CONCORDIA’S HOUSE | CONCF-3316 | 2024-08-05 - 2024-08-12 | RENO,CONS | Age: 18 - 99

The Maison Concordia has been owned by the national association since 1996. Formerly the local post office and the home of the local rural warden, the building is now the headquarters of the Concordia Nouvelle-Aquitaine delegation. On the site, there are not only the offices of the delegation s employees, but also a house with accommodation for the 5 young European volunteers who are on mission in the region every year. In the garden, we organise events throughout the year with local residents. Also on site, the Grains de Blés association distributes weekly baskets of fruit, vegetables and local produce. So not only is this place steeped in history, it s also an essential part of local life. The Maison is no longer as young as it once was, and is in need of some refreshment and repairs if it is to remain the meeting place and meeting place we love so much, a symbol of the commitment that the Concordia association has been making since 1950.

Work: Come and take part in the work to improve the Maison Concordia in Saint Caprais de Bordeaux, in the middle of the Entre-Deux-Mers vineyards. On the programme: a host of tasks to make the house a pleasant place to stay for the young European volunteers who stay on the site all year round, as well as organising events with local residents. You will be accompanied by a technical coordinator who will show you the many techniques used: building wooden furniture, painting, landscaping and vegetable gardening, etc.

Accomodation and food: You will be accommodated in individual tents, with sanitary facilities, a kitchen and a communal living room. A budget will be allocated to the leaders. Together, you will help to organise community life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and take turns preparing meals using locally sourced produce. Our aim is to encourage vegetarian eating using local, seasonal produce, while respecting participants diets and discovering local cuisine together.

Location: STCAPRAISDEBORDEAUX

Location and Leisure: The village of Saint Caprais de Bordeaux is set amidst the vineyards and châteaux of the Entre-Deux-Mers region. It s 30 minutes by public transport from Bordeaux, 30 minutes from Libourne and Saint Emilion, 1 hour from Bazas and 1h15 from the Arcachon basin. The commune has a number of sports facilities, including a football stadium, tennis courts and petanque pitches. There are several footpaths in the vicinity, as well as a number of cycle paths. So you ll have plenty of opportunity to discover the region, its châteaux and vineyards, and its small surrounding villages when you re not working on the site.

Airport: BOD

Train/Bus station: ST JEAN SNCF station

The meeting point is BORDEAUX ST JEAN SNCF station, Belcier exit, on August 5 in the late afternoon. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the route map, which will be sent out no later than 4 weeks before the start of the project. Several direct trains leave from PARIS gare Montparnasse for BORDEAUX ST JEAN. The journey takes approximately 2 hours. Train reservations can be made approximately 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below: https://www.sncf-connect.com/

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 0

Remember to take clothes and shoes for work that won't get dirty. For leisure activities, you'll need clothes suited to the climate (warm fleece or jumper, shorts and hiking trousers, windbreaker, down jacket, warm socks, etc.). Don't forget sun protection (a hat or cap is essential, sunglasses with high protection factor, sun cream with high protection factor IP 30-50, etc.) and a swimming costume for swimming or white-water activities. For accommodation, remember to bring a warm sleeping bag and a towel. You should also bring a rucksack (in addition to your luggage), comfortable trainers and a pair of flip-flops. You'll also need to pack these essential accessories: a mobile phone charger, a water bottle and a headlamp or torch. Social events will be organised in collaboration with our activity leaders and according to your wishes. In particular, we'll be organising themed evenings in each country. If you'd like to share a little of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music, etc.), don't hesitate to take a little piece of your country/region in your rucksack.