WICE upcoming events

BA101 French 4.3 (Adv. Intermediate DELF B1+/B2-->C1) (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Course Description

French 4 is designed for upper-intermediate learners who want to move toward advanced proficiency. The course strengthens fluency, accuracy, and confidence while expanding students' ability to express complex ideas with nuance both in formal and informal settings.

Real-Life Situations Practiced:

Participating in professional or academic meetings
Presenting and justifying a project or idea
Managing misunderstandings and clarifying meaning
Writing formal emails or structured texts
Debating cultural or social issues with well-supported arguments.

This course will not meet 1 May or 8 May.

Contact Languages@wice-paris.org with any questions.

About the Instructor

Audrey Charmont has a Masters in Marketing and Communications as well as a DAEFLE (French as a Foreign Language). She has many years of teaching experience in France and abroad.

GU191 Yoga for Well-Being (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Yoga classes for physical and mental well-being focused on mindful, precise movement, breath awareness, and the mind-body connection. You can expect asanas (yoga postures), breathwork exercises, and simple guided meditations designed to help you feel safe and empowered in your body.

Each class starts with a short check-in and is adapted to the students’ current needs and abilities. All levels are welcome. If you have had any surgeries or have physical injuries, please contact Ola prior to class (contact information will be provided upon registration).

Following class, members are encouraged to meet upstairs in the cafe for coffee, tea, cake, or other delicious creations made by the team at the Apycem cafe, to which the studio belongs.

Cancellations may be made more than 3 days before the first session. Please notify wice@wice-paris.org to cancel so that someone on the waitlist may attend in your place.

A word about Ola:

I am an experienced yoga teacher and psychologist. I teach yoga that supports body awareness and gently explores the inner world, combining movement with tools for stress management and emotional regulation.

What matters most to me is the person in front of me, their needs, story, and intention. I enjoy accompanying people in their self-discovery and witnessing their growth through yoga.

More information: https://practicewithola.com/about

BA102 French 5.3 (Advanced DELF C1-->C2) (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Course Description

French 5 is an advanced conversation-focused class created for learners who already communicate fluently and aim to reach near-native mastery. The emphasis is on rhetorical finesse, persuasive speaking, and highly nuanced comprehension.

Focus of the Conversation Training:

Persuading, negotiating, and convincing with credible arguments
Defending a viewpoint under pressure
Handling complex, fast-paced discussions
Subtly adjusting tone, register, and rhetorical strategy depending on audience

This course will be held in French once a week on Zoom for 90 minutes. This class does not meet on French holidays: 1 May and 8 May.

Please contact Languages@wice-paris.org with any questions.

About the Instructor

Audrey Charmont has a Masters in Marketing and Communications as well as a DAEFLE (French as a Foreign Language). She has many years of teaching experience in France and abroad.

LU191 Café Littéraire: "Adele," by Leïla Slimani (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Adèle is a provocative and tensely strung character study that explores the "hellishness of the ordinary" through the lens of addiction. The novel centers on Adèle Robinson, a successful Parisian journalist who appears to have a flawless life, complete with a surgeon husband, a young son, and an elegant apartment in the 18th arrondissement. Beneath this polished veneer of bourgeois respectability, however, Adèle is consumed by a relentless and insatiable compulsion for anonymous sexual encounters.

Written in "bracingly spare" and clinical prose, the narrative follows Adèle as she orchestrates her life around one-night stands and clandestine affairs, leading a double life that begins to unravel as her compulsions grow more reckless. Rather than an erotic exploration of pleasure, Slimani depicts Adèle’s addiction as an anhedonic struggle—a "perpetual flight from herself" fueled by a deep-seated sense of meaninglessness and an "aching void". The story reaches a turning point when her husband, Richard, discovers her secret, leading to a stark shift in control as he moves the family to the Normandy countryside in a desperate, suffocating attempt to "cure" her.

Often described as a modern-day Madame Bovary, Adèle is a dark meditation on female subjectivity, maternal anxiety, and the stifling nature of social expectations. A strong discussion angle for the group is the novel's refusal to offer easy psychological diagnoses or redemption for its protagonist. Instead, it invites readers to interrogate whether Adèle is an aggressor destroying her family or a tragic figure trapped by her own "nothingness" and a society that offers no real liberty.

Winner of the 2015 La Mamounia Prize for Moroccan literature.

The book group meets at the organizer's apartment. The directions, door code, telephone number, etc., are sent in the 7-day and 1-day reminder emails, following registration.

Two spaces are reserved for new WICE members. If no new WICE members have registered before 15 March, those two spaces will become available to the general WICE membership.

Registration for the May meeting opens on Saturday, 18 April.

BA103 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Looking for a relaxed and welcoming place to practice and improve your French or English? WICE conversation groups allow you to practice your language skills in an easy, convivial atmosphere with native speakers.

The Friday group meets upstairs at the Le Nelsons, near Les Halles, from 15:00 - 16:30. Participants are divided into small groups of 5 - 6 people, and the conversations are 45 minutes in French and 45 minutes in English. The subjects are of the group’s choosing. Though an intermediate level of English and French is expected, there is a wide range of abilities.

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BA032 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

We meet online (Zoom) every Friday. Participants are divided into small groups of 5-6 members. We converse 45 minutes in French and 45 minutes in English. Conversations are free-form and address topics of interest to the individual group members.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SU201 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt, hosted by WICE members Caroline Harvey.

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant, and anyone can go, but WICE reserves a block of seats together, and if you don't register you may not be able to sit with us.

Registration for this event opens on Sunday, 7 June.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SU202 WICE Women's Lunch (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ladies of WICE . . . by popular demand, join us for a pay-for-your-own women's lunch!

This is a great opportunity for WICE women to meet each other and to hang out for a few hours to discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

We meet upstairs at Le Nelson, a charming and warm Parisian restaurant located in Châtelet that has a very good relationship with WICE.

Registration opens on Sunday, 17 May.

BA092 French 2.3 (Beginner DELF A2) (22 Jun 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Course Description

This course is designed for "post-bonjour" beginners, either for first-time learners with a smattering of French or those who want to refresh their French at a basic level.

Throughout the course students will acquire the essential French skills (writing, speaking, pronunciation) needed to function in everyday-life situations.

Each class will take place in a lively and friendly atmosphere that encourages students' enjoyment and active participation. Along with linguistic exercises, references to French culture and gastronomy will also be presented.

The course meets twice a week for 90 minutes (1.5 hours on Zoom on Mondays and 1.5 hours at the Impact Cafe on Thursdays) and is conducted in French. When necessary, supplementary explanations may be given in English.
This class does not meet on French holidays: 6 April, 14 May, and 25 May.
Contact Languages@wice-paris.org with any questions

About the instructor

Nathalie Allain is a native French speaker with a master’s degree in FLE (French as a foreign language) who is also fluent in English, German, and Japanese. To future students, she says: “In addition to textbooks, I like to make French come alive by using the language to discover the culture and history of Paris in one field trip each month.”

BA094 French 3.3 (Intermediate, DELF B1) (22 Jun 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Course Description

This lively French course will improve your ability to deal with an array of everyday life situations in French. This level is for students who understand simple, straightforward information and can express themselves in familiar contexts and take part in an everyday conversation on simple, predictable topics.

Using interactive methods to ensure learner engagement and lasting progress, the course will help you develop your vocabulary, oral and written expression, comprehension, and pronunciation.

Geared for learners with an intermediate knowledge of French, the course meets twice a week for 90 minutes (1.5 hours on Zoom on Mondays and 1.5 hours in person downstairs at the Impact Cafe Thursdays) and is conducted in French.

This class does not meet on French holidays: 14 May or 25 May.
Contact Languages@wice-paris.org with any questions.

About the Instructor

SU231 Morning Coffee at Brasserie Le Bullier (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on Tuesday mornings. And, if the weather permits, perhaps a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens afterwards.

Members meet at Brasserie le Bullier, named after the famous ball located opposite the "Port Royal" station, to which the whole of Paris once flocked.

Offering a beautiful interior and exterior space, where everyone's privacy is preserved, Le Bullier gives each guest the feeling of the warmth of a Parisian salon and the decor of the Brasseries of yesteryear.

