Introduction to Dry Stone Construction
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Agenda
Friday, 14 August 2026 - 09h00 - 10h00
34330 La Salvetat-sur-Agout
Capitelles, retaining walls, chestnut drying huts (secadors), shelters... Dry stone structures can be found throughout the Regional Natural Park and take many forms.

Registration is required through the Park Visitor Centre: +33 (0)4 67 97 38 22 or by email at accueil@parc-haut-languedoc.fr

Price: €5 per person.

Participants should bring a picnic lunch, water, a cap or hat, sturdy footwear and a pair of work gloves.

Programme

9:00 am – 10:00 am: Introduction to the principles of dry stone construction
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Practical workshop on restoring a dry stone wall

Capitelles, retaining walls, chestnut drying huts (secadors), shelters... examples of dry stone construction are numerous and can be found throughout the Park.

At 9:00 am, the instructor will present the main principles of this traditional technique using a slideshow and numerous photographs. This introduction will be followed by hands-on outdoor work restoring dry stone walls until 5:00 pm.
Prices :
Full price: 5 €.
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