📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Pinson Mound Redoubt, a military fortification dating back to the late 19th century, used to protect the city of Paris. The redoubt is currently hosting some local associations (apiculture, shooting, wine making). International summer camps have contributed over the years to the restoration and renovation of the fort, aiming to open it to the public (especially for heritage days in September).
💼 What the programme involves
This year, the work will focus on two main tasks. First you will continue to restore the fort's surrounding wall with traditional building methods. Then you will remove the vegetation around the entrances of three tunnels of the fort, in order to facilitate the access to them. During the whole project, you will work with local youngsters. This summer camp is organised in partnership with four neighboring towns, the goal being to encourage local young people to engage themselves in projects in their community.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will sleep on inflatable mattresses in school dormitories. You need to bring along a sleeping bag. Food will be provided and cooked by the volunteers in turns. One kitchen is located at the school and another kitchen for lunches is located in the fort. Showers are available in the school.
📍 About the location
The fort is located at the top of a small hill in the middle of a 110 hectare regional park and near some urban areas. The town of Montmagny is located 15 km north of Paris.
During the workcamp, you will be able to take part int cultural outings and social exchanges organised with local partner associations and with local young people. Other free-time activities will be organized collectively, depending on the wishes of the group and the available budget.
ℹ️ Additional information
This project should not be seen as a sightseeing trip to Paris. If you wish to visit Paris, you should arrive a few days before, or leave a few days after the dates of the workcamp.