Category Archives: Learning French
Canadian volunteer Comes to Grips with French Plaque au Feu
French Plaque de Feu Here at Giraudière, two cast iron fireplate plaques, fabicated in 1659, were found in two different fireplaces of the original Master’s mansion built around that time. The two plaques have been cleaned and made ready for … 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
Bastille Day Celebrations at Lake Brossac
Bastille Day Celebrations at Lake Brossac After all the clean up activities in the morning, the volunteers and interns were excited when the celebrations were about to commence at Lake Brossac. Le Committee du Fete had done a marvellous job … Continue reading
