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 websiteChristmas volunteering in France at La Giraudiere
Christmas Volunteering in France at La Giraudière Christmas volunteering at La Giraudiere is possible this year. Yes the La Giraudiere association “Les Amis de La Giraudiere” is going to put together a Christmas full of festivities and Christmas Tradition in … Continue reading
Volunteers Autumn foire at Rioux-Martin
Volunteers Autumn foire The weekends at La Giraudiere start from Friday to Monday so four days for the volunteers to explore the region and become immersed in the rich culture in France. This weekend Cordula and Fredrick from Germany … Continue reading
Vendange fête en France
Fete des Vendanges Every year, in September and October, French wine producers (les viticulteurs) harvest the grapes that will be made into wine – and this harvest is known as le vendage. Its timing depends on many factors such as … Continue reading
Fun-Filled Weekend for the Volunteer Group
Another Wonderful Weekend for the Volunteer Group at La Giraudiere Our Autumn Volunteer Group spent another lovely (albeit rainy) weekend here in Charente. Our weekend festivities began last Thursday afternoon, which just so happened to be my 23rdbirthday. And what a great place … Continue reading
Autumn Volunteer Group at La Giraudiere
Summer comes to an end and the Autumn Volunteer Group arrives at La Giraudiere Over the past two weeks, new arrivals have been steadily showing up at La Giraudiere. Now every room in the house is occupied and the … Continue reading



