FBS Events in 2021
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The War of 1870
(19 Jul 1870 – 10 May 1871)
The Franco-Prussian War: despite an undeniably severe defeat, the roots of a strategic success 150 years later
Talk in English by Colonel Armel Dirou
Q & A in both French and English
Attaché de Défense Adjoint Terre près l'Ambassade de France au Royaume-Uni
Attaché de Défense Non résident près l'Ambassade de France en Irlande
Wednesday 28 April 2021
6.00pm - 7.30pm over Zoom
Free for FBS members
£8.00 for guests ( £10.00 with Paypal)
Members and their guests who wish to attend the talks will be required to register by email (francobritsoc@gmail.com) before Monday 26 April 2021.
A link via email will be sent to those who have registered 48 to 24 hours before the talk.
As the Society still needs funds to run its affairs, any donations would be gratefully received.
click on the link below for more information:
www.franco-british-society.org/franco-prussian-war-150-years-on-28421.html
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The French naval strategy
Talk in English
by le Capitaine de vaisseau Julien de Saint-Quentin
Attaché naval à l' Ambassade de France au Royaume-Uni
(This is the first of two independent talks. The second one " France and the UK: strategic twins?", more details shortly)
Thursday 25 March 2021
6.00pm - 7.30pm Over Zoom
Free for FBS members
£8.00 per talk for Guests ( £10.00 with Paypal)
Members and their guests who wish to attend the talks will be required to register by email (francobritsoc@gmail.com) before Tuesday 23 March 2021.
A link via email will be sent to those who have registered 48 to 24 hours before the talk.
As the Society still needs funds to run its affairs, any donations would be gratefully received.
click on the link below for more information:
www.franco-british-society.org/the-french-naval-strategy-25032021.html
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Interception, intimidation and brinkmanship: Anglo-French Diplomacy under Cromwell'
Talk in English by Dr Kirsteen MacKenzie
Thursday 25 February 2021
6.00pm - Over Zoom
Free
Members and their guests who wish to attend the talks will be required to register by email (francobritsoc@gmail.com) before Friday 19 February 2021. A link via email will be sent to those who have registered 48 to 24 hours before the talk.
As the Society still needs funds to run its affairs, any donations would be gratefully received.
click on the link below for more information:
www.franco-british-society.org/mazarin-and-cromwell-250220-dr-k-mackenzie.html
Talk in English by Dr Kirsteen MacKenzie
Thursday 25 February 2021
6.00pm - Over Zoom
Free
Members and their guests who wish to attend the talks will be required to register by email (francobritsoc@gmail.com) before Friday 19 February 2021. A link via email will be sent to those who have registered 48 to 24 hours before the talk.
As the Society still needs funds to run its affairs, any donations would be gratefully received.
click on the link below for more information:
www.franco-british-society.org/mazarin-and-cromwell-250220-dr-k-mackenzie.html
Versailles and the English:
Admiration and Intimacy from Louis XIV to Queen Victoria
Talk in English by Philip Mansel
FBS book prize winner for his book King of the World- The life of Louis XIV
Wednesday 20 January 2021
6.00pm Over Zoom
Free
Members and their guests who wish to attend the talks will be required to register by email (francobritsoc@gmail.com) before Friday 15 January 2021. A link via email will be sent to those who have registered 48 to 24 hours before the talk.
As the Society still needs funds to run its affairs, any donation would be greatly received.
click on the link below for more information:
www.franco-british-society.org/versailles-and-the-english-200121-p-mansel.html
Admiration and Intimacy from Louis XIV to Queen Victoria
Talk in English by Philip Mansel
FBS book prize winner for his book King of the World- The life of Louis XIV
Wednesday 20 January 2021
6.00pm Over Zoom
Free
Members and their guests who wish to attend the talks will be required to register by email (francobritsoc@gmail.com) before Friday 15 January 2021. A link via email will be sent to those who have registered 48 to 24 hours before the talk.
As the Society still needs funds to run its affairs, any donation would be greatly received.
click on the link below for more information:
www.franco-british-society.org/versailles-and-the-english-200121-p-mansel.html
FBS Events in 2020
Appel du 18 Juin - De Gaulle celebrations
Wednesday 6 May (Postponed to Thursday 12 November 2020)
6.00pm to 7.30pm
Previously hosted at the Lycée by Mr Didier Devilard, Proviseur of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle
and Colonel Armel Dirou, Attaché de Défense Adjoint Terre près l' Ambassade de France au Royaume-Uni,
the event will have to be held online over Zoom.
Guest Speakers:
Professor John Charmley (Sir Winston Churchill)
Professor Julian Jackson (Charles De Gaulle)
Short talks in English from both speakers followed by a Q&A
and un verre de l’amitié in your own home!
Members who wish to attend the talks will be required to register by email before Thursday 5th of November. A link via email will be sent to those who have registered 48 to 24 hours before the meeting.
Tickets: A: FBS Member - B: FBS Member's guest :
Any donation to the Society will be much appreciated.
