals: an opportunity to learn new recipes
📍 About the location
The Fromentaux farm is located in the territory of ) Haute-Loire i and the name of the town is ) Retournac i. There are different places of exception near the farm : the amazing ruins of the Castle of Artias, the Loire Gorges (one of the most beautiful river in France), volcanoes mountains,- . So during your free time you can discover with the group the fauna and flora along the Loire. Indeed, the territory offers many possibilities for hiking along the river allowing to combine effort and comfort Come and enjoy the freshness of our river with exceptional panoramas on the volcanoes of Velay. Finally you will have the opportunity to discover the different activities of the farm and experience the life of shepherd, baker or even a farmer Register now we re waiting for you
⚠️ Requirements
1/ No special knowledge or competence is required for this camp, except being motivated and loving work in group You will share friendly moments with local people : be open-minded and curious.2/ Bring: sleeping bag, warm clothes and rain-coat, bathing suit (for male: short pants prohibited in the public swimming pools, please bring a bathing suit). 3/Bring for work: worn out clothes, safety shoes/boots compulsory. 4/ Bring some material from your culture (documents, pictures, postcards, little gift, musical instruments, games,...) to share with other volunteers and local population and make exchanges easier.5/ Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, BRING THEIR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE. If health issues on the camp, the volunteers will have to pay for it, and then get reimbursed once back in the home country. 6/ More info about trains : http://www.voyages-sncf.com/
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
JR18/106
18/08/2018 → 28/08/2018
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
17–30 years old
Solidarity donation
200.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
43130 Retournac, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 22:10 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French