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France: REBUILDING AND PLANTING (SJ02)

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15/05/2024 - 05/06/2024

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Age: 18 - 99

Max number of volunteers: 8

Still room for: 2 Male + 1 Female

Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Access with disability: Yes

Nearest airport: Bordeaux (BOD)

Nearest bus/train station: Condat-Le Lardin train station

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Mornings will be devoted to renovating the association's premises. On the programme, you'll be repainting the interiors of this recently renovated building and helping to make it a warm and welcoming place. You'll also be lending a hand with the overall project for this third place Ecocycle, a collective space for sharing, through its shared gardens and participatory workshops.

Accomodation and food

You will be welcomed at the Vieux logis de Saint Amand. Sleeping accommodation in rooms of 2 to 3 people. Meals will be cooked and eaten collectively, so you can take it in turns to prepare some tasty dishes, so come along with your own recipes.

Location and leisure

Coly - St Amand is located between Périgueux and Brive.

Leisure activities: Site visits, nature activities, you will build your own entertainment program with the leaders and the other participants. We favour a discovery of the territory and these actors over consumption activities.

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Nestled in the hollow of a green valley, the town of St Amand de Coly is located in the heart of the Périgord Noir, a territory rich in history! Composed of two former municipalities that decided to join forces to form one. The town is home to the Ecocycle association, a third place that is developing a participatory activity project in Saint Amand de Coly and the surrounding area. These activities are strongly influenced by concerns about climate change. You will help the association and its volunteers to prepare the building to welcome its members. You'll discover the local people's sense of welcome and the charm of the countryside and heritage, as you work with the other volunteers to organise your programme of activities.

Directions to meeting point

You will have to take a train to Condat-Le Lardin (2 hours from Bordeaux and 4 hours from Toulouse). The leaders will meet you at Condat-Le Lardin train station in the end of the afternoon.

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France: THE FORTRESS OF FOURAS 1 (SJ03)

Dates

22/05/2024 - 06/06/2024

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Max number of volunteers: 12

Still room for: 2

Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Access with disability: Yes

Nearest airport: Bordeaux (BOD)

Nearest bus/train station: Cadoret bus stop in Fouras

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For 8 mornings of 6 hours each, you will be working on the restoration of a new part of the north facade of the redoubt, facing the Atlantic Ocean. Your job will be to remove the vegetation from the facade and the coping, before removing the pointing and repointing with lime mortar. Other traditional masonry work is planned, such as repairing the stone coping and stone cutting. You will also be taking part in workshops to raise awareness of interculturality and sustainable development.

Accomodation and food

Group accommodation in tents at the Fouras *** campsite (swimming pool, multi-sports area, WIFI, snack bar...). You must bring your own warm duvet and pillow. Bicycles are available for use around town. Food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner (you will have a food budget that the leaders will manage and communicate with you throughout the workcamp). Meals will be prepared in turn by you, especially for lunch and dinner, while respecting environmental values and local resources, as well as everyone's culture (hot and cold dishes as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes will be prepared).

Location and leisure

Fouras-les-Bains (17450), 20 km from La Rochelle

Leisure activities: You can enjoy a wide range of water-based activities, such as fishing and sailing with the local clubs. The beach, seaside bike rides, beach volleyball and other surprises are all there for you to discover. You can also visit museums and towns such as La Rochelle and Rochefort. The highlights of your stay will be getting to know the locals, who will be eagerly awaiting your arrival, especially at the table for an international meal.

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In an idyllic setting overlooking Fort Boyard, the workcamp will involve restoring the redoubt as well as intercultural sharing between locals and volunteers in peacebuilding. Located at the mouth of the Charente, the Fouras peninsula is home to 3 harbours and 5 beaches on the Atlantic coast. The municipality of Fouras-les-Bains and the Maison des Bateleurs - Solidarités Jeunesses association have decided to renew their partnership in order to continue the restoration work on the Aiguille redoubt (fortress), said to be the largest in France.

Directions to meeting point

We will meet you at Camping « Le Cadoret » in Fouras at 3pm. From Bordeaux airport, you will have to take a shuttle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station and then a train to Rochefort train station. There, you will take the bus (line J) to Cadoret stop which is close to the camping.

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France: THE HERMIONE ODYSSEY (SJ04)

Dates

28/05/2024 - 11/06/2024

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Max number of volunteers: 12

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Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Access with disability: Yes

Nearest airport: Bordeaux (BOD)

Nearest bus/train station: Bayonne train station

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Under the guidance of an experienced bosun, you will take part in the minor maintenance of the frigate. Your mission will be to take care of every detail, from painting to woodwork to maintenance. Every brushstroke you make will be a testament to your dedication to maritime history. Get ready to sail into the past while helping to shape the Hermione's future.

Accomodation and food

You will sleep in mixed dormitories on the boat. Food will be provided (you will have a food budget that the leaders will manage and communicate with you throughout the workcamp). Meals will be prepared, in turn, by you and the boat's crew, respecting environmental values and local resources, as well as the culture of each person (hot and cold dishes as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes will be prepared).

