Bastille Day at La Giraudière   Program Director Paul, in his infinite wisdom, advised me not to make travel plans from America to La Giraudière over the long Bastille Day holiday weekend. Even so, the trains were stuffed to capacity … Continue reading →

Choosing the right volunteer opportunity The Volunteer opportunity , such as the ones offered at La Giraudiere in the beautiful region of the Charente in France provide a perfect option for really getting to know French culture and the local … Continue reading →

I have now been at La Giraudiére for three days as an intern whose role is to assist the Project Director Paul. I have really enjoyed my stay so far, but I seem to have brought the British weather along … Continue reading →

Summer Volunteer’s Last Days At La Giraudiere I remember the day I got here vividly, as if it were only yesterday. But sadly, no. Today is the beginning of my final week of volunteer work at La Giraudiere. On Friday … Continue reading →

Latest Summer Volunteer Arrives I’ve just finished my third year of university – studying physics – and I have spent the last year in Toulouse on a year abroad. I decided to spent the year in France, mainly to improve … Continue reading →