WICE member Brise Rickey hosts the Tuesday morning coffees twice a month. It's a great opportunity to hang out with fellow WICE members, make new friends, and enjoy those special experiences unique to Paris.

It is expected that everyone will order a beverage or food item appropriate for sitting around a café in the morning (and pay for it on the way out).

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant but WICE reserves 12 seats together, and if you don't register you will not be able to sit with the WICE group.

Registration opens on Wednesday, 10 June.

Brasserie le Bullier is located at 22 Av. de l'Observatoire, 75014. It can be reached by RER B (Port Royal), metro lines 4 and 6 (Raspail), and buses 38, 82, 91.

SU232 UK/Ireland Lunch (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT

At La Parisienne on Avenue de la Motte-Picquet, a cheerful luncheon brings together citizens of the UK and Ireland for a nice meal, better stories, and gently competitive nostalgia. Between courses , guests swap tales of heroic battles with the weather, long-lost pubs, and the eternal quest for a proper cup of tea.

It’s a warm affair, equal parts gentle ribbing and genuine affection, where for a few hours everyone can feel a bit closer to home—wherever that may be.

Registration opens on Friday, 22 May.

VU231 Discovering the Kingdom of Caillebotte (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:45:00 GMT

We will visit the estate of the impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte outside of Paris at Yerres.

We will have a late lunch in Yerres at which time we will have an introduction to what we will expect to discover. The property is 11 hectors and includes a park, river for boating and several buildings. There are also special exhibits.

Attendees will pay the cost of their own train tickets, lunch, and the entry fee to the estate (12 euros).

PLEASE NOTE: if you are unable to join us for a late lunch, then please do not sign up for this activity.

About Our Guide: Suzanne Gurney shares her time between Paris and Manhattan, and she has led numerous culturally-oriented walks for WICE over the years.

BA071 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

The Tuesday group meets at the Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris from 15:00 - 16:30. Participants are divided into small groups of 5 - 6 people, and the conversations are 45 minutes in French and 45 minutes in English. The subjects are of the group’s choosing. Though an intermediate level of English and French is expected, there is a wide range of abilities.

There is no need to register, but if it is your first time to participate in person in Tuesday's group, please contact Christian Paolasso at c.paolas@laposte.net (primary), or Ellen Bryson at ellen.bryson@wice-paris.org (secondary) and let one of them know you are planning to come.

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BA072 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

We meet online (Zoom) every Tuesday. Participants are divided into small groups of 5-6 members. We converse 45 minutes in French and 45 minutes in English. Conversations are free-form and address topics of interest to the individual group members.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

FMK241 La Vie en Rose: The Rosé & Champagne Experience (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

La Vie en Rose:
The Rosé & Champagne Experience

While many see Rosé as a simple summer refreshment, its true depth lies in its diverse winemaking styles. Join us for an evening dedicated to exploring the palette of pinks, where we’ll journey from the prestige of Champagne to the sun-baked vineyards of the South to uncover the techniques and terroir that define France’s most versatile wines.

The Deep Dive: The Elegance of Pink Champagne

We begin at the pinnacle of effervescence. We’ll deconstruct the artistry behind Rosé Champagne—exploring the delicate balance of red fruit and structured elegance. We’ll compare the two distinct methods of creation: the traditional Assemblage (blending) and the rare, bold Saignée (bleeding) technique used by the most daring houses.

The Discovery: A Journey of Craft & Style

Once we’ve mastered the bubbles, we’ll expand our horizons across France’s most iconic regions. This is a true stylistic comparison, moving past a single shade of pink to explore how skin contact and grape variety change the character of the glass. Our flight features:

Cru Classé de Provence: The gold standard of elegance. Sophisticated, bone-dry, and estate-grown in the most prestigious soils of the South.
Tavel: Known as the "King of Rosés." A deep, structured wine from the Rhône—robust enough to rival a light red.
Clairet de Bordeaux: A historical "missing link." Darker and richer than a typical Rosé, this Bordeaux specialty offers a unique, berry-forward intensity.
Cabernet d’Anjou: The sweet side of the Loire. A lush, medium-sweet delight that showcases how balanced acidity and fruit can create a unique tasting profile.

What to Expect

A Curated Flight: Taste 6 hand-selected wines, ranging from prestigious Champagne houses to unique "Cru Classés" and bold regional gems.
Expert Guidance: Learn how to "read" the color of a wine to predict its taste, the secrets of skin-contact maceration, and why a darker hue doesn't always mean a sweeter wine.
Technical Insights: Master the differences between regions and understand the impact of various winemaking methods on the final personality of the wine.

Whether you’re a Rosé devotee or a curious novice looking to understand the craft behind the color, this event is designed to celebrate the sophisticated diversity of the pink pour.

Tickets are limited—secure yours today and let’s raise a glass to the French Art de Vivre!

Registration opens 23 April.

Further information: Due to the upfront costs of the event, Payment is required on booking to secure your spot.

Please note: refunds are available up to two weeks in advance of the event. After 9 June, refunds are still available but only if your spot can be replaced by someone on the waiting list.

About the Instructors:

A native of Bordeaux, Elisabeth Iriart started her career in the wine business for Bordeaux wine merchants, where she developed her knowledge and love of wine.

She earned her WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) diploma and started her own business in Paris in 2011. She leads tasting classes and training for WSET in wines (Levels 2 and 3), as well as in spirits (Levels 1 and 2). In 2012 she was certified as a Cognac Educator for the BNIC (National Office of Cognac), and in 2017 she was certified as a Bordeaux wine educator for the Bordeaux Wine School. She currently works all over France in the area of wine and spirit education.

Elisabeth will be supported by Felicity Pritchard-Witts, who some may know from her Development role at WICE. Felicity passed her WSET Level 3 in wines in June 2024 and is now studying for her French Scholar qualification.

VU241 Seine Bridge Walk - Part 3 of 3 (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

This is the 3rd of 3 walks that aims to traverse (on foot) all 33 of the bridges that cross the Seine River in Paris.

Starting at Pont Royale, and walking our way west, during this walk we will cross the last 11 remaining historic bridges that connect both sides of the Seine inside the boundaries of Paris. At each bridge, the organizer will discuss a bit about the history of that bridge:

Pont Royal
Passerelle Léopold-Sédar-Senghor
Pont de la Concorde
Pont Alexandre III
Pont des Invalides
Pont de l'Alma
Passerelle Debilly
Pont d'Iéna
Pont de Bir-Hakeim
Pont de Grenelle
Pont Mirabeau

There is no charge for this walk, although registration is required.

Registration for this walk opens on Thursday, 28 May.

About the Organizer

Rick Jones is an avid walker and the founding member of the Paris Flâneur and Boulevardier Society.

SU241 Morning Coffee in the 9th at Le Grand Comptoir d'Anvers (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming morning coffee hosted by Pam Combastet at Le Grand Comptoir d’Anvers — a stylish and vibrant café-brasserie nestled in the heart of Paris’s 9th arrondissement. Situated conveniently just a short stroll or metro ride away for members living in the 9th, 10th and 18th arrondissements, with its warm wood-panelled interior and large windows, Le Grand Comptoir d’Anvers offers an ideal setting for catching up, meeting fellow members, and enjoying beautifully brewed coffee (or tea!) in a welcoming atmosphere.

Stay for as little or as long as you like, and enjoy friendly introductions, new connections, and the joy of relaxed attendance. Pam will be there to welcome you, introduce you to fellow members, and make sure it’s a memorable start to your day. Come unwind, engage, and start your morning in good company. We look forward to seeing you there!

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant, and anyone can go, but WICE reserves 10 seats together, and if you don't register you may not be able to sit with us.

Registration opens on Thursday, 4 June.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

BA081 French Guided Discussion (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Course Description

This French Guided Discussion Group is open to people who have a strong intermediate or advanced level of French. Group leaders provide participants with engaging weekly readings on a wide range of topics prior to each dynamic and fast-paced seminar. If you enjoy reading, speaking, presenting, and engaging in varied, topic-centered discussions, this group is for you. In addition to learning through focused conversation with other participants, you will also have the opportunity to get personalized constructive feedback. The French Guided Discussion group speaks only in French for 90 minutes which gives participants an excellent space to practice.

