Category Archives: Culture

Volunteers set up Brocante

Posted on August 3, 2023 by La Giraudiere

Brocante at La Giraudiere 12th and 13th August 2023 In 2022 it was decide to create a sales day in order to clear some of the goods which had accumalated over the last twenty years at La Giraudiere. The sale … Continue reading →

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Student volunteer tips for an affordable weekend in Bordeaux

Posted on July 27, 2022 by La Giraudiere

Last weekend, my second weekend in France, I took a trip to Bordeaux. In this blogpost I will share all my tips for the best activities that do not cost too much. The train from Chalais to Bordeaux costs just … Continue reading →

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Sisters volunteering in France

Posted on July 19, 2022 by La Giraudiere

My sister and I, Josephine and Mary, wanted to meet up and experience volunteering in France together.I found La Giraudière through Google by entering the words “Volunteering in France while learning french”. La Giraudière came up  immediately. I read through … Continue reading →

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Week of local events in south-west France

Posted on August 18, 2021 by La Giraudiere

Market of variety Last week of July was full of local events in Brossac and its surroundings. Participation in them was the best opportunity to immerse in the French culture and practice the language. The first thing that we attended … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 La Giraudière is going virtual

Posted on July 5, 2020 by La Giraudiere

2020 looks like it is a lost cause as the virus continues to attack the human race on all continents. The scenario this end is imagine if La Giraudiere, via it’s volunteers or its interns programs, was responsible for introducing … Continue reading →

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