What's On: Events for English speakers in France in November
Here's our list of events geared towards English speakers taking place across France during October. If you have any that you'd like us to add -- whether it's language exchanges, social meet-ups or talks about the impact of Brexit - please let us know.([email protected])
PARIS
Where: Lucernaire, 53 Rue Notre Dame des Champs, 75006 Paris, France
Date and time: Monday 29th October – Sunday 4th November
Event by: Paris Lift-Off
This festival celebrates indie films from all over the world, and provides great opportunities to network with the expat film community for those keen to volunteer. After film screenings the audience are invited to get involved in the creative process by writing down their feedback, which is the sent to the director.
Movie Night and Drinks - French film ‘Le Grand Bain’ with English subtitles
Where: Cinéma Studio 28, 10 Rue Tholozé, 75018, Paris
Date and time: Friday 2nd, drinks from 8pm, screening at 9pm
Event by: Lost in Frenchlation
Enjoy a drink and some snacks before watching French comedy with English subtitles in the oldest cinema in Paris. Le Grand Bain is an unlikely comedy adventure featuring some of France’s most well known actors in their speedos. Tickets are available on the door.
Wine Night - French film ‘Wine Calling’ with English subtitles
Where: Club de l’Étoile, 14 Rue Troyon, 75017 Paris
Date and time: Sunday 4th, wine tasting from 7pm, screening at 8pm
Event by: Lost in Frenchlation
Immerse yourself in the world of bio-dynamic wine production with this documentary, which charts a year on an organic vineyard in the South of France. With wine tasting beforehand and an introduction from the producer of the film Nicholas Manuel. Tickets include wine tasting and are available on the door or online.
British Embassy Outreach meetings
Where: All over France
The British embassy has announced more outreach meetings to give Brits living in France a chance to get up to date with Brexit negotiations and pitch their concerns to representatives of the British government in France.
The meetings, which are free, will take place first n Chantilly on November 7th, then in Aix-en-Povence on November 15th, Saint-Germain-en-Laye on November 19th and St Malo in Brittany on November 20th.
People who want to go must register online to book their place via the link beloww.
All the details of times and places can be found by CLICKING HERE.
Our next British citizens outreach meeting will be taking place in #Chantilly on 7 November. If you're a UK national living in the area and have questions about your rights, you can sign up here: https://t.co/pX7ageQRFs #UKnationalsinEU pic.twitter.com/3ogJxtfn4b
— UK in France (@UKinFrance) October 29, 2018
Expat Theatre Night: Duel Battle of the Ballads
Where: Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse, 22-40 Rue de la Gaité, 75014 Paris
Date and time: Wednesday 7th, 7pm – 11pm
Event by: Expat Theatre Night
Enjoy a night at the theatre with an international crowd with this November’s Expat Theatre Night. This month’s offering is a musical comedy journey through different musical styles that all ages will enjoy. After the performance head to a nearby bar for drinks and snacks, all included in the ticket price.
Comedy Night French film ‘I Feel Good’ with English subtitles
Where: Club de l’Étoile, 14 Rue Troyon, 75017 Paris
Date and time: Friday 9th, drinks from 7pm, comedy from 8pm, screening at 8:30pm
Event by: Lost in Frenchlation
As well as a humorous take on capitalism starring Jean Dujardin, catch stand up comedy from Becoming Maman and Alexander Van Walsum at Lost in Frenchlation’s comedy night. Tickets are available on the door or online.
Americans in France during WWI
Where: 65 Quai d’Orsay, 75007, Paris
Date and time: Friday 9th, 7:30pm
Event by: The American Church in Paris
The American church is screening two films about Americans in France during the Great War. The American volunteer contribution to this war is not widely known and these films honour American volunteers and medics who served France during this period. The event is free.
Talks in English: In search of Mary Shelly
Where: British Council, 9 rue de Constantine, 75007 Paris
Date and time: Friday 23rd, 9pm
Event by: British Council
Celebrate Frankenstein’s 200th anniversary with poet and biographer Fiona Sampson. This talk will delve in to Shelly’s dramatic personal life to try and shed light on her most famous book. This event is free with refreshments provided afterwards.