Location and leisure

Bayonne

Leisure activities: Bayonne, and the Basque Country in general, offer countless natural and urban sites. From the beautiful city of Biarritz to the popular San Sebastian (in Spain), from the lush green valleys inland to the hills facing the sea, you'll have a choice of leisure activities to define with the Hermione's staff, who will be happy to advise you. You will have a vehicle at your disposal to explore the region. Bicycles are also available.

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Embark on an extraordinary journey through the waves of time, where the Hermione, a faithful replica of an 18th-century frigate, becomes the magical portal inviting you to dive into the heart of an unforgettable maritime adventure.
Our project aims to offer a unique experience to young volunteers from around the world. By participating in this international workcamp, you will immerse yourself in the daily life of 18th-century sailors, contributing to the preservation and restoration of this historical gem. From navigation to carpentry, every action taken aboard the Hermione forges a tangible connection with the past, providing an invaluable opportunity to discover, learn, and preserve our maritime heritage.

Directions to meeting point

Bayonne train station at 2pm. The leaders will take you to your accommodation. From Bordeaux airport, you will have to take a shuttle to the train station called Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then a direct train to Bayonne. The trip will take 1h45.

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France: CLAUSONNE ABBEY 1 (SJ12)

Dates

05/06/2024 - 19/06/2024

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Age: 18 - 90

Max number of volunteers: 12

Still room for: 1 Male + 3 Female

Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Access with disability: Yes

Nearest airport: Marseille (MRS)

Nearest bus/train station: Veynes-Dévoluy (05400) is accessible via Marseille Saint-Charles, Valence TGV and Valence-Ville stations, as well as Grenoble, Briançon - and Paris by night train. By bus, you can also come from Nice (3 hours).

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The Friends of Clausonne Abbey association would like to build a burnt-wood hut to accommodate hikers in case of bad weather. Construction will take place over 2 years, and this year we will be preparing to lay the foundations. We'll clear the necessary space in the old sheepfold and select the stone for the cyclopean foundations.

We will also be working on embellishing the immediate surroundings of the sheepfold: we have found the remains of an old dry-stone retaining wall, which we began restoring last year. In 2024, we'll be continuing the restoration of this wall: we'll be lowering the slope, finding the old stones and dismantling the wall until we're back on a sound footing. We will then learn how to build a dry stone wall and rebuild the embankment. We will also restore the masonry inside the sheepfold, learn how to prepare mortar and work on the old stone walls.

The technique is not complex, but requires patience and a keen sense of observation. The work is supervised by a professional who will pass on his knowledge and technical skills, and ensure the safety of the site. The work can be physical, but is accessible to everyone, regardless of physical condition. Everyone participates according to their means. Talk to us if you have any special needs (injury, illness, etc.)

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in an individual tent on one of the camping spots at the Faï farm. Le Faï is an old farm run, animated and renovated by the association Les Villages des Jeunes, located 15 minutes' walk from the abbey. On site, you will meet other people from all over the world, find out about the association's project and take part in the other activities we do there. The campsite has a beautiful view and the Faï is a lively place.

We'll be preparing our own meals, taking turns as a team. The aim is also to share recipes typical of your region! Bear in mind that we won't be eating meat or animal products every day, in order to control our environmental impact.

Location and leisure

We'll work together to manage day-to-day life: menus, outings, shopping... The idea is for everyone to contribute with their own ideas and share their own vision of things. We're really looking to manage ourselves. It's not always easy, and you'll be accompanied by our team in making collective decisions.

Evenings and weekends are free, for the activities we choose to organise together. We'll be exploring the region together, going hiking or bivouacking if we feel like it, or visiting rivers and lakes for swimming, the local markets to discover regional produce and the entertainment at the Faï to meet new people! The hostel generally organises one musical evening a week, with homemade wood-fired pizzas.

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The Clausonne abbey was founded in the 12th century by the Chalaisian order. They decided to settle in this lush haven of greenery, in a remote mountain range that was inhabited at the time. At an altitude of 1140m, the site is well guarded by the Maraize canyons to the west and a high plateau to the east.

Destroyed and rebuilt over the centuries, through religious wars and various inhabitants and owners, the abbey is now mainly visited by walkers, campers and musicians. Since 1994, the Friends of Clausonne Abbey association has been working to protect, maintain and promote the site, by carrying out masonry work on the abbey church, landscaping the area around the site, promoting hiking trails for tourists and organising cultural events, including the arrival of a grand piano, which resides in the former choir of the abbey throughout the summer.

Directions to meeting point

We will come pick you up at Veynes-Dévoluy between 4pm and 6pm, depending on the arrival of buses and trains of other participants.

Sustainable Development Goals

France: PYRENEES MOUNTAIN HERITAGE (CONCF-3101)

Dates

07/06/2024 - 28/06/2024

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Age: 18 - 99

Max number of volunteers: 14

Still room for: 5 Male + 5 Female

Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Nearest airport: Toulouse (TLS)

Nearest bus/train station: LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR - tourist office bus station

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From Luz-Saint-Sauveur, the Pyrenees Mountains are all yours. All the best hiking sites, peaks and highlands are easily accessible. Here, you will find the freedom to breathe freely, move, broaden your horizons and enjoy!

