Welcome to Our 3-Day Seminar at Château de Le Créneau
We’re excited to invite you to a unique 3-day seminar designed to bring together partner organizations from across Europe. This gathering is all about connecting, sharing, and sparking new ideas through the creative and social power of animation. Hosted in the inspiring setting of Château de Le Créneau in France’s stunning Auvergne region, this seminar promises a dynamic mix of collaboration, learning, and inspiration.
What’s the Seminar All About?
Our Aim
This seminar is a chance for partner organizations to:
- Meet and connect: Build stronger relationships and exchange ideas.
- Share practices: Dive into how animation can be a creative and social art form.
- Explore collaboration: Discover new ways to work together on exciting projects.
By focusing on creativity, collaboration, and the exchange of best practices, we hope to deepen our ties and inspire fresh initiatives. You’ll leave with new insights, potential joint projects, and a renewed sense of how animation can foster active participation and community-building in European projects.
A Unique Venue
Nestled in the volcanic landscapes of Auvergne, Château de Le Créneau is more than just a venue—it’s a reflection of the seminar’s values. As a social and international hosting center, it’s been a hub for collaboration and innovation for over 30 years. Participants will experience its charm firsthand while engaging in meaningful exchanges.
What to Expect: Objectives and Activities
Here’s what we’ll be diving into over the three days:
- Getting to Know Each Other
- Associations working with international groups will introduce themselves, sharing their pedagogical approaches and educational values. It’s a chance to build trust and understanding among participants.
- Exploring Animation in Action
- We’ll discuss successful experiences and challenges in using animation within international projects. Key questions include:
- How can animation become a political and transformative tool?
- How do we align animation with our organizations’ values and capacities?
- Can animation drive social transformation?
- Are there specific themes worth exploring?
- What pitfalls should we watch out for?
- We’ll discuss successful experiences and challenges in using animation within international projects. Key questions include:
- Learning from Each Other
- Participants with specialized skills will share their unique pedagogical approaches, offering fresh perspectives to inspire new methods.
- Sparking New Collaborations
- Through our discussions, we’ll identify the needs of participating associations (like training or study visits) and lay the groundwork for future projects together.
Who’s Invited?
We’re bringing together a group of 16 participants from 8 to 10 European countries. Here’s who we’re looking for:
- Social workers and youth leaders eager to connect and collaborate.
- Educators, socio-cultural workers, and project coordinators interested in animation and social transformation.
- Project managers keen to use food as a tool for social change in European projects.
- Anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge of societal transformation through creative practices like food and animation.
Participant Details
- Age: 18+ (no upper limit).
- Language: English will be the main language, but we can arrange translation if needed.
- Note: You’ll share the Château with other groups, such as volunteers, teenagers, and staff, adding to the vibrant community feel.
Where and When
Location
Le Créneau
Château des Prureaux
03130 Montcombroux-les-Mines, France
A rural castle in the heart of Auvergne, run by Solidarités Jeunesses for 30 years to support social, educational, and cultural growth.
Dates
- Arrival: Sunday, November 16th (evening).
- Seminar: Monday, November 17th – Wednesday, November 19th (3 full days).
- Departure: Wednesday, November 19th (evening) or Thursday, November 20th (morning).
Travel Schedule
- Arrival: Meet us at Moulins train station on November 16th between 6:00–6:30 PM for a shuttle to the Château.
- Departure: Shuttles to Moulins will run on November 19th at 6:30 PM or November 20th between 8:00–9:30 AM.
Getting Here
By Train
- Closest station: Moulins-sur-Allier (trains from Lyon and Paris).
- Check schedules: www.thetrainline.com/en/train-times.
- Need a shuttle to Roanne or Paray-le-Monial? Contact us ahead of time.
By Car
- Drive straight to Montcombroux-les-Mines. Bring a detailed map!
- Road tips: www.mappy.fr.
Travel Reimbursement
We’ll partially cover your travel costs based on Erasmus+ guidelines:
- 100–499 km: €285 per participant.
- 500–1999 km: €417 per participant.
Keep all tickets, boarding passes, and invoices—we can’t reimburse without them!
Life at Le Créneau
Accommodation
- You’ll stay in the castle in cozy rooms of 3–6 people.
- Facilities include a dining room, showers, and toilets—all at your disposal.
Daily Life
- Meals and evenings will be shared with facilitators, staff, and residents.
- We encourage everyone to pitch in with daily tasks (like cooking or washing up) as a fun way to bond with the community.
Costs and Funding
- Accommodation and meals: Fully covered by the organization.
- Travel: Partially reimbursed (see “Travel Reimbursement” above).
- Eligible countries: Check the Erasmus+ list here.
Contact Us
Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to:
Aleksandr (Sasha) Nefedov
Email: sr.creneau@gmail.com
Phone: +33 4 70 99 60 35
Join Us!
This seminar is more than an event—it’s a chance to connect, create, and transform through animation and collaboration. We can’t wait to welcome you to Château de Le Créneau for three inspiring days in November!
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