SJ/ESC72 - Workcamp in progress at the castle!
SOLIDARITES JEUNESSES MCP
Citrus - Délégation Régionale de Solidarités Jeunesses en Midi-Pyrénées
Laguépie, France
Description
Come and discover a vibrant rural village while learning hands-on skills to enhance public spaces. The village of Arvieu, located in the heart of the Lévézou region and near Lake Pareloup, has 800 inhabitants and sits at an altitude of 800 meters. This experience will immerse you in the village ecosystem—recognized as a "Smart Village"—which includes over 25 associations and a third-place facility combining public and socio-cultural services, professional activities, and more broadly, the Social and Solidarity Economy. For several years, the municipality of Arvieu and its local ecosystem have been working to improve village life for residents and to attract and welcome newcomers. This experience allows you to live at the heart of a dynamic yet peaceful natural environment.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
You’ll be housed at Arvieu Castle, a beautiful building set within several wooded hectares, just a 5-minute walk from the village center. Sleeping arrangements are shared dormitory-style rooms with communal bathrooms on the same floor. Curtains are available in dorms for extra privacy. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag. Wi-Fi access is available, but the connection is open and very unstable. A washing machine is available for reasonable and scheduled use. Meals will be healthy, local, and primarily vegetarian. Two meat-based meals will be offered each week.
Training during the activity
You will work each weekday morning for 4 hours under the guidance of a professional mason and local residents. You’ll learn various techniques and participate in the rehabilitation of a public garden wall and the restoration of the church square. If you have extra time or want to mix things up, no worries—the Arvieu Castle site is an ongoing, beautiful worksite, and the team will be happy to have your help. You will also take part daily in maintaining the premises and preparing meals.
Participant profile
Aged between 18 and 30. No other requirment.
Activity dates
From 20/10/2025 to 02/11/2025
Activity location
24 route de la Lauressie, Laguépie, France
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
France
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 17/10/2025 18:00
Project code
2023-1-FR02-ESC51-VTJ-000132876