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
Picnic at Brossac Lake for the volunteers and interns
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.
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.
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.
If you live outside the European Union then in all probability you will need a visa in order to volunteer in France. To volunteer in France at La Giraudiere or any other organisation you may well need to apply for a visa depending upon your nationality and country of residence.
To help you with your visa application we have published a web page . The page will give you links to the French gouverment visa application website and describe the five steps required to put your application in place.
Check if you need visa
Gather the infor;ation reauired
Co;plete the application form
Obtain Appointment
Visa Interview
You will find the page at VISA APPLICATION TO VOLUNTEER IN FRANCEImportant : Documents in languages other than French or English may be required to be translated into French by qn official translator.
For 2023 there will be two volunteering programs. The 2023 Spring program which starts Monday the 1st of May and continues to the the 2nd July 2023.
The Second period ,The 2023 Summer program starts on the 31st July 2023 and continues until the 24th September 2023 The recommended volunteering period is 3 weeks but you can apply from 1 – 6 week in either or both of the 2023 periods. You can see what is planned for the 2023 program by visiting the website at Volunteers Objectives 2023
Something new for 2023 is our Wednesday club whereby we will have open doors, or portes ouvert in French, inviting the local community of Brossac to come along and meet up and meet our group of volunteers and interns. This will be a good time to get to know the locals and learn of other events taking place within the community. We will be providing morning coffee or afternoon tea to our visitors.
Visitors will also be able to use make use of any of the faciliies at La Giraudiere including internet access, library, printing, photo copies etc.
We also have a large collection of memrobilia, household goods, antiques, painting, etc etc items which will be up for sale. Proceeds acheived from the wednesday club will go towards the continuing restoration work at La Giraudiere, Volunteers and interns can also make suggestions for improving our contact with the local community as your input is vital.