Please note: the Discussion moves to Wednesday evening this trimester so that Paris based members can attend the WICE apéro on Thursdays. As usual, this class does not meet during vacances scolaires: l2 22 et le 29 avril.

A Zoom link will be provided the day before the course begins. Be sure to check your email for it
Contact Languages@wice-paris.org with any questions

About the Instructors

Brice Dardel and Brigitte Le Quéré, both native French speakers with extensive experience leading discussions, alternate weekly sessions.

GU241-Bowling Nights in Paris (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Enjoy an evening of bowling with other WICE members at Bowling Mouffetard in the 5th arrondissement. No bowling experience is required. The objective is to have fun.

Members who sign up will be responsible for paying their admission of 11 euros at the bowling alley. The fee includes one hour of bowling and rental of shoes. Bank and credit cards are accepted forms of payment. A bar is available on the premises, but there is no obligation to order from it. This event is limited to 8 persons, so don't delay in registering.

We plan to schedule bowling nights every month.

Detailed directions to the bowling alley will be provided to registrants.

Registration opens 28 May.

BA091 French Language: Renoir et L'Amour (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:30:00 GMT

This new course will be conducted in French and is suitable for those with a higher level of French comprehension (High A2 and above). For those who have taken Nathalie's classes, this course is a natural outgrowth of her love of teaching French through the art, literature, and culture of France. The class is inspired by an upcoming exhibit at the Musée d'Orsay entitled, "Renoir et L' amour." The class will read relevant materials and listen to lectures about Renoir, and the people, culture, and events surrounding his life. The class will include visits to the Musée d'Orsay exhibit as well as to the Musée de Montmartre. (Students will be responsible for purchasing their own tickets to both museums.) The class will meet once a week in person at the Impact Café.

There will be no class on the French holiday: 14 mai.

About the instructor

Nathalie Allain is a native French speaker with a master’s degree in FLE (French as a foreign language) who is also fluent in English, German, and Japanese. In addition, Nathalie graduated in art history from l'Ecole du Louvre.

GU251 Mindfulness Meditation (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Can you imagine a life where your mind is a source of peace and strength, where calmness flows through you like a gentle river even amidst daily challenges? What if you had the power to observe your thoughts without judgement, steady your emotions, and tap into a deeper well of wisdom within yourself? What if you could have moments of freedom between the triggering events of your life and your responses to them, moments of choice?

The pressure of daily life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and trapped, with no space for movement or reflection. Meditation offers us a more spacious life, an opportunity to descend to a more profound and rich experience of our lives and our relationships with ourselves, others and the world we inhabit. In terms of daily life and routine activities, regular practice can help the body regulate itself more effectively. It can help with getting a more relaxed and sound sleep or decreasing the severity and/or frequency of migraine headaches. It’s a pathtoward mental clarity, emotional resilience, and enriched creativity.

WICE members can join us for a biweekly hour of meditation practices. One variety is Vipassana, a mindfulness practice focusing on direct nonjudgmental observation of body and mind in order to cultivate greater awareness and ease. Others include heart practices such as generation of lovingkindness, compassion and equanimity. These practices are available as non-sectarian techniques, open to anyone seeking to understand their mind and body.

We’ll meet for about an hour on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. We’ll start with a few minutes of self-introduction, then some guided meditation, followed by a period of silence, then finishing with some final minutes of conversational reflection. Whatever level you are, beginner to advanced, you are welcome! Hosted by Lori Zeller and Cheryl Purvis, who have been meditating on and off for a total of over 70 years between the two of us, all the while taking classes, joining groups and going to retreats.

Notice about New LateComer Policy

We understand that many/most members arrive via mass transportation options, and that those options aren’t always perfectly reliable or punctual. We also want to render the meditation practice as satisfying as possible for as many participants as possible, so we ask that you NOT disturb an ongoing session if you arrive more than 5 minutes late. Missing a session due to unavoidable lateness can be disappointing, and we thank you for being willing to be disappointed in the interest of the other meditators.

Thank you for your understanding and compliance.

SU251 New Member Lunch (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Welcome to WICE! Are you new to Paris, or just living your meilleure vie associative? WICE President Pamela Combastet would love to welcome you to the WICE family. Join her for a casual lunch and a free-flowing discussion regarding your ideas and aspirations for WICE, as well as getting to know our association a little bit better.

Please note: this lunch is organized by WICE, but you are responsible for paying for your own order.

Registration opens on Friday, 29 May.

BA092 French 2.3 (Beginner DELF A2) (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Course Description

This course is designed for "post-bonjour" beginners, either for first-time learners with a smattering of French or those who want to refresh their French at a basic level.

Throughout the course students will acquire the essential French skills (writing, speaking, pronunciation) needed to function in everyday-life situations.

About the instructor

BA093 English Guided Discussion (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Course Description

This English Guided Discussion Group is open to people who have a strong intermediate or advanced level of English. Our group leaders suggest interesting topics and readings prior to each group discussion. If you enjoy reading, speaking, presenting, and engaging in diverse topic-centered discussions, this group is for you. In addition to learning and developing through guided conversation with other participants, you will also have the opportunity to get personalized constructive feedback. The group speaks only in English for one
hour.

The class will not meet on 14 mai.

Note: A Zoom link will be provided the day before the
course begins. Be sure to check your email for it.

Contact languages@wice-paris.org with any questions.

Ce groupe de discussion guidée anglaise est ouvert aux personnes qui parlent anglais presque couramment (niveaux intermédiaire-avancé ou avancé). Nos animateurs proposent des sujets intéressants et des textes avant chaque groupe. Si vous appréciez la lecture, la communication, la présentation et la participation à des discussions
diverses, ce groupe est pour vous. En plus d’apprendre et se développer à travers des discussions guidées avec d'autres participants, vous aurez également la possibilité d'obtenir des
commentaires constructifs. Ce groupe de discussion guidée est un endroit idéal pour rencontrer d’autres passionnés de la langue anglais. Le groupe ne parle qu’anglais pendant une heure.

Facilitators

The group will be led by several native English speakers of varying interests and backgrounds.

BA094 French 3.3 (Intermediate, DELF B1) (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Course Description

Using interactive methods to ensure learner engagement and lasting progress, the course will help you develop your vocabulary, oral and written expression, comprehension, and pronunciation.

This class does not meet on French holidays: 14 May or 25 May.
Contact Languages@wice-paris.org with any questions.

About the Instructor

BA101 French 4.3 (Adv. Intermediate DELF B1+/B2-->C1) (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Course Description

Participating in professional or academic meetings
Presenting and justifying a project or idea
Managing misunderstandings and clarifying meaning
Writing formal emails or structured texts
Debating cultural or social issues with well-supported arguments.

This course will not meet 1 May or 8 May.

Contact Languages@wice-paris.org with any questions.

About the Instructor

Audrey Charmont has a Masters in Marketing and Communications as well as a DAEFLE (French as a Foreign Language). She has many years of teaching experience in France and abroad.

GU261 Yoga for Well-Being (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Following class, members are encouraged to meet upstairs in the cafe for coffee, tea, cake, or other delicious creations made by the team at the Apycem cafe, to which the studio belongs.

Cancellations may be made more than 3 days before the first session. Please notify wice@wice-paris.org to cancel so that someone on the waitlist may attend in your place.

A word about Ola:

What matters most to me is the person in front of me, their needs, story, and intention. I enjoy accompanying people in their self-discovery and witnessing their growth through yoga.

More information: https://practicewithola.com/about

BA102 French 5.3 (Advanced DELF C1-->C2) (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Course Description

Focus of the Conversation Training:

Persuading, negotiating, and convincing with credible arguments
Defending a viewpoint under pressure
Handling complex, fast-paced discussions
Subtly adjusting tone, register, and rhetorical strategy depending on audience

This course will be held in French once a week on Zoom for 90 minutes. This class does not meet on French holidays: 1 May and 8 May.

Please contact Languages@wice-paris.org with any questions.

