APARC (Anglophone Parents' Association in the Region of Chantilly)

APARC is a non-profit organisation English school offering English classes from Kindergarten to Collège.  It follows the British schools’ national curriculum in English language and literature and its bilingual students receive 2.5 hours on Wednesdays in Kindergarten and Primary classes (ages 4 to 11), and at age 11, they can either enter the state international secondary school in Chantilly, where English classes are integrated into the French school timetable, or continue on Wednesday afternoons.

Please send an e-mail for admission enquiries or more information about the school.

1, Avenue du Bouteiller, 60500 Chantilly

Email: contact@aparcschool.org

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of people who have had a drinking problem. It is non-professional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.

Helpline (English) 07 56 98 45 71 / (French) 09 69 39 40 20

Volunteer Dennis          deg1953@gmail.com

secretary@aaparis.org

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American Library in Paris

The American Library in Paris, established in 1920, is the largest English-language lending library on the European continent. It offers over 100,000 books and hosts hundreds of cultural programmes annually, including author talks, workshops, and children's activities. The Library promotes cultural exchange and supports literacy through various initiatives, such as its annual book award, the young authors fiction festival, visiting fellowships, and much more. It serves 5,000 members from over 100 countries.

10, rue du Général Camou, 75007 Paris

info@americanlibraryinparis.org

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The Anglophone Section of Fontainebleau

Since 1979, the Anglophone Section has been providing a friendly, bilingual education by qualified, experienced native English teachers for international children aged 6 to 18 as a fully integrated part of the French National Educational system.

Students thrive on a beautiful campus comprising the Léonard de Vinci primary school, the Collège International and the Lycée François 1er near the renowned Fontainebleau forest.

Students sit IGCSE in History, the Baccalauréat Français International, and go on to the most demanding universities worldwide.

48 rue Guérin, 77300 Fontainebleau

Contact  admin@anglosection.com - 01 64 22 11 77

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The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

With over 700,000 students, ABRSM is the world’s leading provider of music examinations and assessments.

At centres in France, and also online from the comfort of your own home, practical graded examinations are available for all instruments (including voice), at all levels, from novice to confirmed, with no age limit. Exams are open to all. Online theory exams are held from grades 1 to 5 and written exams for Grades 6-8.

Syllabi, fee lists, entry forms and more information available from:

Steven Calvert
British School of Paris
38 quai de l’Ecluse, 78290 Croissy-sur-Seine
01 34 80 45 94
06 15 65 36 73
abrsmrep@sfr.fr
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Association France - Grande-Bretagne

The Association, founded in 1916 while the Franco-British Society was being founded in London, aims to foster and develop Franco-British co-operation.

The AFGB network includes some 20 local associations, which organise talks and debates, visits and theme trips, social activities and, in general, aim to spread and promote British cultural and intellectual life, whilst helping British expats to integrate in France.

President: Patrick Hénault  06 84 64 20 37

Contact: Elisabeth de Roquemaurel ederoquemaurel@hotmail.fr

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Association Franco-Ecossaise

The AFE was born in 1896 a few months after its sister, the Franco-Scottish Society, was founded in Edinburgh. Its aims are to promote good relations between Scotland and France by the exchange of goodwill visits, by making Scotland better known in France through regular lectures and meetings in the old Scots College in Paris and by encouraging research on Scotland in French universities.

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President - Prof. Clarisse Godard Desmarest, Tel: 06 03 09 50 98 email: c.godarddesmarest@gmail.com

Vice-President - Thierry Rechniewski, Tel: 07 81 58 33 39 / 01 46 24 79 19‍

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Association of British Accountants in France

ABAF was set up in 1982 to promote the common interests of its members, principally members of the five UK and Irish professional Chartered Accountancy bodies.

The aim is to provide a forum for UK and Irish qualified accountants to network, exchange views, communicate with their professional bodies and gain valuable continuing professional development.

ABAF holds 6 meetings a year which includes technical updates on French and UK tax and accounting, as well as the AGM.

President: Charles Hamilton-Jones president@abaf.asso.fr 06 22 16 13 54

Secretary: Jeremy Lister secretaire@abaf.asso.fr 07 83 63 59 50

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The Bilingual Montessori School of Paris

As the oldest group of Bilingual Montessori Schools in France, created in 1972, we have schools in beautiful locations around Paris. They offer a truly bilingual education with highly qualified teachers, used to adapting to all language levels.

The children (including many British), of 2 to 11 years old, enjoy learning how to learn and develop autonomy in a harmonious and caring environment. Our very good adult/child ratio results in great teacher/child relations and excellent academic results.

Contact: info@montessori-paris.com Tel: 06 67 39 38 53. 

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The British Community Committee of France

The British Community Committee of France (BCC), founded in 1937 (see page 40), is the umbrella organisation of British associations in France at a national level. It operates under the registered logo britishinfrance and publicises the existence of its member organisations so that British citizens in France, or those with British interests, know whom to contact to join. It co-ordinates the activities of the British in France by collecting information on events being organised by member associations,highlighting potential clashes of dates between events, and communicating the list to members.

