ANEC21ESC - Live the castle life!
Etudes et Chantiers Engagement Civique
Jaulny, 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. Discover the Château de Jaulny, a rare medieval gem in Lorraine, and help preserve its history! Located in a picturesque village, Jaulny offers stunning natural surroundings and cultural exploration. Join an international team restoring a century-abandoned castle through traditional masonry. Learn ancient techniques like lime mortar work, stone assembly, and plastering under expert guidance. Tackle the challenge of restoring damaged interior and exterior walls, securing the castle's future. Be prepared for physical work, including handling stones and working at heights, with adjustments for heat. Experience the warm hospitality of Aurore and Emmanuel, the castle’s passionate owners, and local volunteers. Enjoy festive moments and contribute to breathing new life into this historic site.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
This is a unique accommodation! Volunteers and their camp leaders are housed directly in the castle's dungeon, in a cozy mixed dormitory. Everything is provided on-site: showers, restrooms, a private kitchen for the project, and spaces for relaxation and communal living... the true château experience! Mixed dorms with single and bunk beds Blankets 3 private toilets 2 private showers Washing machine available on demand Privatised inside kitchen Free Wi-Fi
Training during the activity
Accompanied by a professional heritage mason, this workcamp will be an opportunity for you to discover (or deepen) traditional masonry techniques. The objective is to promote and teach traditional masonry and stonework. But also foster cultural exchange and community engagement through international volunteer participation and interaction with local residents. No need for technical skills to register for this project: everyone is welcome!
Participant profile
This workcamp is open to everyone (regardless of gender, age, nationality...) with the unfortunately exception of people with reduced mobility, as the work site is not accessible to wheelchairs. If you need support in your country to register and prepare your trip, it is possible, do not hesitate to ask us by email. The only condition to participate is your motivation! Explain to us in your cover letter what drives you to apply for this action: we are interested!
Activity dates
From 15/09/2025 to 28/09/2025
Activity location
4 rue du château, Jaulny, France
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland, Sweden, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, 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: 31/08/2025 23:59