Activity: dry stone walling

 
    La Garde-Freinet

Spend a day discovering and learning techniques for restoring rural drystone buildings.

  • Ages 16 and over
  • Time: 9am–5pm
  • This fun and informative course is suitable for both beginners and those looking to improve their skills.
Description
Several dates in La Garde-Freinet in 2026. You will learn the principles of construction and then work on a group project that will allow you to familiarise yourself with the materials and learn laying techniques, coping and finishing methods… A range of structures will be covered: retaining walls, double-faced walls, corner chains… This fun and practical course, taking place in La Garde-Freinet, is aimed at both beginners and those wishing to improve their skills.
Here are the dates:
- Saturday 21 February 2026
- Saturday 30 May 2026
- Saturday 3 October 2026- Saturday 7 November 2026
► Price: €50 for the day. For members: €40.
► A shared lunch (bring your own picnic) is planned for midday. Please remember to bring a good pair of gloves and closed-toe walking shoes.
► For groups (minimum 4 people): workshops can be organised outside these dates.