📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
On the outskirts of an imposing abbey or in the revenue room of the castle, you will walk in the footsteps of archaeologists from the beginning of the 20th century, clearing the wall of the cloister while being attentive to all the little details of the past that the may have missed at the time.
Hidden in the hollow of a green valley, the commune of Coly - St Amand is located in the heart of the Périgord Noir, a territory rich in history! Composed of two former municipalities that have gathered, we will contribute in bringing these former separate territories together. The ruins of the abbey castle in Coly, a testimony to the valley's rich past, preserve beautiful architectural elements (bread oven, vaulted room...) and beautiful secrets remain to be revealed. The abbey of St Amand is proof of the power of the church on this territory throughout the Middle Ages.
After several clearing workcamps on the castle, we arrive this year to the historical layers of the ground. And for the first year we will also work around the abbey of St Amand. Managed by an archeologuist, you will work on the excavations of the past centuries. Festivals, night markets, village festivals will be held throughout the summer and you will work with local volunteers to set them up.
You will discover the population\'s hospitality and the charm of the landscapes and local heritage, by organizing with the other volunteers and other groups and leaders your program of activities.
💼 What the programme involves
It will take place on the mornings. The workcamp is diversed as it is both physical work of disbursement (shovels, pickaxes, wheelbarrow) and careful work with excavation (trowels, brushes...) and consolidation work; trail maintenance and itinerary creation, clearing and pruning. You will have the opportunity to discover many aspects of manual work.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be hosted at the municipal stadium. Sleeping in tents, mattresses provided. Remember to bring your duvet and a pillow. A covered dining area is reserved for you, with a kitchen where in turns you can prepare good dishes.
📍 About the location
Coly - St Amand is located in Périgord Noir, 10 km from the Lascaux caves, between Périgueux and Brive. You will build your activity program together, based on the outdoor activities available around us.