Culture & Cultural Relations
ACFAA
ACFAA, which was formed in 1992, is a multi-cultural, non profit-making organisation bringing together around 800 British and French people, plus those from another 24 countries globally. The Association promotes wellness, culture, sport and fun through a wide range of regular activities and social events. Its French and English language classes are highly popular. Managed and run entirely by volunteers, membership is open to everyone.
The American Library in Paris
The American Library in Paris is the largest English-language lending Library on the European continent, with a print collection of over 100,000 volumes. Since its establishment in 1920, the Library has been a meeting place for internationals and locals alike seeking to broaden their horizons and nurture their imagination. Every year, hundreds of events, lectures, and workshops bring together leaders in literature, arts, politics, and philosophy at the Library.
10, rue du Général Camou, 75007 Paris
Tel: 01 53 59 12 60
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
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
Tel. 02 33 17 81 46
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 outings and activities such as Scottish dancing, comedy workshops, boules, a ciné club and also a collective kitchen garden.
Our key role is to help anglophones from countries all over the world integrate into the area.
President: Marie-Jacqueline Ballagh ✉ info@francobrits84.fr
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
Secretary General: André Dufétel ✉ andredufetel@gmail.com
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
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
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: Chantal Allouche, President
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 a broad range of activities such as weekly coffee mornings, MahJong, Scrabble, book groups, beginners and intermediate bridge, quizzes, needlecraft, 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.
President: Valerie Chemama ✉ bcwapresident@gmail.com
British Association Cote d'Opale
BACO will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. We are now established as the go-to association representing British residents in the Côte d'Opale area. We are proud, as well, of our French membership. We offer social and cultural events, we hold Anglo-French conferences, and our monthly English Book Club continues to explore an eclectic selection of authors and titles. We continue to advise members on issues affecting them as Brits living in France post-Brexit.
President: George Murray 06 08 04 31 34
British Association of Monaco
The Association, established in 1935, aims to provide a social focus for British and Commonwealth citizens living in and around Monaco and to provide a community support service to those in need, whether BAM members or not. A monthly Newsletter provides members with information on monthly events such as drinks evenings, outings, talks, etc. and organise the annual King's Birthday Party to celebrate the official birthday.
Mobile: +33 6 80 86 72 90
✉ bam@monaco.mc
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British Council
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We build trust and connections through arts and culture, education, and English language. In France for over 80 years, we offer English language training for children, teens, and adults and certify English skills. We strengthen UK–France ties and contribute to growth and impact through arts and cultural activity, education programmes, research collaboration, promoting UK university study, and alumni engagement.
Country Director: Anne Duncan
9 rue de Constantine, 75007 Paris
01 49 55 73 00
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 250 students, researchers and artists of over 50 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
Tel: 01 58 10 40 00
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
Tel. 06 46 40 42 12
✉ jessannden@orange.fr
Curious Creature Productions
Curious Creature Productions is a Franco-Australian theatre association that hosts regular events for anglophones living in or visiting Paris. Our events are usually in the form of staged play-reading performances, held at Le Pavé d’Orsay, and accompanied by a generous apéro. Each show features a different theme and brand new plays. We provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where the audience is encouraged to mingle together and with our Curious team.
Contact: Jimi Dhalluin-Goninan ✉curiouscreatureproductions@gmail.com
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 - 06 37 56 95 21 ✉leslie.clack@wanadoo.fr
Trish Kessler - 06 31 32 47 84
The Dordogne Ladies Club International
We are a not-for-profit association for women living in and around the Dordogne. We area vibrant community of all ages and nationalities (with English as the common language). Our ethos is networking, friendship, support, welfare and charity fundraising. We have hubs in Bergerac, Périgueux, Sainte Foy la Grande, Villeréal and St Aulaye. We hold coffee/apero clubs weekly and events (quizzes, fairs, wine tasting, cultural visits) book clubs and monthly lunches throughout the year.
