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A volunteer trip to preserve medieval cultural heritage in Southern France, a dream destination with the romantic charm of ProvenceThis is a project. Short-term participation is possible from at least one week, so you can join during a trip to Southern France or elsewhere in Europe, and you can create very special memories through volunteer work in France alongside many volunteers from around the world.
Known as the flower of Europe, you'll engage in activities restoring and preserving medieval architecture and can feel like you're traveling back in time to France's past, like in the film
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* This projectevery yeara project that is only open from June to SeptemberIt is only open during that period. Many people worldwide eagerly await it, so to participate on your preferred dates and for your desired duration, we recommend applying at least 3–6 months in advance. Apply now! |
Works set in the Middle Ages—such as the novels
Simply sightseeing around the village isn't enough!Stay in accommodation that preserves actual medieval buildings, cook your own meals, sleep there, and feel the Middle Ages more deeply.From a house built on the village hill, a glance out the window reveals the charming village, and clean air and warm sunshine wake you in the morning.
Living together in French medieval buildings with international friends from around the world will be a very special experience unlike anywhere else.Stop taking the same fast, checklist-style European trips as everyone else! Since you're going to travel Europe anyway, step into European history and create your own unforgettable story.
Nice, loved as a resort all year round for its warm climate and a source of creative inspiration for many celebrities and artists; Cannes, where the old town with Mediterranean cultural heritage and the new town ideal for shopping coexist; Grasse, full of the scent of lavender with buildings painted in warm yellows and oranges, the setting of the novel "Perfume," where many perfume factories offer classes; Aix-en-Provence, the city of water with many fountains where you can relax at outdoor cafés under sunny skies; etc.
The south of France is so romantic and full of beauty that it is called a dream destination.It is a resort loved by many Europeans and a place where the beauty of the past and the present coexist. Don’t forget to tour the south of France—be sure to visit!
Support Details
- Accommodation will be shared with foreign volunteers or local staff.
- Weekend lunch and dinner are not included in meals.
Not included
- Round-trip airfare
- Round-trip airport-to-accommodation pickup fee
- Personal spending (transportation, individual travel expenses, etc.)
- Individual travel insurance and vaccinations
* Please book flights and transportation after your project participation is confirmed and you have received the final departure schedule.
What makes this project special
This project takes place in a small, peaceful town in the southern region of France. Through the participation and activities of many volunteers, the town has continuously preserved all buildings constructed in the medieval period and carried out restoration of cultural heritage.Because the project is run together with cultural heritage restoration experts, anyone can participate and learn the theories and techniques required for actual heritage preservation.
- The available participation period for this project isearly June to late September each year.
- The project runs five days a week, Monday through Saturday. (Check-in on Monday and check-out on Saturday morning)
- Generally in the morning, after breakfast,from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AMyou will participate in activities.
* Activity times may change flexibly depending on the weather and environmental conditions.
■Examples of activities
1. Cultural heritage cleaning
Activities to clean soiled cultural heritage and remove contaminants to preserve them. Participation in the processes required for cleaning cultural heritage.
2. Heritage building conservation treatment
Activities involving conservation treatment of stones to recreate stones similar to those used in the medieval period (the dried stones are used to fill collapsed parts of heritage structures or for repairs).Constructing brick walls and paving for heritage maintenance.Activities include building brick walls and paving parts of buildings that have collapsed over time or been damaged by travelers. * Each activity may change depending on the participant's timing and schedule, and detailed activity content, activity locations, and accommodation locations may change each year depending on the season and local conditions. * Because this project is run on a seasonal basis, participation spots fill up quickly. Those wishing to participate are advised to apply early.
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■English and French proficiency required★☆☆☆☆ Most activities involve cultural heritage conservation; participation is possible if you can communicate with staff and understand activity instructions. ■Physical fitness requirement★★★☆☆ Activities are mostly outdoors and involve handling stones and soil, so a healthy level of fitness is required. Check your basic fitness before participating! |
This project is being carried outby the organizationIt has been carrying out restoration projects to protect the cultural heritage of the French village since 1969It has done so. Together with volunteers who have participated for many years, it has preserved the town's cultural heritage.
Also, through its long experience in cultural heritage preservation activities,It established an international center for heritage preservation and, together with associations from Mediterranean countries, works to preserve cultural heritage.Each year, more than 200 volunteers of various ages participate to preserve the cultural heritage of the small French town.
