This Bastide, or customs barracks, was built in the 18th century and used to lodge the customs enforcement garrisons of the coastline before becoming a communal eating house when the railway was built nearby. In order to avoid this abandoned building falling into complete ruin, the town of St-Cyr decided in 2001 to collaborate with a coastline conservation agency to restore the Bastide des Douanes and its surroundings. This year, you will continue consolidating the stone-work and masonry of the walls, doorways and window openings.

Accomodation: Sleeping in a marquee, kitchen and sanitary facilities in a permanent building

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