FrancoBritishSociety

An independent charity founded in 1924 organising cultural events to strengthen Franco-British relations

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Yesterday, the Franco-British Society held a literary event at Oxford and Cambridge Club with authors John Adamson and Clive Jackson about their book “Footloose in France”. Thank you to both authors for a very entertaining lecture in this beautiful venue.

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Yesterday, the Franco-British Society held a literary event with prize-winning author @RichardVinen about his book “The Last Titans". Thank you @RichardVinen for a fascinating lecture and for hosting us at @KingsCollegeLon

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Today the Franco-British Society organised a visit to the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition @V_and_A
An introduction was made by curator Dr Alice Minter before doors opened to the public and was followed by a free-roam tour of the exhibition. A fascinating experience!

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Yesterday evening, the Franco-British Society held its Christmas Drinks and Canapés at The Athenaeum Club in London. It was a pleasure catching up with many of our members in such a lovely setting. Our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2026!

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Yesterday, the FB Society organised a Gala/Piano recital performed by Alim Beisembayev, winner of the Leeds Piano Competition 2021, kindly hosted by Lady Lipworth CBE at her home, "The Gables". A warm thank you to our generous host Lady Lipworth and to our members.

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Yesterday, the Franco-British Society hosted its AGM which was followed by the awarding of the Literary Prize winner 2024, Sue Prideaux, for “Wild thing: a life of Paul Gauguin”. Congratulations to Sue Prideaux!

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Today, the Franco-British Society organised a private visit of @Arundells, once home of former British Prime Minister, Sir Edward Heath, in Salisbury which was followed by a guided tour of @SalisburyCath

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Today the Franco-British Society is hosting a conference on ‘Georges Pompidou and Edward Heath: Politics and Culture in France and the United Kingdom’ with @IG_Pompidou at l’Institut français in London with a welcome from French Ambassador @AmbDuchene

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L'Institut Georges Pompidou est à Londres : introduction par Madame l'Ambassadrice Hélène Duchêne de l'après-midi politique et culture (Heath/Pompidou) en partenariat avec la Franco-British Society. Institut Français du Royaume-Uni.

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On 14th May, we will be hosting a conference at @ifru_london in partnership with @IG_Pompidou on the theme of “Georges Pompidou and Edward Heath: Politics and Culture in France and the United Kingdom”
Registrations by Fri 2nd May 2025: https://t.co/X6AToRAbx0

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📅 Le 14 mai 2025, l’Institut Georges Pompidou vous donne rendez-vous à l’Institut Français de Londres
Georges Pompidou & Edward Heath : une alliance politique et culturelle qui a façonné l’Europe.
🔗Inscription : https://t.co/AT7J2oeMN2

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Today, the Franco-British Society organised a lecture – “Louis XVIII and George IV, friends, allies and fathers of the Entente Cordiale” with author and historian @philip_mansel at Gazette Brasserie at @ifru_london

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Yesterday evening, the Franco-British Society organised a talk with authors Lord Jonathan Sumption and Jackie Wullschläger, winners of the FBS literary prize 2023, at @KingsCollegeLon

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Yesterday evening, the Franco-British Society held its Christmas Drinks and Canapés at The Athenaeum Club in London

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@NabilaRamdani @francobritish @HurstPublishers @public_affairs @raminta_us @zeynep20sen @FriendsofEurope @POLITICOEurope @GdnPolitics @timespolitics @nytimes @FrMorningLondon Thank you @NabilaRamdani for your fascinating talk. It was a pleasure

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Was honoured to talk about my new book “Fixing #France” 🇫🇷 @FrancoBritSoc & @francobritish last evening. It was all about one of the most #turbulent countries in #Europe right now, and one which is evidently full of citizens who are very unhappy with the way it’s being run.

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This evening the Franco-British Society was delighted to host @NabilaRamdani talking her book ‘Fixing France: How to Repair a Broken Republic’ and a fantastic discussion

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We are delighted to announce His Majesty The King has accepted the Patronage of The Franco-British Society, following Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This is great recognition of the importance of the UK-France relationship and the part we play in promoting it

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Today, our members were invited to attend a talk on the theme of roses by French luxury perfumes and cosmetics specialist Regine Pasquet. A fascinating immersive experience to understand the different facets of this unique flower, its history and its symbols.

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Today, our members were invited by @huguenotmuseum to Rochester to understand the history of the Huguenots with a visit to @huguenotmuseum, @FrenchHospital, illustrated talks from @tvmurdoch, Leslie du Cane and a guided tour to @RochesterCathed. Thank you to all for hosting us!

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This evening the Franco-British Society hosted a literary talk in the House of Lords on “(Re)-discovering Normandy in the steps of Marcel Proust and John Ruskin” by Cynthia Gamble, co-author of “Ruskin, Proust et la Normandie”