Tag Archives: French countryside

Petanque in Brossac

Posted on July 5, 2016 by La Giraudiere

La Giraudiere volunteers joined locals to play Petanque in Brossac Every Monday afternoon you will find a dedicated group of people having a game of Petanque in Brossac in an open gravelly space, Terrain de Petanque. Apparently petanque evolved early this … Continue reading →

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New backup from Ireland

Posted on August 8, 2015 by La Giraudiere

We have had a busy week at La Giraudiere with a new member called Mark joining our team from Ireland. He is an accountant who likes Gaelic football. Mark will be staying with us for 3 weeks and then will … Continue reading →

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Bon Voyage to a Canadian Intern in the Southwest of France

Posted on June 24, 2015 by La Giraudiere

A warm thank you to Meghan Chrisie who came to the Southwest of France from Toronto Canada for an opportunity to intern at La Giraudere, experience her passion for travel, and improve her French language skills. While here, Meghan managed the application … Continue reading →

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Canadian in France Volunteers at La Giraudière

Posted on March 4, 2015 by La Giraudiere

Canadian in France Our most recent volunteer is Davida who is from the city of Toronto in the province of Ontario, Canada and she will be spending five weeks at La Giraudière to do volunteer work and to experience the French way … Continue reading →

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