Restoration of dry stone walls in Beaujolais wine growing region

  France

Lyon

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: June 29 - July 19

Description: It is with the intention to preserve its architectural heritage that the municipality hosted its first international workcamp in 2000. Since then, volunteer teams restored a lime kiln and two martyrdoms. Thanks to the enthusiasm of the volunteers and the many contacts with the population, the municipality wishes to renew the project.

Guided by two or three local people, volunteers will participate in the restoration of stairs and walls around the stadium, according to traditional methods.

Possible free time activities: Visit of Lyon and Villefranche sur Saône. Discovering the vineyards activity: visits of exploitations and cellars. Hiking in the valley of Azergue, the Monts du Beaujolais or the Dombes. Visit of medieval villages such as Oingt, Châtillon dAzergues, or Anse. Swimming at the lake of Villefranche. Sport: football, hikes, tennis, swimming... Participation in the festivities of July 14.

Located at the south of the Monts du Beaujolais, 40 km from Lyon, Pommiers is part of the most important places for Beaujolais wine growing. The municipality is also attentive to preserve its historical heritage.

Cost in US$: $290 US

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range: 18 - 30 years old

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement: CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.