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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

Market day, long coffee’s, and snuggles in Sydney’s blanket!!

Monday 23rd Today we had more rain, and it was Market Day! After breakfast we all left for the Chalais market. We were dropped off about 10am and offered a lift at 1pm. I am sure that we looked forlorn … Continue reading

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Anything to do on Sundays?

Sunday 22nd April After breakfast we all did different things. You’ll never believe it, but there was a break in the rain and even a little sun! Alice went for a walk with Susan and Gail. There is a path … Continue reading

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Pigging out the French way!

Saturday 21st April Today was another rainy, lazy day. After clearing up from the party we just had to stay indoors waiting for the rain to stop and for it to get warmer. Luckily the girls had been invited to … Continue reading

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Les Brossacaise arrive at La Giraudiere for Paul’s Birthday

Friday 20th April Today was Paul’s birthday! The downstairs of the old house was cleared out and cleaned by the volunteers in preparation for the nights’ festivities. Today we all buzzed around preparing for the big event! Yes, it as Paul’s … Continue reading

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Bad weather does not deter the working party at La Giraudiere

Thursday 19th April It is grey and dismal outside as the April showers continue relentlessly, but this dull weather fails to drag down the enthusiasm of the volunteers. Paul declared a day off for the group so  we just relaxed, … Continue reading

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