President: Dana Skelley ✉ dlcipresident@gmail.com
The English-Speaking Union France
Founded in London in 1918, the ESU is an international educational charity promoting English as a shared language for communication, knowledge, understanding, and friendship. Today, it focuses on helping young people develop communication skills and cross-cultural understanding to thrive in a collaborative world. The ESU has branches in over fifty countries. In France, it is represented in Paris, the Loire Valley, Aix-Marseille, Bordeaux, and Strasbourg.
Chairperson - Nicholas Hill ✉nick@real-land.com Tel: 06 16 42 85 20
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 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.
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 you are in France for a short time.
President - Amanda VanOsdol, Tel: 07 68 82 95 15
✉ info@internationalplayers.org
PADFAS - The Arts Society - Paris
Affiliated to The Arts Society UK, this Franco-British society offers illustrated monthly lectures in English, by academics, researchers, museum curators and historians, on one Thursday afternoon a month from October to May in central Paris. In addition, we offer guided visits, often in French, to museums and other places of interest in the Paris region and beyond. New members are always welcome, as are guests. For details, please see our website.
Chairman: Andrea Perugini ✉andrea.perugini58@gmail.com
Hon. Secretary: Phil Dunbar ✉ paris@theartssociety.org
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.
The American Cathedral in Paris, 23 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris
Musical Director: Lewis Hammond
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: Alex Roberts
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Lyon Branch
RSCDS Lyon Branch offers Scottish Dancing classes, opening the door to a very active worldwide community. We have a weekly Friday night class, with two parts (all dancers including beginners; then intermediate and advanced), and a Monday evening one, with lots of youngsters. We also organise ceilidhs, day classes and weekend schools, with live musicians whenever possible. We accept beginners all year round, so come and join us! "Fun, fitness and friendship" (the RSCDS's motto) guaranteed.
Contact: Laure Gardelle ✉ lgardelle@yahoo.fr
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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 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm and occasionally a ball on Saturday night. Everybody is warmly welcome.
Contact: Marcus Moore, Tel: 06 71 08 50 02
Scottish University Alumni
The Scottish Alumni Group unites individuals in France who are alumni of Scottish universities or who value a strong connection to Scotland. Our aim is to foster an internationally focused community that promotes Scottish academic and cultural ties and strengthens cooperation and understanding between Scotland and France.
Contact: Alexander Stolz ✉ scottishunialumni@gmail.com
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Society of the Wallace Fountains
The Society of the Wallace Fountains promotes, preserves and protects the iconic Wallace Fountains of Paris, and recognises and encourages 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 presentations and guided tours to groups, as well as 22 self-guided walks to find all the Wallace Fountains scattered throughout Paris via its guidebook and website.
President Barbara Lambesis ✉ blambesis@wallacefountains.org
Secretary Gretel Furner ✉ gfurner@wallacefountains.org
Théâtre en Anglais
Théâtre en Anglais is a professional touring theatre company presenting English-language productions across France and overseas territories for schools and general audiences. The company specialises in accessible, visually dynamic adaptations of literary classics and historical subjects, combining theatre, music, movement and occasionally integrated French subtitles. Productions on tour include Alice in Wonderland, The Rosa Parks Story and our new musical Invincible. Alice is also on at the Espace Alya at the Avignon Festival OFF.
Women's International Club
Le WIC (Women's International Club) de Paris welcomes women of over 50 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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Young Actors Theatre Strasbourg
The Young Actors Theatre Strasbourg (YATS) aims to promote Anglophone theatre in the Strasbourg community through plays, musicals and educational programs. It offers young people professional theatre training in a safe, positive environment. Theatre sparks imagination, builds creativity, and fosters problem‑solving through collaboration. It strengthens confidence and provides skills that help children understand the world and engage with it. YATS helps young people grow artistically and personally, empowering them to shape their future.
Contact ✉ info@yatstrasbourg.com