Anglo-American Group of Provence (AAGP)

The AAGP is a non-profit social organisation, created over 50 years ago, run by volunteers, offering opportunities to find friendship, support and information relevant to life in France.  We organise a year-round programme of activities for all ages and interests which are published in a monthly newsletter. Our aims are to welcome English-speaking newcomers to their new life in Provence, to share activities, make new friends and promote friendship within our French community.

info@aagp-provence.com

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Association Culturelle Franco-Britannique du Comtat Venaissin

A small group of English people who met regularly in Carpentras to practice French founded the association in 1985. Monthly outings were soon added to weekly conversations, and we now offer a variety of activities and outings, announced in the monthly newsletter and on the website.

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This year we are celebrating our fortieth anniversary with various special events.

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Our key role is to help anglophones from countries all over the world integrate into the area.

President: Marie-Jacqueline Ballagh franco.britsven@gmail.com‍

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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
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Regional representation of the BCC in the Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes region

British Association of Monaco

The BAM was established in 1935 and is one of the most active associations in the Principality.

We aim to provide a social focus for British citizens living in and around Monaco and to represent their views in the Principality. We organise monthly outings, talks, etc., and give aid to British citizens who may be in need, whether BAM members or not.

A monthly Newsletter provides members with articles and a diary of current events in Monaco.

Mobile: +33 6 80 86 72 90
bam@monaco.mc
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The English-Speaking Families' Group, Lyon

ESFG Lyon provides a support network for native English-speaking families living in the Lyon area. We organize English-language playgroups for children of different ages at our hall in the 8eme district of Lyon, as well as a diary of social events for parents and families.

To find out more about joining our group, please visit our website.

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efsglyon@gmail.com

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Franco-British International Business Association (FIBA), Lyon

We are the representative body for the Franco-British & international business community in the Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes Region of France. As a member, you’ll unlock opportunities to expand business activity through: 

 • A vibrant & diverse network

 • Members’ website database 

 • Regular seminars, meetings,& events

 • Top speakers from all walks of life

 • Links with other regional and international business clubs. 

Moreover, FIBA can connect you with experts outside the Association for personalized help, advice, and guidance.

President - Rachel Maury‍

Secretary - Nicolas Delorme

Treasurer - Michel Bouzigues ‍

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info@fibalyon.org
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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.

President: Joy Lorcery
04 79 54 70 66

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Riviera Lifeline

Riviera Lifeline is a non-profit, non-denominational organisation serving the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes. Our volunteers help seniors to continue independent lives across the French Riviera for example visiting seniors at home, lending a sympathetic ear and offering companionship. We can usually be found at The Grange on Thursdays and the third Saturday each month.

Please contact us for details.

1267 Chemin du Train de Pignes Ouest, 83510 Lorgues

Tel: 04 89 82 68 51

info@rivieralifeline.org
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The Royal Air Forces Association, Lyon “Jubilee” Branch

We care for the welfare of the RAF family, serving or retired, and for their dependents; also for members who are ex-Free French aviators. Lyon Jubilee Branch covers an extensive area encompassing most of eastern France and we are proud to be present with our Standard Bearer, together with the RBL Lyon Liberation Branch and other military associations, at many memorial events in our area commemorating the human sacrifice of RAF, Commonwealth and Allied Airmen.

President Sean Brady, bradypa206@yahoo.com

Chairman Brian J Millar MRAeS, brian.j.millar@orange.fr

Branch Secretary Shirley Faust, sbfaust@ymail.com

Branch Treasurer Leslie Blankley FRAeS, leslie.blankley@wanadoo.fr

Welfare Support Officer Anne Daynes, annedaynes66@gmail.com

The Royal British Legion, Lyon Liberation Branch

The Lyon Liberation Branch covers Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Bourgogne Franche-Comté. As with the RBL world-wide, we help serving and ex-service personnel and their families, and we raise funds through the Poppy Appeal. We are present with our Standard at many remembrance events, across the two regions, during the year : these vary from a memorial in a small commune in a rural area to a major commemoration such as the Liberation of Lyon.

Chairman: Garth Drury - garthlyon@gmail.com‍

Vice-Chairman: Brian Rosen

Secretary: Mary Vince - LyonLiberation.Secretary@RBL.Community

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Lyon Branch

RSCDS Lyon Branch offers Scottish Dancing classes, a very active worldwide community. We are mainly involved in Scottish Country Dancing, with occasional Highland dancing classes. We have a weekly Friday night class, with two parts (all dancers including beginners; then intermediate and advanced); we also organise ceilidhs, day classes and weekend schools, with live musicians whenever possible. We accept beginners all year, so come and join us! "Fun, fitness and friendship" (the RSCDS’s motto) guaranteed.

Contact: Laure Gardelle, Tel: 06 56 79 66 38, lgardelle@yahoo.fr‍

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St. John's Church, Menton

We are a friendly community of different nationalities, seeking to know, live and proclaim God’s love in Menton and the surrounding areas. We aspire to welcome everyone as they are, and seek to be a place where everyone – no matter where they are on the journey of faith – can find friendship and support. We meet every Sunday at 10.30am, and host events year-round, often in association with our sister organisation the St John's English Library.

Church address: 31 avenue Carnot, 06500 Menton

Church email: anglicanchurch.menton@gmail.com

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Sunnybank Association

Sunnybank Association is involved in The Victoria Residential Care Home and the Albert Retirement Apartments, operated by the French company EMERA (victoria@emera.fr), and the running of ‘The Grange’, Sunnybank Association’s headquarters, social centre and library, open 10 am to 3 pm every Thursday, with an ‘open house’ every third Saturday.

Sunnybank Association also supports elderly anglophone residents who are unable financially to meet their retirement home needs in South-East of France (Alpes-Maritimes and the Var regions).

Address : 815 chemin des Gourettes  06370 Mouans-Sartoux, Tel: 04 93 47 94 20

President: Jeremy Daynes, info@sunny-bank.org

Secretary: Elisabeth Ward

Administrator: Jill Shepperd

Treasurer: Allan Haggerty

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Trinity Church Lyon (Lyon Anglican Church)

We are an oasis for English-speakers in Lyon who want to discover and deepen their Christian Faith. We offer a spiritual home to displaced people from around the world, needing logistical and practical help. In order to fulfil our calling, we serve in partnership with local churches and actively seek overseas mission support. 

We meet every Sunday at 10.30, in an informal and family-friendly atmosphere. More info on our website.

50 rue Bancel, 69007 Lyon

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