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Bought in 1989 by the movement to replace
the previous location (Saint Theoffrey), Every year la Servagère
hosts the summer camp in July. With its exceptional environment and
numerous facilities it is the ideal place for a camp, while the layout
of the house and the hosting capacity makes it an excellent place for
congresses or group retreat. Calm and beauty in
the Vercors
At the heart of the parc naturel régional du Vercors, in the north of the Coulmes area, la Servagère benefits from its splendid environment. The magnificent landscape is dominated by the surrounding mountains while numerous footpaths around the area (turned into ski tracks in winter) allow opportunities to discover the diverse flora and fauna. The area's isolation and calm encourages thought and meditation. The nearest village is Malleval, three miles away, martyr of the French resistance. The Servagere
is, however, easy to access, being between Valence and Grenoble. In the
Vercors the roads are of good quality and can be accessed by coach (through
Saint Pierre de Cherennes). The last section of road was entirely relaid
in 2001. The terrain
The site covers nineteen hectares, but most of the facilities are gathered around the central building. There are also flat areas for tents, a football pitch, basketball court, and volleyball ground. There is also a large meadow ideal for big games and gatherings.
The buildings
La
Servagère has three permanent buildings: the old chapel, the
new church, and the house. The Church, entirely covered with frescoes,
can host all the people on site together at one time. The house, 1100
m2 under roof, is entirely fitted to host large groups, with a big fitted
kitchen, a laundry, a cold room, and plenty of new sanitary installations
(20 showers, 20 WCs, 60 sinks.) The house also has several rooms of
various sizes, including two large rooms where conferences can be held.
Thanks to numerous smaller rooms the house is also suitable for more
reduced groups (these include a library, an infirmary, a craft room,
a large dining room, an office, and a 'phone box'. Work has been recently
done to upgrade the house to the prescribed standards of hygiene and
safety. Comfortable accommodation
The site can accommodate 200 people in tents. There are two type of tents: large blue ones with a metal frame, and square ones with a central mast. People sleep in beds with mattresses and pillows. A lot of blankets are also available.
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