The BCC was first registered as a Loi 1901 association on 1 July 1939. It has two categories of members:

·        associations throughout France and Monaco with a majority British link, whether charitable, educational, religious, social,sporting, professional, etc.

·        up to 21 individual elected members of the British Community who wish to play an active part in the co-ordination and promotion of British Community activities.

Additionally, beginning in 2017, the BCC is a founder member of and an active participant in British in Europe, a coalition of UK citizens’ rights groups in various EU27 countries working to alleviate the negative impacts on UK citizens living in EU27 countries of the UK referendum decision on 23 June 2016 for the UK to leave the EU.  

The BCC promotes its member organisations and their activities in the following ways:

·        Each year in September, it publishes the Directory of Member Organisations, which gives a description of all of its members’ activities and their contact details.

·        Every month, the Diary Editor collects information on events being organised by member associations and sends out the monthly British Community Diary of Events to inform member organisations and their members about what is happening in the community.

·        The BCC’s website britishinfrance.com reaches out to the broader on-line community, providing details of all member associations and their activities.

·        The BCC holds Quarterly Meetings (usually in January,March or April, June, and September or October), attended by a delegate from each member association, the individual elected members, and the Regional Representatives elected by member associations in the regions.

Any association in France or Monaco with a British link is welcome to apply to join the BCC. Admission is granted to successful applicants following a presentation of the association to a Quarterly Meeting.

The membership subscription for 2021-2022 is €20 if paid by 30 April, €30 if paid after 31 March.

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British Conservatives in Paris

Our brief is to further the aims of the British Conservative Party and to provide a forum for Conservative Party supporters.

Our political and social events involving British politicians enable our members to debate political issues and meet visiting British and sometimes French parliamentarians. We represent members' views to the Party and we encourage qualified British subjects to register to vote in the UK.

Chairman - Jeremy Stubbs
137, rue du Général de Gaulle, 78740 Vaux-sur-Seine
06 38 53 11 66
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British Council

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We do this through our work in arts and culture, education and the English language. We work with people in over 200 countries and territories and are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

Country Director: Anne Duncan

9 rue de Constantine, 75007 Paris

01 49 55 73 00

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British European Movement, France

The British European Movement, France, the French branch of the European Movement UK, is open to British citizens residing anywhere in France. Our aim is to protect their European Citizen’s Rights now that we have left the EU and to maintain the post-Brexit rights of EU citizens in the UK by supporting the aims and activities of the European Movement UK, lobbying British, French and European MPs and other relevant bodies.

Chairman: Geoffrey Ross bemf@fastmail.com 01 45 49 27 10

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British Freemasons in France

Freemasonry is one of the world's oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. Its values are based on integrity, kindness, honesty, fairness and tolerance.

Every freemason makes his own journey of self-discovery, learning new skills, making lasting friendships, and above all having fun. Lodges offer all their members a place of harmony and tranquillity, an antidote to busy, modern life.

Details of English-speaking recognised and regular Lodges in France are available from :

brit.fms@gmail.com

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The British Luncheon (1916)

Founded in 1916, the “Advisory Committee Lunch”, consisting of members of the Ambassador’s Advisory Committee on Exemptions from National Service, changed its name in 1935 to The British Luncheon (1916).

Membership, by election only, is currently limited to 100 plus 15 privileged members including Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service officers. Luncheons are held on the third Tuesday of every month at the Cercle de l'Union Interallié, with an annual Christmas luncheon, to which guests are invited.

Honorary Secretary - C M Wicker

cmwicker54@gmail.com

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British Rugby Football Club of Paris

The British Rugby Football Club of Paris is a rugby union club currently playing in the 1st division of the FFSE (Fédération Française de Sport en Entreprise). We have been going strong since 1923, training on Wednesdays and playing and socialising on Saturdays in and around the Paris area. Playing and social memberships are available and we have a good mix of French and expat players. Contact us for more information!

contact@brfcparis.com

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British Scouting Overseas

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. There are four Groups in France belonging to the Scout Association UK: in Chantilly, Croissy-sur-Seine, Maisons-Laffitte and Toulouse. They are part of British Scouting Overseas and offer a challenging and exciting programme for children, both boys and girls, from 6 years of age.

Gillian Barratt ‍

gillian.barratt@britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk

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British Section of the Lycée International, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

The British Section is the largest of 14 international sections that make up the renowned Lycée International, an academic multi-lingual school which is consistently placed at the top of the French school league tables. British Section pupils are taught in English for 6 to 8 hours per week in addition to covering the French national curriculum in French. Non-francophone pupils can join through the Français spécial classes.

Director James Cathcart MA (Oxon) PGCE, NPQH

2 bis rue du Fer à Cheval, BP 70107, 78101 Saint-Germain-en-Laye Cedex

admissions@britishsection.fr

Tel: 07 57 07 23 58

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British and Commonwealth Women’s Association

The BCWA was created in 1962, but has evolved over the years to accommodate changing times and more importantly, the changing attitudes of modern women. It offers abroad range of activities such as MahJong, Scrabble, book groups, bridge, quizzes, needlecraft, French beginners, yoga, easy gym and monthly walks in Paris. There are clubroom lunches and outside lunches. The BCWA is a voluntary organisation; all events are organised by members.
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President: Sally Malingri de Bagnolo bcwapresident@gmail.com

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The Caledonian Society of France

Founded in 1922, the Caledonian Society of France is Scotland’s cultural hub in France. It celebrates Scottish culture through events (St Andrew’s Ball and Burns Supper), music, ceilidh dancing, conferences... for Scots and lovers of Scotland.

