Project and work:
In the heart of the town of Saint-Pal-de-Mons, the Maison Sarrand is coming back to life around a project to create a space dedicated to culture and arts. The municipality, concerned to make an open site to as many people as possible, once again wishes to rely on the participation of volunteers to work on the interior and exterior of this beautiful 19th century bourgeois residence.
Inside, you will carry out various works to make the spaces more welcoming: painting, cleaning, small landscaping work... Outside, the house has a vast park. The aim is to offer a space for walks and relaxation in the village and to use it for events throughout the year. You will carry out work of clearing, cleaning and enhancement of the buildings by working on the renovation of stone walls.
This job does not require any specific skills. It will allow you to carry out various works on different supports both inside and outside. You will have the opportunity to discover many techniques for renovating an old house and you will join an original project carried by a dynamic municipality.

Partner:
This project is carried out in partnership with the municipality of Saint-Pal-de-Mons, which has already hosted 6 projects carried out by Concordia since the beginning of the 2010s. In 2018, the municipality bought Maison Sarrand and is working with local associations to bring it back to life. Located in the centre of the village, the house is connected to municipal services and local shops. It offers the project a great deal of interaction with the local population, which is concerned about preserving its heritage and welcoming volunteers from all over the world.

Saint-Pal-de-Mons (2,000 inhabitants) is located in the department of Haute-Loire in the Auvergne Rhone-Alpes region, 60 km north of Puy-en-Velay and 30 km from Saint-Etienne. It is a very beautiful region of small mountains (800 meters above sea level) which offers a natural landscape made of beautiful valleys. You will have the opportunity to practice outdoor leisure activities (hiking, picnic and swimming at the river and the lake of Lavalette, bicycle-rail or tree climbing), to play football matches and share a barbecue with the local team, to visit the towns of Puy-en-Velay and Saint-Etienne. Various shows will also punctuate your stay.

Meeting point:
Saint Pal de Mons bus station

Closest airport:
Lyon

You will sleep in 2-place tents in the park of the Maison Sarrand, which is closed to the public. Remember to take a warm sleeping bag as the nights can be cold. A camping mat will be provided, but you can bring your own for extra comfort. The collective life will be organized in a building lent by the commune (equipped kitchen, dishwasher, large dining room). Meals can also be taken outside. The site also has toilets and showers.
You will take part in the preparation of the meals, in turn, from the products that will be bought nearby. The budget will be entrusted to the animation team of the site. We will favour local products as well as short circuits. Tastings of local products are also possible with local producers.

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Special requirements and remarks:
Remember to bring gloves and clothing and shoes for work (dirt-resistant, or that you don’t mind getting dirty). Also remember to bring a warm sleeping bag as well as suitable clothing in case of rain (fleece, raincoat...). A camping mat will be provided, but you can bring your own for extra comfort. Don't forget sun protection (hat, glasses, cream...) and your swimsuit for swimming in the lake.
Friendly times will be programmed in conjunction with our animators and according to your wishes. If you wish to share a little bit of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects...), don't hesitate to take a little piece of your country in your backpack!

Description of the partner organizing/hosting the project:
Come and discover the traditional techniques of masonry and participate to the promotion of the local heritage of Clermont-l’Herault city! Clermont l’Herault, honoured partner of Concordia, wishes to continue his politic of development and embellishment of the city. After many different camps (environmental and building heritage renovation), the city of Clermont l’Herault proposes us to continue the work to beautify the place. During the project, volunteers will have the opportunity to join in different activities in this beautiful rural city and exceptional surroundings with the lake of Salagou!

Description of work:
Supported by the technical camp leader, you will learn the techniques of traditional masonry and help to renovate an old wall made of stones.

Clermont-l’Herault is located in the departement of Herault, 40km far from Montpellier and only 50km from the Mediterranean Sea. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful historic heritage (Castle of Guilhem, Collegiale Saint-Paul…) and the natural heritage (Lake of Saragou, Cirque of Moureze…). You will choose among a lot of different activities for your free time, such as hiking, water sports, swimming in the Gorges of Herault! More information: http://www.ville-clermont-herault.fr/

The nearest airport: MRS in Marseille,France
The nearest terminal (train-, bus-, taxi station): Clermont-l’Herault bus station

You will be accommodated in a municipality building closed to the city, with an access to the toilets and the showers. The group will share the cleaning chores and prepare meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the preparation of dishes with good products from the market and local producers.

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For the work, please bring gardening gloves, working clothes and closed shoes. As the night can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes and a sleeping bag. Don’t forget your protections against the sun (hat, glasses, sun screen) and your swim suit! Some shared times could be organized if you want, so please feel free to bring some cultural stuff in your bag (food, recipes, stories or dances)! 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 happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.