Based in Segonzac, capital of the Grande Champagne, in the Charente region of Poitou-Charente, our Association aims to promote friendly encounters between local residents and English-speaking newcomers to the region.
As new friendships grow, along comes the opportunity to practice and improve our knowledge of each other's native tongue!
Join us for our conversation get-togethers.
We offer French language improvement classes - a smattering of French is all you need to start.
Or our beginner English class for the French.
Our gardening group meets one afternoon monthly to visit local gardens of interest or other member's gardens - often followed by tea and cakes!
If food is your thing, join the monthly lunch group and discover our local restaurants.
We also operate a twice-monthly walking club - giving you the chance to discover this beautiful region on foot with an easy-going group.
Monthly themed get-togethers allow us all to get to know each other better.
Annual coach outings give us the chance to discover the region and its history.
Finally, we also pride ourselves on our involvement in the local community - with our English teashops at local fairs and events, and our support of the local Anciens Combattants at local ceremonies .
Our year starts at the beginning of September and continues until the end of June. Subscriptions are €20 per year. We welcome prospective members to come along and try any of the above events without obligation.
We very much look forward to meeting you!