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The Societe Franco-Britannique de Cardiff was founded in 1906 with the objective of ‘the promotion of friendly relations and mutual understanding between the peoples of France and Great Britain, primarily by encouraging the study of the French language and culture’. Today it continues to uphold this aim with a programme of lectures, social events and visits.

programme of lectures The programme of lectures runs from October to May. Lectures, on a variety of topics, are given in French by experienced speakers. These and other meetings take place in Tal-y-Bont Social Centre on Saturday evenings at 7.15 pm, except where indicated otherwise.
social events Social events take place throughout the year: Fête de Noël, Fête des Rois, Mardi Gras and the Fête Nationale in July.
annual trip to France Each year in May/June there is a week’s trip to France. Follow this link to see pictures from trips in previous years.
boules match An annual boules match is held at the Kymin in Penarth hosted by the Club de Pétanque de Penarth.
visite surprise Each year between May and July, the Society organises an outing and picnic in an attractive location in the UK.
centenary year In 2006-7 the Society celebrated its centenary and a 60-page illustrated history of the Society was produced. Follow this link to see the special centenary year programme.

Membership is open to all who share the aims of the Society and visitors are welcome to all our meetings and events. Annual membership costs £20 and the visitor fee is £2 per meeting. Reductions apply to students and retired people.

Throughout its existence, the Society has been affiliated to the Alliance Française. The Society is a registered charity, no. 1056433.

  
l'Alliance Française logoAffiliated to the Alliance Française

Original artwork by Marcel Ragody, President of the Society in 1912