Ticket C : Young Members (18-26) and student from the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle : Free
click on the link below for more information:
www.franco-british-society.org/appel-du-18-juin---de-gaulle-celebrations.html
Wednesday 6 May (Postponed to Thursday 12 November 2020)
6.00pm to 7.30pm
Previously hosted at the Lycée by Mr Didier Devilard, Proviseur of the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle
and Colonel Armel Dirou, Attaché de Défense Adjoint Terre près l' Ambassade de France au Royaume-Uni,
the event will have to be held online over Zoom.
Guest Speakers:
Professor John Charmley (Sir Winston Churchill)
Professor Julian Jackson (Charles De Gaulle)
Short talks in English from both speakers followed by a Q&A
and un verre de l’amitié in your own home!
Members who wish to attend the talks will be required to register by email before Thursday 5th of November. A link via email will be sent to those who have registered 48 to 24 hours before the meeting.
Tickets: A: FBS Member - B: FBS Member's guest :
Any donation to the Society will be much appreciated.
Ticket C : Young Members (18-26) and student from the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle : Free
click on the link below for more information:
www.franco-british-society.org/appel-du-18-juin---de-gaulle-celebrations.html
Annual General Meeting 2020
FBS Book Prize 2019
Guest Speaker: Mr Michael Peppiatt
Tuesday 28 April 2020
(postponed to Thursday 22 October 2020 )
- Annual General Meeting: 6.00 p.m.
- Announcement of the FBS Book Prize winner 2019.
- Short talk in English: The Existential Englishman -
Paris Among the Artists by Michael Peppiatt
As you know, due to the current regulations surrounding events and gatherings, the AGM (followed by talks)
will have to be held online over Zoom.
Guests are most welcome to attend the AGM and talks although, like Franco-British Society members, they are not entitled to vote.
If you have not already renewed your annual Membership (2020), please make sure to do so by Monday 19th October.
Members who wish to attend the Zoom AGM will be required to register by email before Monday 19th of October.
The ID and password will be sent to those who have registered 48 to 24 hours before the meeting.
Tickets: FBS Member ; FBS Member's guest ; Any donation to the Society will be much appreciated.
click on the link below for more information and/or booking form:
www.franco-british-society.org/agm-2020---michael-peppiatt.html
FBS Book Prize 2019
Guest Speaker: Mr Michael Peppiatt
Tuesday 28 April 2020
(postponed to Thursday 22 October 2020 )
- Annual General Meeting: 6.00 p.m.
- Announcement of the FBS Book Prize winner 2019.
- Short talk in English: The Existential Englishman -
Paris Among the Artists by Michael Peppiatt
As you know, due to the current regulations surrounding events and gatherings, the AGM (followed by talks)
will have to be held online over Zoom.
Guests are most welcome to attend the AGM and talks although, like Franco-British Society members, they are not entitled to vote.
If you have not already renewed your annual Membership (2020), please make sure to do so by Monday 19th October.
Members who wish to attend the Zoom AGM will be required to register by email before Monday 19th of October.
The ID and password will be sent to those who have registered 48 to 24 hours before the meeting.
Tickets: FBS Member ; FBS Member's guest ; Any donation to the Society will be much appreciated.
click on the link below for more information and/or booking form:
www.franco-british-society.org/agm-2020---michael-peppiatt.html
Édouard Manet (1832-1883)
Le Ballon ,1862
Lithograph
French Impressions: Manet to Cézanne
Private talk on the show by the curator followed by the visit of the exhibition.
Number of tickets limited.
Date: Thursday 5th March 2020 at 3pm.
Venue: British Museum, Great Russell St London WC1B 3DG
Cost: : FBS MEMBER £15.00 - FBS MEMBER GUEST £17.00
(please note a donation will be made to the British Museum)
Tube: The four tube stations closest to the Museum are: Tottenham Court Road: Holborn:Russell Square: Goodge Street:
click on the link below for more information and/or booking form:
www.franco-british-society.org/french-impressions-manet-to-ceacutezanne-5032020.html
Private talk on the show by the curator followed by the visit of the exhibition.
Number of tickets limited.
Date: Thursday 5th March 2020 at 3pm.
Venue: British Museum, Great Russell St London WC1B 3DG
Cost: : FBS MEMBER £15.00 - FBS MEMBER GUEST £17.00
(please note a donation will be made to the British Museum)
Tube: The four tube stations closest to the Museum are: Tottenham Court Road: Holborn:Russell Square: Goodge Street:
click on the link below for more information and/or booking form:
www.franco-british-society.org/french-impressions-manet-to-ceacutezanne-5032020.html
GEORGE IV: Art & Spectacle
Date: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Venue: The Queens’ Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA at 10.45am.
Cost: lecture and visit £25.00 or lecture only £13.00.
Tube: Victoria.
Lunch: a table has been booked at the Rubens Hotel opposite the gallery.
click on the link below for more information and/or booking form:
www.franco-british-society.org/george-iv-110220.html
This is a joint event between the Anglo-Belgian and the Franco-British Societies
and is especially appropriate as this stunning exhibition brings together Dutch and Flemish Masterpieces
with the best of French Fine and Decorative Arts.
Date: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Venue: The Queens’ Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA at 10.45am.
Cost: lecture and visit £25.00 or lecture only £13.00.