About the Instructor

Audrey Charmont has a Masters in Marketing and Communications as well as a DAEFLE (French as a Foreign Language). She has many years of teaching experience in France and abroad.

BA243 American Film Classics (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Course Description

Discover and discuss masterpieces of American cinema in this class for intermediate and advanced English speakers. You’ll watch a film at home on streaming, or borrow the DVD from your local library, before a lively and engaging discussion in class. You’ll be assigned one scene to watch at least three times! Every month you’ll view a film from an influential director so you’ll come to know the stylistic hallmarks of favorite genres and filmmakers.

If you love the movies, this course is an enjoyable way to increase vocabulary, get comfortable with idiomatic expressions, improve your conversational skills, and deepen your understanding of American culture and cinema.

In the Spriing trimester, we'll discuss three films from 1939, arguably one of the best years for American cinema.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington by Frank Capra with Claude Reins, James Stewart, Jean Arthur.

A naive youth leader is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate where his idealistic plans promptly collide with corruption at home and subterfuge from his hero in Washington.

The film was controversial when it was first released, with attacks from many politicians claiming that it brought Washington into disrepute. However, it was very successful at both the domestic and international box offices, and it made Stewart a major star.

Only Angels Have Wings by Howard Hawks with Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, and Rita Hayworth.

At a remote South American trading port, the manager of an air-freight company is compelled to risk the lives of his pilots in order to win an important contract as a traveling American showgirl stops in town. A romantic adventure, the film is generally regarded as among Hawks' finest films, particularly in its portrayal of the professionalism of the pilots, the atmosphere, and the flying sequences.

Stagecoach by John Ford with John Wayne and Claire Trevor. On the stagecoach to Cheyenne, an eclectic group of passengers must work together to survive the arduous journey and the Apache attacks.

Widely considered to be one of the most influential films every made, Stagecoach has not escaped controversy. Like most Westerns of the era, the film's depiction of Native Americans is simplistic and reductive.

About the instructor:

Ellen Feldman grew up in Philadelphia and currently lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She holds a Ph.D. in cinema studies from New York University and has taught film studies at the State University of New York, Geneseo campus, and Brooklyn College.

LU261 Booker Books: "Flashlight," by Susan Choi (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Flashlight is a sprawling and ambitious historical saga that mines the "tides of 20th-century history" to explore the enduring ripples of family trauma. The narrative is set in motion during a summer in a coastal Japanese town, where ten-year-old Louisa and her father, Serk—a Korean émigré and academic—take a walk out on a breakwater. When Louisa wakes hours later, washed up on the beach, her father has vanished, an event that shatters her small family and leaves a void that reverberates across decades and continents.

The novel skillfully criss-crosses between the post-war Korean immigrant community in Japan, the rigid North Korean regime, and the quiet suburbs of America. As the mystery of Serk’s disappearance slowly unravels, the story expands to include Anne, Louisa’s secretive and increasingly isolated mother, and Tobias, the son Anne was forced to give up for adoption years earlier, who eventually drifts back into their lives. Choi balances these "intimate dramas" with "geopolitically bold" themes, moving from a poignant family mystery into a riveting exploration of identity, race, and national belonging.

Elegantly written and emotionally profound, Flashlight is described by critics as both a "capacious" historical reconstruction and a high-concept meditation on the "unreliable edges" of memory. A strong discussion angle for the group is Choi’s use of "narrative layers" and how the characters are shaped more by what they cannot see or remember than by the objective truths of their past.

Shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize and longlisted for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction.

Two spaces are reserved for new WICE members. If no new WICE members have registered by one week prior to the meeting, those two spaces will become available to the general WICE membership.

Registration for the June meeting opens on Saturday, 23 May.

BA103 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BA032 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SU271 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt, hosted by WICE member Kim Hodges.

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant, and anyone can go, but WICE reserves 14 seats together, and if you don't register you may not be able to sit with us.

Registration opens on Sunday, 14 June.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

LU271 Left Bank Lit: "The Autobiography of Alice B. Tolkas," by Gertrude Stein (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The registration limit for this activity has been reached.

Gertrude Stein’sThe Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas (1933) is one of the most charming and paradoxical works of modernist literature—a memoir written by Stein, but in the voice of her lifelong companion, Alice B. Toklas.

Through this playful act of ventriloquism, Stein recounts their shared life in Paris from the early 1900s through the 1930s, when their apartment at 27 rue de Fleurus became the heart of the city’s artistic avant-garde. On Saturday evenings, their salon gathered an extraordinary constellation of painters and writers—Picasso, Matisse, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Pound, and many others—who came to debate, provoke, and be seen. The book mixes gossip and genius, art history and personal mythmaking, with Stein’s distinctive, rhythmic prose giving the whole an almost musical quality. Both self-portrait and social chronicle, captures the exuberance and eccentricity of a generation inventing itself in real time. As the closing work in your series, it returns the reader to the source: the Left Bank as a living ecosystem of conversation, experiment, and friendship—a “moveable feast” of its own making.

VU301 Talk: This is your brain on Paris. (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Do you feel different in Paris? Have you ever wondered why? In this talk, John Eigenauer will describe the many ways in which Paris affects our brains in surprising and beautiful ways.

John Eigenauer is an intellectual historian and professor emeritus of philosophy at Taft College in California. He holds a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Studies from Syracuse University. His work has been published in variety of publications. He has spoken internationally on human rationality and the pedagogy of critical thinking. His book, 'Paris and the Birth of Public Knowledge,' is available online. John lives in Vincennes and has been a WICE member for a year.

BA071 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BA072 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SL011 WICE Picnic (01 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Join us for a day of sun, fun and a picnic lunch at the Jardin d’acclimatation next to Fondation Louis Vuitton.

Bring your own snacks and beverages (a little something to share would be nice). Although the picnic is free, there is an entry fee to the Jardin d'Acclimatation. It is €5 for seniors, and €7 all other visitors.

Please register to attend.

GL031 Yoga for Well-Being (03 Jul 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Following class, members are encouraged to meet upstairs in the cafe for coffee, tea, cake, or other delicious creations made by the team at the Apycem cafe, to which the studio belongs.

Cancellations may be made more than 3 days before the first session. Please notify wice@wice-paris.org to cancel so that someone on the waitlist may attend in your place.

A word about Ola:

What matters most to me is the person in front of me, their needs, story, and intention. I enjoy accompanying people in their self-discovery and witnessing their growth through yoga.

More information: https://practicewithola.com/about

BA032 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (03 Jul 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SL041 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (04 Jul 2026)

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt, hosted by WICE member Kim Hodges.

Registration opens on Sunday, 14 June.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

BL071 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (07 Jul 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

The summer Tuesday group meets outdoors from 15:00 - 16:30 in the Luxembourg Gardens near the bee hives just inside the rue d'Assas entrance (see map, click to enlarge). In the event of inclement weather, the group meets at café Le Guyneme, 78 Rue d'Assas, which is directly across from the rue d'Assas entrance.

Participants are divided into small groups of 5 - 6 people, and the conversations are 45 minutes in French and 45 minutes in English. The subjects are of the group’s choosing. Though an intermediate level of English and French is expected, there is a wide range of abilities.

There is no need to register, but if it is your first time to participate in person in Tuesday's group, please contact Christian Paolasso at c.paolas@laposte.net (primary) and him know you are planning to come.

If you are having trouble finding the group, you can call or text Christian at +33 01 43 50 30 94.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

GL091 Mindfulness Meditation (09 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT

SL091 WICE Men's Lunch (09 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

WICE men . . . join us for a pay-for-your-own men's lunch!

This is nothing mysterious, it's just a chance for guys to hang out with other guys for a few hours and discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

We meet at Au Trappiste, a Parisian brasserie located in Châtelet that offers 120 bottled beers and 20 draught beers, and specializes in mussels and chips and sauerkraut. A different pastry every day and Flemish carbonade to try!

Registration opens on Friday, 12 June.

GL101 Yoga for Well-Being (10 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Following class, members are encouraged to meet upstairs in the cafe for coffee, tea, cake, or other delicious creations made by the team at the Apycem cafe, to which the studio belongs.

