The project: For more than 4 years, the municipality of Auzat, situated in a pretty little valley of Ariege, has supported archaeological excavations project on the site of the Castle of Montreal-de-Sos (13th century), located on a rocky promontory where you will find ancient tools, potteries, foundations, signs of past life, various objects…. A lot of people are involved in excavations: a skilled leader, local and international volunteers. People of a permanent working project are taking care of clearing and maintaining the path.
Works: There are excavations every day but you will alternate two days of work with one day off. In case of bad weather, you will clean and classify the objects found. You will have to work with precision and sometimes it can be hard, but exciting if you are keen on archaeology! Sometimes the work can require a lot of physical effort, particularly when you have to move stone blocks.
More info: For many years, local people have been working together, so they know each other very well. You must be open-minded and interested in discovery and exchanges with others; so the local population will be much more ready to welcome you and share their passion with you.
Accommodation: The municipality offers you to sleep in tents, in the local campsite. You can find all facilities in Auzat, and also a very nice bar!
Nearest "big town": Toulouse Nearest airport: Toulouse
Terminal: Tarascon sur Ariege train station.
Meeting point: Tuesday 17th of June or 29th of June at 6.15pm in front of the train station of Tarascon sur Ariege
Good to know before applying: Caution: To join this workcamp it is compulsory to be vaccinated against tetanus. An attestation will be asked on arrival. French speaking project. No exception for minor volunteers: +18 only
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