Join an Exciting Youth Exchange Adventure!

When: October 18 – November 2, 2025 (including travel days)
Where: Le Créneau, Château des Prureaux, Montcombroux-les-Mines, France
Who: 4 participants (ages 18-30) + 1 leader (18+)
Cost: Accommodation and meals provided; travel costs partially covered via Erasmus+ calculator
Language: Basic English required
Contact: Sasha Nefedov, sr.creneau@gmail.com, +334 70 99 60 35

What’s It All About?

Get ready for two weeks of intercultural fun, creativity, and personal growth! Hosted by Solidarités Jeunesses at the historic Le Créneau Castle, this youth exchange brings together young adults from diverse backgrounds to live, learn, and work as a team. You’ll design and build an escape game inspired by the castle’s history, using teamwork, problem-solving, and even artificial intelligence tools. Along the way, you’ll boost your confidence, sharpen your skills, and make lifelong connections.

What You’ll Do

Step 1: Dive In
Kick things off with icebreakers and team-building activities. Explore the castle’s history and discuss creativity, cooperation, and problem-solving to set the stage for your big project.

Step 2: Get Creative
Work in groups to design an escape game, blending historical castle elements with your own ideas. You’ll use AI tools to spark inspiration and tackle challenges, all while building technical and teamwork skills.

Step 3: Bring It to Life
Put your game into action, test it out, and share it with the local community. Wrap up with reflection time to celebrate your achievements and take home valuable lessons.

Living Together

You’ll stay in shared rooms (3-8 people, non-mixed) in the castle, with shared bathrooms and cozy communal spaces downstairs. Daily life is a group effort—cooking, cleaning, and managing tasks together fosters independence and a strong sense of community.

How to Prep (Optional Fun Ideas!)

Before you arrive, get into the escape game vibe:

  • Share a Story: Bring a riddle, mystery, or legend from your country to inspire the game.
  • Try a Game: Play an escape game (online or in-person) and think about what makes it exciting.
  • Test AI: Experiment with a chatbot or AI tool—how could it boost storytelling or puzzles?
  • Bring a Clue: Pack a small, old-looking object (real or fake) to use in the game.

These steps aren’t required but will help you dive into the experience!

About Le Créneau

Nestled in rural Montcombroux-les-Mines, Le Créneau is a branch of Solidarités Jeunesses, a group dedicated to social, educational, and cultural growth for over 31 years. The castle is your home base for this adventure, where you’ll mix cultures, share experiences, and grow together in a spirit of respect and tolerance.

Ready to Join?

This is your chance to live in a castle, create something amazing, and connect with people from around the world. Reach out to Sasha at sr.creneau@gmail.com or +334 70 99 60 35 to get started!

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