📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
This work camp allows its participants to expand their knowledge and abilities, in intercultural exchanges and construction. In response to the UN goal of “Sustainable cities and communities“, the work camp will be focused on creating common intercultural space and exchange with the local community, exploring new ways of thinking, and acting, sharing experiences, living alternatively and taking part in collective life. There will be many occasions to promote solidarity. All international workcamp memories are unique, so come to Saint-Rémy-en-Comté and make your own!
💼 What the programme involves
After your arrival, you will continue renovations started by the association a couple years ago. You will learn to cut stones and traditional masonry (wall building) and renew the ruins of a medieval castle. The work (around 6 hours a day) will be organised in teams and you will also be in charge of all chores such as cooking, cleaning etc.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will live in a building set aside for your group. The place is equipped with a kitchen and field beds will be provided for you. Bring your own bedding, blankets or sleeping bags. Showers can be taken in the homes of the locals.
Accompanied by the camp leaders, you will make the menu and prepare the meals, in turn. Feel free to initiate collective meals with the other residents. Vegetarian options are available. You will oftentimes share meals with the villagers giving you the opportunity to discover the local gastronomy and what makes it unique.
📍 About the location
The commune of Saint-Rémy-en Comté is situated 30 km from Vesoul in the department of Haute-Saône. The workplace and the accommodation lie very close to each other, and the distance can easily be covered on foot.
May it be during the afternoons or weekends; your group will initiate and organise the activities. The ideal programme will account for the wishes of everybody and the financial side of things. It might include exploring the nature around the village, sports, games and touristic sites that could awaken your curiosity.
With its medieval ambiance Saint-Rémy-en-Comté and its surroundings provide many opportunities to experience the region's unique flair together. You can also rely on the support of the villagers for organisation, as they will be delighted to engage with you and to give advice on how to best discover the local environment and enjoy your stay.