Volunteers Arrive in France

Posted on May 10, 2023 by La Giraudiere

As a new season begins at La Giraudiere, volunteers have begun to arrive gradually from all around the world. First volunteer to arrive comes from Germany. A few days later another volunteer arrived from Denmark. A short time later another two volunteers arrived on the same day, one from New Zealand and the other from America.

Esme born in New Zealand chooses La Giraudiere for her first Volunteer abroad experience on her first day here she helping with photos for the Brossac Braderie. Esme hopes to improve her French during her 4 week stay.

Carolina was the secound volunteere to arrive for 2023 spring program just in time to take part in the Monday morning visit to Chalais market. Carolina states she tasted the best Hummus ever during her visit to the market.

Marek from the USA arrives at La Giraudiere following an internship he carried out in Italy. Marek immediately dives into the work at La Giraudiere helping with the creation of the Brossac Braderie. Because of the variety of chores on offer, La Giraudiere became the prime target of his solo trip to Europe. Marek is hoping to increase his knowledge of building skills whether it be building a house or a website.

Valentina from Germany arrived four days ago and was the first volunteer for the Spring Group 2023. This is the last trip abroad prior to entering the working world. Valentina immediately took on the task of cleaning some of the bicycles and testing them by visiting the local lakes.

Valentina seen in this photos dealing with enquiries from around the world
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Volunteers Program France Spring 2023

Posted on April 7, 2023 by La Giraudiere

Easter arrives and we have a month to prepare La Giraudiere for the volunteers and interns who have signed up for the Spring program.

For both the spring and the summer programs we have 17 volunteers and 2 interns wo have been selected from over 2000 applicants from around the world.

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Village BBQ in Brossac

For 2023 we have a truley international group with the following countries being represented at La Giraudiere. Bangladesh, Finland, Scotland, Denmark, New Zealand, United States America, Australia, England, Norway and France.

The ages are just as different from the nationalities with youngest being 18 and out most senior being 80. So from students to retired professional will be volunteering at La Giraudiere this year.

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Group photo in Pons on the way to La Rochelle
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Experience France

Posted on March 4, 2023 by La Giraudiere

Volunteering or Interning

Both the spring program and the summer program have a few spaces remaining so apply now by visiting our websites main page at Experience France.

Volunteering France

You can volunteer for period from 1 – 6 weeks on either or both programs for further information visit the volunteers section of our website which is at Volunteer in France

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Picnic at Brossac Lake for the volunteers and interns

Internships in France

Internships are available for Erasmus Granted students and also for self funded internships again both programs have space you can apply now the minimum term is one month and the maximum for each program is 12 weeks. For further information visit Internships in France.

Interning at La Giraudiere in France
Internships for Everyone

Looking forward to seeing you at La Giraudiere in 2023

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Airports Airlines Flights South West France

Posted on March 2, 2023 by La Giraudiere

Airports in the region of South West France

Airports Airlines Flights – South West France – An informative blog post about the Airports in the South West of France, The airlines operating from those airports and the flights and destinations available.

We are putting in place Web pages upon the main website at lagiraudiere.com website which will help you find flights flying into the region, Airline companies that operate in South West France and the Airports situated in the region of South Western France.

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These pages will help not only the volunteers and interns arriving at La Giraudiere, but also the general public who may also be visiting the region for the first time and unaware of the number of airports in this region. 

Airport Information for new visitors to SW France

For the moment we are showing generale contact information including maps, terminal services, transport connections, taxis and buses on six of the Airports in South West France and they are,

Plans are in place to add further Airports as our research continues. So please bookmark this blog and our website to receive further information and updates. If you would like to add any information you have about the Airports in South West of France then we will be glad to hear from you.

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Bordeaux Airport

Posted on February 20, 2023 by La Giraudiere

Bordeaux Airport is the nearest airport to La Giraudiere and a large percentage of the volunteers and interns arrive via Bordeaux Airport.

So we have created a webpage giving information about the airport and links to flights, airlines and other services you can visit the page at Bordeaux Airport

Once at the airport you have to get to the Gare Saint Jean station, or la gare, to do this you have a choice of either the regular bus service or the shuttle service.

Direct shuttle Bordeaux Airport – Bordeaux Train station

The 30’Direct shuttle offers a direct 30-minute service between Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and La Gare Saint-Jean train station, to provide passengers with an easy link between two of the region’s key transport hubs. Available all day.

The 30’Direct shuttle goes from Hall B of Bordeaux Mérignac Airport to Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station, and it helps travellers transfer easily from plane to train and vice versa. These coaches operate every day of the year, they have air-conditioning and free on-board WiFi and they are accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. Passengers are guaranteed a seat.

Regular Bus Service Airport Bordeaux to Bordeaux Station

The regular bus service – Access to Bordeaux Airport by bus is via Lianes 1, which serves the city centres of Bordeaux and Mérignac as well as the train station, and offers connections to the city’s tram lines. This could take an hour plus which, if you have time, is a good way to see part of Bordeaux.

La ligne 1 bus (Bordeaux Gare Saint Jean) as 40 stops from airport depart to station at Bordeaux Gare Saint-Jean. Soon the tram extention of line A will be finished and open.

Train service Bordeaux La Gare to Chalais Gare

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Bordeaux

Regarding the train service from Bordeaux to Chalais we have created a page giving information about The Train Service In South West France and another produced by previous volunteers and interns giving information about arriving at Chalais Gare from Bordeaux Saint Jean.

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Bordeaux Coat of Arms

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