Category Archives: Time out

Market Day Chalais

Posted on July 6, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Market Day in Chalais Amongst the many fun things to do in SW France, the weekly markets are a must do. Brossac has a small market on Saturdays but the big one is held in Chalais on Mondays. Paul drops … Continue reading →

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Brossac buzzing France play Ireland in 2016 UEFA Series

Posted on July 4, 2016 by La Giraudiere

La Giraudiere Volunteers keen to follow soccer After all the excitement of the highly successful Trail Du Brossac on Sunday 26 June, Brossac was eagerly awaiting the 3pm match between France and Ireland in the UEFA soccer competition. The La … Continue reading →

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Australian’s take time out and arrived in the nick of time!

Posted on May 21, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Jack and Kirstina take time out from  Australia — and just in time for their skills to be put to good use. Kirstina and Jack, a couple with enough travel under their belts to challenge that of the Dalai Lama, were … Continue reading →

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We welcome another gap year student

Posted on May 19, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Charles, an American student who has made the impeccable choice of taking a gap year, arrived on the scene Friday, the 13th of May. Perfect timing to welcome someone who has fully embraced superstiton (he doesn’t know the Stevie Wonder … Continue reading →

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Malaysian volunteer arrives in France

Posted on April 19, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Choon Poh Tan is the second volunteer to arrive to help out at La Giraudiere La Giraudiere continues its 2016 season by welcoming Choon, from Germany, to help out. She is the first Malaysian to arrive at La Giraudiere. Choon is a … Continue reading →

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