Activities in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and the Surrounding Area Sarah Houiller Accueil International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye et de sa région Want to be part of life in France? Markets & Brocantes • Markets • Brocantes, Vide-greniers, Foires Associations, Clubs, Classes • Most towns have an open day in September for all their associations, clubs and classes • Saint Germain, Market Square : “Expo-Associations” Saturday 28th September 10:00 – 18:00 Want to learn French? • GRETA programme: information from Lycée International • LA CLEF: local organisation for culture and education laclef.asso.fr • Accueil International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye: - French conversation in small groups accueilinternational.org Want to do things not typically French? • Scottish dancing in Fourqueux: - no need to wear a kilt! - beginners welcome - for all nationalities • Lions Club Yvelines Heraldic: - only English speaking Lions Club in France - 20 members of different nationality - objective to raise money for charity - main causes supported : autism, Alzheimer’s, Téléthon, food bank, refugees… - monthly meeting - www.lionsheraldic78.eu • The International Players: - English speaking theatre group with members of all ages and a variety of talents: • acting • singing • designing and building sets • making costumes - based in Le Pecq and St-Germain www.internationalplayers.co.uk • Cricket club in Thoiry: - welcomes cricketers, supporters and social members of all ages www.standac.com Want to contact people on Facebook? Facebook groups • iMums@France78 • English speaking Mums West of Paris • Expats Saint Germain-en-Laye area • Expatriates in Yvelines – West of Paris Facebook groups For French parents returning: • Retour en France après une expatriation • Expats nanas : back to France Want to meet people? Want to meet people? Organisations welcoming & integrating newcomers: Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF) - National network; local branches in most towns - Le Vésinet AVF LIFT Programme “Lost in France Together” Practical sessions on life in France Open to non-residents avf.asso.fr/le-vesinet Want to meet people? Maisons Laffitte International (MLI) - Founded March 2019 - For those living in Maisons Laffitte and Le Mesnil-le-Roi - For both men and women - English speaking www.maisonslaffitteinternational.com Want to meet people? Message - For parents and future parents - Network in and around Paris - Local area groups, social groups, support groups - Tips on parenting and life in France - English speaking; all nationalities welcome www.messageparis.org Want to meet people? Accueil International de St-Germain-en-Laye (AISG) - For foreign women arriving in France and French women returning from abroad - Living in St Germain and surrounding towns - Approx 500 members of 50 different nationalities - All activities run by volunteer members - French and native languages • Our key groups and activities: - 7 language groups, including an Anglophone group - International Coffees with a theme (in French) - Specific group for new members - French conversation - Mother and Toddler group • Some examples of our activities: - Book clubs - Cookery - Golf - Walking - Painting on eggs - Craft group - Mah Jong • More examples of our activities: - Chinese culture - Gardening group - Bridge (advanced) - European history - Singing in French (foreign members) - “After Eight” • Outings to: - restaurants - cinema - exhibitions • Cultural visits: - historic walks - museums - monuments & places of interest www.accueilinternational.org Accueil International Saint Germain en Laye Information & sign-up Tuesday 24th September 14:00 – 16:00 Maison des Associations (MAS) 3 rue de la République, St-Germain-en-Laye .