3 nights, 2 days. Minimum 4 people.

During these days you will be initiated into the construction of stone walls that are built against the hill, an old practice quite widespread in the Livradois. You will work with the stone carver Philippe MARPILLAT (who speaks English) who is also a specialist in stone construction.

In the afternoons you will visit the old stone carvers’ mines, with Benoît GODARD as guide (speaks English – is an official guide and knows much of the construction traditions of the Livradois). You will also have the opportunity to follow the Hiking Trail of the Carved Stones, that will take you to the workshop of the stone carver Philippe MARPILLAT.

Programme:

Day 1 :
afternoon: arrival, installation in your room, discovery of the environment or a small hike
18h30: aperitif, discussion and details of the weekend
19h30 : dinner

Day 2 :
07h30 : breakfast
08h30 : initiation and working on the stonewalls against a hill, together with the stone carver Philippe Marpillat. Coffee or tea break around 10h30.
13h00 : lunch
15h00 : accompanied hike to the old stone carvers’ mines with Benoît GODARD [1].
18h30 : aperitif
19h30 : dinner

Day 3:
07h30 : breakfast
08h30: continuation of the work on stonewalls with Philippe MARPILLAT. Break around 10h30.
13h00 : lunch
15h00: « The Hike of the Carved Stones » (non-accompanied, signposted and with description) which will take you to old ruins and the workshop of Philippe MARPILLAT.
18h30: aperitif
19h30: dinner

Day 4 :
before 10 o’clock : breakfast
during the morning : departure

Price:
250 € per person for 4 persons, in double rooms; 225 € per person for 6 persons, in double rooms.
This price includes full board, professional guidance (the stone carver during the two mornings, the mountain guide one afternoon). This price does not include drinks other than those mentioned, transport and personal expenses.