American Church in Paris Thanksgiving dinner
Where: 65 Quai d’Orsay, 75007, Paris
Date and time:Saturday 24th, 5:30pm
Event by: The American Church in Paris
The American Church in Paris' annual Thanksgiving meal is back for 2018. Share a meal with all the traditional, tasty, Thanksgiving trimmings. Tickets are €15 – 20 and are available to buy at Sunday services at the church.
Where: Le Comedy Club, 42 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle 75010, Paris
Date and time: Sunday 25th, 8pm
Event by: Sebastian Marx
The premier night of stand up comedy in English in Paris. Every week there is a line-up of local and international comics so funny that "even the Parisians laugh". Free entry. Just a one drink minimum and mandatory coat check. Plus "hat money" for the comedians.
Where: L’École Suisse Internationale, 8-14 Rue des Messageries, 75010 Paris
Date and time: Tuesday 27th, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Event by: Meet Up run by Ludovic MARTIN, founder of the website Mister Bilingue
Calling all job hunters, this workshop will help you tailor your resume, job hunt and interview skills to the French market. Attending the presentation and following Q&A session is free, as long as you buy a drink at the bar.
NORTH EASTERN FRANCE
Centenary of The First World War Armistice
Where: Villers-Bretonneux, The Somme
Date and time: Sunday 11th, 10:30am – 11:30am
Event by: The Australian Government
A high number of visitors are expected at this ceremony Australian National War memorial, so bookings must be made in advance to attend the memorial centre on the day. Shuttle busses are available from Amiens.
BRITTANY
Where: Le Manoir Bar / Restaurant, La Croix de L'iff, 56490, Mohon
Date and time: Sunday 11th, 6pm – 11:45pm
Event by: Le Manoir
Enjoy live music, a raffle, quiz, comedy and traditional fish and chips and this 1940’s themes charity ball hosted by the British Legion and French Military. Tickets are €8 and must be purchased in advance. Dressing up is encouraged.
LYON
What’s up Lyon? - Comedy night
Where: 7 Rue des Capucins, 69001, Lyon
Date and time: Tuesday 27th, 8:30pm
Event by: Le Complexe Café-Théâtre
What’s up Lyon? What up Lyon ? This is the new English speaking humour event in Lyon. The stand up comedy, sketches and improve in English. This month’s headliner is Bristol’s own Jack Butler. Tickets cost €10.
CÔTE D’AZUR
A Perfect Murder - Theatre
Where:163 rue Saint Sauver, Le Cannet, 06110
Date and time: Friday 10th – Sunday 18th, 8pm
Event by: SET South of France English Theatre - "Bringing the West End to the Côte d'Azur.
This production of A Perfect Murder by Peter James is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Tickets start from €22, with the option of adding on a Supperclub buffet dinner and drinks.
SOUTH WEST
British Legion Remembrance Service
Where: Allied Forces Cemetary, Rue Bahus, 33400, Talence, Bordeaux
Date and time: Sunday 11th 9:15 am
Event by: The British Legion
Commemorating 100 years since the end of WWI, The British Legion will lead ceremony including a procession, wreath laying and shots fired from a 1918 rifle. This isf ollowed by a ceremony in the Allied Forces Cemetary at 10:30, then a vin d’honneur at nearby Chateâu de Peixotto.
Where: Salle de Fêtes, Saint-Dode and Caillavet, Gers
Date and time: Friday 9th and Saturday 10th, 6pm
Event by: The English Theatre Company
Commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War with this performance of personal wartime stories, including poems and popular wartime sing-a-longs like “It’s a long way to Tipperary.” Tickets can be bought online and include food (or ‘rations’) and a welcome drink.
Where: Mairie de Labarde, Medoc
Date and time: Thursday 22nd, 7pm
Event by: Bordeaux British Community
Join this sociable and energetic monthly group to learn the steps to traditional Scottish dances. Three lessons cost €15 and you need to let the organisers know in advance that you’ll be attending.
