STONE WALL ALONG THE VINEYARD
France
Teenagers
Renovation
Environment
Teenagers
Renovation
+1
Fixed dates
About the project
STONE WALL ALONG THE VINEYARD
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Located near the natural river Allier, last wild river in Europe, Pont du Château is a town that wishes to bring nature into the city through sustainable management of natural areas. Former terraced gardens have been gradually redeveloped and managed as ecological gardens by international volunteers. New works are planned, with the aim of enhancing the vineyard managed collectively with the creation of a barrel, the development of the southern terrace offering a beautiful view over the whole valley and the creation of a green theatre.
This fifteenth workcamp in Pont-du-Château is part of this major landscaping project. It will let you discover its medieval town. Local celebrations, meals with the inhabitants and the discovery of the region will be on your schedule, as well as the party organised at the end of the workcamp!
💼 What the programme involves
This will be the 15th year that the city of Pont-du-Château hosts international volunteers! You can also take part in this great project to restore the terraced gardens, which are gradually being transformed into an ecological place for walking, relaxing and discovering the landscape.
The 3-hectare site includes an eco-pasture, terraced gardens, a small orchard, a community vineyard and a play and relaxation area. This year, the city of Pont-du-Château has asked us to work on the small vineyard site, with the task of renovating the low stone wall and stairs that run alongside the vines, using ecological lime plaster.
Would you like to learn about traditional masonry while discovering a pretty village in the Auvergne region, in a relaxing natural setting? Then this project is for you! A technical supervisor will be on hand throughout the project to teach you how to use hand tools in complete safety.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay.
You will be accommodated on a municipal site located near the workcamp. You will sleep in individual tents set up in the grass. Changing rooms and sanitary facilities are in the municipal centre, collective life and kitchen under a large tent reserved for your group. Wifi is available on the site. You can hand wash your laundry or go to a launderette in town (for a fee).
The group will be sharing the different tasks of collective life together. The budget will be allocated to the group and you will participate in the preparation of dishes using healthy products from the market and local producers.
📍 About the location
Pont-du-Chateau is a lively little town which overlooks the river Allier. The town is proud of its natural surroundings and the area is great for walking. The castle is in the heart of the town and offers a remarkable view over the agglomeration of Clermont-Ferrand city and the Auvergne volcanoes. This charming market town, full of tiny alleyways, timber-framed houses and remarkable buildings is awaiting its visitors with wonderful surprises. You will be welcomed by local organisations who will offer you activities to do during your leisure time: for example, kayaking, hiking, swimming, learning how to play the popular ball game called “petanque“, team sport, etc. Clermont-Ferrand, the capital of the region, is only 15km away and can be reached by train or by bus. You will be able to enjoy the town's summery energy.
⚠️ Requirements
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 will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
ℹ️ Additional information
Please bring good shoes for work, working clothes, your swimsuit and a sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country/region, musical instruments and games. You will get around Pont-du-Chateau on foot and by car or minibus on time.
On the last day (19/07), the departure time is usually set in the morning.
For more information have a look at: https://www.pontduchateau.fr/
and https://www.clermontauvergnetourisme.com
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
CONCF-6302
05/07/2024 → 19/07/2024
Volunteers registered
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
15–17 years old
Solidarity donation
250.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
63430 Pont-du-Château, France
France
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)
Timezone
Central European Standard Time
Local time: 21:05 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French