📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Pinson Mound Redoubt is a military fortification dating from the late 19th century which used to protect the city of Paris. It was stocked with armaments and supplies such as gunpowder, alongside many artillery pieces. Nowadays, the towns surrounding the fort are working together to give a new life to the site. The redoubt will become a place for meeting up, leisurely strolls, cultural and ecological events. Since 10 years ago, international workcamps have contributed to the renovation and management of the site. This allows youths from 4 neighbouring towns and international volunteers alike to meet and work together to transform the area. Furthermore, a beekeeping organisation and amateur winegrowers will also participate in giving the Pinson Redoubt a second life.
💼 What the programme involves
Work: The meetup between volunteers and the local youth is one of the main objectives of the project. This year, you will participate in continuing existing work alongside local town youths.
Restoring part of an original outer wall. (Removing vegetation and rebuilding the top of the wall, using simple stone masonry work to build a cover for the top to prevent further damage.
Cleaning up and removing vegetation from two former firing lines (where cannons used to be) to install convivial areas for locals to gather around and enjoy the view.
Renovating wooden stairs which allow people going for walks to explore freely in the hills around the site.
Restoring original metal grills, which protect the entrances and the windows of rooms and stone corridors, some of which were dug on the redoubt itself.
During the project you will work alongside neighbouring town youths., as well as share meals and organise leisure activities with them. Plenty of opportunities to make
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will sleep on inflatable mattresses in dormitories in a leisure centre. You will need to bring a sleeping bag. Food will be provided and cooked in turns by mixed teams of volunteers and local young people. One kitchen is located at the leisure centre and another kitchen for lunches is located in the fort. Showers are available in the leisure centre.
📍 About the location
During the workcamp you will be able to take part in cultural outings and social exchanges organised with local partner associations in order to create more connections between international volunteers and local young people. Other free-time activities can be organised 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 some days before or leave some days after the dates of the workcamp.