Please help us grow this page by emailing us information about other events geared towards English speakers in France. Email [email protected]
Please email the information in the same format as the events listed above.
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PARIS
Where: Lucernaire, 53 Rue Notre Dame des Champs, 75006 Paris, France
Date and time: Monday 29th October – Sunday 4th November
Event by: Paris Lift-Off
This festival celebrates indie films from all over the world, and provides great opportunities to network with the expat film community for those keen to volunteer. After film screenings the audience are invited to get involved in the creative process by writing down their feedback, which is the sent to the director.
Movie Night and Drinks - French film ‘Le Grand Bain’ with English subtitles
Where: Cinéma Studio 28, 10 Rue Tholozé, 75018, Paris
Date and time: Friday 2nd, drinks from 8pm, screening at 9pm
Event by: Lost in Frenchlation
Enjoy a drink and some snacks before watching French comedy with English subtitles in the oldest cinema in Paris. Le Grand Bain is an unlikely comedy adventure featuring some of France’s most well known actors in their speedos. Tickets are available on the door.
Wine Night - French film ‘Wine Calling’ with English subtitles
Where: Club de l’Étoile, 14 Rue Troyon, 75017 Paris
Date and time: Sunday 4th, wine tasting from 7pm, screening at 8pm
Event by: Lost in Frenchlation
Immerse yourself in the world of bio-dynamic wine production with this documentary, which charts a year on an organic vineyard in the South of France. With wine tasting beforehand and an introduction from the producer of the film Nicholas Manuel. Tickets include wine tasting and are available on the door or online.
British Embassy Outreach meetings
Where: All over France
The British embassy has announced more outreach meetings to give Brits living in France a chance to get up to date with Brexit negotiations and pitch their concerns to representatives of the British government in France.
The meetings, which are free, will take place first n Chantilly on November 7th, then in Aix-en-Povence on November 15th, Saint-Germain-en-Laye on November 19th and St Malo in Brittany on November 20th.
People who want to go must register online to book their place via the link beloww.
All the details of times and places can be found by CLICKING HERE.
Our next British citizens outreach meeting will be taking place in #Chantilly on 7 November. If you're a UK national living in the area and have questions about your rights, you can sign up here: https://t.co/pX7ageQRFs #UKnationalsinEU pic.twitter.com/3ogJxtfn4b
— UK in France (@UKinFrance) October 29, 2018
Expat Theatre Night: Duel Battle of the Ballads
Where: Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse, 22-40 Rue de la Gaité, 75014 Paris
Date and time: Wednesday 7th, 7pm – 11pm
Event by: Expat Theatre Night
Enjoy a night at the theatre with an international crowd with this November’s Expat Theatre Night. This month’s offering is a musical comedy journey through different musical styles that all ages will enjoy. After the performance head to a nearby bar for drinks and snacks, all included in the ticket price.
Comedy Night French film ‘I Feel Good’ with English subtitles
Where: Club de l’Étoile, 14 Rue Troyon, 75017 Paris
Date and time: Friday 9th, drinks from 7pm, comedy from 8pm, screening at 8:30pm
Event by: Lost in Frenchlation
As well as a humorous take on capitalism starring Jean Dujardin, catch stand up comedy from Becoming Maman and Alexander Van Walsum at Lost in Frenchlation’s comedy night. Tickets are available on the door or online.
Americans in France during WWI
Where: 65 Quai d’Orsay, 75007, Paris
Date and time: Friday 9th, 7:30pm
Event by: The American Church in Paris
The American church is screening two films about Americans in France during the Great War. The American volunteer contribution to this war is not widely known and these films honour American volunteers and medics who served France during this period. The event is free.
Talks in English: In search of Mary Shelly
Where: British Council, 9 rue de Constantine, 75007 Paris
Date and time: Friday 23rd, 9pm
Event by: British Council
Celebrate Frankenstein’s 200th anniversary with poet and biographer Fiona Sampson. This talk will delve in to Shelly’s dramatic personal life to try and shed light on her most famous book. This event is free with refreshments provided afterwards.
