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MAKING FRIENDS
General Networking
The large English-speaking community in Paris offers a variety
of support and welcome groups, both formal and informal, as
do other international interest groups. Most embassies have
community liaison offices for their citizens in Paris, which may
be able to supply specific contacts in Paris. SOS Help can also
answer questions and make referrals on a wealth of issues of
concern to the newcomer. The groups below can be helpful.
Note that some are run by volunteers and hours may vary.
For detailed lists of country-specifi c associations and clubs,
you might access these websites: British in France (http://www.
britishinfrance.com); US Embassy Offi ce of American Services
(www. http://www.amb-usa.fr); Association Irlandaise (www.
europeanirish.com/France).

The American Church in Paris
65 quai d'Orsay, 75007
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.acparis.org
Christian religious and social gathering venue for the entire
Anglophone community. Each October, the Women of the
American Church sponsor the excellent 'Bloom Where
You Are Planted' acclimatisation programme for English-
speaking newcomers, providing a helpful booklet on living
in Paris.
Association of Americans Resident Overseas (AARO)
Mona Bismarck Foundation
34 avenue de New York, 75116
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.aaro.org
Represents the interests of Americans overseas on issues
such as taxes, Social Security, etc. Good for making friends
with people of like concerns.
Association of American Wives of Europeans
34 avenue de New York, 75016
Tel: [phone]
Website: http://www.aaweparis.org

Addresses current issues faced by American wives and
promotes contacts and friendship.