The Society also organises quiz nights, film shows, whisky tastings, excursions and visits to places of cultural interest in and around Paris.

Anyone, whether Scots-born or not but with an interest in Scotland and its culture and traditions, is welcome to join.

Email: caledoniansocietyfrance@gmail.com

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Cambridge Society of Paris

The Cambridge Society of Paris provides a Cambridge meeting point and representation of the University in Paris. Membership can be applied for on our website or by contacting us by email. Events include lectures, debates, Embassy Garden Party, dinners with eminent speakers, sporting and social events with a mix of in-person and virtual events. Current membership is 300. All alumni of Cambridge welcome to join and it is free if you are under 30!

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President: Matthew Kay

Hon. Secretary: Jacques Li

Contact: admin@camsocparis.org

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Cancer Support France

Cancer Support France has been supporting English-speakers in France who are touched by cancer since 2002. Free, confidential, emotional and linguistic support is offered on a one-to-one basis by our trained volunteers for the patient, their carers or loved ones. With a network of 14 local associations, we can offer support face-to-face or remotely by telephone, e-mail or other secure means.

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National help-line: 0800 240 200

Support e-mail: helpline@cancersupportfrance.org

Volunteers: volunteer@cancersupportfrance.org

President: Sue Smith: president@cancersupportfrance.org

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Chantilly Cricket Club

Founded in 2006, Chantilly Cricket Club (CCC) has a superb pitch on the Chantilly Polo Club grounds at the Ferme d'Apremont. Members of the Hauts de France league, CCC offers competitive as well as its traditional leisure cricket for players of all ages and skills. We are open to new players throughout the season.

President: Geoffrey Auckland 06 81 22 92 17 geoffrey.auckland@gmail.com

Treasurer: Mark Rodmell 06 75 84 74 85 Mark@rodmell.org.uk

Secretary: Nicholas Sansbury 06 08 02 31 39 sansbury@wanadoo.fr

Captain: Eddy Hoyle 06 07 72 11 66 eddyhoyle@aol.com

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Château de Thoiry Cricket Club

Founded in 1990, we originally played in the superb setting of the grounds of a 16th century château. Unfortunately, in 2020, the owners of the cricket pitch found a new use for the ground, which now features as part of Thoiry Zoo. The Club is currently nomadic, playing around 15 matches a season in the Ile de France area. We are an open, friendly association, playing good quality, competitive cricket, always keen to find new members.

Club Secretary: John Hardy johnhardy25@aol.com

The Clan MacLeod Society of France

Founded in 1981, the Society: fosters research into the role played by the MacLeods in France, where they have been present and active for over 500 years; conserves and makes available family records; distributes the magazines issued by the worldwide ACMS, as well as the annual French magazine; and encourages social activities amongst members.

Membership is open to all, whether called MacLeod, descended from MacLeods, attached to the Clan or simply interested in joining.

President - Michel Maclot : president@clan-macleod.fr
Secretary - Odile Hussenet Maclot : secretaire@clan-macleod.fr

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Collège Franco-Britannique

Located at the heart of the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, the Collège franco-britannique was created after World War I as a sign of friendship between France and Great Britain.

Today it welcomes 243 students, researchers and artists of 56 nationalities. Its mission is to develop cultural and scientific exchanges between the 2 countries. To this end, the CFB organises cultural and scientific events in French and English (cf. Citescope).

Contact:

Address: 9B Boulevard Jourdan, 75014 Paris

Email: accueil.cfb@ciup.fr

Phone: 01 58 10 40 00

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Dear Conjunction Theatre Company

Dear Conjunction, an English and French language theatre company based in Paris, has produced well over 40 plays since its foundation in 1991. DC is still run by its founder members but works with many other professional actors and directors.

As well as productions, DC regularly gives play and poetry readings and is happy to perform at special events throughout the year. We are always eager to welcome new performers, administrators, supporters...

Les Clack - 01 42 85 09 57 / 06 37 56 95 21

Trish Kessler - 01 42 41 69 65 / 06 31 32 47 84

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EU Britizens

EU Britizens is a group of experienced and dedicated professionals affected by Brexit aiming to help British Citizens’ legal cases going before the Court of Justice of the European Union in order to win back our European Citizenship rights to vote, live, work, study and retire in the European Union as well as keeping Freedom of Movement in the EU.

President: Alice Bouilliez

Email: esme_bouilliez@hotmail.com

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The English Cathedral Choir of Paris

The Choir is conducted by Countertenor and composer Christopher Wells, who was a cathedral chorister under the choir's patron Sir David Willcocks.

For more than twenty years the ECC has been promoting English cathedral music throughout France's churches and cathedrals, taking part in religious ceremonies, services, weddings, carols, etc., as well larger orchestral works, festivals, TV and radio broadcasts.

