📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
In the heart of a green and generous nature, come to participate to the renovation of a dry-stone wall which borders the municipal gardens of this typical village in the “Forez”.
Come to discover the village of Roche, and escape to the heart of a territory, rich both by its environment and history. Roche, small village of 285 inhabitants located in the Forez Mountains, and belonging to the Montbrison Canton (Loire), is nested in a bedazzling countryside, as picturesque as its stone houses covered with orange tiled roofs. Visiting Roche will inevitably lead you to its 15th century church, nowadays Heritage-listed.
Along the river running through this peaceful village, you’ll meet inhabitants enthusiastic about welcoming their first international workcamp. You’ll participate in renovating a dry-stone wall marking out parcels of municipal gardens.
💼 What the programme involves
During this first workcamp you will work on a retaining wall which will be torn down beforehand to facilitate its rebuilding. This wall measures around 20 meters long for a maximum height of 3 meters. Reusing the stones found on the site, you’ll rebuild a wall resisting to different natural hazards, while respecting the local heritage.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You’ll be hosted in a permanent structure, on the second floor of a city hall, in the center of the small hamlet. The kitchen, the toilets, the showers and a space for group activities will also be provided inside the city hall.
You will prepare meals in turns out of products bought in spot. We’ll encourage the purchase of local products as well as short circuits. The tasting of local specialties may be organized by the local producers.
📍 About the location
The community of Roche’s population is less than 300. It’s located if the Forez Mountains near the municipality of Montbrison, well known for its cheese, and near the Auvergne Region. Last spurs before the Rhône Valley, the Forez Mountains peak at 1600 meters above sea level and gives relief to a more hilly territory.
From steep valleys to green hills, from mountain plateaus covered with moor to forests of varied species, the Forez Mountains offer an extraordinary array of colors and changing atmospheres following the seasons. In summer, the weather is clement. It’s a territory of tradition with very welcoming inhabitants who will make you discover the local heritage with a lot of enthusiasm. The opportunities for visits and walks are infinite!
ℹ️ Additional information
You’ll work under the supervision of our technical leader, who will guarantee the safety on the site, in connection with the municipality. To be able to work, bring suitable gloves, as well as shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a warm sleeping bag (and floor mat if you want to). Do not forget sun protections (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen…), as well as your swimsuit for bathing!
Group leisure activities will be programmed together with our camp leaders taking your suggestions into account! If you would like to share a bit of your culture (cooking recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects…), do not hesitate to bring a piece of your country in your backpack!
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 happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.