Luz-Saint-Sauveur was a thermal hub for the noble and wealthy throughout the 1800s : the medicinal bathing sites attracted emperors, artists, intellectuals and more. Amongst the historical figures that often visited Luz was the French emperor Napoleon III (grandson of Napoleon Bonaparte) who had fallen in love with the town and surrounding mountains, he encouraged the development of the village throughout the 1860s. Today Luz probably has the best-conserved heritage from that era in France and elsewhere.

The great writer Victor Hugo described Luz as a “charming old town… beautifully situated in a deep triangular valley… When the miquelets (Catalan militia men) and Spanish smugglers arrived from Aragon … they saw a great light… They named this town light, or Luz.”

Your job will consist of the requalification of an old amphitheater nearby the post office. You will learn the art of masonry and revegetation techniques, to enhance the space and make it accessible for everyone. Throughout your whole stay, you will be accompanied by camp leaders, one being a technical facilitator who will teach you and help you master the techniques of traditional masonry.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in an individual tent, with access to toilets, shower and kitchen. The group will be sharing the cleaning chores and preparing meals together. The budget will be allocated to the group leader and you will participate in the grocery shopping and in the preparation of meals, prioritizing products from the market and local producers.
Please bring your sleeping bag and mat. You will wash your clothes and other items manually. Wifi is not available, French volunteers can share their internet connections via a hotspot.

Location and leisure

Luz Saint Sauveur is in the Hautes-Pyrenees County, south-west of France near the pilgrimage city of Lourdes. It is close to the most beautiful natural sites of the Pyrenees Mountains: Midi Peak, Gavarnie Valley, Bridge of Spain, Neouvielle Natural Park, Pyrenees National Park (with many highland lakes).
The beauty and diversity of this county presents a great historical, architectural and environmental interest.

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The municipality has been developing a large project to restore its local heritage, especially through international workcamps. For over 6 years the volunteers of Concordia and from the whole world have been renovating old streets, washhouses, fountains, and hiking trails.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is set at the LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR - tourist office bus station, on the 7th of June at 6 PM.
Once you reach LOURDES train station (direct trains from PARIS, TOULOUSE, and BORDEAUX), take the bus n°965 to LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR (about 30 minutes). From PARIS, you can reach LOURDES from the Montparnasse train station.
LUZ-SAINT-SAUVEUR is also accessible by the night train for those who would like to try it!
The trains are open to booking about 4 months before the departure dates, accessible on the following website:
https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
If you are coming first by plane, remember that you will need some time to commute from the airport to the train station, therefore we recommend that you arrive early enough for you not to rush and have a stress free travel.
If possible, please consider using low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.

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Bring working clothes, gloves, and closed shoes. Bring a warm sleeping bag, as nights might be cold due to the altitude and we may also sleep in the mountains if we organizing outings. To enjoy the mountains, bring your trekking shoes. For the brave ones who want to take a dip in the river, bring your swimming suit. A sunscreen is also recommended for the ones with sensitive skins. Feel free to bring activities from home such as photos, games, musical instruments, etc.
Foreigners from the European Union must bring their personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and all participants must bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise during the program, volunteers will need to cover all costs; they will be reimbursed upon their return to their home country.

The last day (28/06) is dedicated to the departure, which is usually set in the morning.

France: DISCOVER A CASTLE LIFE (CONCF-7201)

Dates

12/06/2024 - 02/07/2024

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Age: 18 - 99

Max number of volunteers: 12

Still room for: 5 Male + 5 Female

Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Nearest airport: Paris (CDG)

Nearest bus/train station: Argentan Train Station

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In the heart of the “Pays du Haras”, in the department of Orne, come and discover the Bourg-Saint-Leonard, a 12th-century castle, classified as a Historic Monument in 1942.
On the domain, you can find the castle, an orangery, stables, caretaker's lodgings, a garden and orchard, a park and a 400-hectare forest. The Chinese boudoir and library were restored over several months.
The commune of Gouffern en Auge has embarked on a vast project to restore the various parts of the estate over several years. This project is being monitored and coordinated by architects of historical monuments. You will continue the restoration of the wall, staking the mortar and repointing with a lime mortar (a masonry technique used with old buildings). You will be accompanied by skilled guides throughout the project to help you learn these techniques step by step!

Accomodation and food

You will be staying close to the Château du Bourg Saint Léonard. This means you can easily walk to the site each day. The accommodation will be in individual tents (bring your own sleeping bag and warm duvet). The kitchen and living area, as well as showers and toilets, will be close to the camp. You'll be able to enjoy the view of the castle as you go about your daily life. Volunteers will be able to share their internet connection (no WIFI), and laundry will be done by hand.
You'll share collective tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the leaders, and you'll help with shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to healthy, local produce, and exchanging recipes if you wish.

Location and leisure

Gouffern en Auge is a new commune, created by a merger of 14 communes. It is located in the department of Orne in the Normandy region.
This work camp is an opportunity to take full advantage of the exceptional and prestigious setting of the castle and to immerse oneself in Norman culture: culinary specialities, hiking, discover the local heritage, visits of the castle of Chambois (the commune where you will be accommodated) and the national stud farm (Haras National du Pin 5 km away), activities and entertainment with the local inhabitants.
For more information:
https://www.ornetourisme.com/visites-loisirs/chateau-du-bourg-saint-leonard/
and https://www.gouffernenauge.fr/chateau-du-bourg-saint-leonard/

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This is the third year of the partnership with the commune of Gouffern-en-Auge.
The council wishes to revitalise the commune by hosting a volunteer work camp, to set up an international and intercultural project for the inhabitants, and to promote the local heritage.
The castle of Bourg-Saint-Leonard is open to visitors during the summer.
In an English-style park surrounded by a 400-hectare forest, the castle, with its orangery and stables, is a showcase of 18th-century furniture. The Chinese boudoir and the library have been restored over several months and are open to the public.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is scheduled at Argentan Train Station at the end of the afternoon of the first day. On the last day (02/07), the departure time is usually set in the morning.

