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The study Centre of the environment of the Tourades

The centre of the Tourades, located in Provence, close to the city of Arles, is the first Permanet Centre in Environmental research of A Rocha France. This ancient postal station, acquired in 2001 thanks to a generous english donator, has been adapted to its new function in the years of 2003-4.

The old stables have been transformed completely in dormitory, small and pretty rooms, lounge and work places for the students and the volunteers. Read the rest...

Reception

Volunteers and Interns

At the Tourades centre there are continuously four to ten volunteers who stay for a few weeks, months or even a year, as part of the community commitment to nature conservation. Each application receives particular attention so that the candidate's expectations are reflected in their activities at the centre, and a personalised project is put in place, which is monitored by a member of the permanent team. Read the rest...

Visitors

The Baux valley, the Alpilles mountains, the Crau plains and the Camargue wetlands, which are all nearby, form a collection of incomparable attractions, including a range of landscapes, rich heritage, history and culture, and remarkable flora and fauna. For more information...

However, the Tourades centre welcomes visitors who not only want to savour the charms of the region, but who also wish to discover and share in the objectives of A Rocha. Read the rest...

Life at the Tourades

Great care is given to the organization and smooth functioning of community life, which gives excellent opportunities to practise our values (the "5 C").

Every Monday, the permanent team, the volunteers and the interns meet together to organise the activities and meetings for the coming week, including preparing for and welcoming new people, and attributing daily tasks. Read the rest...