Tube: Victoria.
Lunch: a table has been booked at the Rubens Hotel opposite the gallery.
click on the link below for more information and/or booking form:
www.franco-british-society.org/george-iv-110220.html
This is a joint event between the Anglo-Belgian and the Franco-British Societies
and is especially appropriate as this stunning exhibition brings together Dutch and Flemish Masterpieces
with the best of French Fine and Decorative Arts.
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Une Reine .......et la galette des Rois
Marie-Antoinette, The Making of a French Queen
TALK IN ENGLISH BY JOHN HARDMAN
FBS Book Prize winner 2016 for his book: The life of Louis XVI
More House, 53 Cromwell Road, London SW7EH
(Opposite the Natural History Museum) Metro: South Kensington.
Tuesday 21 January 2020
Meeting: 11.45 am for the talk followed
by a lunch at Café Tangerine, French Institute (1.15pm to 2.45pm)
including a main course + galette des rois + a sparkling cordial or hot drink.
You can buy a glass of wine on the day for an extra £5.00.
Ticket A: £30.00 FBS Members /£35.00 FBS Member's guest to include lunch.
Ticket B: £14.00 FBS Members /£16.00 FBS Member's guest - talk only, adult.
Ticket C: £6.00 - talk only, student (under 26).
Small supplement for payments by Paypal.
click on the link below for more information and/or booking form:
http://www.franco-british-society.org/marie-antoinette-21012020.html
Events in 2019
Franco-British Society: Christmas drinks and mince pies
Thursday 5th December 2019
6.30pm to 8.30pm
Kindly hosted by The Redfern Gallery
during Sarah Armstrong-Jones's exhibition Pathways (recent paintings and drawings)
Redfern Gallery: 20 Cork Street, London W1S 3HL
(Nearest Tubes: Green Park or Piccadilly Circus)
Ticket A: FBS members: £12.00, with Paypal £13.00
Ticket B: FBS members's guest: £15.00, with Paypal £16.00
Ticket C: Students: £5.00, with Paypal £6.00
click on the link below for more information and/or booking form:
www.franco-british-society.org/christmas-drinks-2019.html
Thursday 5th December 2019
6.30pm to 8.30pm
Kindly hosted by The Redfern Gallery
during Sarah Armstrong-Jones's exhibition Pathways (recent paintings and drawings)
Redfern Gallery: 20 Cork Street, London W1S 3HL
(Nearest Tubes: Green Park or Piccadilly Circus)
Ticket A: FBS members: £12.00, with Paypal £13.00
Ticket B: FBS members's guest: £15.00, with Paypal £16.00
Ticket C: Students: £5.00, with Paypal £6.00
click on the link below for more information and/or booking form:
www.franco-british-society.org/christmas-drinks-2019.html
Baroness Shephard and H.E. Maurice Gourdault Montagne French Ambassador to the UK 2007-2011 ©Franco-British Society
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The French Deputy Alexandre Holroyd and The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP - ©I. Gault
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British Society
Centenary Gala Dinner
Guest of Honour: Lord Ricketts GCMG GCVO
Thursday 17 October 2019
7.00pm- 10.15pm
In a private house in London (NW)
Reception and Dinner - Black tie
Short talks by Lord Ricketts GCMG GCVO
and our President, The Rt. Hon. Dominic Grieve QC MP
Short Reading by Loïc Corbery, actor of La Comédie Française
Franco-British Society Member: £125.00 or £129.00 (with Paypal)
Guest of FBS Member: £135.00 or £139 (with Paypal)
Corporate Member: £140.00 or £144 (with Paypal)
click on the link below for more information and booking form:
www.franco-british-society.org/fbs-centenary-gala-dinner-171019.html
Centenary Gala Dinner
Guest of Honour: Lord Ricketts GCMG GCVO
Thursday 17 October 2019
7.00pm- 10.15pm
In a private house in London (NW)
Reception and Dinner - Black tie
Short talks by Lord Ricketts GCMG GCVO
and our President, The Rt. Hon. Dominic Grieve QC MP
Short Reading by Loïc Corbery, actor of La Comédie Française
Franco-British Society Member: £125.00 or £129.00 (with Paypal)
Guest of FBS Member: £135.00 or £139 (with Paypal)
Corporate Member: £140.00 or £144 (with Paypal)
click on the link below for more information and booking form:
www.franco-british-society.org/fbs-centenary-gala-dinner-171019.html
Franco British Society
Trip to France
The Delights of the Alsace Region
Sunday 6th to Thursday 10th October 2019
4* Le Grand Hotel Bristol
Rooms: Twin/Double
£1,179.00
Single supplement
+ £199.00
click here for more information and booking form:
www.franco-british-society.org/the-delights-of-the-alsace-october-2019.html
Trip to France
The Delights of the Alsace Region
Sunday 6th to Thursday 10th October 2019
4* Le Grand Hotel Bristol
Rooms: Twin/Double
£1,179.00
Single supplement
+ £199.00
click here for more information and booking form:
www.franco-british-society.org/the-delights-of-the-alsace-october-2019.html
Masterpiece London 2019
Thursday 27 June
more dates available
South Grounds, The Royal Hospital Chelsea
Chelsea Embankment, London SW3 4LW
Meeting: The Bull Ring Gate Entrance
At 2.45PM to 4PM or 6.45PM to 8.00PM
The Franco-British Society is arranging entry & talk in the lecture theatre at the Masterpiece London Art Fair. Spaces are limited, so contact us by email if you would like to attend.
