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Opus Gothique
It is a unique project helping to build a medieval edifice, located in a magical part of France. With many skills to be learnt and memories to be made. Please check our website for more detailed information www.opusgothique.fr
We are an international mix of American, English and French. We are a friendly bunch who like to socialize as much as we like to work on our special project. The activities can be hard, but fun, much to share and learn, friendships and great memories to be made. https://linktr.ee/opusgothique
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About the experience in: Nièvre, France
Germany
Mi tiempo en Opus ha terminado, y como dijo Sam ayer, parece un largo sueño del que me acabo de despertar. He tenido la suerte de poder soñar durante 3 semanas al menos. El lugar es increíble, recomiendo ir en septiembre. El trabajo en la construcción es muy bonito, y también variado. Cada día pude aprender algo nuevo.
Sam, Mark y Jim (miss you all), son personas muy lindas y receptivas, siempre sentí mucho amor y humor en el ambiente.
Los voluntarios que conocí allí se han convertido en buenos amigos y doy gracias a la experiencia por unirme con ellos ^^ Pd: lleva crema para las manos
7 months ago
About the experience in: Nièvre, France
China
Being a part of this project is one of the best decisions I have ever made and am proud to be the first Chinese volunteer here. Sam, a true leader, is also a man with huge wisdom and a sense of humor. He has been always patient with the volunteers both at work and in our daily lives. I managed to make mortar, build a wall with rocks, and make fire under his guidance. I have also learned a lot from Mark for example how to do carving with different tools and we had lots of fun in the archery games in which I broke the record among the volunteers. I will definitely come back sometime. Thank you!
8 months ago
About the experience in: Nièvre, France
Canada
C’est une chance incroyable de vivre en communauté et d’aider une personne à concrétiser le un rêve fou! Sam, Mark et Jim sont accueillants avec tout le monde, il est rare de rencontrer des personnes aussi ouvertes. Merci pour les sorties qui agrémentent le passage.
8 months ago
About the experience in: Nièvre, France
Australia
I echo the sentiment of so many, hands down one of the best decisions of my life to be a part of Opus Gothique. It is truly family and friends for life from all walks. Too many great things to say, but the highlights are Sam’s passion and dedication his father’s work and the project, his patience (especially tractor driving 😊) and generosity to everyone. Mark is a crowd fav for his incredible meals and weekend exploration of so many great places. And Jim! So knowledgeable and patient with everyone. Miss you all so much already. At Opus you will learn to love a GOOD rock!
8 months ago
About the experience in: Nièvre, France
United States
Ditto to all of the comments speaking to Sam, Jim and Mark’s character (hi you three- miss you!). It is overwhelmingly obvious that these guys really care about this project and the volunteers. 💕
A few technical details I think might be helpful if you’re considering applying!
- there are gloves & boots on site, but I was glad I brought boots because the ones there were big for me
- If you have any phobias (like spider), make sure to communicate them before you arrive. (Ex. Spiders, slugs, bees)
- volunteers work together to cook dinner & clean kitchen/bathroom (team spirit! 👏)
8 months ago