TRACING THE STEPS OF THE DUKE OF LESDIGUIÈRES

Name: TRACING THE STEPS OF THE DUKE OF LESDIGUIÈRES
Start: 2019-06-15
End: 2019-07-05
Location: Le Glaizil, France

France Renovation Renovation Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

At the foot of the Massif du Dévoluy, in the Hautes-Alpes, are the remains of the castle of Lesdiguières, located at the entrance of a hamlet of the same name, in the district of Glaizil. This castle was built in the 16th century by François de Bonne, the future duke of Lesdiguières and the last constable of France. Today, only the ruins of the old chapel, the towers, and broken down sections of the walls can be found at the site of this once-grand castle, ranked as a French national historic monument. Since 2010, an international youth workcamp is organized here every year.

💼 What the programme involves

You will participate in the restoration of an escape wall. This wall, at the time, was used for defense and protection of the castle (outer moat wall). Today, this moat is dry. You will intervene with the help of a technical supervisor to restore this wall using traditional masonry techniques. Searching and sorting of the stones will be done, then you will re-use these stones to fill the gaps. You will be doing small construction work. You will work on a small scaffolding.

🏠 Accommodation on site

In tents on the «La Pra » campsite, located at the entrance of the Valgaudemar valley. On the campsite, you will enjoy a calm stay in a green setting. You will have access to camping facilities : toilets, cater fountains, and a communal barbecue. The leaders will encourage you to participate in the community's life: menu and meal preparation using local products, dishwashing, and clean-up...

📍 About the location

Location : Lesdiguières, town of Glaizil (30 km from Gap). Leisure activities : You will be able to organize hikes, swimming trips, sports, games, and sightseeing tours in the surrounding areas. During your free time, you will also be able to organise events with locals such as international meals, joint workcamp days, parties, festivities…

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📅 Available sessions

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15/06/2019 → 05/07/2019

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–90 years old

Solidarity donation

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French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Lesdiguières, 05800 Le Glaizil, France

France

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

Timezone

Central European Standard Time

Local time: 22:13 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

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📞 Contact us

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+32 2 888 67 13

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English French