Members include former English cathedral choristers and university choral scholars, but good musicians of all nationalities are welcome.

Odile and Christopher Wells - 01 42 72 73 76 - pepysmusic@hotmail.com

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The English-Speaking Union France

The ESU, founded in 1918 in London, is an International Educational Charity whose aim is to promote understanding and friendship among people all over the world using English as a common language. ESU France has four branches, each one engaged in developing this aim differently.

ESU Paris: events, visits, lectures.

ESU Loire Valley: events and National Public Speaking Competition organisation, leading to participation in the International Public Speaking Competition.

ESU Bordeaux: regular meetings.

ESU Marseille: regular meetings.

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Honorary President - Béatrix de Montgermont-Keil 01 46 51 55 24

Chairperson - Catherine Gaudin esufrance@esufrance.org 06 37 28 51 37

Paris President - Luce Loussouarn ljloussouarn@free.fr 01 45 67 92 41
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Loire Valley President - Patricia Curd president@esu-loire-valley.org 02 41 59 56 90
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Bordeaux President - François Belly esubordeaux@gmail.com  06 72 15 37 22

Marseille President - Nicholas Hill nick@real-land.com

Franco-British Connections

FB-Connections’ philosophy is to encourage and help students to develop their own projects. We view student-led events as complementary to the regular course-based projects. Students are often not aware of their potential to organise important and mutually beneficial events with other universities; this is where FB-Connections strives to act as a catalyst, by putting students in touch with our alumni. The Franco-British Young Leader programme was incubated by us back in 2015.

President: Jean-Pascal Sibiet MBE

Secretary: Nicolas Khadivi

Contact: social@fb-connections.org

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Franco-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Founded in 1873, the Franco-British Chamber is the oldest international British Chamber in France and Europe. As the leading Franco-British economic network, the Chamber helps British companies develop their business throughout France. Members include companies of all sizes and sectors. Our network of private and public partners in France and the UK comprises 2000 companies, 3000 qualified contacts and 12000 social media followers. The FBCCI is a member of the British Chamber of Commerce Global Business Network.

General Manager Catherine Le Yaouanc catherine@francobritishchamber.com

22 rue de Londres, 75009 Paris Tel: 01 53 30 81 32

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The Franco-British Foundation de Sillery (Fondation Franco-Britannique de Sillery)

FFBS was created by French and British trustees of the British Committee of the French Red Cross who coordinated Britain’s care of wounded French servicemen in France during WW1. The headquarters has been at the Château de Sillery since 1919. From its 15 establishments, in and around Paris and Brittany, 350 qualified staff now help 850 vulnerable young people of 14 nationalities to manage their disabilities, acquire living and employment skills and lead independent working lives.

Château de Sillery, 91360 Epinay-sur-Orge

President - Alastair Ross, president@ffbs-sillery.com

Vice-President - Bernard Yassef
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contact@ffbs-sillery.com

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French Debating Association

FDA debates are based on the rules and procedures of the House of Commons.

They involve two teams of students from top French grandes écoles and universities who argue a motion in English, alternating between "proposition" and "opposition" speakers who deliver feisty six-minute speeches.

Spirited arguments and mutual rebuttals offer space for improvisation and rhetorical amusement to inspire an audience and, above all, convince the members of the jury.

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Secretaries General: Marine Decuypère & Zakary Hammoutou

french.debating.association@gmail.com

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Friends of Tower Theatre, Paris

We are a group of English theatre lovers in Paris, which supports the London-based Tower Theatre Company in their visits to Paris. The next visit is hoped to be in 2025, and details will be announced on our website.

Friends (€25 p.a.) are entitled to free tickets to the play in Paris, and concessions for all Tower Theatre shows in London.

Information - Marcus Moore, Tel: 06 71 08 50 02, marcus.moore@mail.com

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GrandChêne Section Internationale, La Celle Saint-Cloud - Noisy-le-Roi

The Section has provided the highest level of international English education for over 20 years, partnering with five French schools in La Celle Saint-Cloud and Noisy-le-Roi.

Our programme extends from Grande Section to Terminale and is taught by qualified and experienced native English teachers.

Small classes provide an ideal environment for our students in their preparations for the IGSCE and the BFI. 

Run by parent volunteers, GrandChêne offers a supportive and thriving English-speaking community.

Admissions Manager Jodie Sokhan admissions@grandchene.org  07 77 70 34 37

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The Hertford British Charitable Fund – HBCF

The Hertford British Charitable Fund - HBCF (previously Hertford British Hospital Corporation or HBHC) is a UK registered charity that manages the original hospital built by Sir Richard Wallace in Levallois-Perret in 1879 and the modern hospital building behind it, which is made available to the Hôpital Franco-Britannique - Fondation Cognacq-Jay (“HFB”). HBCF no longer provides medical care (which is provided by HFB). Its purpose is to support the British Charitable Fund and to make grants to other charities in France who care for the wellbeing of British citizens.

