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South West France ? Mais j’ai de la chance!

Posted on May 27, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Southwest France proves to be an invaluable addition to this American’s gap year. Katherine, a nineteen-year-old taking the opportunity to learn about the world by exploring it, arrived on the scene in South West France Monday, May 2nd.  Afforded a range … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Fever

Posted on September 1, 2015 by La Giraudiere

Volunteers at La Giraudière have spent the last few weeks coming up with a music event, which will be held on the first Saturday of each month. Not only does the evening offer its guests music from a range of local artists, … Continue reading →

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Sharon’s first european experience

Posted on August 11, 2015 by La Giraudiere

Sharon is a new volunteer from Australia. She came from Tasmania to experience Europe for the first time. Her first stop was Paris and then La Giraudière. She is participating in our project for just one week and will help … Continue reading →

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La Giraudiere is in the News in the USA

Posted on August 1, 2015 by La Giraudiere

La Giraudiere in the news headlines in USA This blog post is to say a big thank you to Martin Jones Westlin’s editor of La Jolla Village news which is part of the San Diego Community News Group. Marty, as we got to … Continue reading →

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Volunteers from Australia in France

Posted on May 26, 2015 by La Giraudiere

English French language exchange Unfortunately Sharyn and Janice – our Australian volunteers – left La Giraudière this weekend. This is to thank them very much for the excellent work they carried out during their 2 weeks stay. Janice’s main task … Continue reading →

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