Category Archives: volunteer
New volunteers join the crew in south-west France.
New volunteers join the crew in south-west France. It has been a hectic period here at La Giraudiere with many new volunteers arriving and many saying their farewells. This week we had some new arrivals willing to step up for Team LG, … Continue reading
Two new volunteers hit up the French countryside.
Volunteers in French Countryside Here I am, writing my first blog post after my first sleep at La Giraudiere. And what a wonderful sleep it was!! Upon my arrival I met a group of warm friendly easygoing people. All my … Continue reading
Why southwestern France?
Why southwestern France? In the days of computers and google, it makes the world a smaller place! Like many of those before me, they asked themseves the same kind of questions. Where to go to achieve my goals and desires? … Continue reading
French market & Restaurant Poirier
French market & Restaurant Poirier Southwestern France has an ambience like no other! It is the perfect setting to intern or volunteer/study French and explore the country. Monday, brought us to the local market in Chalais, held once a week, … Continue reading
Volunteer Adventures in Angouleme
Volunteer Adventures in Angouleme After a lovely week at La Giraudiere the volunteers and interns were off on a weekend of exploration and adventure in Angouleme. Angouleme is a city, which lies on a high plateau above the Charente and Anguienne … Continue reading