FBS MEMBER £25.00 - FBS MEMBER'S GUEST £30.00 STUDENT £10.00
click here for more information:
www.franco-british-society.org/masterpiece-270619.html
Thursday 27 June
more dates available
South Grounds, The Royal Hospital Chelsea
Chelsea Embankment, London SW3 4LW
Meeting: The Bull Ring Gate Entrance
At 2.45PM to 4PM or 6.45PM to 8.00PM
The Franco-British Society is arranging entry & talk in the lecture theatre at the Masterpiece London Art Fair. Spaces are limited, so contact us by email if you would like to attend.
FBS MEMBER £25.00 - FBS MEMBER'S GUEST £30.00 STUDENT £10.00
click here for more information:
www.franco-british-society.org/masterpiece-270619.html
CYBERSECURITY, INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY
Kindly hosted by Mrs Anne Marie Verstraeten, Country Head BNP Paribas UK
Speakers: Mr David Lacey, a leading Cybersecurity expert
and The Rt. Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP, Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
THURSDAY 13 JUNE 2019
6.45pm to 9.00pm
BNP PARIBAS offices
10 Harewood Avenue London, NW1 6AA (Nearest Tube station: Marylebone)
Talks in English + drink:
FBS members: £20.00; with Paypal £21.00
FBS member's Guest: £30.00; with Paypal £31.50
Students - under 26: £10.00
click here for more information:
www.franco-british-society.org/cybersecurity-130619.html
Kindly hosted by Mrs Anne Marie Verstraeten, Country Head BNP Paribas UK
Speakers: Mr David Lacey, a leading Cybersecurity expert
and The Rt. Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP, Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
THURSDAY 13 JUNE 2019
6.45pm to 9.00pm
BNP PARIBAS offices
10 Harewood Avenue London, NW1 6AA (Nearest Tube station: Marylebone)
Talks in English + drink:
FBS members: £20.00; with Paypal £21.00
FBS member's Guest: £30.00; with Paypal £31.50
Students - under 26: £10.00
click here for more information:
www.franco-british-society.org/cybersecurity-130619.html
Annual General Meeting 2019
FBS Book Prize 2018 -
Tuesday 11 June 2019
Meeting: 6.30p.m.
- Annual General Meeting: 7.00p.m.
- Announcement of the FBS Book Prize winner 2018.
- Short talk in English: The murderer of Warren Street by Professor Marc Mulholland
- Idées de lecture pour l'été..
- Cocktail afterwards until 9.00p.m.
at The House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW
(Nearest tube: Westminster)
Tickets: £40.00 FBS Member ; £42.00 with Paypal
Tickets: £45.00 FBS Member's guest ; £47.00 with Paypal
(Please allow 30 minutes to clear Security; Photographic ID required)
more information: http://www.franco-british-society.org/agm-2019.html
Meeting: 6.30p.m.
- Annual General Meeting: 7.00p.m.
- Announcement of the FBS Book Prize winner 2018.
- Short talk in English: The murderer of Warren Street by Professor Marc Mulholland
- Idées de lecture pour l'été..
- Cocktail afterwards until 9.00p.m.
at The House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW
(Nearest tube: Westminster)
Tickets: £40.00 FBS Member ; £42.00 with Paypal
Tickets: £45.00 FBS Member's guest ; £47.00 with Paypal
(Please allow 30 minutes to clear Security; Photographic ID required)
more information: http://www.franco-british-society.org/agm-2019.html
Célimène Daudet
Concert at the French Residence, date t.b.c.
At the Residence, by kind permission of H.E. Jean-Pierre Jouyet, French Ambassador to the U.K.
La Résidence de France
11, Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QP (Nearest tube: High Street Kensington)
La Résidence de France
11, Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QP (Nearest tube: High Street Kensington)
Sponsor: Irwin Mitchell
Tickets including concert, wine and canapés
FBS members : tbc ; with Paypal tbc
Non FBS members : tbc; with Paypal tbc
Students: tbc
click here for more information:
Tickets including concert, wine and canapés
FBS members : tbc ; with Paypal tbc
Non FBS members : tbc; with Paypal tbc
Students: tbc
click here for more information:
Past events 2019
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The History of women and the vote in France and the UK
Guest Speakers: The Rt Hon Baroness Quin
The French Senator Joelle Garriaud-Maylam
Tuesday 14th of May
Guest Speakers: The Rt Hon Baroness Quin
The French Senator Joelle Garriaud-Maylam
Tuesday 14th of May
Talk in English . Cocktail afterwards until 9.p.m.
