Tag Archives: cultural exchange
Canadian volunteer Comes to Grips with French Plaque au Feu
French Plaque de Feu Here at Giraudière, two cast iron fireplate plaques, fabicated in 1659, were found in two different fireplaces of the original Master’s mansion built around that time. The two plaques have been cleaned and made ready for … Continue reading
Bastille Day Celebrations at Lake Brossac
Bastille Day Celebrations at Lake Brossac After all the clean up activities in the morning, the volunteers and interns were excited when the celebrations were about to commence at Lake Brossac. Le Committee du Fete had done a marvellous job … Continue reading
La fête du 14-Juillet
Bastille Day 2016 Bastille Day is celebrated annually on July 14 in France and French-speaking regions around the world. To the French it is ‘la fête du 14-Juillet’ or simply ‘la fête nationale’. Signifying the start of the French Revolution, … Continue reading
La Giraudiere work, play, fun
Work, Play, Fun at La Giraudiere Do you think work should be fun? At La Giraudiere there is a lot of talk and laughter going on while the volunteers are going about their work. This probably has a lot to … Continue reading
Work day at La Giraudiere
Volunteers/Interns Work Day at La Giraudiere Sitting in the office on a Volunteers/Interns Work Day at La Giraudiere has a different feel to sitting in an office in a busy city or sitting in a class at Uni taking notes. … Continue reading