Hertford British Charitable Fund (HBCF): 01 47 57 19 45 Website

Medical appointments at HFB: 01 47 59 59 59 or online at Website

Holy Trinity Church, Maisons Laffitte

Holy Trinity Church is situated near the Château in Maisons-Laffitte. We are a multi-generational, English-speaking, international community who worship within the Anglican tradition, and are open to every age, nationality and religious background. In addition to weekly Sunday services at 9.15am and 11am with children’s and youth groups, we host family-friendly events for the wider community throughout the year. There are also midweek meetings for Scouts, USA Girl Scouts, Parents & Toddlers and Trinity English School.

15 avenue Carnot, 78600 Maisons-Laffitte, Tel: 01 39 62 34 97, office@htcml.com

Chaplain The Revd Charlotte Sullivan chaplain@htcml.com

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Institute of Directors, France

IoD is the UK's longest established organisation for directors and business leaders. We are dedicated to supporting our members, encouraging entrepreneurial activity and promoting responsible business practice.

IoD’s French branch supports IoD members working, living or doing business in France, creating networking opportunities, promoting good governance and a professional approach to the director role. We help facilitate contact between the French and British business communities and welcome members from both.

Main Contact:  Ijjou Belkacem, IjjouB@gmail.com

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Institution of Civil Engineers

The ICE French Association serves the 150+ members of the Institution living in France. The association committee organises technical and social events which include lectures and visits to major construction projects throughout France. Most events are open to the France sections of other UK engineering Institutions and to guests. The ICE French Association meetings, held in English, are an excellent way to network whilst keeping members informed about technical and business developments in Europe.

Chairperson Suganya Rajan, ice.french.association@gmail.com, Tel: 06 69 77 29 98

Secretary David Woodhouse, d_woodhouse@yahoo.com, Tel: 06 15 65 05 04

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Institution of Engineering and Technology - IET France

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is an international multidisciplinary professional engineering institution with over 168,000 members in 150 countries. The IET is the world’s largest institution offering Engineering Council UK professional registration and offers world-class publications and resources supporting lifetime professional development, qualifications and career support. The Local Network organises seminars and technical visits for everyone to learn about engineering and meet others with an interest in technology. Most are free of charge.  

IET France Local Network Chair: Morgan Bonici

Secretary: Stuart Burton

Email: france@ietvolunteer.org

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The Institution of Mechanical Engineers

IMechE Groupe France has circa 400 members in France, out of its 115,000 members spread in 140 countries worldwide. Most members are in Paris, Toulouse, PACA and Rhône-Alpes regions. Operations in France started in 2000 and IMechE has been very active and dynamic since. Its raison d’être is to assist British-trained mechanical engineers in France, develop links with French-trained engineers and French Grandes Ecoles and hold technical and social events for its members. It has strong links with other British engineering institutions.

Chairman Justin KENDALL CEng, gpefrancechair@imechenearyou.org

Treasurer gpefrancetreas@imechenearyou.org

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The International Players

The International Players are a friendly group of members of all ages and nationalities with a variety of talents, from acting and singing to designing sets and costumes.

We put on English-language productions which cover a range of very different styles from musicals and pantomimes to serious plays and comedies.

The group rehearses and performs mainly in St-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq. New members are always welcome, even if in France for a short time.

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President - Amanda VanOsdol, Tel: 07 68 82 95 15
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Labour International Paris & North East France

Labour International Paris and North East France is one of three Labour branches in France.

It is part of Labour International, run like a Constituency Labour Party, and it holds monthly meetings in which it makes motions, debates, elects delegates for conference and energizes Labour voters living abroad to elect a majority Labour government. 

Our meetings are by ZOOM on the second Wednesday of the month.

Visit our website and contact us with any questions.

Email: li-franceparisne@labourinternational.net 

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Liberal Democrats in France

We are the official home for Liberal Democrat members and supporters living in France, with links to the party’s organisation across the globe.  We actively promote the interests and concerns of Britons living in France, including their right to register for a vote for life in UK elections and are campaigning for effective representation through their own constituencies abroad. Join as a Member from £15 per annum or as a Registered Supporter free of charge.

Chair: Simon Marlow chair@libdemsinfrance.org

info@libdemsinfrance.org

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Message

Parenting is always an adventure but trying to blend different languages and cultures can sometimes feel overwhelming. Message Paris is a diverse, supportive community of English-speaking families living in and around Paris with one key goal: to help each other feel at home. We offer resources and support for all ages and all stages of the parenting journey. With hundreds of annual events, workshops and support offerings, Message provides a community where you always belong. 

president@messageparis.org

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Open Sky International

Open Sky International is a non-selective bilingual English-French (50-50) school welcoming students from pre-school to high school. A family-owned school, with 40+ nationalities and a team of 10+ nationalities, OSI’s approach aims at reaching excellence. Even arriving without French/English, students become bilingual after 2 years, thanks to intensive courses (FAL and/or EAL). Our gold-standard curriculum enables all our students to obtain British diplomas: GCSE and A-Levels (OSI is a Pearson Edexcel certified exam centre).