House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW, (Nearest tube: Westminster)
Tickets: £45.00 FBS Member ; £47.00 with Paypal
Tickets £50.00 FBS Member's guest ; £52.00 with Paypal
(Please allow 30 minutes to clear Security; Photographic ID required)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.franco-british-society.org/women-and-vote.html
House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW, (Nearest tube: Westminster)
Tickets: £45.00 FBS Member ; £47.00 with Paypal
Tickets £50.00 FBS Member's guest ; £52.00 with Paypal
(Please allow 30 minutes to clear Security; Photographic ID required)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.franco-british-society.org/women-and-vote.html
Brexit- Perspectives from both sides of the Channel and current political situation in both France and the U.K
Talks by the French Deputy Alexandre Holroyd and The Rt. Hon. Dominic Grieve QC MP
Thursday 14 March 2019
7.00pm to 8.30pm
Committee Room 1, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW
Click here for more information
http://www.franco-british-society.org/brexit-perspective-france-and-uk-1432019.html
Talks by the French Deputy Alexandre Holroyd and The Rt. Hon. Dominic Grieve QC MP
Thursday 14 March 2019
7.00pm to 8.30pm
Committee Room 1, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW
Click here for more information
http://www.franco-british-society.org/brexit-perspective-france-and-uk-1432019.html
1968: Radical Protest and Its Enemies
2018 marks the 50th anniversary of
Les événements de Mai Talk in English by Professor Richard Vinen
More House, 53 Cromwell Road, London SW7 EH
(Opposite the Natural History Museum) - Metro: South Kensington.
Monday 21st January 2019
2.00pm: talk followed by the Galette des Rois at More House 3.15pm to 4.00pm
Ticket A: £15.00 FBS Members and FBS Member's guest to include the galette.
Ticket B: £6.00 Talk only for student/ young members under 26.
Click here for more information: 1968
2018 marks the 50th anniversary of
Les événements de Mai Talk in English by Professor Richard Vinen
More House, 53 Cromwell Road, London SW7 EH
(Opposite the Natural History Museum) - Metro: South Kensington.
Monday 21st January 2019
2.00pm: talk followed by the Galette des Rois at More House 3.15pm to 4.00pm
Ticket A: £15.00 FBS Members and FBS Member's guest to include the galette.
Ticket B: £6.00 Talk only for student/ young members under 26.
Click here for more information: 1968
And more to come in 2019...
Events in 2018
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Joyeux Noël
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By Kind Permission of His Excellency Manuel Lobo Antunes
The Portuguese Ambassador
a joint Christmas reception will be held at
The Residence of The Portuguese Ambassador,
12 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PN
Wednesday 12 December 2018
7 pm to 8:30 pm
for the members and their guests of both
The Anglo-Portuguese Society and the Franco-British Society
With a welcome from The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP
on behalf of the Franco-British Society.
TICKETS
£20 APS & FBS members
£30 Guests of both Societies
Preference will be given to members of the two Societies during the ticket allocation process. But we hope to welcome as many guests as possible.
Click here for more details:
www.franco-british-society.org/joint-christmas-party-2018.html
By Kind Permission of His Excellency Manuel Lobo Antunes
The Portuguese Ambassador
a joint Christmas reception will be held at
The Residence of The Portuguese Ambassador,
12 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PN
Wednesday 12 December 2018
7 pm to 8:30 pm
for the members and their guests of both
The Anglo-Portuguese Society and the Franco-British Society
With a welcome from The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP
on behalf of the Franco-British Society.
TICKETS
£20 APS & FBS members
£30 Guests of both Societies
Preference will be given to members of the two Societies during the ticket allocation process. But we hope to welcome as many guests as possible.
Click here for more details:
www.franco-british-society.org/joint-christmas-party-2018.html
Montmartre: A Cultural History
Talk in English by Professor Nicholas Hewitt,
FBS Book Prize winner 2017
More House, 53 Cromwell Road, London SW7EH
(Opposite the Natural History Museum) - Metro: South Kensington.
Tuesday 13 November
11.45am: Talk only or followed
by a lunch at café Aubaine (The French Institute) 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Ticket A: to include Lunch
£35.00 FBS Members / £38.00 non-FBS Members
Ticket B: Talk only Adult
£12.00 FBS Members / £15.00 non-FBS Members
Ticket C: Talk only for student / young members under 26. £6.00.
click here for more information
MONTMARTRE
Talk in English by Professor Nicholas Hewitt,
FBS Book Prize winner 2017
More House, 53 Cromwell Road, London SW7EH
(Opposite the Natural History Museum) - Metro: South Kensington.
Tuesday 13 November
11.45am: Talk only or followed
by a lunch at café Aubaine (The French Institute) 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Ticket A: to include Lunch
£35.00 FBS Members / £38.00 non-FBS Members
Ticket B: Talk only Adult
£12.00 FBS Members / £15.00 non-FBS Members
Ticket C: Talk only for student / young members under 26. £6.00.
