Category Archives: France
Tasmanian Volunteers Colin and Janet volunteers holiday in France
Husband and Wife Volunteers from Tasmania Colin and Janet came to La Giraudière as part of a nine week stay in Europe. Colin still works full-time as a government geologist-scientist and Janet works as a clerk for the Tasmania Police. They live … Continue reading
Volunteer Gwen returns to France
A volunteer who knows here gardening Gwen from UK Gwen who is a retired Exams Administrator in the UK is yet another returning to La Giraudiere to volunteer again this year (Yes second trip this year) and has taken advantage … Continue reading
Sejour Linguistic pour apprendre l’anglaise en France
Apprendre Anglaise en France Apprendre l’anglaise sans quitter le France comment? Here at La Giraudiere we have a program in place for French students who wish to learn or improve their English check out our website at Sejour linguistique benevole pour … Continue reading
Volunteers take in St Emilion
Saint Emilion Welcome Volunteers After lunch Wednesday, Paul surprised the volunteers at La Giraudiere with a trip to the famous town of Saint Emilion. The weather was fantastic and remains quite warm in the Charente region. We drove through the … Continue reading
Scotland and France alliance continues at La Giraudiere
Volunteer from Scotland helps project in France Saturday morning at Chalais station, gare de Chalais, we said goodbye to Eilidh a volunteer from Dunblane in Scotland. Eilidh arrived at La Giraudiere on the 19th of August and spent three weeks … Continue reading