Cancellations may be made more than 3 days before the first session. Please notify wice@wice-paris.org to cancel so that someone on the waitlist may attend in your place.

A word about Ola:

What matters most to me is the person in front of me, their needs, story, and intention. I enjoy accompanying people in their self-discovery and witnessing their growth through yoga.

More information: https://practicewithola.com/about

BA032 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (10 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SL111 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (11 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt, hosted by WICE member Pam Bruetsch.

Registration opens on Sunday, 27 June.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

VL111 Behind the gates of the 16th: Stories of fame, ambition and exile (11 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Step into one of Paris’s most elegant and discreet neighborhoods, where grand façades hide extraordinary lives. On this walking tour through the 16th arrondissement, we explore the private homes and hidden corners of a district shaped by aristocrats, artists, exiles, and visionaries.

Some of the stops include the Maison de Balzac, where Honoré de Balzac lived while writing major works of La Comédie humaine, the final residence of opera singer Maria Callas, and Castel Béranger on rue Jean-de-la-Fontaine.

NOTE: The walk will begin at 10AM to avoid the high afternoon temperatures.

About Our Guide

Hi, my name is Veronika and I’ve been living in Paris for almost two years after spending many years living in California. I’m passionate about languages, history, travel and in my free time love to explore Paris. A WICE member for almost 6 months.

LL131 The New Yorker: Short Stories (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

WICE’s “The New Yorker Short Story Group” is for anyone interested in reading short stories written by some of today’s very best emerging and established authors. Each discussion will focus on 2 short stories published in The New Yorker in the preceding month. The selected stories will be posted here on July 1, 2026.

Visit The New Yorker Fiction & Poetry page to find a complete list of New Yorker short stories (listed in chronological order beginning with the most recently published).

Digital subscribers can access the stories via The New Yorker website or app. (A digital subscription includes access to all New Yorker content, including audio versions of short stories read by the author. Digital subscriptions can be purchased for $5/month or $52/annually here). If you are not a subscriber, you may be able to find the stories in PDF version on-line or through your local library (including the American Library of Paris).

Registration opens on Tuesday, 14 June.

SL131 Pub Quiz! (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:40:00 GMT

In the grand tradition of pub quizzes across the anglophone world, join a team of fellow WICE members for a bilingual evening of trivial merriment. On a bi-monthly basis, WICE has reserved space with Paris Quiz Mistress to participate in a quiz night that consists of four rounds of trivia in English and French on a wide variety of topics, movies and TV, pop culture, geography, fashion, and anything strange and peculiar that comes through the mind of the Quiz Mistress Host.

This is not a WICE-exclusive event. We have reserved spaces for two teams of 5 (the maximum number of participants per team). There are prizes to win for the top teams and the best team name. A WICE volunteer will be at each event to help you identify our group.Please note that the quiz location changes depending on the night of the week, so please pay attention when registering to make sure you are going to the correct pub.

This event is free for members, but registration and the purchase of food or a beverage is required.

Registration opens on Tuesday, 18 June.

SL141 Morning Coffee at Brasserie Le Bullier (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on Tuesday mornings. And, if the weather permits, perhaps a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens afterwards.

Members meet at Brasserie le Bullier, named after the famous ball located opposite the "Port Royal" station, to which the whole of Paris once flocked.

It is expected that everyone will order a beverage or food item appropriate for sitting around a café in the morning (and pay for it on the way out).

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant but WICE reserves 12 seats together, and if you don't register you will not be able to sit with the WICE group.

Registration opens on Wednesday, 25 June.

Brasserie le Bullier is located at 22 Av. de l'Observatoire, 75014. It can be reached by RER B (Port Royal), metro lines 4 and 6 (Raspail), and buses 38, 82, 91.

BL071 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

If you are having trouble finding the group, you can call or text Christian at +33 01 43 50 30 94.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

LL171 The Long View: "Sapiens," by Yuval Noah Harari (17 Jul 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The registration limit for this event has been reached.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is a sweeping work of narrative non-fiction that attempts nothing less than a unified history of our species—from the emergence of Homo sapiens in prehistory to the technological and political systems of the modern world. Harari organizes this vast story around a series of transformative “revolutions”—cognitive, agricultural, and scientific—arguing that shared myths, institutions, and imagined orders have enabled large-scale human cooperation while also shaping inequality, empire, and progress.

The narrative moves fluidly across disciplines, blending history, anthropology, and philosophy to examine how developments such as agriculture, money, religion, and capitalism have reconfigured human societies. Harari pays particular attention to the tension between collective advancement and individual well-being, questioning whether increased power has led to greater happiness or merely more complex forms of constraint. Along the way, he offers striking interpretations of topics ranging from the domestication of plants and animals to the rise of global capitalism and biotechnology.

Written in a clear, accessible style, Sapiens is both ambitious and provocative, inviting readers to reconsider familiar assumptions about human progress.

Sapiens is not without critics, and each group participant will be given a selection of critical book reviews from which to choose one to read and discuss at the meeting.

This book is 443 pages long.

BA032 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (17 Jul 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SL181 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt, hosted by WICE member Caroline Harvey.

Registration opens on Sunday, 5 July.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SL182 WICE Women's Lunch (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ladies of WICE . . . by popular demand, join us for a pay-for-your-own women's lunch!

This is a great opportunity for WICE women to meet each other and to hang out for a few hours to discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

We meet upstairs at Le Nelson, a charming and warm Parisian restaurant located in Châtelet that has a very good relationship with WICE.

Registration opens on Sunday, 21 June.

BL071 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (21 Jul 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

If you are having trouble finding the group, you can call or text Christian at +33 01 43 50 30 94.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BA032 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (24 Jul 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SL251 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (25 Jul 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt, hosted by WICE member Pam Bruetsch.

Registration opens on Sunday, 12 July.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SL281 Morning Coffee at Brasserie Le Bullier (28 Jul 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on Tuesday mornings. And, if the weather permits, perhaps a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens afterwards.

Members meet at Brasserie le Bullier, named after the famous ball located opposite the "Port Royal" station, to which the whole of Paris once flocked.

It is expected that everyone will order a beverage or food item appropriate for sitting around a café in the morning (and pay for it on the way out).

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant but WICE reserves 12 seats together, and if you don't register you will not be able to sit with the WICE group.

Registration opens on Wednesday, 15 July.

Brasserie le Bullier is located at 22 Av. de l'Observatoire, 75014. It can be reached by RER B (Port Royal), metro lines 4 and 6 (Raspail), and buses 38, 82, 91.

BL071 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (28 Jul 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

If you are having trouble finding the group, you can call or text Christian at +33 01 43 50 30 94.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BA032 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

BL071 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (04 Aug 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

If you are having trouble finding the group, you can call or text Christian at +33 01 43 50 30 94.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BA032 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (07 Aug 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

LG101 The New Yorker: Short Stories (10 Aug 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Visit The New Yorker Fiction & Poetry page to find a complete list of New Yorker short stories (listed in chronological order beginning with the most recently published).

Registration opens on Tuesday, 14 July.

SG111 Morning Coffee at Brasserie Le Bullier (11 Aug 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on Tuesday mornings. And, if the weather permits, perhaps a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens afterwards.

Members meet at Brasserie le Bullier, named after the famous ball located opposite the "Port Royal" station, to which the whole of Paris once flocked.

It is expected that everyone will order a beverage or food item appropriate for sitting around a café in the morning (and pay for it on the way out).

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant but WICE reserves 12 seats together, and if you don't register you will not be able to sit with the WICE group.

Registration opens on Wednesday, 29 July.

Brasserie le Bullier is located at 22 Av. de l'Observatoire, 75014. It can be reached by RER B (Port Royal), metro lines 4 and 6 (Raspail), and buses 38, 82, 91.

BL071 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (11 Aug 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

If you are having trouble finding the group, you can call or text Christian at +33 01 43 50 30 94.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

SG131 WICE Men's Lunch (13 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

WICE men . . . join us for a pay-for-your-own men's lunch!

This is nothing mysterious, it's just a chance for guys to hang out with other guys for a few hours and discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

Registration opens on Friday, 10 July.

