ASSOCIATIONS

In France you can find an association for almost any activity, from kite-surfing to wine-tasting. Search for local groups and activities online, or ask your consulate or town hall for a list.

The British Community Committee has a list of societies for the expatriate community throughout France.

Meetup lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together. Check out the France section, which lists groups throughout the country.

Newcomers Club Worldwide is a directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates.

Council for the English Speaking Community in Paris (CESC) is an informal organization for the exchange of news and information between more than 80 English-speaking service groups and associations in the Paris region.

If you can't find a group that matches your interests, why not set up your own? To find out how to set up an association in France, go to the 'vie associative' section of government's Public Service website (in French).