📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Along the Essonne, many washhouses testify to the history of the river, its use for textile manufacturing, washing laundry, meetings... This historic heritage renovation project aims to restore the capacity of the Cerny washhouse to once again welcome young people and residents, to once again become a place of meetings and exchanges along the streams in a natural setting. Used for centuries, the Cerny washhouse is now abandoned. This renovation project aims to transform the city's historic wash house into a pleasant place that can once again welcome residents, young and old, to walk around, organize events, reconnect with nature...
💼 What the programme involves
During 15 days, you will participate in the morning between 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in light masonry work, painting and environmental cleaning of the surroundings of the washhouse and the river. No specific skills are required, apart from the desire for commitment and good humor!
During the afternoons, the entertainment team will offer you activities to discover the environment, games, workshops, and evening evenings under the stars!
You will also have the opportunity to spend a day in Paris, and come and visit the association's eco-village, located 5 minutes from Cerny!
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated in the city gymnasium, two single-sex sanitary blocks available (showers and toilets). The construction site can be reached on foot 10 minutes from the town center of the village.
The meals are prepared collectively by all the young people and the team in turn! For obvious ecological reasons, the purchase of local organic products is prioritized, meat consumption is limited. Vegetarian or vegan cooking for those who wish is possible.
📍 About the location
Cerny (91590), 40 km south of Paris.Activities offered by the entertainment team, canoeing, visits to Pairs, hikes, big games...