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About La Giraudiere

The whole idea of the La Giraudiere project is for people of all backgrounds, all ages, all nationalities to have the chance to live together learn about each others lifestyle exchange their knowledge, experiences and skills whilst living and working together in France and at the same time helping, improving and adding to the Project for those to come in the future. To see the different types of volunteers work that has been done and what is still required visit our website

Australian Volunteers in south west France

Australian-French Cultural Exchange A big welcome to two volunteers from Melbourne Australia, Maree Johns and Michelle Coker who are in France to study the French language and to experience the French culture. Maree works as a Patient Services Clerk in the … Continue reading

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Three American Volunteers in France

American-French Cultural Exchange This is a big welcome for three of our volunteers who have come from the United States of America to volunteer in the south west of France. Lisa Quan, Noemie D’Onofrio and Mayra Pena are all in France … Continue reading

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Celebrating at a Village Fete, Volunteers in Southwest France Dance The Night Away

Volunteers in Southwest France learn to mix and mingle at a local village fete celebrating St. Joan of Arc. The fete, or French festival,celebrates religion, historical stories, art, wine, and food, as well as music and film. It is a wonderful opportunity to sample regional food … Continue reading

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Cultural Immersion for Volunteers near Bordeaux in the Southwest of France

Have you ever dreamed of a French cultural immersion experience in the southwest of France? Five adventurous volunteers from La Giraudiere did and share there experience here. The culturally vibrant city of Bordeaux is an art lover’s playground, filled with grand architecture, … Continue reading

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Working Vacation: Cultural Immersion for Volunteers in Southwest France

Work and Pleasure Blur During Working Vacation for Volunteers in Southwest France Volunteering at La Giraudiere, in Southwest  France offers a balance of activity and leisure, pleasure as well as industry. That is what I find so dynamic about staying here for my … Continue reading

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