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 websiteAn Englishman, an Irishman and a Chinaman walk into Marlou’s room…
Once again Tuesday has quickly come round and it’s back to work! Today, it was newcomer Emilie’s day off yet she still helped out a bit with mum as Emily was showing Gayle the ropes. It’s Marlou’s last day on … Continue reading
La Giraudiere test out the facilities at Brossac lake
Monday morning was pretty standard, we all headed off to Chalais market! Well, not quite all of us, many LGers were still very tired the next morning so chose the option of staying in bed, so it was just Mark, … Continue reading
A fun filled day for those at La Giraudiere!
Well with yesterday’s lazy day we definitely made up for it this Sunday! In the morning, Marlou stayed in while Paul took the rest of us to Aubeterre sur Dronne – voted one of the prettiest villages in France! We … Continue reading
A Lazy Day Off
– By Marlou When we woke up some of us had the idea to go to the lake, but when we looked outside we immediately changed our minds. The weather was bad and there even was rain. So no lake … Continue reading
Friday fun
– By Marlou Friday, the last day of my first working week! The guys relocated the computer room to get some sunlight in the computer room and make the internet connection available in al gites. Also today was the day … Continue reading



