Sevre's Watermills

Name: Sevre's Watermills
Start: 2016-08-16
End: 2016-09-06
Location: Saint-Martin-de-Saint-Maixent, France

France Environment Renovation Environment Renovation Fixed dates

About the project

Sevre's Watermills

📝 Detailed information

💼 What the programme involves

At the sound of murmuring water, the workcamp will concern the maintenance and the restoration of the structures of 2 mills of the Sèvre Niortaise river: le moulin de La Place et le Grand Moulin. You will work on repairing walls and pavement facings by sealing the stone between them. Some traditional masonry techniques: working with chalk mortar, clay will be transmitted by the association's volunteers. You will be advised and accompanied by the owners of the mills during all the workshop time. You can also discover some hydraulic systems techniques.

🏠 Accommodation on site

collective, indoors, in a mill

📍 About the location

Location: Saint-Martin de Saint-Maixent, Deux-Sèvres, 1 hour from Poitiers Closest train station: Saint-Maixent l'École

🎒 Leisure activities

Many activities will be organized around the theme of water: canoeing, little boat rides, fishing, mills visits ... but also outings to discover the region: Poitiers, the Poitevin marshes, ocean... The local population will be involved and wants to share great moments with you.

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📅 Available sessions

SJ69

16/08/2016 → 06/09/2016

Closed

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Saint-Martin-de-Saint-Maixent, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

🛡️ Before you leave

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📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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🗣️ Languages spoken

English French