Author Archives: La Giraudiere
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 websiteVolunteers Weekend France
A volunteers weekend in France Although the volunteer work is pleasant; it doesn’t compare to the volunteers weekend at La Giraurdière. Technically, though the volunteers weekend at La Giraudiere may start on Friday, there really is no reason to wait … Continue reading
A Typical Volunteers working holiday work day in France
Working Holiday workday in France Vacationers taking part in a volunteer workday sound a bit strange to you? Maybe the idea of a working holiday, combining work and pleasure into one vacation feels a bit daunting. After all you get … Continue reading
Why Volunteering in France at La Giraudière is for You
Choosing La Giraudière In the depths of a brutal winter, volunteering in France may be the furthest thing from your mind. However, the appeal of a holiday in Europe can’t be overestimated. Images of the mild temperatures of the south … Continue reading
Bastille Day at La Giraudière
Bastille Day at La Giraudière Program Director Paul, in his infinite wisdom, advised me not to make travel plans from America to La Giraudière over the long Bastille Day holiday weekend. Even so, the trains were stuffed to capacity … Continue reading
Choosing the right volunteer opportunity
Choosing the right volunteer opportunity The Volunteer opportunity , such as the ones offered at La Giraudiere in the beautiful region of the Charente in France provide a perfect option for really getting to know French culture and the local … Continue reading