American Church in Paris Thanksgiving dinner
Where: 65 Quai d’Orsay, 75007, Paris
Date and time:Saturday 24th, 5:30pm
Event by: The American Church in Paris
The American Church in Paris' annual Thanksgiving meal is back for 2018. Share a meal with all the traditional, tasty, Thanksgiving trimmings. Tickets are €15 – 20 and are available to buy at Sunday services at the church.
Where: Le Comedy Club, 42 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle 75010, Paris
Date and time: Sunday 25th, 8pm
Event by: Sebastian Marx
The premier night of stand up comedy in English in Paris. Every week there is a line-up of local and international comics so funny that "even the Parisians laugh". Free entry. Just a one drink minimum and mandatory coat check. Plus "hat money" for the comedians.
Where: L’École Suisse Internationale, 8-14 Rue des Messageries, 75010 Paris
Date and time: Tuesday 27th, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Event by: Meet Up run by Ludovic MARTIN, founder of the website Mister Bilingue
Calling all job hunters, this workshop will help you tailor your resume, job hunt and interview skills to the French market. Attending the presentation and following Q&A session is free, as long as you buy a drink at the bar.
NORTH EASTERN FRANCE
Centenary of The First World War Armistice
Where: Villers-Bretonneux, The Somme
Date and time: Sunday 11th, 10:30am – 11:30am
Event by: The Australian Government
A high number of visitors are expected at this ceremony Australian National War memorial, so bookings must be made in advance to attend the memorial centre on the day. Shuttle busses are available from Amiens.
BRITTANY
Where: Le Manoir Bar / Restaurant, La Croix de L'iff, 56490, Mohon
Date and time: Sunday 11th, 6pm – 11:45pm
Event by: Le Manoir
Enjoy live music, a raffle, quiz, comedy and traditional fish and chips and this 1940’s themes charity ball hosted by the British Legion and French Military. Tickets are €8 and must be purchased in advance. Dressing up is encouraged.
LYON
What’s up Lyon? - Comedy night
Where: 7 Rue des Capucins, 69001, Lyon
Date and time: Tuesday 27th, 8:30pm
Event by: Le Complexe Café-Théâtre
What’s up Lyon? What up Lyon ? This is the new English speaking humour event in Lyon. The stand up comedy, sketches and improve in English. This month’s headliner is Bristol’s own Jack Butler. Tickets cost €10.
CÔTE D’AZUR
A Perfect Murder - Theatre
Where:163 rue Saint Sauver, Le Cannet, 06110
Date and time: Friday 10th – Sunday 18th, 8pm
Event by: SET South of France English Theatre - "Bringing the West End to the Côte d'Azur.
This production of A Perfect Murder by Peter James is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Tickets start from €22, with the option of adding on a Supperclub buffet dinner and drinks.
SOUTH WEST
British Legion Remembrance Service
Where: Allied Forces Cemetary, Rue Bahus, 33400, Talence, Bordeaux
Date and time: Sunday 11th 9:15 am
Event by: The British Legion
Commemorating 100 years since the end of WWI, The British Legion will lead ceremony including a procession, wreath laying and shots fired from a 1918 rifle. This isf ollowed by a ceremony in the Allied Forces Cemetary at 10:30, then a vin d’honneur at nearby Chateâu de Peixotto.
Where: Salle de Fêtes, Saint-Dode and Caillavet, Gers
Date and time: Friday 9th and Saturday 10th, 6pm
Event by: The English Theatre Company
Commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War with this performance of personal wartime stories, including poems and popular wartime sing-a-longs like “It’s a long way to Tipperary.” Tickets can be bought online and include food (or ‘rations’) and a welcome drink.
Where: Mairie de Labarde, Medoc
Date and time: Thursday 22nd, 7pm
Event by: Bordeaux British Community
Join this sociable and energetic monthly group to learn the steps to traditional Scottish dances. Three lessons cost €15 and you need to let the organisers know in advance that you’ll be attending.
Please help us grow this page by emailing us information about other events geared towards English speakers in France. Email [email protected]
Please email the information in the same format as the events listed above.
Title:
Where:
Event by:
Details:
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