PYRENEES MOUNTAIN HERITAGE
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- Land
- Frankrijk
- Soort werk
- Restauratie
- Projectduur
- 7 t/m 28 juni
- Sustainable Development Goals
- 17. Partnerschappen voor de doelstellingen
- Aantal deelnemers
- 12 (6 mannen en 6 vrouwen)
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- Accommodatie en maaltijden
- Locatie en vrije tijd
- Organisatie
- Vereisten
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From Luz-Saint-Sauveur, the Pyrenees Mountains are all yours. All the best hiking sites, peaks and highlands are easily accessible. Here, you will find the freedom to breathe freely, move, broaden your horizon and enjoy!
Luz-Saint-Sauveur was a thermal hub for the noble and wealthy throughout the 1800s : the medicinal bathing sites attracted emperors, artists, intellectuals and more. Amongst the historical figures that often-visited Luz was the French emperor Napoleon III (grandson of Napoleon Bonaparte). Fallen in love with the town in the mountains he encouraged its development throughout the 1860s. Today Luz is perhaps the best-conserved heritage from that era in France and elsewhere.
The great writer Victor Hugo described Luz as a “charming old town… beautifully situated in a deep triangular valley… When the miquelets (Catalan militia men) and Spanish smugglers arrived from Aragon … they saw a great light… They named this town light, or Luz.”
You job will consist for the requalification of the entrance to the municipal swimming pool . You will learn the art of masonry and revegetation techniques, to enhance the space and make it accessible for everyone. Throughout your whole stay, you will be accompanied by a 2 camps leaders, one being a technical facilitator who will teach you and help you master the techniques of traditional masonry.
You will be accommodated in a local apartment building with mixed shared rooms – bring your sleeping bags - with showers and toilets. The group will share the cleaning tasks and prepare meals together. You will prepare the meals in shifts and participate in the organization of the collective life (planning, cleaning, shopping, etc.). We will encourage the purchase of local and seasonal products. Wifi is available at the tourist office but not at the accommodation. A laundry is available near the accommodation (paying service).
Luz Saint Sauveur is in the Hautes-Pyrenees County, south-west of France near the pilgrimage city of Lourdes. It is close to the most beautiful natural sites of the Pyrenees Mountains: Midi Peak, Gavarnie Valley, Bridge of Spain, Neouvielle Natural Park, Pyrenees National Park (with many highland lakes).
The beauty and diversity of this county presents a great historical, architectural and environmental interest.
The municipality has been developing a large project to restore its local heritage, especially through international workcamps. For over 6 years the volunteers of Concordia and from the whole world have been renovating old streets, washhouses, fountains, and hiking trails.
Foreigners from the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and all participants must bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise during the program, volunteers will need to cover all costs; they will be reimbursed upon their return to their home country.
Bring working clothes, gloves, and closed shoes. Bring a warm sleeping bag, as nights might be cold due to the altitude and we may also sleep in the mountains if we organizing outings. To enjoy the mountains, bring your trekking shoes. For the brave ones who want to take a dip in the river, bring your swimming suit. A sunscreen is also recommended for the ones with sensitive skins. Feel free to bring activities from home such as photos, games, musical instruments, etc.
| Projectnaam | PYRENEES MOUNTAIN HERITAGE |
|---|---|
| Projectcode | CONCF-3101 |
| Land | |
| Soort werk | |
| Startdatum | 7-6-2023 |
| Einddatum | 28-6-2023 |
| Aantal vrijwilligers | 12 (6 mannen en 6 vrouwen) |
| Leeftijd | 18 t/m 99 jaar |
| Taal | |
| Sustainable Development Goal |