From Paris, you can take the train from Gare Montparnasse, regular departures are scheduled throughout the day. The journey takes about 2 hours.
If you are coming first by plane, remember that you will need some time to commute from the airport to the train station, therefore we recommend that you arrive early enough for you not to rush and have a stress free travel.
The exact meeting time will be given with the infosheet which will be sent at least 4 weeks before the start of the workcamp.
If possible, please consider using low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than aeroplane) for a sustainable international workcamp.
For more information about trains: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

Additional comments

Please bring gardening gloves, good shoes for working and working clothes. As the nights can be quite cold, remember also to bring warm clothes. Don’t forget to bring a camping mat, a sleeping bag for cold weather (comfort temperature 5 degrees): nights can be really cold in Normandy.
Don’t hesitate to bring traditional things from your country/region, photos, games, music instruments, etc.

Requirements

Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

France: VILLAGE AND RIVERS (SJ07)

Dates

14/06/2024 - 04/07/2024

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Age: 18 - 99

Max number of volunteers: 10

Still room for: 3 Male + 2 Female

Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Access with disability: Yes

Nearest airport: Bordeaux (BOD)

Nearest bus/train station: Lalinde train station

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You'll be helping to enhance our heritage by maintaining and cleaning up the riverbeds and rebuilding small dry-stone walls. You'll build a special bond with the local people who live along these waterways, and you'll also be at the heart of a festive energy by helping to set up one of the village's flagship events, "Le feu de la Saint-Jean" (St John's bonfire).

Accomodation and food

You'll stay in tents on our summer camp with its lovely panoramic views. Access to dry toilets and showers on site. Individual tents or tents for two will be provided, as well as sleeping mats. Remember to bring your sleeping bag and a pillow. You will prepare the menus and meals together, taking into account the season, everyone's needs and the pleasure of sharing together.

Location and leisure

Village of Cause de Clérans.

Leisure activities: During your stay, you will have the opportunity to participate in local festivities and cultural events, to discover the region and to organise your programme of activities with the other volunteers and the leaders.

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The historical particularity of the town of Cause de Clérans comes from its two market towns, "Cause" and "Clérans", which have been united for a very long time. One had a defensive function with its castle and the other a religious function with its church.
Our international workcamp is waiting for you to perpetuate this age-old link. Together with the locals, we'll be helping to maintain and promote the local heritage, both in terms of the environment and the village's essential festivities.
The spirit of cooperation and conviviality are characteristics that define the way of life around here. Join us and enjoy the good life at Cause de Clérans.

Directions to meeting point

From Bordeaux airport, take a shuttle to Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train station. You will take a direct train to Lalinde (around 1-hour journey)

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France: MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL (SJ13)

Dates

15/06/2024 - 30/06/2024

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Max number of volunteers: 12

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Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Access with disability: Yes

Nearest airport: Toulouse (TLS)

Nearest bus/train station: Laguépie train station

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As part of this project, you'll be helping to build a "self-care" area to complement the facilities already on site. Mainly, you'll be building dry toilets, washbasins, and mirrors for your beauty moments! You'll also develop your DIY spirit by making 99% eco-friendly household products. A great opportunity to try out alternative methods for reducing environmental impact and encouraging more responsible consumption habits.
To make the site more welcoming and, above all, to protect certain areas from the summer heat, you'll start creating a shaded area in the garden. You'll also have the chance to get to grips with the garden, its vegetables and herbs, and put your green thumb to good use.
Finally, weather permitting, you'll get to grips with low-tech toolmaking, and start making wooden games - the big project that will keep our youngsters busy in July. What better way to stimulate your creativity?
There's never a dull moment here! So come and spend two unforgettable weeks and bring Citrus to life with your creations.

Accomodation and food

You'll be accommodated in 8- to 12-person, single-sex collective tents with floors and beds. Amenities include dry toilets and solar-powered showers. A pedal-powered washing machine is available for laundry. There is no wifi connection.
You will take part in the upkeep of the premises and in the preparation of meals, accompanied by an educational supervisor in the kitchen. Choices will be made collectively to ensure a balanced diet based on your tastes and local seasonal produce.

Location and leisure

Near the village of Laguépie (82250), 100 km northeast of Toulouse, between Albi and Villefranche-de-Rouergue.

Leisure activities: In the heart of Laguépie (82250)he Aveyron gorges, you'll be able to take advantage of all the possibilities offered by the Tarn-et-Garonne region: swimming in the Viaur river, accessible on foot, visits to medieval villages, kayaking, visits to Albi cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. With the support of the animation team, you'll also organize activities and take part in meetings with the local population: international meals, intercultural games, film screenings, traditional festivals, etc.