BA032 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (14 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SG152 WICE Women's Lunch (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ladies of WICE . . . by popular demand, join us for a pay-for-your-own women's lunch!

This is a great opportunity for WICE women to meet each other and to hang out for a few hours to discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

We meet upstairs at Le Nelson, a charming and warm Parisian restaurant located in Châtelet that has a very good relationship with WICE.

Registration opens on Sunday, 19 July.

BL071 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (18 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

If you are having trouble finding the group, you can call or text Christian at +33 01 43 50 30 94.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BA032 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (21 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SG221 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt, hosted by WICE member Pam Bruetsch.

Registration opens on Sunday, 19 July.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SG251 Morning Coffee at Brasserie Le Bullier (25 Aug 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on Tuesday mornings. And, if the weather permits, perhaps a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens afterwards.

Members meet at Brasserie le Bullier, named after the famous ball located opposite the "Port Royal" station, to which the whole of Paris once flocked.

It is expected that everyone will order a beverage or food item appropriate for sitting around a café in the morning (and pay for it on the way out).

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant but WICE reserves 12 seats together, and if you don't register you will not be able to sit with the WICE group.

Registration opens on Wednesday, 12 August.

Brasserie le Bullier is located at 22 Av. de l'Observatoire, 75014. It can be reached by RER B (Port Royal), metro lines 4 and 6 (Raspail), and buses 38, 82, 91.

BL071 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (25 Aug 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

If you are having trouble finding the group, you can call or text Christian at +33 01 43 50 30 94.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BA032 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (28 Aug 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Friday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SG291 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt, hosted by WICE member Pam Bruetsch.

Registration opens on Sunday, 26 July.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (01 Sep 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

LS041 Murder, They Read: Book To Be Determined (04 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The September book selection and description will be posted on or about Friday, 14 August (or before).

WICE’s Murder, They Read book group offers members the chance to explore the mystery form—from classic sleuths and gritty detectives to unconventional investigators and amateur gumshoes.

A compelling mystery is selected for each month's reading and discussion, with an eye toward strong writing, memorable characters, and inventive plotting. From contemporary noir to historical mysteries, the group’s selections will span subgenres, eras, locales and cultures, offering something for longtime mystery lovers and curious newcomers alike.

Discussions—held in English—delve into themes, character development, setting, and of course, the crime itself. The goal is not just to guess the culprit, but, through the eyes of the sleuth, to benefit from a literary immersion into another time, place, and/or culture; to appreciate how the author constructs the mystery and what the story reveals about the world it portrays. And of course to enjoy time spent with others who love the mystery genre.

Selections are chosen with these criteria in mind:

Available in English (paper or ebook)
Standalone/can be read on it’s own, or first in a series
Rich in atmosphere, character, or setting
Offers an unexpected perspective

Two spaces are reserved for new WICE members. If no new WICE members have registered five days before the event, those two spaces will become available to the general WICE membership.

Registration opens on Tuesday, 04 August.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (04 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SS051 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (05 Sep 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 23 August.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SS081 Morning Coffee at Brasserie Le Bullier (08 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on Tuesday mornings. And, if the weather permits, perhaps a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens afterwards.

Members meet at Brasserie le Bullier, named after the famous ball located opposite the "Port Royal" station, to which the whole of Paris once flocked.

It is expected that everyone will order a beverage or food item appropriate for sitting around a café in the morning (and pay for it on the way out).

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant, but WICE reserves 12 seats together, and if you don't register you will not be able to sit with the WICE group.

Registration opens on Wednesday, 26 August.

Brasserie le Bullier is located at 22 Av. de l'Observatoire, 75014. It can be reached by RER B (Port Royal), metro lines 4 and 6 (Raspail), and buses 38, 82, 91.

LS081 Classic Noir Mysteries: To Be Determined (08 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The September book selection and description will be posted on or about Wednesday, 12 August (or before).

Step into the elegant, puzzle-filled world of Classic Noir Mysteries, a period from the 1920s through the early 1950s when detective fiction flourished and many of the genre’s most enduring conventions took shape. These novels are built around intricate, fair-play puzzles meant to be solved by the reader as much as by the detective. They often unfold in contained settings—country houses, quiet villages, snowbound estates—where a small cast of suspects creates both intimacy and tension. Despite the murders at their center, these stories maintain an atmosphere of charm, wit, and civility, and they introduce some of literature’s most iconic sleuths, including Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

Our Classic Noir Mysteries book club invites readers to explore this rich era over the course of five monthly meetings, each dedicated to one influential work. Together, we’ll examine clever plots, surprising twists, and the social worlds that shaped these beloved stories. Whether you’re new to classic detective fiction or already a fan, this group offers a warm and lively space to enjoy and discuss these timeless whodunits.

Two spaces are reserved for new WICE members. If no new WICE members have registered by five days before the group meets, those two spaces will become available to the general WICE membership.

Registration opens on Saturday, 8 August.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (08 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (08 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

GS101 Mindfulness Meditation (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

SS101 WICE Lunch (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Come enjoy a lively lunch with fellow WICE members. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones over a fun and leisurely meal in a charming café in the Latin Quarter.

We normally stand, mingle, and chat for 30 - 45 minutes, and then sit down to eat at about 12:30 or 12:45. So please plan accordingly.

You pay for what you eat and drink, no extra fees, but registration is required.

Served by metro line 10 (Sorbonne-Cluny), metro line 4 (Saint Michel), and busses 21, 27, 38, 63, 86, 87, and 96.

Registration opens on Friday, 7 August.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

WICE member Valerie Helmbreck-Mascitti (knitting on the left) opens her lovely apartment in the 1st arrondissement every Thursday afternoon to WICE members for an afternoon of needlework: knitting, crocheting, creweling, embroidery, etc..

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

Valerie's apartment is conveniently located near the Louvre. Please contact wice@wice-paris.org for more information. Valerie's address and phone number will be shared with you to coordinate your visit to her.

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SS121 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 30 August.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

LS141 The New Yorker: Short Stories (14 Sep 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

WICE’s “New Yorker Short Story Group” is for anyone interested in reading short stories and novellas written by some of today’s very best emerging and established authors. Each monthly discussion will focus on 2 stories recently published in the New Yorker. Selections will be announced at the beginning of the month of the next scheduled meeting.

Registration opens on Friday, 14 August.

Stories for September will be announced on or about 1 September.

SS151 Morning Coffee at Les Editeurs (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings of the month (and occasionally the 5th Tuesday) at Les Editeurs with host Hilary Kaiser. It's a great opportunity to hang out with fellow WICE members, make new friends, and enjoy those special experiences unique to Paris.

Registration opens on Tuesday, 1 September.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café (and pay for it before leaving).

Les Editeurs is located at 4 Carrefour de l'Odéon, 75006. It can be reached by metro lines 4 and 10 (Odéon), and busses 58, 87, and 89.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SS161 Morning Coffee in the 9th at Le Grand Comptoir d'Anvers (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Tuesday, 1 September.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

SS171 WICE Men's Lunch (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

WICE men . . . join us for a pay-for-your-own men's lunch!

This is nothing mysterious, it's just a chance for guys to hang out with other guys for a few hours and discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

Registration opens on Friday, 14 August.

LS171 Living Room Players: Play To Be Determined (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The September play selection and description will be posted on or about Friday, 28 August (or before).

The general concept of The Living Room Players is that people receive the script by email about a week before the reading, and then roles are assigned at the meeting. Attendees sit around a living room and simply read their parts with as much theatrical flourish as they care to give (but there are no expectations of real acting).

The readings take place at a member's apartment in the Marais. The address, door code, and phone number are sent in the 7-day and 1-day reminder emails.

Two spaces are reserved for new WICE members. If no new WICE members have registered seven days before the event, those two spaces will become available to the general WICE membership.

