European Carrefour for the Art of Dry Stone Building
Now recognized by UNESCO as an element of Intangible Cultural Heritage, dry-stone construction deserves to be better promoted and more widely known. It is fully aligned with the challenges of the ecological transition: preserving natural resources, restoring habitats that support biodiversity, and strengthening the resilience of territories. It is also an important driver for the development of rural areas.
The management and recognition of dry stone vary greatly from one region to another. Although it is widespread and often appreciated, it remains insufficiently promoted. Furthermore, access to training in this field differs significantly from one country to another.
The European Carrefour for the Art of Dry Stone Building is part of a European cooperation initiative aimed at promoting the exchange of know-how and developing a common methodology for adult training in this field.
The Project
The project, “European Carrefour for the Art of Dry Stone Building,” aims to raise awareness among local residents and stakeholders of the importance of preserving expertise in dry-stone construction and developing new skills to support both private and public projects involving heritage conservation or new constructions using this technique.
The European Partners' Network
The Network of Ambassadors
This project is part of a European cooperation initiative that facilitates the exchange of expertise and the implementation of a common methodology for adult education. It is based on partnerships between France (Provence), Croatia (Island of Brac), Greece and Spain (Balearic Islands).
The Network of Ambassadors of the “European Crossroad of Dry-Stone craftmanship Countries” brings together people who are trained and committed to preserving, passing on and promoting dry stone building. They disseminate the technical, ecological and cultural knowledge of this living heritage, in collaboration with the project’s partners.