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France: SAINT ALBAN DU RHONE
About the local hosting organizationIn 2008, Saint Alban du Rhône and two neighbouring municipalities co-hosted a workcamp for young internationals, giving rise to rich exchanges on the territory. The municipality of Saint Alban du Rhône recently acquired an old private property with a building and a huge park located in the center of the village. You will participate in the enhancement of this park and the laying out of trails.
Presentation of the programmeLocated on the banks of the Rhône river, the property covers over 24,000 m² and consists of an 18th century mansion called Maison Foray, old stables and a wooded park. The rehabilitation of these buildings will make it possible to alleviate the medical and social needs of the municipality, while making it part of an intergenerational dynamic. A medical center and a structure to accommodate maternal assistants will be established in Maison Foray. The rear part of the park will house a residence for seniors comprising some twenty dwellings. Since 2019, the stables have been hosting a social centre for local youth. The work this summer will enhance the surroundings of the main buinding (Maison de Maitre, Master’s House) and the creation of footpaths through the park. You will work on the rocky mound located near the House and continue the cleaning work carried out by local volunteers in 2019 and then develop the trails. From the hill, you will have a breathtaking view of the Rhône river and the Pilat hills. You will be supervised by local volunteers who will be happy to share with you the history of the site and their technical knowledge.
Local accommodationYou will be accommodated in tents at the former local football grounds. You will use the shower and the sanitary facilities in the changing rooms. A kitchen will be set up under a barnum. The meals will be prepared collectively and you will be required to participate in daily tasks (cooking, washing dishes, cleaning). Located 10 minutes from your accommodation, you will walk to the site.
About the project locationLocated in Isère at the confluence of the Rhône and the Varèze rivers, Saint-Alban du Rhône is a dynamic town of 849 inhabitants. On both sides of the Varèze, you will have access to the leisure area composed of tennis courts, pétanque, a city-stadium, a skate park and a fitness trail. You can also use the barbecues in this area. The municipality plans to rent a minibus to help you discover the territory (Vienne, Lyon). A time will be organized so that you can meet the local young people and exchange with them. Finally, the associative network is very dense in the town, you can in particular be introduced to the game of local pétanque (boules lyonnaises). Many hiking trails pass through Saint-Alban du Rhône and allow you to discover the surrounding villages. You can also stroll along the Varèze canal.
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