The project: Notre-Dame-des-Champs is a small and quiet church from the 11th century which contains treasures accumulated along the years. The association "Amis de l'eglise Notre-Dame-des-champs" (Friends of the church Notre-Dame-des-Champs), bought the building in 1977 and keeps its history alive. Since 2004, the church is classified as "Historical monument".
Works: The church and its walls are built with a local stone, "the roussard". You will rebuild and strengthen the walls; you will also work on a neighboring wayside cross. You will take materials and apply methods that were used at the time of the construction of the church.
More info: The workcamp takes place in the small village of Saint Jean d'Asse, 20 km away from Le Mans. The church is located between the Mont Saint Michel and Saint Jacques de Compostelle, on a worldwide known pilgrimage way signposted with shells. The region is full of walking paths and you will work at the crossroad of them all.
Accommodation: You will be accommodated in tents in the village of St Jean d'Asse, close to the church. Municipal commodities will be at your disposal.
Nearest "big town": Le Mans, Alencon Nearest airport: Paris
Terminal: Le Mans train station.
Meeting point: Saturday 11th of July at 5.00 pm in front of the train station of Le Mans, Good to know before applying: This project is perfect for volunteers willing to know more about built heritage protection!
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