Accueil des Villes Françaises (AVF) is a unique association dedicated to welcoming newcomers and open to all new arrivals to help them succeed with their relocation. One main feature of the AVF network of local associations established in many cities and towns countrywide is to be managed exclusively by volunteers. Since its establishment in the 70’s, the AVF network has always maintained its original aim to become involved in the local life by forging links and establishing friendships between new arrivals and local residents.
International newcomers are most welcome to join the following activities:
- International encounters
Come and spend some time with French AVF members and other newcomers. Meetings are held twice a month: meeting over coffee and visit or stroll in Versailles or in Paris
Facilitators: Sybille NICOLAS and Laure LAMBERT
- French conversation workshop
Improve your French in a relaxed atmosphere with subjects of your choice.
It is not a language course, but a meeting place, to practice what you
know and increase your command of the language.
- The LIFT Program
Just arrived and feeling lost? Come and join the AVF LIFT program!
The LIFT program (Lost In France Together) is designed for English speakers who have just arrived. For more information, click here.
- Hosting expatriate scientists
Each year, AVF Versailles annually hosts a one-day visit to Versailles of foreign scientists. AVF volunteers provide a guided walking tour of Versailles historical district while AVF families demonstrate their strong sense of welcome and hospitality by hosting a convivial lunch with the foreign visitors. For more information, click here.
To participate in any of these activites, feel free to contact us at avf.versailles@gmail.com
Other activites are proposed by the AVF Versailles. They are mainly in French (except conversation groups in foreign languages). The list is available here.