It shares preservation activities with volunteers from various countries, exchanges traditional technical knowledge, and does its best to enable participants of all ages and nationalities to work together as a team to preserve a heritage site while enjoying their time.
A house built on a hill in a village that has preserved medieval-era buildings.You will stay there.
The accommodation has rooms for 2-3 people and two bathrooms. You will stay with other volunteers participating in the program.During the activity period, meals are provided for volunteers so you can dine with fellow participants. Meals are prepared together by the volunteers under the guidance of local staff. The accommodation has a common area where volunteers can socialize, read books, or relax on a sunlit terrace.The town where the accommodation is located is a small, quiet village.About 10 minutes from the accommodation, there are restaurants and bars where you can enjoy French cuisine, a pharmacy, and other conveniences.
| 2-3 people per room / bedding provided / shared bathroom / shared kitchen / some meals included / no Wi-Fi |
* Accommodation photos are provided for reference only.Details about the accommodation, such as location and bed arrangements, may change depending on the season and local circumstances.
* MealsWeekend lunch and dinner are not included.
* A view of Nice in the south of France.
Region:Southern France
The area where this project takes place is a small village in the south of France. It is located between the major southern French cities Nîmes and Avignon.It is a hilltop town covered with wide, green vineyards like a wilderness, which has preserved its medieval appearance.You can see the beauty of the town's buildings as if time has stopped in the Middle Ages.You can feel the leisurely pace of a rural village, different from a busy city, and experience the lives of friendly villagers up close.
* Generally, participants arrive in Paris, France, take a train to Avignon, and then travel by bus to the area. (Approximately 1 hour by bus from the Avignon area to the organization.) Detailed travel instructions will be provided individually after participation is confirmed.
Who can participate
- Physically healthy adults aged 18 to 79.
- People who romanticize medieval life and want to embark on a time-travel experience.
- People who want a unique personal experience in a French town.
- People interested in fields related to cultural heritage preservation and restoration.
- People majoring in or interested in history.
- People who hope to work as cultural heritage conservators in the future.
■For this projectMinimum participation periodisAt least 1 weekis.
* For popular projects, there may be no TO (available slots), soIf you want to participate on your desired period and dates, please apply quicklyPlease.
Especially since this project is only open from June to September, many people worldwide eagerly await this period, so we recommend applying at least 3–6 months in advance.
* If you wish to stay for more than 8 weeks and participate in much more professional cultural heritage conservation activities, please contact us separately. (▶Q&A boardGo to)
If you calculate the gap year provisions at local prices,TOTAL approximately KRW 4,537,000!
HoweverParticipate in the gap year projectIf youEstimated savings of up to ₩2,072,000!
* This cost is based on 4 weeks Gap Year Care Service, Gap Year Mission scholarship up to KRW 257,000This is the price when applied.
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■ Installment payment information
If you have difficulty paying in full,Prepay a registration fee of KRW 500,000and pay the remaining balance within 2 weeks; the date the registration fee is paid will be used as the reference date,A process to confirm project participation will proceed to check whether participation is possible and the TO. To participate on your desired date and period, securing a spot quickly is important! (No refunds once participation is confirmed)
* However, if the start date is near, the schedule for the remaining balance payment may vary depending on the situation.
-Early bird discount andUrgent applicationInformation
Due to standard processing procedures and the Gap Year preparation period, all Gap Year projectsIt is recommended to apply at least 3 months before the project start date.andAs a rule, applications should be submitted no later than 2 months before the start date.However, if there are unavoidable reasons or you urgently need to join a project, by using the urgent application service and paying an additional fee, we will assist you with the fastest possible processing.
*We do our best to expedite processing, but there is still time required for communication with local organizations and for confirming participation, and since all procedures are handled the same as regular participants,participants using the urgent application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations teamare required to do so.
** Applicants who apply at least 180 days before the start date are eligible for an early bird discount.
*** The urgent application service can be selected from the options above, and for inquiries about the urgent application service please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
- Included:Automatic application for Gap Year missions and notes / All orientation materials provided immediately upon participant confirmation / Additional urgent staff deployment / Support in preparing documents if required / etc.
* If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to Naver Date Calculator >>Go to Naver Date Calculator
**Note: For super-urgent applications, there may be no available slots depending on local circumstances, and subsequent procedures will proceed according to the Gap Year refund policy.AlsoParticipants are responsible for any issues resulting from their lack of cooperation.
