The "Village des Jeunes" de Mettray, created in the XIX century, is historically a former penitentiary center called " La Paternelle". Today it is used as a rehabilitation and medical center which hosts around 100 young people.

The site is listed as a place of historical interest. The work planned for this summer will be mainly masonry: de-plastering and recoating the wall of a building adjoining a playground, on which a graffiti mural will afterwards be painted.

Terminal: Tours

Nearest airport: Paris.

Meeting point : on 29/06/2008 at 14h in Compagnons Bâtisseurs’ offices in Tours.

Accommodation: In premises. 

Language: French / English.

Special remarks: The rules of the site will be explained to the group on arrival and must be respected.