Al-Anon (English-speaking)

Al-Anon is a worldwide fellowship of men and women whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. It is non-professional, self-supporting and apolitical. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend. Details of English-speaking meetings in France on our website.

Contact paris.englishalanon@gmail.com or 06 75 55 79 28

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All Saints Vendée

All Saints Vendée is an Anglican Church in the Diocese of Europe, and we welcome all denominations to our services which are held at 11.00 am every Sunday. There are a number of House Groups and other activities. Details of these and recent news can be found on our website, and the times and venues for services can be seen there and also on the British in France website.

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Amicale Culturelle Européenne

Amicale Culturelle Européenne is a bilingual association based in Normandy. Members are of various nationalities (French, British, Belgian, Swedish, American, Dutch, German) and widely spread over Manche & Calvados.

We organize events such as visits to exhibitions, monuments, places of interest, talks or lectures on various subjects, private showing of films and operas, 2- or 3-day leisure outings, regular luncheons and a yearly get together with CONNECT, a similar association located in Dieppe.

president@amicale-culturelle.eu

secretaire@amicale-culturelle.eu

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Saint Mary's Caen - The Anglican Chaplaincy in the Calvados

We are a chaplaincy of the Church of England serving residents and holidaymakers in Normandy. All are welcome to our Eucharist and/or Morning Prayer in English (some with a translation into French) at 11 am every Sunday at the Chapelle de la Miséricorde, rue Elie de Beaumont, Caen. Tea and coffee after the service, and sometimes a light meal, bring us together in fellowship.

Churchwarden: Michelle Parker michelle.parker@orange.fr Tel: 02 31 80 60 30

Anglophone Association of Coutances

Formed in 1993, we are an international association of English speaking people aiming to help each other in our integration into the French way of life and form links with the local French community. We organise events, walks, visits to places of interest and local enterprises and conversation groups, all of which enable us to learn more about our local countryside and communities. We frequently enjoy seasonal celebrations and the food of Normandy.

President: John Jenkins

02 33 17 81 46

anglophoneassociation1993@gmail.com

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Association Lord Russell

Lord Russell Association was launched in 1983 in Dinard, France. Its main purpose is to promote friendship with English speaking countries and especially the United Kingdom. Our Association aims at keeping alive the long-lasting British spirit in Dinard by setting up English language courses, round-table discussions in English and by being official partners of the regular Dinard British & Irish Film Festival, and managing the yearly twinning between Dinard and Newquay, Cornwall.

Contact: Colette Loas, President

19 rue Coppinger, 35800 Dinard

Lordrussell.dinard@gmail.com

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Christ Church La Manche, Normandy

'Living the Life of Christ - in English!' Serving la Manche (50) and beyond: English Sunday services followed by refreshments: 11.00 am Homméel (in Gratot, a commune near Coutances) and 4.00 pm at Avranches. Online Bible Study Group and 'Something More' house group. Broad-based Anglican/Episcopalian style welcoming Christians from varied backgrounds, led by Fr Chris Probert and ecumenical team. For details see website, our Facebook page, or weekly Friday Focus email.

Email: frchris.christchurchmanche@gmail.com

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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

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Opéra de Baugé

Opéra de Baugé presents a summer opera festival, under cover with a full orchestra, in the park of Les Capucins. It enables opera lovers to combine an operatic performance with the relaxing pleasure of dining/picnicking with friends during the 90 minute interval in a beautiful setting.

For the 21st season in 2025, the opera programme comprises Orphée aux enfers (Offenbach), Don Giovanni (Mozart) and Der Rosenkavalier (Richard Strauss).

Les Capucins, 432 route du Lude, 49150 Baugé-en-Anjou

President John Grimmett Tel: 02 41 89 75 40 Email: operadebauge@gmail.com
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