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Join the Citrus association's major project and help renovate the Laguépie international welcome center. For over ten years, international volunteers have been building, renovating, imagining, and giving shape to a large-scale project.
On the heights of the village of Laguépie, Citrus is a place of sharing and encounters, where young people from all over the world come to contribute to the renovation and fitting-out of the international welcome center. Since 2012, the association's buildings have been in the former hamlet of La Mayounelle: offices, a communal living space and an activity room, all surrounded by fields, a green theater and a vegetable garden. Accompanied by experienced leaders, you'll live at the heart of the association and share daily life with the Citrus team and other volunteers on site.

Directions to meeting point

There is a direct train from Toulouse to Laguépie. The leaders will be waiting for you at Laguépie train station in the afternoon.

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France: REPAIRING THE WASH-HOUSE (CONCF-3310)

Dates

17/06/2024 - 01/07/2024

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Age: 18 - 99

Max number of volunteers: 14

Still room for: 6 Male + 2 Female

Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Access with disability: Yes

Nearest airport: Biarritz (BIQ)

Nearest bus/train station: BIARRITZ SNCF Train reservations are possible approximately 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below: https://www.sncf-connect.com/

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Come and restore the old wash-house on Erretegia beach, on the Basque coast in Bidart!
Together, you'll clean up the area to bring back the wash house walls, make them more solid and recreate the water circuit upstream and downstream of the wash house with stone channels. You will be accompanied by a technical guide who will show you traditional techniques.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in individual tents, with sanitary facilities, a kitchen and a communal living room where you will enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. You will share the various collective tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the leaders, and you will help with the shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to healthy, local produce. WIFI available, laundry done by hand.
Together, you'll help organise community life (cleaning, activities, etc.) and take turns preparing meals using locally sourced produce. We want to encourage vegetarian eating with local, seasonal produce, while respecting participants' diets and discovering local cuisines together.

Location and leisure

Bidart is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region of the Basque Country. It is known in Basque as "Bidarte", which means "at the crossroads". It stretches for almost five kilometers along the Atlantic coastline, and its seafront is characterized by long, deeply folded cliffs overlooking several beaches. Bordering Biarritz, it lies twenty-five kilometers north of the Franco-Spanish border.
Throughout your stay, you'll have the chance to discover many of the region's tourist sites, try your hand at surfing and go hiking.

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The worksite is located in the Erretegia cirque, a beach on the Basque coast. It is an area classified as a Sensitive Natural Area, surrounded by cliffs. It can be reached on foot (350m walk) or by bike. It's also part of the coastal path, surrounded by magnificent vegetation. From the washhouse, you'll have a breathtaking view of the ocean. You'll be taking part in the work being carried out by the département to preserve this site, so it's a great opportunity to discover more about the local flora and fauna, as well as learning more about how to preserve the coastline.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is at BIARRITZ SNCF station on 12/06 in the late afternoon.
The exact meeting time will be communicated with the route map, sent out no later than 4 weeks before the start of the project.
Several direct trains (about one per hour) leave PARIS for BIARRITZ. The journey takes about 4 hours.

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Bring a sleeping bag, a thick mattress, work clothes, walking and work shoes, warm clothing and rain gear, a torch, a swimming costume and sun cream.
If you'd like to share a little of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music...), don't hesitate to take a little bit of your country or region in your rucksack.

Requirements

Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

France: CLAUSONNE ABBEY 2 (SJ14)

Dates

21/06/2024 - 05/07/2024

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Age: 18 - 99

Max number of volunteers: 12

Still room for: 3 Male + 4 Female

Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Access with disability: Yes

Nearest airport: Marseille (MRS)

Nearest bus/train station: Veynes-Dévoluy (05400) is accessible via Marseille Saint-Charles, Valence TGV and Valence-Ville stations, as well as Grenoble, Briançon - and Paris by night train. By bus, you can also come from Nice (3 hours).

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The Friends of Clausonne Abbey association would like to build a burnt-wood hut to accommodate hikers in case of bad weather. Construction will take place over 2 years, and this year we will be preparing to lay the foundations. We'll clear the necessary space in the old sheepfold and select the stone for the cyclopean foundations.

We will also be working on embellishing the immediate surroundings of the sheepfold: we have found the remains of an old dry-stone retaining wall, which we began restoring last year. In 2024, we'll be continuing the restoration of this wall: we'll be lowering the slope, finding the old stones and dismantling the wall until we're back on a sound footing. We will then learn how to build a dry stone wall and rebuild the embankment. We will also restore the masonry inside the sheepfold, learn how to prepare mortar and work on the old stone walls.

The technique is not complex, but requires patience and a keen sense of observation. The work is supervised by a professional who will pass on his knowledge and technical skills, and ensure the safety of the site. The work can be physical, but is accessible to everyone, regardless of physical condition. Everyone participates according to their means. Talk to us if you have any special needs (injury, illness, etc.).

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in an individual tent on one of the camping spots at the Faï farm. Le Faï is an old farm run, animated and renovated by the association Les Villages des Jeunes, located 15 minutes' walk from the abbey. On site, you will meet other people from all over the world, find out about the association's project and take part in the other activities we do there. The campsite has a beautiful view and the Faï is a lively place.

