📝 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, and 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 celebrate it's 10th international workcamp in 2017.
💼 What the programme involves
This year, the workcamp will pursue the restoration and reorganization of the cottage. You will be introduced to and trained in the techniques of traditional masonry and wood work. These activities will be carried out under the supervision of the association's volunteers who are experienced in the techniques.
🏠 Accommodation on site
In a yurt, next to the cottage
📍 About the location
Béceleuf, Deux-Sèvres, 20 km north of Niort.
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 involved in the preparation of an international meal for all the volunteers, which is an exceptional moment of exchange that local residents eagerly look forward to.