🏢 About the local organisation
The town of Aspremont, a small locality of 320 residents located in the Buëch valley (Hautes-Alpes), bought the remains of a castle overlooking the town. Soon afterwards, a small group of residents was created with the shared purpose of creating places for walking and hosting outdoor cultural events. In order to encourage the local population to take part in this project, and given the extent of the work to be completed, the town approached les Villages des Jeunes (regional delegation of Solidarités Jeunesses) to request the organization of an international workcamp. Overlooking the village, on a promontory from which can be seen the entirety of Aspremont, the castle was probably built to control the routes from Sisteron, from Gap, and from the Cabre pass. The ruins that exist recall the architecture of the 16th century, but the first construction of the castle might have begun in the Middle Ages.
💼 What the programme involves
The workcamp will focus this year on the reinforcement of the round tower which is for a major part collapsed. During these two sessions, you will take action on the consolidation of external facing and internal walls. This labor which involves to work on a scaffolding will allow you to discover the technical traditional masonry and the protection of the medieval heritage.
📍 About the location
Opportunities to meet locals will be organized, and you will have the chance to take part in local events including the Aspremont village local celebration. During free time, you will be able to discover the small nearby villages and enjoy the surrounding nature with hikes, swimming and sporting activities. Sightseeing trips in the surrounding area will also be organized.