click here for more information
MONTMARTRE
The Campaign that ended the First World War
Speakers:
Sir Alan Duncan KCMG MP
The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP
Professor Gary Sheffield - Professor of War Studies – University of Wolverhampton
Monday 22 October 2018
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Ticket: talk and cocktail
FBS member Adult: £60.00; Non-FBS member Adult: £65.00
Student: £45.00
Locarno Suites, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Photographic ID required)
King Charles Street London SW1A 2AH United Kingdom
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First World War- 100 Days
Speakers:
Sir Alan Duncan KCMG MP
The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP
Professor Gary Sheffield - Professor of War Studies – University of Wolverhampton
Monday 22 October 2018
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Ticket: talk and cocktail
FBS member Adult: £60.00; Non-FBS member Adult: £65.00
Student: £45.00
Locarno Suites, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Photographic ID required)
King Charles Street London SW1A 2AH United Kingdom
Click here for more information:
First World War- 100 Days
2- 6 September 2018 Biarritz, Espelette, Bayonne, Saint Jean de Luz & Hendaye
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The Franco-British Society presents
The Delights of Biarritz, Espelette, Bayonne, Saint Jean de Luz & Hendaye: 5 days from £1,310. Departs 2nd September 2018.
The Delights of Biarritz, Espelette, Bayonne, Saint Jean de Luz & Hendaye: 5 days from £1,310. Departs 2nd September 2018.
FEATURES• 4* Biarritz hotel • Two dinners included • All excursions & guided tours included • Direct Easyjet flights from Gatwick to Biarritz
• Professional tour manager throughout • Executive coach in France • Local accommodation tax included
WHAT WE WILL SEE: • Biarritz – guided tour • Musée de la Mer • Espelette • Bayonne – guided tour • Musée Basque • Saint Jean de Luz – guided tour
• Petit Train de La Rhune (train ticket included) • Hendaye or Chateau d'Abbadie
ACCOMMODATION: We stay four nights in standard rooms at the 4* Radisson Blu Hotel at BiarritzFacilities at the hotel include a restaurant, bar and an outdoor swimming pool. All rooms are ensuite and feature a hairdryer, television, telephone, in room safe, mini bar, and tea & coffee making facilities. A set three course dinner with a ⅓ of a bottle of house wine per person is included in our hotel on the first evening, and at a carefully selected local restaurant on our last night. The remaining two nights are on a bed and breakfast basis.
EXTRAS TO PAY: • Insurance £38 • Single room supplement £210 • Entrance fees (except as indicated above) to places visited as part of this itinerary• GratuitiesFlight details may be subject to change. Price based on twin share. Minimum numbers required. Normal booking conditions apply.
For more details about the trip, please send an email to francobritsoc@gmail.com
• Professional tour manager throughout • Executive coach in France • Local accommodation tax included
WHAT WE WILL SEE: • Biarritz – guided tour • Musée de la Mer • Espelette • Bayonne – guided tour • Musée Basque • Saint Jean de Luz – guided tour
• Petit Train de La Rhune (train ticket included) • Hendaye or Chateau d'Abbadie
ACCOMMODATION: We stay four nights in standard rooms at the 4* Radisson Blu Hotel at BiarritzFacilities at the hotel include a restaurant, bar and an outdoor swimming pool. All rooms are ensuite and feature a hairdryer, television, telephone, in room safe, mini bar, and tea & coffee making facilities. A set three course dinner with a ⅓ of a bottle of house wine per person is included in our hotel on the first evening, and at a carefully selected local restaurant on our last night. The remaining two nights are on a bed and breakfast basis.
EXTRAS TO PAY: • Insurance £38 • Single room supplement £210 • Entrance fees (except as indicated above) to places visited as part of this itinerary• GratuitiesFlight details may be subject to change. Price based on twin share. Minimum numbers required. Normal booking conditions apply.
For more details about the trip, please send an email to francobritsoc@gmail.com
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Masterpiece 2018
Tuesday 3 July South Grounds, The Royal Hospital Chelsea Chelsea Embankment, London SW3 4LW, UK Meeting: The Bull Ring Gate Entrance At 2.45PM to 4PM or 6.45PM to 8.00PM The Franco-British Society is arranging a complimentary entry & guided tour (in both French and English) of a few carefully selected French and British galleries exhibiting at the Masterpiece Art Fair. Spaces are limited, so contact us by email if you would like to attend. Any donations to the Franco-British Society would be much appreciated. PICASSO 32
TALK IN FRENCH BY AGNES ANQUETIN-DIAS More House, 53 Cromwell Road, London SW7EH (Opposite the Natural History Museum) Metro: South Kensington. MONDAY 11 JUNE 2018 Meeting: 11.00am talk on the exhibition Picasso 32 followed by a lunch at Aubaine (The old Bistrot) 1.00pm to 2.00pm including a main course + dessert + a soft drink or hot drink. You can buy a glass of wine on the day for an extra £4.50. Ticket A: £35.00 FBS Members /£38 FBS Member's guest to include lunch. Ticket B: £12.00 FBS Members /£14 FBS Member's guest - talk only, adult. Ticket C: £6.00 - talk only, student (under 26). Small supplement for payments by Paypal. |
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London's future post-Brexit: a Franco-British trade perspective