Registration for the September reading opens on Monday, 17 August.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (17 Sep 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

LS181 Café Littéraire: "The Great Swindle," by Pierre Lemaitre (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Great Swindle is a sweeping, picaresque epic that examines the "murky virtues of remembrance" in the hollow aftermath of World War I. The story begins in the final, desperate days of the war, when the ruthless Lieutenant Henri d’Aulnay-Pradelle orchestrates a senseless skirmish, an act of treachery that binds together the fates of two subordinates: Albert Maillard, a timid former bank clerk, and Édouard Péricourt, a brilliant artist from a wealthy family. While saving Albert’s life, Édouard is hideously disfigured—becoming a gueule cassée (broken face)—and subsequently fakes his own death to avoid returning to his estranged father.

Moving from the trenches to the "glittering but dark" streets of 1920s Paris, the narrative follows the two veterans as they struggle with poverty, morphine addiction, and a society that seems to "revere its dead more than its survivors". In a cynical act of revenge against the country that abandoned them, they devise an audacious scam: selling fraudulent monuments to honor the very war heroes the nation is so eager to memorialize. Meanwhile, the villainous Pradelle launches a ghoulish swindle of his own, profiting from the exhumation and reburial of fallen soldiers in cut-rate coffins.

Lemaitre, a master of suspense, employs a dry, ironic tone to craft a "darkly comic requiem" that feels like a 19th-century novel updated with modern clinical precision. A strong discussion angle for the group is Lemaitre’s exploration of the "great swindle" of the title—whether it refers to the characters’ specific scams or the broader, abominable treatment of the ordinary soldier by a state more interested in the aesthetics of grief than the reality of its victims.

Winner of the 2013 Prix Goncourt.

The book group meets at the organizer's apartment. The directions, door code, telephone number, etc., are sent in the 7-day and 1-day reminder emails, following registration.

Two spaces are reserved for new WICE members. If no new WICE members have registered by five days prior to the meeting, those two spaces will become available to the general WICE membership.

Registration for the September meeting opens on Saturday, 29 August.

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SS191 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 6 September.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SS192 WICE Women's Lunch (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ladies of WICE . . . by popular demand, join us for a pay-for-your-own women's lunch!

This is a great opportunity for WICE women to meet each other and to hang out for a few hours to discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

We meet upstairs at Le Nelson, a charming and warm Parisian restaurant located in Châtelet that has a very good relationship with WICE.

Registration opens on Sunday, 16 August.

SS211 Pub Quiz! (21 Sep 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:40:00 GMT

This event is free for members, but registration and the purchase of food or a beverage is required.

Registration opens on Tuesday, 1 September.

SS221 Morning Coffee at Brasserie Le Bullier (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on Tuesday mornings. And, if the weather permits, perhaps a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens afterwards.

Members meet at Brasserie le Bullier, named after the famous ball located opposite the "Port Royal" station, to which the whole of Paris once flocked.

It is expected that everyone will order a beverage or food item appropriate for sitting around a café in the morning (and pay for it on the way out).

Registration opens on Wednesday, 9 September.

Brasserie le Bullier is located at 22 Av. de l'Observatoire, 75014. It can be reached by RER B (Port Royal), metro lines 4 and 6 (Raspail), and buses 38, 82, 91.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

GS241 Mindfulness Meditation (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

SS241 New Member Lunch (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Please note: this lunch is organized by WICE, but you are responsible for paying for your own order.

Registration opens on Tuesday, 1 September.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

SS241 Monthly Apéro (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Each month, we come together to celebrate the friendships and community that make WICE special. Join us for an evening of lively discussions with fellow members, where you can share ideas, reflections, and experiences. Our Board of Directors is eager to hear your insights and visions for the future of WICE. Enjoy a nice selection of beverages and snacks, perfect for sparking conversation and connection. And don’t miss the chance to win our special door prize!

Come and celebrate our community – we look forward to seeing you there!

Note: Registration required. Registration opens on Tuesday, 1 September.

The fees are as follows:

10€ for regular members
€5 for WICE volunteers

If you are having trouble registering, please contact wice@wice-paris.org.

LS251 Booker Books: Book To Be Determined (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The September book selection and description will be posted on or about Tuesday, 01 September (or before).

The Booker Book group reads and discusses—in English—books that have either received, or been on the short list for, the Booker Prize.

Two spaces are reserved for new WICE members. If no new WICE members have registered five days prior to the meeting, those two spaces will become available to the general WICE membership.

Registration for the September meeting opens on Tuesday, 25 August.

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SS261 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 13 September.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SO011 WICE Lunch (01 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Come enjoy a lively lunch with fellow WICE members. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones over a fun and leisurely meal in a charming café in the Latin Quarter.

We normally stand, mingle, and chat for 30 - 45 minutes, and then sit down to eat at about 12:30 or 12:45. So please plan accordingly.

You pay for what you eat and drink, no extra fees, but registration is required.

Served by metro line 10 (Sorbonne-Cluny), metro line 4 (Saint Michel), and busses 21, 27, 38, 63, 86, 87, and 96.

Registration opens on Friday, 11 September.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (01 Oct 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

LO021 Murder, They Read: Book To Be Determined (02 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The October book selection and description will be posted on or about Saturday, 05 September (or before).

WICE’s Murder, They Read book group offers members the chance to explore the mystery form—from classic sleuths and gritty detectives to unconventional investigators and amateur gumshoes.

Selections are chosen with these criteria in mind:

Available in English (paper or ebook)
Standalone/can be read on it’s own, or first in a series
Rich in atmosphere, character, or setting
Offers an unexpected perspective

Two spaces are reserved for new WICE members. If no new WICE members have registered five days before the event, those two spaces will become available to the general WICE membership.

Registration opens on Saturday, 05 September.

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (02 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (02 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SO031 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (03 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 20 September.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SO061 Morning Coffee at Les Editeurs (06 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Wednesday, 16 September.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café (and pay for it before leaving).

Les Editeurs is located at 4 Carrefour de l'Odéon, 75006. It can be reached by metro lines 4 and 10 (Odéon), and busses 58, 87, and 89.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (06 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (06 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SO071 Morning Coffee in the 9th at Le Grand Comptoir d'Anvers (07 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Thursday, 10 September.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

GO081 Mindfulness Meditation (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

SO081 WICE Men's Lunch (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

WICE men . . . join us for a pay-for-your-own men's lunch!

This is nothing mysterious, it's just a chance for guys to hang out with other guys for a few hours and discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

Registration opens on Friday, 18 September.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (08 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (09 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (09 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SO101 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 27 September.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SO131 Morning Coffee at Brasserie Le Bullier (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on Tuesday mornings. And, if the weather permits, perhaps a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens afterwards.

Members meet at Brasserie le Bullier, named after the famous ball located opposite the "Port Royal" station, to which the whole of Paris once flocked.

It is expected that everyone will order a beverage or food item appropriate for sitting around a café in the morning (and pay for it on the way out).

Registration opens on Wednesday, 23 September.

Brasserie le Bullier is located at 22 Av. de l'Observatoire, 75014. It can be reached by RER B (Port Royal), metro lines 4 and 6 (Raspail), and buses 38, 82, 91.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

SO151 Monthly Apéro (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Come and celebrate our community – we look forward to seeing you there!

Note: Registration required. Registration opens on Friday, 25 September.

The fees are as follows:

10€ for regular members
€5 for WICE volunteers

If you are having trouble registering, please contact wice@wice-paris.org.

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (16 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SO171 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 4 October.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SO172 WICE Women's Lunch (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ladies of WICE . . . by popular demand, join us for a pay-for-your-own women's lunch!

This is a great opportunity for WICE women to meet each other and to hang out for a few hours to discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

We meet upstairs at Le Nelson, a charming and warm Parisian restaurant located in Châtelet that has a very good relationship with WICE.

Registration opens on Sunday, 20 September.

SO191 Pub Quiz! (19 Oct 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:40:00 GMT

This event is free for members, but registration and the purchase of food or a beverage is required.

Registration opens on Tuesday, 22 September.

SO201 Morning Coffee at Les Editeurs (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Wednesday, 07 October.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café (and pay for it before leaving).

Les Editeurs is located at 4 Carrefour de l'Odéon, 75006. It can be reached by metro lines 4 and 10 (Odéon), and busses 58, 87, and 89.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SO211 Morning Coffee in the 9th at Le Grand Comptoir d'Anvers (21 Oct 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Thursday, 8 October.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

GO221 Mindfulness Meditation (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

SO221 New Member Lunch (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Please note: this lunch is organized by WICE, but you are responsible for paying for your own order.