Director : Mr Emmanuel Fayad

7-9 rue Castéja – 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt

admissionsparis@open-sky-intl.com

Tel : +33(0)1 45 27 37 56

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The Oxford University Society in Paris

OUSP organises events for Oxford alumni, students and guests, ranging from breakfast and evening talks and dinners with distinguished speakers to convivial pub evenings, wine and cheese parties and a variety of other events.

Events with the Cambridge Society include a viewing of the Boat Race, monthly drinks, some sports matches and an annual theatre performance in the Shakespeare Garden. A Garden Party at the British Embassy and Carol Singing at the Travellers are annual highlights.

Our website provides membership information and details of events.

President: Howard Norman
president@oxfordinparis.com

Hon. Secretary: Lina Schreiner
secretary@oxfordinparis.com

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PADFAS - The Arts Society - Paris

Affiliated to The Arts Society UK, this Franco-British society offers a series of illustrated monthly lectures in English, by experts in their fields, on Thursday afternoons from October to May. Other activities include: guided visits to museums and other places of interest; a book club; and an annual 3- or 4-day trip. New members are always welcome, as are guests (free first lecture). For details of our programme and membership, please see our web site.

Hon. Secretary: Phil Dunbar paris@theartssociety.org‍

Visits Secretary: Ghislaine Elliott gamelliott@gmail.com

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Paris Choral Society

Paris Choral Society is an association of about 90 international voices accompanied by professional soloists and orchestras.

It is unique in Paris in that its choristers speak French and English, and all ages and backgrounds are represented. Along with three annual programmes, the PCS is well known in Paris for Handel's Messiah sing-along, sung during the Advent period.

The PCS performs famous requiems and masses, modern compositions, well-known operatic arias and themed concerts.

info@parischoralsociety.org

The American Cathedral in Paris, 23 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris

President: Christopher Grinbergs

Interim Musical Director: Lewis Hammond

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The Paris Welsh Society - Cymdeithas Cymry Paris

The Paris Welsh Society, founded in 1890, brings together Welsh people working, visiting or resident in the Paris area, to share their cultural heritage.

The Society's annual programme of events includes the St David's Day dinner and Owain Glyndwr dinner, and during spring and summer an annual walk and boules competition.

PWS welcomes everyone who is Welsh, or who is interested in Wales, to join us. Croeso i bawb sydd a diddordeb yng Nghymru.

President: Kate Williams

pwssecretary@gmail.com

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The Royal Air Forces Association, Ile-de-France Branch

RAFA Île-de-France was created on merging RAFA Paris and RAFA Saint-Germain-en-Laye (founded in 1946 and 1956 respectively). Members included French veterans who responded to the 18 June 1940 call of Charles de Gaulle, by escaping to England and joining the Free French Forces in the RAF, the Royal Navy and British Army. Sadly, many have now passed on and it is our duty to keep their memory alive.

Ile-de-France Chairman: Wing Cdr Graham August RAF (Retd), Tel: 09 54 75 23 42

The Royal British Legion, Paris Branch

The Paris Branch, founded in 1921, can provide financial assistancefunded by the Poppy Appeal to ex-servicemen and women and their dependents inthe Ile-de-France Region.  Ceremonies areorganised at the Arc de Triomphe on 4^th August and in the CathedralNotre Dame de Paris  on 11 November.  Membership is open to Serving and ex-Servicepersonnel, and all who abide by the aims of the Legion.   Contact us to use the Clubhouse.

Bat. B., 28 rue des Acacias, 75017 Paris                                      0147 42 19 26              rblfrance.org

Branch Chairman : Richard Neave                               e-mail   richard.neave05@gmail.com

Hon. Secretary : Janet Warby                                      e-mail   janetwarby@yahoo.com

House Manager Kitchen  :  Elaine Taylor                     e-mail   elainetayl@gmail.com

General House Manager  :  Bill Beauclerk                   e-mail  bill.beauclerk@wanadoo.fr

In addition to the Paris branch there are the following RBL branches in France : 

Somme                      Hon. Secretary Anita Platt           e-mail   anitaplatt@hotmail.co.uk

Central Brittany          Hon. Secretary Kevin Ball            e-mail    secretary@rblbrittany.fr

Bordeaux & SW France, Lyon,  Nord Pas-de-Calais  are listed individually in the list of BCC memebers            

Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Association, Paris Branch

Founded in Paris in 1950, the Association has some 25 members. Membership is open to all who have served in or with the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, WRNS and QARNNS or the French Navy. Associate membership is available to those who support the interests and aims of the Association in things naval and maritime. A luncheon is held each month as well as an annual dinner, at which members, guests and their spouses are welcome. The Naval Attaché is the Honorary President.

Michael Hunt
7 rue du Centre, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine
01 47 47 17 68
mjzhunt@gmail.com

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The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Paris Branch

The Paris Branch of the Society was created in 1984 in order to promote Scottish country dancing and to offer the opportunity to learn and practise Scottish Country Dances in France. The Branch organises classes, half-day schools for beginners, intermediate or advanced dancers. There is a dance every Monday night from 8pm to 10 pm and occasionally a ball on Saturday night. Everybody is warmly welcome.

