Category Archives: Learning French

Learn French at La Giraudiere

Learn French at La Giraudiere A wonderful opportunity exists to Learn French at La Giraudiere or if you already have mastered some basic French to improve your skills. Currently 6 of the volunteers at La Giraudiere can speak French and … Continue reading

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Holiday with a difference – Brossac South Charente France

Holiday with a difference in Brossac South Charente France Looking for an opportunity for a holiday where you get to mix with the local community, live for a while with a mixed group of international friends, do some work to … Continue reading

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Market Day Chalais

Market Day in Chalais Amongst the many fun things to do in SW France, the weekly markets are a must do. Brossac has a small market on Saturdays but the big one is held in Chalais on Mondays. Paul drops … Continue reading

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International volunteers enjoy Fete de la Saint-Jean

Volunteers enjoy Fete de la Saint Jean with the locals at Passirac! Four Australians arrived at La Giraudiere to take part in a volunteers holiday in South West France. They are just part of the June 2016 intake. In all over 20 … Continue reading

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

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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