📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Nested in a deep green valley, you can find the peaceful village of Coly, located in the heart of the Périgord Noir, a territory rich in history! The ruins of the abbatial castle, are a testimony of the rich heritage of the valley, conserving the beautiful architectural elements (bread oven, the vault room...) and even more secrets yet to be discovered.
💼 What the programme involves
After an initial workcamp of cleaning the old bakehouse, the town wishes this year to clean the old "recipe room". With the support of local volunteers, you will clear the site of rubble, earth and plants to find and strengthen the original elements (walls, doors, stairs...) With the old stone tiles, you will build dry stone walls for the layout of the site. You will work in the mornings. Physical work of excavation (shovels, picks, wheelbarrow) and careful work of excavation (trowels, brushes...) and consolidation.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be greeted at the local Stadium. You will sleep in tents and mattresses will be provided. A covered dining area is reserved for the group, with a kitchen where you can take turns preparing delicious meals.
📍 About the location
Coly is in Black Périgord, 10 km from the Lascaux caves, between Périgueux and Brive.
Leisure activities: Swimming, canoeing, site visits, local festivals... You will experience the welcome of the local population and the charming landscapes and their heritage, by organizing a program of activities alongside the leaders and the other volunteers. You will be able to take part in many summer events: gourmet markets, local festivals...