"Being a worker enriches me and will always provide me with work"
By participating in the renovation of the Salvandy Centre, 20-year-old Alex is learning a new trade.
"I am a channeler of light"
Emma-Louise, 24, discovers the craft of stained-glass making while participating in the renovation of the Chartreuse de Neuville-sous-Montreuil.
"Carving out my future"
As part of his professional rehabilitation programme, Alex is training to become a stonemason and is participating in the restoration of the Baugé-en-Anjou courthouse.
"Giving a new lease of life to a chateau through restoration"
For Matthieu-Alexandre, retraining goes hand in hand with passion. A former librarian, he is learning carpentry skills by participating in the restoration of the Château de Lacroix-Laval.
"My training as a steeplejack to start a new life"
Born in Iran, Mahnaz trained as a steeplejack and works on the Fort Saint-Jean Nicolas construction site in Marseille.
"A volunteer work site that gave me a career plan"
Passionate about heritage and architecture, Fiona took part in the volunteer restoration project at the Château à motte in Châteauneuf-sur-Epte. This confirmed her desire for a career change.
"Becoming integrated while saving heritage"
Alyu left Nigeria at the age of 16. Two years later, he found his calling by participating in the restoration of the Saint-Gilles mill.
"Working with stone helped me know myself better"
After four years of unemployment, Pierre-Yves crossed paths with ACTA VISTA and became involved in the restoration of Port-Miou Castle, where he trained in various trades.
"I’m an apprentice shipwright on an historical construction site"
Passionate about the naval world, Léo signed up as an apprentice to help rebuild the Jean-Bart, a 17th-century ship in Gravelines.