Another Wonderful Weekend for the Volunteer Group at La Giraudiere Our Autumn Volunteer Group spent another lovely (albeit rainy) weekend here in Charente.  Our weekend festivities began last Thursday afternoon, which just so happened to be my 23rdbirthday.  And what a great place … Continue reading →

Summer comes to an end and the Autumn Volunteer Group arrives at La Giraudiere            Over the past two weeks, new arrivals have been steadily showing up at La Giraudiere.  Now every room in the house is occupied and the … Continue reading →

  A Weekend Full of Wedding Festivities and Welcoming New Volunteers The team at La Giraudiere doubled over the weekend as we welcomed two new volunteers: Dan, a reitred judge, and Grace, a solicitor.  Now we have quite the international … Continue reading →

La Giraudiere hosts three Swedish volunteers Earlier this summer La Giraudiere had the pleasure of welcoming three Swedish volunteers.  Linn, Caroline, and Sophie are all students who have studied French, so they were eager to try out their French skills … Continue reading →

Students Volunteering after Year Abroad Hannah and Helen, friends since their schooldays in the UK are two students volunteering at La Giraudiere for a few weeks. Arriving at the end of July and volunteering through to the beginning of August.  … Continue reading →