Contact: Marcus Moore, Tel: 06 71 08 50 02

‍secretary@rscdsparis.org

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The Royal Society of Saint George

Founded in 1894, the Royal Society of Saint George, under the patronage of His Majesty the King, brings together all those in France who share a passion for the English way of life. Regular events at prestigious venues in and around Paris include the President’s Cocktail Party, the St. George's Day Dinner, the AGM and Summer Garden Party, the Longchamp Picnic, garden and museum visits, wine tastings and the Christmas Party.

Proposer and seconder required.

President : Andrew Simpkin, andrew.simpkin1@gmail.com

Treasurer : Emmanuel Durand, em-charles.durand@laposte.net

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SOS Help

SOS Help provides emotional support by telephone to anyone in France who prefers to speak in English. Callers may speak in confidence and anonymity about whatever is on their mind to a non-judgmental, trained volunteer listener. SOS Help is part of the SOS Amitié Federation, a member of Befrienders International and has links to the Samaritans in the UK.

Chairperson Lynne Dalrymple chair@soshelpline.org

Enquiries: admin@soshelpline.org

Tel: 01 46 21 46 46 (3pm to 11pm)

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SPRINT

A non-profit organisation of English-speaking/bilingual professionals, who work with children having special educational needs/disabilities and their families. SPRINT offers the anglophone community information, referral services, support, provision of appropriate education in international/bilingual schools, and networking opportunities for specialists. SPRINT works with member schools, offering professional development, and hosts meetings and discussions on inclusion, learning, disability and therapy-related topics. Members include credentialled professionals for learning needs as well as various types of therapy.

Contact: president.sprintfrance@gmail.com or secretary.sprintfrance@gmail.com‍

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SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity/SSAFA France

SSAFA has provided lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885.

Last year our team of volunteers in France helped some 200 people.  Our support covers financial, welfare and administrative needs for veterans and their families in France, also some Merchant Navy and British Airways veterans.

Should you, or someone you know, need help, wish to volunteer for casework, support the lonely, or assist with fund-raising, then please contact 06 83 85 39 09 or France.branch@ssafa.org.uk

Chairman: Keith Cima, Keith.Cima@France.ssafa.org.uk

Secretary: Mrs Lesley Blake, Lesley.Blake@France.ssafa.co.uk

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The Scots Kirk, Paris (Church of Scotland - Presbyterian)

The Scots Kirk is an international church situated close to the Champs-Elysées, which offers worship and fellowship in English in the Reformed tradition. Every Sunday, morning worship is held at 11 am and Holy Communion is celebrated monthly.

After the service, there is an opportunity to get to know others over tea/coffee and periodic pot-luck lunches. 

Numerous associations and support groups meet on our premises during the week.

17 rue Bayard, 75008 Paris (Métro FD Roosevelt or Champs-Elysées Clémenceau)

Tel: 01 48 78 47 94

Email: scotskirkparis@orange.fr

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Society of the Wallace Fountains

The Society of the Wallace Fountains is a non-profit organisation. Its mission is to promote, preserve and protect the historic Wallace Fountains of Paris, and to recognise and encourage philanthropy in the spirit of Sir Richard Wallace. It provides education and information about the historic, cultural and social significance of the fountains and their donor.  The Society offers 21 self-guided walks to find all 108 Wallace Fountains scattered throughout Paris via its guidebook and website.

Secretary Gretel Furner, gfurner@wallacefountains.org

President Barbara Lambesis, blambesis@wallacefountains.org

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Saint George's Anglican Church, Paris

St. George’s Anglican Church is a welcoming international community, part of the Church of England’s Diocese in Europe. Sunday services: 8.30 am Holy Communion (1662); 10.30 am Sung Eucharist with sermon, choir, servers and traditional ceremonial, crèche and Sunday School. Mainly in English, with a reading and sometimes intercessions in French. Cheese and wine, or coffee afterwards, and regular lunches.

For a timetable of Daily Prayer and the Eucharist, please check our website.

7 rue Auguste-Vacquerie, 75116 Paris (between Avenue d’Iéna and Avenue Marceau via rue Newton) Métros Etoile, Kléber or George V

Chaplain The Revd Mark Osborne chaplain@stgeorgesparis.org

Associate Priest The Revd Jeffrey John : drjphjohn@gmail.com

Secretary Anne Fothergill office@stgeorgesparis.org Tel: 01 47 20 22 51

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Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Paris

This church was founded in 1863 to minister to the needs of English-speaking Catholics of Paris and suburbs, coming from over 40 different countries. It is staffed by priests of the Congregation of the Passion. Masses:

-   Saturday: 11 am and 6.30 pm (Vigil)

-   Sunday: 9:30 am, 11 am, 12:30 pm and 6.30 pm

-   Monday to Friday: 8.30 am

-   July and August: SUMMER SCHEDULE: Sunday 10 am, 12 noon and 6:30 pm

50 avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris (Metro Charles de Gaulle Etoile) Tel: 01 42 27 28 56

Superior: Fr Martin Coffey CP

email: stjosephparis@orange.fr

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Saint Luke's Church Fontainebleau

We gather in the Chapel of Lycée St Aspais (18 boulevard Maginot, 77300 Fontainebleau) for Sunday services at 10:30. We share in refreshments after the service. Sunday School and various Bible study groups are available.