We'll be preparing our own meals, taking turns as a team. The aim is also to share recipes typical of your region! Bear in mind that we won't be eating meat or animal products every day, in order to control our environmental impact.

Location and leisure

We'll work together to manage day-to-day life: menus, outings, shopping... The idea is for everyone to contribute with their own ideas and share their own vision of things. We're really looking to manage ourselves. It's not always easy, and you'll be accompanied by our team in making collective decisions.

Evenings and weekends are free, for the activities we choose to organise together. We'll be exploring the region together, going hiking or bivouacking if we feel like it, or visiting rivers and lakes for swimming, the local markets to discover regional produce and the entertainment at the Faï to meet new people! The hostel generally organises one musical evening a week, with homemade wood-fired pizzas.

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The Clausonne abbey was founded in the 12th century by the Chalaisian order. They decided to settle in this lush haven of greenery, in a remote mountain range that was inhabited at the time. At an altitude of 1140m, the site is well guarded by the Maraize canyons to the west and a high plateau to the east.

Destroyed and rebuilt over the centuries, through religious wars and various inhabitants and owners, the abbey is now mainly visited by walkers, campers and musicians. Since 1994, the Friends of Clausonne Abbey association has been working to protect, maintain and promote the site, by carrying out masonry work on the abbey church, landscaping the area around the site, promoting hiking trails for tourists and organising cultural events, including the arrival of a grand piano, which resides in the former choir of the abbey throughout the summer.

Directions to meeting point

We will come pick you up at Veynes-Dévoluy between 4pm and 6pm, depending on the arrival of buses and trains of other participants.

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France: RESTORING A SHEEPFOLD IN NATURAL LANDSCAPES (CONCF-6913)

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28/06/2024 - 12/07/2024

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Age: 18 - 99

Max number of volunteers: 10

Still room for: 3 Male + 2 Female

Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Nearest airport: Grenoble (GNB)

Nearest bus/train station: Meaudre Place bus station

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The Vercors Regional Nature Park stretches across a vast mid-mountain massif between Isère and Drôme. Come and discover it, and the village of Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors. Its landscapes will take you on a journey. The project will involve restoring a shelter known as "La Bergerie", located on the edge of a footpath and a mountain bike trail. The exact history of this site deserves to be known, as it would appear that in the past this vast area was grazed by sheep. Meadows replaced the present-day forest and there was indeed a sheepfold here, but we're investigating with local residents to find out more.Your job will be to clear the undergrowth around the shelter and consolidate it by working on the masonry. No previous knowledge is necessary. A good dose of motivation and the desire to work as part of a team will enable you to complete this project.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in a chalet equipped with beds: remember to bring sleeping bags. The site is a 20-minute drive from the accommodation. You will then have to walk for 10 minutes on an accessible path, but with some gradients. The group will be supervised at all times by a team in charge of group life and technical aspects, in liaison with our local partners, in particular the eco-guards from the PNR Vercors. Together, you will help to organise group life (housework, activities, etc.) and take turns preparing meals using locally sourced produce. We will use local produce and short distribution channels as much as possible, and will ensure that all participants' diets are respected.

Location and leisure

Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors is a destination renowned for the quality of its environment, the extraordinary wealth of its flora and fauna and the wide range of activities on offer. It is located in the Vercors Regional Nature Park, 15 km from Villard-de-Lans (the main town in the North Vercors Massif) and around 40 km from Grenoble. One of the main activities for enjoying the beauty of the landscape is hiking. A Park eco-guard will be on hand to guide you during your free time. Depending on the programme agreed with the entertainment team, you can take advantage of the nearby swimming pool and outdoor activities such as mountain biking, caving, zip-lining, orienteering, beach volleyball, etc.

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The PNR Vercors has been a partner of Concordia for many years. Each year, this long-standing relationship enables Concordia to introduce the volunteers who join us to a part of the Vercors, a natural territory offering a variety of landscapes marked by history and rich in cultural identity. For the Regional Nature Park, the workcamps are a fantastic opportunity to involve volunteers in its work to preserve natural areas in collaboration with the local communities. In 2024, he will be working with the village of Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors, which is very interested in proposing an intercultural and intergenerational project: young people from the village will come and help on the site for one or two days. In 2025, the elders of the local association Cabane 44 will be in charge of building the roof of the shelter after the volunteer workcamp. They will also visit the site to meet you and create links. The park's main missions are to preserve and enhance the natural environment, and to support the sustainable development of its territory in the fields of agriculture, tourism, culture, energy, mobility, town planning, etc.

Directions to meeting point

Meet at the Meaudre Place bus station in the late afternoon. The bus station is accessible by bus from Grenoble SNCF station. A suggested itinerary will be presented in a detailed info sheet. Train reservations can be made approximately 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below:
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Remember to take closed clothes and shoes for the work, which are resistant to dirt. You'll be sleeping in individual beds: remember to take a sleeping bag as well as a fitted sheet and pillowcase. You should also bring waterproof clothing for your walks. Nights can be chilly at altitude, so pack some warm clothes. Don't forget sun protection (hats, glasses, cream, etc.), a water bottle and your swimming costume for swimming (pools, water sports centres, etc.). If you'd like to share a little of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, etc.), don't hesitate to pack a little piece of your country or region in your backpack and a small Bluetooth speaker to share your favourite playlist!

