French Conversation Circles 2025
Petit Cercle and Cercle Avancé conversation groups meet every month and new members are always very welcome 😊
Welcome! Bienvenue!
The cities of Chichester and Chartres have been twinned since 1959, and the Friends of Chartres is Chichester’s French Twinning Association. The partnership between the cities exists to foster understanding and friendship between the people of Chichester and Chartres, and to promote cultural, educational, sporting and economic links between the two cities.
The Friends of Chartres provide a lively programme of events for members, the highlight of which is an annual exchange visit with our partners in Chartres. Throughout the year there are French-themed talks, visits to places of interest, French films, shared meals and other social events. Whilst we actively encourage the learning and practice of the French language with monthly conversation circles at different levels, the ability to speak French is not essential. All that is needed to enjoy our many activities is enthusiasm for France and French culture.
In addition to the annual exchange, other groups in the city such as Rotary, Lions and sports clubs have formed links with and visit their counterparts in France.
New members are always welcome.
Find out more about us through our quarterly newsletter CITYLINK or send us a message or telephone 01243 527435.
Latest News
Fishbourne Social Evening
On Sept 8, 2024 only the hardy braved the cold to play Boules but we all enjoyed the fish & chips and the quiz.
Diamond Celebrations
Sixty years ago, on 22nd and 29th August 1964, members of Friends of Chartres, Astrid and Bryn Davies tied the knot in Sweden whilst Jose and Graham Pound did so ...
Events
To see a list of all our future events, please click here
Chichester Gala June 28 – Priory Park 11.00-16.00
Friends of Chartres will be part of a “European Corner” at this annual event, along with the other twinning groups: Friends of Ravenna (Italy), Speyer (Germany), and Valletta (Malta). There
June 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Priory Park
Petit Cercle – Tues. July 1st, 10.30am at Chichester Festival Theatre
At the Petit Cercle you need not be fluent to contribute to the conversation, or you can just come & listen.
July 1 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Coffee BarFour Cities Event – July 7 at 7.30pm
You must be a member of one of the twinning groups to attend this event. As part of the Chichester Festival, the city’s four twinning associations come together to (this
July 7 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 pm
