ANEC20ESC - Bring the medieval fortress back to life 5
CHANTIERS ACTIONS CITOYENNETE ET INCLUSION AURA, PROJET ETUDES ET CHANTIERS
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Description
To apply send an EMAIL with your motivation and your profile (skills, interests...) to: volunteering@etudesetchantiers.org Please called the email by the title of the project. The village of Montaigu-le-Blin, located in the Bourbonnais region of northern Auvergne, boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage, including the 13th-century Montaigu-le-Blin fortress. International volunteers have been welcomed at the castle since the 1980s to assist in its maintenance, promotion, and to contribute to local life during the summer. Workcamps are organized at the fortress, where volunteers participate in restoration tasks under a technical supervisor's guidance, including masonry work, woodwork maintenance, and maintaining the fortress's environment. Caciaura organization manages the medieval fortress and facilitates the involvement of international volunteers in its preservation, renovation, and tourist activities.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation is in individual tents, located 10-15 minutes on foot from the fortress and 5 minutes from the village center. The site promotes an eco-friendly lifestyle with waste sorting and composting. Facilities include: Individual tents An alternative shelter for severe weather A cabin with an indoor kitchen Individual toilets and showers in solid structures Outdoor sinks Basins and soap for washing clothes A large marquee with tables and chairs
Training during the activity
During your volunteer experience, you'll benefit from expert guidance. For the construction work, you'll be accompanied by a professional specializing in stones and traditional, eco-friendly mansonry techniques. For daily life and overall support, a dedicated facilitator will be on hand. This support system ensures you'll have both the technical expertise and personal assistance needed for a successful and enriching volunteer experience.
Participant profile
Joining an international volunteering workcamp means embarking on a unique collective and human experience. As organisers, we ensure that you have everything you need to feel comfortable—accommodation, meals, and safety—while also looking after your well-being. We offer meaningful and accessible missions that have a real impact on the local community. As a volunteer, you’ll actively take part in the project work and contribute to organizing daily life with respect for people, places, and the environment. It’s also a great opportunity to learn, share, and discover new cultures!
Activity dates
From 25/08/2025 to 08/09/2025
Activity location
65 Boulevard côte Blatin, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, Sweden, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Türkiye, Norway, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo * UN resolution, Montenegro, Serbia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova (Republic of), Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia, Russian Federation
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Creativity and culture
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 08/08/2025 23:59