trationelles Handwerken fürs Kulturerbe

Name: trationelles Handwerken fürs Kulturerbe
Start: 2021-07-11
End: 2021-07-24
Location: Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique, France

France Renovation Manual work Study Renovation Manual work +1 Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

WHAT IS THE ERASMUS+ HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS PROJECT? For over 50 years, UNION REMPART has federated associations acting for heritage maintenance Today, they are 180 of them Each one is in charge of one or several sites which are restored and refurbished to open to the public Union REMPART groups together more than 180 local heritage preservation associations to coordinate and promote the voluntary workcamps that they set up One of its many tasks is to keep a close check on the quality of the projects and actions carried out under its supervision, which means monitoring the quality of the restoration activities and how volunteers are welcomed For the last 15 years, Union REMPART's policy has been to promote and develop international partnerships in answer to our partners' requests, but also to further the aims which REMPART holds dear WHO ARE THE PARTNERS ORGANISATIONS in this project? -Din l Art Ä¦ elwa ( National Trust of Malta, is an NGO founded in 1965 to safeguard the historic, artistic and natural heritage of Malta - IJGD ( develops international youth work and offers volunteering projects for young people, for them to become confident, independent and aware of the role they can play in our society - Ducal tower in Siedlecin ( preserves and enhance a 14 th cent ducal tower house with unique arthurian wallpaintings inside, presenting the story of Lancelot of the Lake - Association de mise en valeur du château de Coucy (restores and promotes the Château de Coucy through voluntary restoration projects as well as shows and open activities Each European partners may send 5 participants, from 18 to 30 per organization, plus one team leader (who can be over 30 years old)

💼 What the programme involves

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN DURING THIS HERITAGE VOLUNTEER WORKCAMP? Take part in the reconstruction of the Porte de Laon in the fortified city of Coucy le Château! You will discover the traditional techniques of stone cutting and smithery in one of the most visited sites in France before the First World War, within the frame of an intercultural exchange! You will also learn about European tangible and intangible heritage, its richness and diversity, its values or its challenges and l earn about each other \'s culture! WHERE WILL YOU WORK AND STAY? Build in the 1220 s in Picardie, the Château de Coucy\'s keep was the highest of western Europe but was destroyed by the German Army in the First World War Today, the REMPART member AMVCC, organizes there historical shows and medieval activities all year round, as well as volunteer restoration actions, similar to the one you will take par in Several workshops are planned as part of this project • Stone cutting • Forging iron • Discussion on European religious heritage and the different kinds of restoration strategies You will work every day for about 6 hours, the rest of the time being dedicated to relaxation or visiting the landscapes and the heritage of the region (the city of Laon, the Cathedral of Amiens, etc).

🏠 Accommodation on site

WHAT ABOUT THE ACCOMODATION? You will be hosted in the association’s house. On its 2 floors, you will find five bedrooms with bunk or single beds. The maximum number of people per room is 6 There are tree shared showers But feel free to bring your tent if you prefer to stay in the garden with one of the most beautiful views of the village. You will take turns to prepare the evening meals and to take care of daily chores

📍 About the location

HOW TO REACH THE HERITAGE SITE? The meeting point will be Anizy Pinon train station, on Sunday 11 th around 6 30 PM If you are coming by train or by plane, take a train from Paris Gare du Nord to Anizy Pinon station Please indicate your arrival time to the association, so that they know when to pick you up there If you come by car, you can park 50 m away from the accommodation, on a public car park You can check the train schedule and purchase the train tickets on https :://en oui sncf/en/ or https :://www trainline eu The association’s members will drive you back to Anizy Pinon station Saturday, around noon

⚠️ Requirements

REMPART must ask you to pay for compulsory insurance covering any risks related to heritage restoration work 30 €

ℹ️ Additional information

ESSENTIALEQUIPMENT • Safety shoes for work and boots or beach shoes, • Comfortable work clothes (that you do not mind getting dirty) • A warm sleeping bag and a head torch for the night RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT • Walking shoes • Small backpack • Rain clothes • Adaptors for your electronic devices • Cap/hat • Swimsuit • Face masks • Reusable water bottle • Gardening gloves • Musical instruments, games or snacks drinks from your country, for intercultural sharing The tools necessary for the work on site are provided by the association. TRAVEL COSTS REIMBURSEMENT As much as possible, the travel must be a direct return trip from your principal residence The maximum amount reimbursed is 275€ Extra expenses will be at your own expenses Partners or volunteers directly will be reimbursed by REMPART the latest 2 months after the end of the activity, upon receipt of all boarding passes, train/bus tickets, visa receipts etc You must keep these proofs of payments at least 2 years after the end of the action, in case of a financial audit Note that PCR tests can be included into these travel cost however, the volunteer has to convey a proof of payment and the maximum amount of reimbursement stays the same.

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