We provide a new way to experience France and learn French which is open to all
People from all points of the globe have arrived and contributed by either volunteering their help or taking part in the internships and traineeships offered. Our doors are OPEN to ALL, all ages, all backgrounds and from all points of the globe can come and either benefit from, or contribute towards, the La Giraudiere project.
La Giraudière is being restored and transformed into a small cultural hamlet, a place where you can come and learn French, or English, learn about France and experience the French rural way of life. Learn about other peoples lifestyles and their customs.
La Giraudiere in the South West of France awaits your arrival
La Giraudière a Maison d’maître, or a Charentaise masters house, the property was left abandoned and unattended for many years until someone had an idea, or maybe it was a vision !! In 1997 the property was acquired and the idea was to restore and turn this derelict, stone built, Charentaise masters house into a place of culture exchange offering co-location, cohabitation to an international audience of volunteers, interns and those seeking a place in France that they could call their place in France.
Volunteer in France
Student, retired or simply taking time out? come and help us in France either add your experience to our project or students come and add young life into La Giraudiere. You will pick up some new life skills and make some new international contacts which will be with you for a lifetime.
La Giraudière Volunteer program include meals, accommodation, transfers, excursions, group activities, French, or English, lessons and a whole lot more. See how you can help there is something for everyone from building accommodation to building websites. From planting trees to feeding social media and blogging.
Come experience France like never before. VOLUNTEER IN FRANCE
Internships in France
Our internships are designed to bridge the gap between studying and starting your working life. All internships at La Giraudiere come with an French, or English, language course. Our internships are all-inclusive read more at Internship In France
Why pay thousands of dollars studying abroad in some city where you are just a number when you can intern at La Giraudiere and have a real work experience in France for a fraction of the cost. We will work alongside your university to ensure you receive accreditation for your internship at La Giraudiere. Read how you can INTERN IN FRANCE
Erasmus Internships are also available at La Giraudiere. We welcome Erasmus+ Internship program which is an opportunity available to both students and recent graduates. In order to apply for Erasmus, grant your trainee-ship with us must take place within one year of your graduation and you must apply while still being enrolled at your higher education institution. We have experience in hosting Erasmus funded students and know what is required by your sending organisation. Check out Erasmus Internships
Apprendre l’anglais en France
La Giraudière vous propose de venir apprendre ou améliorer votre anglais en faisant du bénévolat 3 jours par semaine. En effet, c’est une occasion idéale de découvrir le monde anglophone tout en restant en France. Pour en savoir plus allez dans la rubrique : Bénévolat en anglais
Que vous soyez entrain de préparer un voyage, un nouveau job à l’étranger ou encore que vous rentrez dans une université anglophone, venez à La Giraudière suivre les cours par des professionnels qualifiés. Ils seront là pour vous apprendre, en fonction de votre niveau, tout ce dont vous auriez besoin. Cela vous permet d’être en immersion presque totale sans quitter l’hexagone.
Educational trips to France are welcomed at La Giraudiere. Already we have hosted schools, university groups and academies from the UK and USA. Plus. You can read more about the customised school trips and what we are putting in place at School Trips To France section of our website.
