RENOVATION ALONG THE CANAL
In het kort:
- Land
- Frankrijk
- Soort werk
- Restauratie
- Projectduur
- 4 t/m 18 augustus
- Sustainable Development Goals
- 14. Leven onder het water, 17. Partnerschappen voor de doelstellingen
- Aantal deelnemers
- 15 (7 mannen en 8 vrouwen)
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Take part in the renovation of the Sauldre canal basin, a natural and historical heritage in the heart of the Sologne, in Lamotte-Beuvron, about two hours from Paris.
The basin was at the same time a harbour and a manoeuvring area for barges carrying rock cargoes. The canal was built nearly two hundred years ago by Napoleon III and, although it is no longer navigable today, its towpath is popular with hikers, who are seduced by the peace and charm of the landscape.
Located in the town centre, the basin and the esplanade around it are at the heart of a development project led by the town council.
In the continuity of a workcamp organised last year, your mission will be to repair the stone riprap that composes the structure of the basin. You will need to remove the weed from the banks and fix the disjointed stones by using traditional masonry techniques.
Some of the work will be performed from a floating platform. Even if the water is low in summer, it is essential to be able to swim to participate in this work.
Your accommodation will be located about 15 minutes’ walk from the worksite. You will have your own tent, on the field of the stadium, close to the House of Sports, where you will have access to sanitary facilities, showers, as well as a kitchen and a common room where you will be able to have your meals or to withdraw in case of bad weather. Remember to bring your sleeping mat and sleeping bag. In collaboration with the animation team, you will participate in the shopping and to the preparation of meals. Following an eco-friendly approach, you will be encouraged to use local and seasonal products. By the way, feel free to come with your own recipes, it's a great opportunity to share your history and culture with the group. A washing machine or a laundromat will be available (it is still recommended to bring 2 weeks of clothes). Wifi will be available in the town hall or by sharing the connection with the French volunteers and the animation team.
At two hours in the south of Paris, surrounded by woods and ponds which embellish the Sologne, the town of Lamotte-Beuvron is known as the home of the largest equestrian centre in Europe. It is appreciated for its gastronomy, especially for the famous apple dessert that was invented more than a century ago in an inn in the town: the very tasty Tarte Tatin. You will undoubtedly have the opportunity to discover this sweet dessert while visiting the village on your free time. The city of Orleans, the regional capital of the area, is also easily accessible by public transport.
The town of Lamotte-Beuvron has been working for years to rehabilitate the Sauldre canal. This is the third time that a work camp is being organized here. Built on the orders of Napoleon III, the canal drains into the Lamotte-Beuvron's basin. Over a distance of 47 km, this canal was created to transport cargoes of marl, a sedimentary rock composed of limestone and clay, in the aim of being spread on the countryside to fertilize the soils of the Sologne. Abandoned almost a century ago, the canal has now become a tourist trail, located both on the equestrian route linking Chambord to Sancerre and on the Grande Randonnee trail no. 31, which is very popular with nature lovers.
It is essential to be able to swim to participate in this work.
It is also necessary to be able to ride a bike.
Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.
The work site will take place in an urban environment, more specifically in a municipal park. For practical and ecological reasons, travel will be mainly on foot or by bicycle. Remember to bring gloves, clothes and shoes suitable for outdoor work. Don't forget to bring a sleeping bag, summer and rain clothes, as well as a swimming costume and toiletries. You can bring board games, a musical instrument or anything from your region/country that you want to share with the group. Please note that volunteers must be able to swim!
| Projectnaam | RENOVATION ALONG THE CANAL |
|---|---|
| Projectcode | CONCF-4506 |
| Land | |
| Soort werk | |
| Startdatum | 4-8-2023 |
| Einddatum | 18-8-2023 |
| Aantal vrijwilligers | 15 (7 mannen en 8 vrouwen) |
| Leeftijd | 18 t/m 99 jaar |
| Taal | |
| Sustainable Development Goal | 14. Leven onder het water, 17. Partnerschappen voor de doelstellingen |
Jongeren onder 18 jaar moeten voor vertrek verplicht een training volgen. De kosten hiervoor zijn € 50 euro en worden apart in rekening gebracht.