The town of Auzat, situated in a lovely valley in the Pyrenees mountains, has organised archaeologic excavations for several years, at the Montréal-de-Sos castle. It was originally built in the XIIIst century, on a rocky promontory. A mule will help you out carrying the needed material. A number of historical pieces has been found on the site: tools, pottery, coins... You will work with local volunteers from all backgrounds as well as with people under professional training.
Work:
The person in charge of the archaeological project will guide you. The excavation takes place every day; however you will alternate 1 day of work and 1 day off with half of the group, so as to get some rest. On rainy days (if ever there are some!) you will carry out cleaning of the founded objects. This is a work that is sometimes challenging, but quite exciting if you are fond of archaeology.
Accommodation :
In tents in the municipal campsite.
Location:
You will stay at the municipal campsite, in the beautiful Vic des Sos valley. A number of painted caves as well as castles are worth a visit in the area.
Nearest big town:
TARASCON SUR ARIEGE
Nearest airport:
TOULOUSE-BLAGNAC airport (TLS)
Terminal:
TARASCON-SUR-ARIEGE Train station
Special Requirements:
To join this workcamp it is compulsory to be vaccinated against tetanus. An attestation will be asked on arrival. Bring very good trekking shoes and a little rucksack!
The town of Auzat, situated in a lovely valley in the Pyrenees mountains, has organised archaeologic excavations for several years, at the Montréal-de-Sos castle. It was originally built in the XIIIst century, on a rocky promontory. A mule will help you out carrying the needed material. A number of historical pieces has been found on the site: tools, pottery, coins... You will work with local volunteers from all backgrounds as well as with people under professional training.
Work:
The person in charge of the archaeological project will guide you. The excavation takes place every day; however you will alternate 1 day of work and 1 day off with half of the group, so as to get some rest. On rainy days (if ever there are some!) you will carry out cleaning of the founded objects. This is a work that is sometimes challenging, but quite exciting if you are fond of archaeology.
Accommodation :
In tents in the municipal campsite.
Location:
You will stay at the municipal campsite, in the beautiful Vic des Sos valley. A number of painted caves as well as castles are worth a visit in the area.
Nearest big town:
TARASCON SUR ARIEGE
Nearest airport:
TOULOUSE-BLAGNAC airport (TLS)
Terminal:
TARASCON-SUR-ARIEGE Train station
Special Requirements:
To join this workcamp it is compulsory to be vaccinated against tetanus. An attestation will be asked on arrival. Bring very good trekking shoes and a little rucksack!
The castle of Faucompierre, or Saint Jean du March, has been ruined by the franco-swedish troupes in the mid 17th century. It has great and majestic ruins that show a keep, towers, fortifications and a chapel.
Work:
You will secure the site of these vestiges, in relation with archaeological teams.
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