Monday 4th June 2018 6.45pm to 8.45pm Hosted by H.E. Jean-Pierre Jouyet, French Ambassador to the U.K Guest Speakers: Mrs Anne Marie Verstraeten, Sir Mark Boleat Mediator: The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve La Résidence de France 11, Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QP (Nearest tube: Notting Hill) You will need to bring ID with you. Tickets including talk, wine and canapés FBS members : £20.00 or £21.00 (Paypal) FBS member Guest : £26.00 or £27 (Paypal) |
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Annual General Meeting at the House of Lords
FBS Book Prize 2017 Hommage à Simone Veil Guest Speakers: The Rt Hon Baroness Quin and Mrs Samia Essabaa Thursday 17 May 2018 Meeting: 7.00p.m. Short talks in English and in French from both speakers . Cocktail afterwards until 9.30p.m. House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW (Nearest tube: Westminster) MEMBERS ONLY Tickets: £45.00 FBS Members ; £47.00 with Paypal (Please allow 30 minutes to clear Security; Photographic ID required) |
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Art collection of Charles I (1600-1649):
King and Collector reunites the greatest masterpieces of this magnificent collection for the first time. Friday 16th March 2018 at the Royal Academy of Arts 10.30am: Private Power Point lecture in English on Charles I: King and Collector in the Fine Rooms. Visit of the exhibition at 12.00pm Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD (nearest tube: Green Park) £15.00 for the Talk only or for the Members of the RA £30.00 Talk+Exhibition (non-members of the Royal Academy) Could you please mention if you are a Member of the RA. |
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THE LIFE OF LOUIS XVI
TALK IN ENGLISH BY JOHN HARDMAN FBS Book Prize winner 2016 More House, 53 Cromwell Road, london SW7EH (Opposite the Natural History Museum) Metro: South Kensington. Monday 12 February 2018 Meeting: 11.30am followed by a lunch at Aubaine. 1.00pm to 2.00pm including a main course + dessert + a soft drink or hot drink. Ticket A: £35.00 FBS Members /£38 FBS Member's guest to include lunch. Ticket B: £12.00 FBS Members /£14 FBS Member's guest - talk only, adult. Ticket C: £6.00 - talk only, student (under 26). Small supplement for payments by Paypal. |
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A Cake Fit For a King… Galette des Rois
New year celebrations 2018 More House, 53 Cromwell Road, london SW7EH (Opposite the Natural History Museum) Metro: South Kensington. Thursday 25 January 2018 Meeting: 10.30am to 12.30pm £8.00 FBS member £9.00 non-FBS Member Do bring your friends. |
Past events 2017
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Les Parisiennes
TALK IN ENGLISH BY ANNE SEBBA AT THE REFORM CLUB FBS Book Prize winner 2016 104 Pall Mall, St. James's, London SW1Y 5EW Monday 27 November 2017 6.15pm : drink ; 6.45pm : talk ; 8.00pm : dinner Drink + Talk : £20.00 FBS members; £25.00 non-FBS members Drink + Talk +Dinner (sit down buffet, including one glass of wine): £60.00 FBS members; £65.00 non-FBS members |
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Wednesday 18 October 2017
THE LIFE OF LOUIS XVI TALK IN ENGLISH BY JOHN HARDMAN FBS Book Prize winner 2016 Le Salon, French Institute, 17 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DT Meeting 11.45am for the talk: 12.00pm to 1.00pm followed by a lunch at Aubaine 1.00pm to 2.00pm (The old Bistrot) including a main course + dessert + a soft drink or hot drink You can buy a glass of wine on the day for an extra £4.50. Ticket A: £35.00 FBS Members /£38 non-FBS Members to include lunch. Ticket B: £12.00 FBS Members /£14 non-FBS Members - talk only, adult. Ticket C: £6.00 - talk only, student (under 26). THIS TALK WILL NOW TAKE PLACE IN FEBRUARY 2018 and has been replaced with a talk by IAN DAVIDSON: The French Revolution: from Enlightenment to Tyranny |
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Friday 29th of September 2017
Royal Academy of Arts 1.45 pm for 2pm: Private Power Point lecture in French on Matisse in the Studio in the Fine Rooms. Visit of the exhibition at 3.15pm AND 3.45pm (give your preference) Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD (nearest tube: Green Park) £12.00 for the Talk only or for the Members of the RA £26.00 Talk+Exhibition (non-members of the Royal Academy) |
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Monday 18 September 2017 from 6.30pm - midnight
LONDON's FAVOURITE FRENCH FILM 2017 AWARD NIGHT Under the patronage of the French Ambassador At the Picturehouse Central Corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Great Windmill Street, Piccadilly, London W1D 7DH Ticket: £45.00 The film premiere: Two is a Family (Demain tout commence) by Hugo Gélin starring Omar Sy. The event is preceded by a champagne reception with canapes by Orée and followed by a party with a buffet (la Cave à Fromage), wine (Chêne Bleu), desserts (Maître choux), chocolates (Valrhona)......and luxurious goodie bags. France in London will be raising funds for the Franco-British Society through the sale of raffle tickets during the evening with the booking form and on our website. |
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Lunch / Déjeuner
Conversation Franco-britannique 1st theme: "De la lecture pour l'été" Wednesday 21st June 2017 12H30 to 15H00 Côte: French Brasserie , 35-37 Battersea Rise, Clapham SW11 1HG. (7ms walk from Clapham Junction station; buses 49,35,37 ) £21.00 per person |
5* The Delights of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu,Eze, Monte Carlo & Nice
14 - 17 May 2017
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We have planned this special trip from 14th to 17th of May to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat / Beaulieu, a beautiful part of France.
