Category Archives: Holiday with a difference

Sisters volunteering in France

Posted on July 19, 2022 by La Giraudiere

My sister and I, Josephine and Mary, wanted to meet up and experience volunteering in France together.I found La Giraudière through Google by entering the words “Volunteering in France while learning french”. La Giraudière came up  immediately. I read through … Continue reading →

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Tasmanian Volunteers Colin and Janet volunteers holiday in France

Posted on January 7, 2019 by La Giraudiere

Husband and Wife Volunteers from Tasmania Colin and Janet came to La Giraudière as part of a nine week stay in Europe. Colin still works full-time as a government geologist-scientist and Janet works as a clerk for the Tasmania Police. They live … Continue reading →

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La Giraudière Takes a Hit from Violent Storm in Brossac

Posted on July 5, 2018 by La Giraudiere

La Giraudière Takes a Hit from Violent Storm in Brossac On Wednesday evening, a whirlwind of destruction blew into La Giraudière as a violent storm hit Brossac and the whole of southwest France. Furious winds at a speed of 160km/hr blew … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Wave Goodbye to Life in the French Countryside

Posted on July 4, 2018 by La Giraudiere

Volunteers Wave Goodbye to Life in the French Countryside In addition to the new volunteers we have just welcomed, we have also sadly had to bid farewell to some valuable members of our team at La Giraudière who left the … Continue reading →

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La Giraudière Volunteer Night Out at Fète De Musique Barbezieux

Posted on June 27, 2018 by La Giraudiere

La Giraudière Volunteer Night Out at Fète De Musique Barbezieux After a fabulous dinner at the local restaurant Le Samtho at Place de l’Eglise in the village of Brossac Saturday evening, six volunteers headed out for a night on the town … Continue reading →

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