📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Between Boulogne sur Mer and Wimereux, facing England, the Peak “la Crèche” is a natural area protected by the Coastal Academy. Created to protect the port of Boulogne, the Peak has been fortified thanks to the construction of a Napoleonic fort used during the XIXth century, reinforced during WW2 and partially destroyed during the battles for Liberation of 1944. For 15 years, an organization of passionate people has been working to preserve this heritage and organizes various activities throughout the year to promote the site.
It will be the 7th workcamp in partnership with the organization « Fort de la Crèche ». On the 26th of August will be celebrated the 15th anniversary of the organization and you’ll be associated to the preparation and the celebration.
💼 What the programme involves
This year we are continuing the work started the previous years: valorisation of the ruins, maintenance of pedestrian routes… Moreover, with a volunteer of the organisation, you’ll convert some areas to make them accessible for people in wheelchairs (removal of steps, creation of gentle slopes…). You might also have some painting to do.
🏠 Accommodation on site
You will be accommodated under tents in the municipal camping very close to the beach. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together.
📍 About the location
Wimereux is located close to Boulogne sur Mer, on the very beautiful Côte d’Opale. In case of clear weather you catch sight of the English cliffs.
ℹ️ Additional information
Trilateral project (French, German and Czech)
This project is supported by the OFAJ, the French-German Youth Office. Some volunteers from France, Germany and Czech Republic may be eligible to have their travel costs supported on the presentation of original receipts.
Bring working clothes and close shoes. For the accommodation under tents, bring your sleeping bag and floor mat. Please feel free to bring some food specialities, pictures, musical instrument: things you like and want to share with the group and the local community!