On the last day (12/07), the departure time is usually set in the morning.

Requirements

Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues happen on the project, volunteers will have to pay for them personally, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

France: ORGANISING AN ECOLOGICAL FESTIVAL (SJ15)

Dates

29/06/2024 - 13/07/2024

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Age: 18 - 90

Max number of volunteers: 20

Still room for: 2 Male + 2 Female

Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Access with disability: Yes

Nearest airport: Paris (PAR)

Nearest bus/train station: La Ferté-Alais RER (suburban train)

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During this workcamp, you take part in an important step of the village developement, the construction of a new Yurt, and the Vir’volt Festival !
For the third year, the village is organizing a festival ! You will have the opportunity to make it possible ! By building wooden furnitures, ecological decoration, but also realilzing workshops, the Vir’Volt festival will be the one you will make ! You will also take part in the construction of a new scene in wood, in order to host theater and music bands.

Accomodation and food

You will sleep in collective Yurts, non-mixed on the campsite of the association. Please bring a sleeping bag with you. The campsite has separate bathrooms and showers, as well as a kitchen place. Food will be provided and cooked by the volunteers in turns.

Location and leisure

La Ferté-Alais (91590) is approximately 50km south of Paris.

Leisure activities: You will have the chance to enjoy the association's campsite and to discover the cultural and natural heritage of the region which is part of a natural park. You will also help organise some activities in order to meet and socialize with local young people. Other leisure activities will be organised collectively depending on the wishes of the group and the available budget. On day in Paris is scheduled.

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Vir'Volt stands for InteRnational VolunTeer Village (in French). For 3 years, the organisation has been based in the heart of nature, in the middle of a regional park. By welcoming young people from all over the world each year, the future village is being built around a number of different objectives: getting to know each other and learning from our differences, reflecting and acting together to protect the environment, but also having a positive impact on the surrounding area and people by putting solidarity at the heart of each of our actions. Vir'Volt also aims to become fully eco friendly and sustainable which is reflected in our campsite ; yurts and teepees as rooms, permaculture farming and gardening, water saving projects, reducing and reusing waste. This small village will become great without sacrificing or damaging the surrounding environment whilst always searching better and more eco friendly ways of living.

Directions to meeting point

You can arrive at La Ferté-Alais RER station by taking line D of the RER (suburban train) in Paris Gare de Lyon or Gare du Nord.

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This project should not be seen as a sightseeing trip to Paris. If you wish to visit Paris, you should do so before arriving or after the dates of the summer camp.

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France: A NEW PLACE FOR THE MONTVERTIPONTAINS (SJ74)

Dates

01/07/2024 - 15/07/2024

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Age: 18 - 99

Max number of volunteers: 13

Still room for: 3 Male + 1 Female

Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Access with disability: Yes

Nearest airport: Montpellier (MPL)

Nearest bus/train station: Génolhac station. Trains from Montpellier, Marseille, Paris, Lille and other major cities take you to Génolhac via Nîmes. It's a 40-minute drive from Génolhac station to the REV site. If you arrive the day before, you'll need to arrange your own accommodation.

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You'll be helping to refurbish the village's old sports field. You'll be helping to design a friendly, intergenerational leisure area, bringing freshness by planting the site, enhancing the setting : river Tarn, views of the Mont Lozère massif, peace and quiet, and finally making the place welcoming, safe and clean. Several activities are planned for this project. The details of your project will be decided before your arrival, thanks to a final consultation with the local residents. 25h/week.

Accomodation and food

The workcamp will take place in a particularly isolated area, where you will be accommodated in the village gîte or campsite. You'll have access to sanitary facilities and a communal kitchen. If weather conditions deteriorate too much for camping, you'll have access to a shelter. Meals will be provided by the association and prepared in turn by the participants.

Location and leisure

Pont-de-Montvert, the nearest town is Mende.

Leisure activities: Far from the French metropolises, Lozère is nonetheless a very dynamic region. The region's activities revolve around local festivities, concerts and unspoilt natural areas (mountains, rivers, forests).

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The workcamp will take place in the commune of Pont-de-Montvert, near Mont-Lozère in the heart of the Cévennes. The aim of the project is to help build a new town square. This square has historically been home to sports facilities, in particular the former tennis courts in the village. However, since the closure of the tennis courts, this space has been more or less left to its own devices, serving as a parking lot and occasional storage area. Since 2018, the commune has planted trees, hedges and installed a playground for the village's children. Your mission : to continue beautifying and transforming this square so that it becomes a place for village gatherings and activities.

Directions to meeting point

You should arrive at Génolhac train station (30450) on Monday 1st July between 4 and 6 p.m.

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France: RESTAURATION D UN VIEUX FORT-LEFFRINCKOUCKE (JR24-01)

Dates

02/07/2024 - 18/07/2024

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Age: 18 - 30

Max number of volunteers: 14

Still room for: 5 Male + 3 Female

Languages: English

Vegetarian food: Yes

Nearest airport: Lille (LIL)

Nearest bus/train station: DUNKERQUE

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Supervised by a technical animator, you will work on different parts of the fort for the clearing of the exterior parts, the restoration of the exterior stairs, the collection of old paving stones and branches. You will also continue the work of clearing brush. This work will be done in small groups. Among the highlights of the workcamp, you will help prepare and participate in the Beach Festival, a meeting with associations of the city, the first weekend of July. You will present the international workcamps. You will be able to participate in the World Shrimp Peeling Championship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i2BuwquXmI

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in a tent and have access to a kitchen and sanitary facilities . You will participate in the preparation of meals and in daily tasks (washing up, cleaning, tidying up). Remember to bring a sleeping bag, mattresses are provided. We cannot take care of you if you arrive before the start date.