Our charitable arm, Les Amis, hosts social and cultural events throughout the year. Please check our website for details and more information about St Luke’s. Do come join us!

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Chaplain The Revd Dr Donald McFayden chaplain.stlukesfontainebleau@gmail.com

Churchwardens Leigh Montillot Tel: 06 26 49 13 75 and Patrick Raharijaona Tel: 07 67 19 93 60

Contact email: stlukeschurchnews@gmail.com

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Saint Mark's Church, Versailles

Services are held every Sunday as follows:

-  9.00 am: Holy Communion in the Old Chapel, 31 rue du Pont Colbert, Versailles (on the first Sunday of the month only)

-  10.30 am: Morning Service (Morning Prayer, All-age Worship or Holy Communion) including Sunday School at the church centre

-  5.30 pm: Evening Service (Evening Prayer or Holy Communion) at l’Eglise St. Paul, Chevry, Gif-sur-Yvette (special arrangements during July and August, email us for details).

31 rue du Pont Colbert, 78000 Versailles Tel. 01 39 02 79 45

office.saintmarksversailles@gmail.com

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Saint Michael's Anglican Church, Paris

Saint Michael’s is an international English-speaking church for people of all ages and stages of the spiritual journey. We are a family, a ‘home away from home’, and we encourage people to be involved and to make friends. Sunday Services:

     9.30 am            Traditional Anglican Service

     10.45 am           Informal Service, with children’s activities

     6:00 pm            Contemporary service

Service times may change during the year, so please check our website for updates.

5 rue d’Aguesseau, 75008 Paris (Métros Concorde, Madeleine, Miromesnil)

Chaplain The Revd Jay Colwill

office@saintmichaelsparis.org

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Saint Peter's Anglican Church, Chantilly

St Peter's is an English-speaking, Anglican evangelical church for all ages and nationalities. We'd be happy to welcome you if you're a convinced Christian, curious about life's big questions, or anywhere in between. We also host various events and enjoy good links with our local community. Our Sunday Services are:

      9.00 am          Traditional Srevice (1st and 3rd Sunday of the month)

      10.30 am          Informal service (with children's ministry)

Please check our social media or website for any changes.

7a avenue du Bouteiller (corner of Rue des Cascades), 60500 Chantilly, Tel: 09 82 45 83 40

Chaplain The Revd Ben Evans pastor@stpeterschantilly.org

Church Office admin@stpeterschantilly.org

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Standard Athletic Club

The Standard Athletic Club, set in the heart of the forest of Meudon, is an English-speaking and family-oriented sports and social club. The Club boasts an outside swimming pool, 8 tennis courts, 2 squash courts and magnificent grounds for cricket and football. We also have a well-equipped fitness room and golf is available at Villarceaux.

Coaching is on hand for most sports and there are numerous activities for children. Many different events are staged throughout the year.  The club is available for private functions.

There is a good bar and restaurant offering lunches, brunches, and teatime of course.

Route Forestière du Pavé de Meudon, 92360 Meudon-la-Forêt, Tel: 01 46 26 16 09

contact@saclub.org

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L'Union Franco-Britannique des Architectes (UFBA/FBUA)

Since 1921 the UFBA/FBUA contributes, through its network of French and British architects, to advancing the education of architects by way of annual scholarship bursaries and hand-drawing workshops for students or young  graduates from both countries. We also provide mutual service in the understanding of various aspects of our professional practices. Alternately every  year, along with our meetings and congress, we visit heritage and contemporary architectural sites. The visits are open to anyone interested in architecture.

Laurence David-Grant : Vice President and President French section davidgrant@free.fr

Franck Hindley : Secretary  aa.hindley@wanadoo.fr

Alain Vivier : Treasurer avivier7989@icloud.com

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University of London Institute in Paris

The University of London Institute in Paris offers a unique chance to study in the heart of Paris while earning a prestigious UK qualification.

Our specialised institute provides Bachelor's degrees in French Studies with various minors, taught mainly in French, and International Politics, taught in English.

We also offer a split-site Master's in Urban History and Culture, taught in English, and PhD opportunities.

The Institute in Paris also hosts research seminars and engages in knowledge diplomacy.

9-11 rue de Constantine, 75340 Paris Cedex 07, Tel: 01 44 11 73 83

contact@ulip.lon.ac.uk

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Women for Women France

Women for Women France empowers foreign-born people facing domestic violence in France to assert their rights, re-establish independence, and thrive.

The association created and manages the national Multilingual Online Resource Centre for all victims of domestic abuse in France and the professionals who support them.

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CEO: Sarah McGrath (she/elle)

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Women's International Club

Le WIC (Women's International Club) de Paris welcomes women of over 40 different nationalities residing in and around Paris. We offer activities such as museum visits, coffee mornings, lunches, local walks, book groups, monthly meetings and more! We extend a warm invitation for you to join us at one of our events and meet us in person. Please contact us by email or fill out the website inquiry form. We look forward to meeting you!  

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membership@pariswic.org

marketing@pariswic.org

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