Attend social events with the opportunity to meet other like-minded individuals
Share information about visiting, living in, buying property in, or moving to France
Read the FrancoChat Newsletter online
List your France-related business rentals, services, or products in the Classified area
Have access to lots of France-related resources – language, business, tax and legal, products and services
Sign up for a discounted membership to the Alliance Française
Attend fun information groups and seminars
Have access to valuable links to French organizations and services
Join in the fun at the Annual Wine and Cheese Party
The Francophile Network is a place for social contact and information about various aspects/experiences of France. It provides an opportunity to present a Canadian perspective and context. The web site provide opportunities for business members to connect with a dynamic group of people with wide-ranging interests in France.
The Network offers forums on a variety of subjects to members & topics are identified by members. For example,
Travelling in France – great adventures, “backdoors”, hotel and restaurant reviews, budget travel, shopping (what to buy where), airfares, car rentals, train travel
Living in France – permissions, taxes, driving, health care
Moving to France - what to take, when to go, what you need
Buying or selling a house in France – getting to know your Agent Immobliere
Tax implications of buying or living in France
Renovating a house in France - If you are thinking about undertaking a renovation, then this is a perfect opportunity to learn before you start.
“Fun French” conversational events to help members improve their language skills
French cuisine – tips and tricks, where to find French ingredients, recipe exchange
The web site includes
the newsletter & informational updates
useful information and tips about various aspects of France, including information aimed at those who own a home in France
an annotated reading list of books about France
a list of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
links to other web sites offering information and services related to travel in France
a commercial section providing an opportunity for members to advertise property and services including links to personal web sites.
a members-only area with contact information for other Francophile members and event information exclusively for members.