We have organised for us to stay at the Hotel Royal-Riviera, one of the finest hotels in the region. |
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The House of Lords and Le Sénat
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Monday 20 February 2017
Meeting: 7.00p.m.
Short talks in English and in French from both speakers . Cocktail afterwards until 9.30p.m.
Committee Room G, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW
(Nearest tube: Westminster)
Tickets: £42.00 FBS Members ; £44.00 with Paypal
£47.00 non - FBS Members ; £49.00 with paypal
(Please allow 30 minutes to clear Security; Photographic ID required)
Meeting: 7.00p.m.
Short talks in English and in French from both speakers . Cocktail afterwards until 9.30p.m.
Committee Room G, House of Lords, London SW1A 0PW
(Nearest tube: Westminster)
Tickets: £42.00 FBS Members ; £44.00 with Paypal
£47.00 non - FBS Members ; £49.00 with paypal
(Please allow 30 minutes to clear Security; Photographic ID required)
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Edith Piaf: A cultural history. Talk by Professor David Looseley FBS book prize winner 2015 Monday 23 January 2017 7.15pm to 8.15 pm, French Institute, Médiathèque, 17 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DT Tickets: A. Talk only: £12.00 B. Talk + Dinner on request. please send us an email if you would like to join us. Price to be confirmed. |
Past events 2016
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CHURCHILL'S LEGACY
Two speeches to save the worldThe Franco-British Society (FBS) and the Association des parents d'élèves du Lycée Winston Churchill (APLIL) invites you to a Talk in English by Lord Watson of Richmond CBE and Randolph Churchill Monday 21 November 2016 5.30pm to 7.30 pm Tickets :Talk + one drink : £12.00 per Adult Student : £3.00 Children : (14- 17 years old) : free Tickets for this particular event are available both for FBS members and non-FBS members. They can only be booked through FBS. |
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Dinner and talk at The House of Commons
Guest Speakers: The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve MP QC, Sir Richard Dearlove KCMG OBE and Mr Eric Chaney, Chief Economist AXA group Tuesday 15 November 2016 7.00p.m to 10.30pm. Short talks from the speakers after the dinner Dining Room A, House of Commons, London SW1A 0PW Tickets: £85.00. FBS Members only |
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Critical lives - Albert Camus Talk by Edward J. Hughes, FBS book prize winner 2015 Thursday 20 October 2016 Talk and Drink: Total price: £10.00 per adult, £3.00 per student at the French Protestant Church 8-9 Soho Square, London W1D 3QD |
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THE PATRON’S LUNCH
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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PAINTING THE MODERN GARDEN: Monet to Matisse
Friday 18th of March 2016 2pm Power Point in the Reynolds Room. Visit of the exhibition 3.00pm AND 3.30pm Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD £7.00 for the talk only or Members of the RA £23.00 Talk+Exhibition (non-members of the Royal Academy) |
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JOAN OF ARC: A HISTORY
Guest Speaker: Dr Helen Castor Winner of the Franco-British Society Book Prize. Tuesday 23 February 2016 Talk followed by lunch: 12.00pm to 2.00pm Le Salon, French Institute 17 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DT Tickets: £30.00 to include the lecture and a buffet lunch with a glass of wine. Talk only: £10.00 per adult / £5.00 per student. |
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TALK BY FRENCH ARTIST PIERRE SKIRA AT THE REDFERN GALLERY Tuesday 12th January 2016 5.15pm for 5.30pm to 8.00pm 20 Cork Street, London W1S 3HL Talk (in French) by renowned French artist Pierre Skira followed by a Private View of his exhibition at the Redfern Gallery. Tickets: £12.00 |
2015 past events
ANDREE'S WAR, 4TH FEB 2015
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EVASION, 24TH MARCH 2015
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AGM at Lancaster House. Foreign and Commonwealth Office. click to see more
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Monday 27 April 2015
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Claude Monet
Poplars in the Sun, 1891
The National Museum of Western Art, Matsukata Collection, Tokyo
© National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
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Monday 11 May 2015
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Organ Concert at Notre de France, click to see more
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WALK IN SOHO - ORGAN RECITAL
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Guided Tour in soho click to see more
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Wednesday 3 June 2015
LE LYCEE FRANCAIS CHARLES DE GAULLE DE LONDRES 1915-2015 Talk in English and in French by co-writers of the book: Charlotte Faucher, Olivier Rauch, Floriane Zuniga and Eric Simon followed by a cocktail Guest Speaker: The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP |
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Thursday 9 July 2015 DAY TRIP TO LE MANOIR AUX QUAT’ SAISONS AND ROUSHAM
HOUSE & GARDEN
HOUSE & GARDEN
Manoir aux Quat' Saisons click to see more
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Rousham House & Garden
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Trip to Nantes
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Thursday 10 to Monday 14 September 2015
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TRIP TO NANTES
10TH TO 14TH SEPT
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Tuesday 1st December 2015
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