The project: Chateaugiron is a small and dynamic village that wishes to host an international workcamp for years. Located near Rennes, it has kept many merchants' houses with coloured and half-timbered houses. It is dominated by the high towers of its castle. Classified "historical monument", it presents a double face: a powerful fortified castle built in the 12th century with its grand towers, and a pleasure castle less austere, with renovations done until the 18th century. One part of the castle hosts the town council. You are expected to start the works of renovation of the castle's ditches.
Works: traditional lime masonry: cleaning the walls, filing again the stones, re-pointing.
More info: Chateaugiron keeps treasures of architecture that you will discover walking around the site: castles (12th to 18th century), ancient houses in the centre and recent constructions (halls, churches…).This village of 5,500 inhabitants is characterized by a rich cultural life (animations, artistic exhibitions, concerts…). It is situated 15 km South East of Rennes, capital of Britanny, and corresponds to a good start point to enter the Broceliande forest and its mystic legends.
Accommodation: in tents, at the city campsite of Chateaugiron
Nearest "big town": Rennes nearest airport: Paris or Rennes
Terminal: Rennes train station
Meeting point: Friday 11th of July in front of the train station of Rennes
Good to know before applying: You will also have the great chance to discover the marvels of the Britanny (Saint Malo, Cap Frehel…).
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