This is our first year working with Les Moulins de Paillard!
Recognized by the French Ministry of Culture as one of the Ateliers de Fabrique Artistique, Paillard has a global cultural and artistic project, including the production and dissemination of contemporary works, through which the public interest association works to safeguard and enhance the heritage site. Located on the Loir in a former 18th-century paper mill, Paillard offers a contemporary program of exhibitions, choreographies and concerts, as well as educational workshops and events open to all throughout the year. The works produced at Moulins de Paillard are then exhibited in galleries, museums, theaters and art centers around the world.
You'll be welcomed by the founders of this place: Shelly and James!
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Are you a true artist? Do you like to get your hands dirty? This project is for you!
This is our first year working with Moulins de Paillard! A veritable artistic oasis, this site welcomes artists from all over the world every year to work on their creations. Founded by two enthusiasts, Shelly and James, the site is constantly evolving, and this year we're working together to make it even better!
If you like learning lots of new techniques, you're in for a treat! This workcamp includes 3 small masonry and carpentry projects. You'll be taking part in the creation of wooden cladding for an outdoor room, the creation of a compost bin and the rehabilitation of part of the well on the site by staking and repointing lime mortar (a masonry technique for old buildings).
You'll be accompanied throughout the project by our expert guides, who will help you learn these techniques step by step!
Konaklama ve Yemek
You'll be staying near the Moulins de Paillard. Accommodation will be in individual tents (bring your own warm comforter). The kitchen, living area, showers and toilets will be close to the camp. You'll have access to a professional kitchen, so you can cook your best recipes! 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 animators, and you'll take part in the shopping and meal preparation, giving priority to healthy, local products, and exchanging recipes if you wish.
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
Les Moulins de Paillard is located in the village of Poncé sur le Loir, Loir en Vallée in the Sarthe region (72).
This workcamp is an opportunity to take full advantage of the exceptional setting of a former 18th-century paper mill and to immerse yourself in Sarthe culture: local culinary specialties, hiking, discovery of local heritage and the Château de Poncé.
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Please bring gardening gloves, good shoes for working and work clothes. As the nights can be quite cold, make sure to bring warm clothes as well. Don’t forget to bring a camping mat and a sleeping bag for cold weather (comfort temperature 5 degrees): nights in Sarthe can get really cold.
Feel free to bring traditional items from your country/region, such as photos, games, music instruments, etc.
