Restoration of an ancient castle in the Pyrenees (France)
International volunteer project in Durban-sur-Arize, Midi-Pyrenees
July 13 - August 1, 2015
August 17 - September 5, 2015
The Medieval Castle of Saint-Barthelemy and its chapel stand on a hill just above the gorges of Arize, in the municipality of Durban-sur-Arize. The aim of this project is to go further in the conservation of these buildings and continue the protection of the site, secure access to the castle and complete the development of a permanent visitor and volunteer center. A group of international volunteers is invited to help in this work.
Supervised by a technical leader, the volunteers will take part in various maintenance and development projects on the site of the Château Saint-Barthelemy. This includes restoration of walls (masonry works), clearing of vegetation, etc.
Accommodation: You will stay in tents on the grounds of the castle. Housing conditions are very simple and basic (dry toilets and solar showers). This is a project for nature lovers. Access to the castle is only by foot (15 minute up a steep path from the village).
Location: Located halfway between Foix and St Girons, Durban-sur-Arize, crossed by Arize, is a charming village in the Ariège part of the Regional Natural Park of the Pyrenees. The village has a remarkable built heritage with many preserved stone buildings. The Castle of Saint-Barthelemy is an ancient medieval fortress dated back to the 11th century.
Age range: 18 - 30 years old
Find out more about this and other volunteer opportunities in France at: http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-france
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