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THE COTTAGE OF ROCHARD

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About the project

THE COTTAGE OF ROCHARD

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The cottage is located in Béceleuf, a small village near the Poitevin Marsh, located 70 km from the Atlantic ocean, between Nantes and Bordeaux. Rochard is an old farmhouse converted into a rustic cottage by an association that hosts groups of children, hikers and campers in a yurt. This place, surrounded by nature, respects the environment and demonstrates an approach to sustainable development. Thus, various projects have been organized by the Association of Camping Club of Deux-Sevres, including the establishment of a phyto-purification tank and dry toilets adapted for communities, in the context of past international workcamps. This association is a loyal partner of Solidarité Jeunesses Poitou-Charentes, and it will celebrat its 12th international workcamp this year!

💼 What the programme involves

This year, the objective of the workcamp will be to continue the restoration of the cottage. You will be introduced to and trained in the techniques of traditional masonry and woodworking. These activities will be carried out under the guidance of the association's volunteers, who have vast experience with these techniques.

🏠 Accommodation on site

In a yurt next to the cottage! The food ingredients will be provided and you will take care of preparing the meals.

📍 About the location

Location: Béceleuf, Deux-Sèvres, 20 km north of Niort. Leisure activities: Convinced by the richness of this cultural experience, hosts will organize excursions in the region and animations with the local residents, such as: visits to the Poitevin marsh, concerts, art exhibitions, and time at the swimming pool. You will also be able to visit the ocean in the towns of La Rochelle, Poitiers, Niort, etc.

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📅 Available sessions

SJ66

16/08/2019 → 03/09/2019

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 12
♂ 0/6 ♀ 0/6

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–90 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

79160 Béceleuf, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 21:56 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English French