Location and leisure

The city of Leffrinckoucke is located a few kilometers from the city of Dunkirk. The military fort is located 500 meters from the beach and 500 meters from the city of Dunkirk. Nature lovers can go for a walk on the Dune Dewulf. This remarkable nature reserve of the Nord-Pas-De-Calais coastline extends over nearly 300 hectares. It is a mixture of wooded dunes, wet pannes and dry dunes and thus has an important ecological value. There are buses to the neighboring towns. The nearest train station is in Dunkerque. Many connections exist and several TGV links to LILLE (35min) or PARIS (2h00) are proposed.

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After more than a decade of successful workcamps with our association, from 2006 to 2022, both for the participants and for the commune, the latter wishes to welcome for the 17th time an international volunteer workcamp to participate in the restoration of the Fort des Dunes , a military fort built in the 19th century. The objective of the commune was both to enhance the value of this site so that it could be visited and used for cultural purposes by associations and music groups and to bring an intercultural dynamic by creating links between the inhabitants, visitors and volunteers. Over the years, important improvements have been made to open this site, which is full of history, to the public. Outside, with a secure tour route (interpretation of the site with the help of an audioguide), and inside, where rooms have been restored and opened to visitors, including a room dedicated to the history of the fort (interactive presentation, animated model of Operation Dynamo).

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1/ The association does not provide vehicles for the volunteers during the work camp. 2/ Foreigners from the European Union must bring their European Health Card (for reimbursement of medical expenses upon return to your country) or European Health Insurance Card. You will be responsible for your own health care costs on site and will be reimbursed once you return to your country of departure. 3/ If you have a driver license, bring it with you in case of need. Don t forget to bring: a sleeping bag, warm clothes (a thick sweater and a K-Way), a bathing suit. For boys: underpants are generally forbidden in public pools in France, so bring a pair of swimming trunks. For work: used clothes and sturdy shoes (boots, safety shoes - mandatory for safety reasons). Your games, songbooks, CDs, musical instruments and recipes are also welcome To facilitate exchanges and meetings, think of bringing photos of your home, a few postcards and small gifts. 4/ All the information about the train transportation on www.voyages-sncf.com

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France: A BASSIN FOR MACAU (CONCF-3305)

Dates

03/07/2024 - 17/07/2024

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Age: 15 - 17

Max number of volunteers: 14

Still room for: 2

Languages: English

Nearest airport: Bordeaux (BOD)

Nearest bus/train station: Macau SNCF Station

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The workcamp will take place in the village of Macau, a small town in south-west France, between pine forests and ocean beaches. You will be taking part in the construction of an ecological stone pond that will be home to aquatic plants.

The area around the pond will be landscaped to make it a real meeting place for local residents. In this way, you'll be supporting the local authority's project to create a "third place" in its town centre, to encourage residents to meet up in a natural setting. You will be supervised by a technical coordinator who will teach you stone-building techniques.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in individual tents, with sanitary facilities, a kitchen and a communal living room where you will enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. You will share the various collective tasks (cleaning, activities, etc.) and prepare meals together.

A budget will be allocated to the leaders, and you will help with the shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to healthy, local products. Our aim is to encourage vegetarian eating using local, seasonal produce, while respecting participants’ diets and discovering local cuisine together.

WIFI is available. The laundry will be done by hand.

Location and leisure

Macau is a commune in south-west France, located in the Gironde department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The town is 1 hour by train from Bordeaux, so you can visit this city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Macau is also close to the Atlantic coast, so many coastal villages and beaches are accessible by train or bus. The area offers a host of activities, including cultural visits to villages and museums, forest walks, castles and vineyards, beaches and surfing.

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The municipality of Macau has been involved in this project for several years. In this community you will find a market gardeners' association, shared vegetable gardens, an orchard and a hall to host local events. This project, with the construction of a pond, is a part of this overall scheme.

Directions to meeting point

The meeting point is at Macau SNCF station on 03/07 in the late afternoon.
The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the route map, which will be sent out no later than 4 weeks before the start of the project.

Several direct trains (approximately one per hour) leave PARIS for BORDEAUX. The journey takes between 2 and 3 hours. Several trains then travel from BORDEAUX to MACAU, taking around 1 hour.

Trains can be booked approximately 4 months before departure on the SNCF website, link below: https://www.sncf-connect.com/

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Bring a sleeping bag, a thick mattress, work clothes, walking shoes, warm clothing and rain gear, a torch, a swimming costume and sun cream.

If you'd like to share some of your culture (recipes, traditional stories, unusual objects, music, etc.), don't hesitate to bring along a little piece of your country or region with you in your backpack!

On the last day (17/07), the departure time is usually set in the morning.

Requirements

Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for it, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

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