Franco-British
ACFAA
ACFAA’s aim is the promotion of cultural life and well-being in the communities of Eymet and surrounding communes. Its objective is the development of activities that build community rapport. The Association offers a wide range of activities in the fields of culture (art, atelier, craft, photography, gardening, history, music, dance etc) and wellness, as well as language classes and events for members within the local community. Membership is open to everyone.
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
Association France – Grande-Bretagne – Lyon & Rhône
The Lyon & Rhône branch of the Association France - Grande-Bretagne aims to promote Franco-British relations through cultural activities, including a monthly luncheon, talks by visiting speakers, a book circle, an English Scrabble group, a poetry reading group, cinema outings to see films in English, conversation groups and a group which organises social events and outings. A monthly newsletter sent to members contains details of our programme, which can also be found on our website.
President: Christine Olley
christine.olley@hotmail.fr
Website
Association Franco Anglaise
In 2005 a group of British and French residents from Royan started AFA to encourage interaction between the cultures. Over the years the association has grown and now we have a full diary of events year-round including arts and crafts, clubs for different interests, visits etc. To encourage integration of members and improve language skills, the committee has an equal number of British and French members. See more on our website.
Contact: associationfrancoanglaise@gmail.com
British Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), Lille
The Chamber promotes and facilitates business and trade relations between the UK and Lille and the Hauts de France region. Founded in 1868, the Chamber also works closely with national, regional and local business support organisations and cofounded the UK Business Centre, Lille in April 2023. Business, networking, cultural and social events and activities are organised throughout the year. Members meet for lunch on the first Friday of each month.
President: Nik Haidar
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
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), founded in 1917 by Sir Fabian Ware, commemorates Commonwealth forces who died in the World Wars. Caring for over 1.7 million graves across 150 countries, our mission is to ensure the fallen are remembered and the human cost of war is honored. In France, CWGC commemorates 575,000 Commonwealth soldiers, maintained in nearly 3,000 cemeteries with the support of 400 dedicated employees.
Email: contact.wea@cwgc.org
Connect
Connect is based in the Dieppe area. The association’s aim is to promote all initiatives which will reinforce exchanges and friendship at an international level and in particular French-British relations. To this end, it organises events such as book exchanges, pub quizzes, restaurants, outings, coffee mornings in French or in English, etc.
President Anne Vandelannoote
06 46 40 42 12
jessannden@orange.fr
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.
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
Website
Loire Valley President - Patricia Curd president@esu-loire-valley.org 02 41 59 56 90
Website
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
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
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 - Colonel Geoffrey Cardozo CBE
Vice-President - Annette Gilles
contact@ffbs-sillery.com
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Grapevine Association, Aix-les-Bains
Grapevine Association is a group in Aix-les-Bains who meet once a month to promote the English language and British culture. Founded in 1992, activities include conversation evenings, illustrated talks and outings. Emphasis is on the spoken word and topics related to the British culture and traditions. A friendly group for anyone who would like to improve their English and become acquainted with the British way of life.
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
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