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Canadian volunteer Comes to Grips with French Plaque au Feu

Posted on September 8, 2016 by La Giraudiere

French Plaque de Feu Here at Giraudière, two cast iron fireplate plaques, fabicated in 1659, were found in two different fireplaces of the original Master’s mansion built around that time. The two plaques have been cleaned and made ready for … Continue reading →

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International volunteers enjoy Fete de la Saint-Jean

Posted on June 27, 2016 by La Giraudiere

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!

Posted on May 27, 2016 by La Giraudiere

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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We welcome another gap year student

Posted on May 19, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Charles, an American student who has made the impeccable choice of taking a gap year, arrived on the scene Friday, the 13th of May. Perfect timing to welcome someone who has fully embraced superstiton (he doesn’t know the Stevie Wonder … Continue reading →

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World traveller finds his way to volunteer in France

Posted on May 2, 2016 by La Giraudiere

John Hollister, an American Volunteer, arrives in France to help out at La Giraudiere La Giraudiere’s 2016 season starts well and its fourth volunteer of the 2016 season makes his arrival. John is the second American Volunteer to arrive in France in … Continue reading →

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