Registration opens on Friday, 25 September.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SO241 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 11 October.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SO271 Morning Coffee at Brasserie Le Bullier (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on Tuesday mornings. And, if the weather permits, perhaps a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens afterwards.

Members meet at Brasserie le Bullier, named after the famous ball located opposite the "Port Royal" station, to which the whole of Paris once flocked.

It is expected that everyone will order a beverage or food item appropriate for sitting around a café in the morning (and pay for it on the way out).

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant but WICE reserves 12 seats together, and if you don't register you will not be able to sit with the WICE group.

Registration opens on Wednesday, 14 October.

Brasserie le Bullier is located at 22 Av. de l'Observatoire, 75014. It can be reached by RER B (Port Royal), metro lines 4 and 6 (Raspail), and buses 38, 82, 91.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SN031 Morning Coffee at Les Editeurs (03 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Wednesday, 21 October.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café (and pay for it before leaving).

Les Editeurs is located at 4 Carrefour de l'Odéon, 75006. It can be reached by metro lines 4 and 10 (Odéon), and busses 58, 87, and 89.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (03 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (03 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SN041 Morning Coffee in the 9th at Le Grand Comptoir d'Anvers (04 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Thursday,22 October.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

SN051 WICE Lunch (05 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Come enjoy a lively lunch with fellow WICE members. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones over a fun and leisurely meal in a charming café in the Latin Quarter.

We normally stand, mingle, and chat for 30 - 45 minutes, and then sit down to eat at about 12:30 or 12:45. So please plan accordingly.

You pay for what you eat and drink, no extra fees, but registration is required.

Served by metro line 10 (Sorbonne-Cluny), metro line 4 (Saint Michel), and busses 21, 27, 38, 63, 86, 87, and 96.

Registration opens on Friday, 2 October.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (05 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

LN061 Murder, They Read: Book To Be Determined (06 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The November book selection and description will be posted on or about Saturday, 03 October (or before).

WICE’s Murder, They Read book group offers members the chance to explore the mystery form—from classic sleuths and gritty detectives to unconventional investigators and amateur gumshoes.

Selections are chosen with these criteria in mind:

Available in English (paper or ebook)
Standalone/can be read on it’s own, or first in a series
Rich in atmosphere, character, or setting
Offers an unexpected perspective

Two spaces are reserved for new WICE members. If no new WICE members have registered five days before the event, those two spaces will become available to the general WICE membership.

Registration opens on Saturday, 03 October.

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (06 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (06 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SN071 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (07 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 18 October.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SN101 Morning Coffee at Brasserie Le Bullier (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on Tuesday mornings. And, if the weather permits, perhaps a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens afterwards.

Members meet at Brasserie le Bullier, named after the famous ball located opposite the "Port Royal" station, to which the whole of Paris once flocked.

It is expected that everyone will order a beverage or food item appropriate for sitting around a café in the morning (and pay for it on the way out).

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant but WICE reserves 12 seats together, and if you don't register you will not be able to sit with the WICE group.

Registration opens on Wednesday, 28 October.

Brasserie le Bullier is located at 22 Av. de l'Observatoire, 75014. It can be reached by RER B (Port Royal), metro lines 4 and 6 (Raspail), and buses 38, 82, 91.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

GN121 Mindfulness Meditation (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:00:00 GMT

SN121 WICE Men's Lunch (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

WICE men . . . join us for a pay-for-your-own men's lunch!

This is nothing mysterious, it's just a chance for guys to hang out with other guys for a few hours and discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

Registration opens on Friday, 9 October.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SN141 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 25 October.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SN161 Pub Quiz! (16 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 18:40:00 GMT

This event is free for members, but registration and the purchase of food or a beverage is required.

Registration opens on Tuesday, 20 October.

SN171 Morning Coffee at Les Editeurs (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Wednesday, 04 November.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café (and pay for it before leaving).

Les Editeurs is located at 4 Carrefour de l'Odéon, 75006. It can be reached by metro lines 4 and 10 (Odéon), and busses 58, 87, and 89.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SN181 Morning Coffee in the 9th at Le Grand Comptoir d'Anvers (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Thursday, 5 November.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

SN191 Monthly Apéro (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come and celebrate our community – we look forward to seeing you there!

Note: Registration required. Registration opens on Friday, 16 October.

The fees are as follows:

10€ for regular members
€5 for WICE volunteers

If you are having trouble registering, please contact wice@wice-paris.org.

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SN211 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 8 November.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SN212 WICE Women's Lunch (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ladies of WICE . . . by popular demand, join us for a pay-for-your-own women's lunch!

This is a great opportunity for WICE women to meet each other and to hang out for a few hours to discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

We meet upstairs at Le Nelson, a charming and warm Parisian restaurant located in Châtelet that has a very good relationship with WICE.

Registration opens on Sunday, 18 October.

SN241 Morning Coffee at Brasserie Le Bullier (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on Tuesday mornings. And, if the weather permits, perhaps a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens afterwards.

Members meet at Brasserie le Bullier, named after the famous ball located opposite the "Port Royal" station, to which the whole of Paris once flocked.

It is expected that everyone will order a beverage or food item appropriate for sitting around a café in the morning (and pay for it on the way out).

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant but WICE reserves 12 seats together, and if you don't register you will not be able to sit with the WICE group.

Registration opens on Wednesday, 11 November.

Brasserie le Bullier is located at 22 Av. de l'Observatoire, 75014. It can be reached by RER B (Port Royal), metro lines 4 and 6 (Raspail), and buses 38, 82, 91.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SN261 New Member Lunch (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Please note: this lunch is organized by WICE, but you are responsible for paying for your own order.

Registration opens on Friday, 23 October.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (27 Nov 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (27 Nov 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SN281 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (28 Nov 2026)

Sat, 28 Nov 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 15 November.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SD011 Morning Coffee at Les Editeurs (01 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Wednesday, 18 November.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café (and pay for it before leaving).

Les Editeurs is located at 4 Carrefour de l'Odéon, 75006. It can be reached by metro lines 4 and 10 (Odéon), and busses 58, 87, and 89.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (01 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (01 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SD021 Morning Coffee in the 9th at Le Grand Comptoir d'Anvers (02 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Thursday, 19 November.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

SD031 WICE Lunch (03 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Come enjoy a lively lunch with fellow WICE members. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones over a fun and leisurely meal in a charming café in the Latin Quarter.

We normally stand, mingle, and chat for 30 - 45 minutes, and then sit down to eat at about 12:30 or 12:45. So please plan accordingly.

You pay for what you eat and drink, no extra fees, but registration is required.

Served by metro line 10 (Sorbonne-Cluny), metro line 4 (Saint Michel), and busses 21, 27, 38, 63, 86, 87, and 96.

Registration opens on Friday, 6 November.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (03 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

LD041 Murder, They Read: Book To Be Determined (04 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The December book selection and description will be posted on or about Saturday, 07 November (or before).

WICE’s Murder, They Read book group offers members the chance to explore the mystery form—from classic sleuths and gritty detectives to unconventional investigators and amateur gumshoes.

Selections are chosen with these criteria in mind:

Available in English (paper or ebook)
Standalone/can be read on it’s own, or first in a series
Rich in atmosphere, character, or setting
Offers an unexpected perspective

Two spaces are reserved for new WICE members. If no new WICE members have registered five days before the event, those two spaces will become available to the general WICE membership.

Registration opens on Saturday, 07 November.

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (04 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (04 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SD051 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (05 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 22 November.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SD081 Morning Coffee at Brasserie Le Bullier (08 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 09:30:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for coffee on Tuesday mornings. And, if the weather permits, perhaps a walk through the Luxembourg Gardens afterwards.

Members meet at Brasserie le Bullier, named after the famous ball located opposite the "Port Royal" station, to which the whole of Paris once flocked.

It is expected that everyone will order a beverage or food item appropriate for sitting around a café in the morning (and pay for it on the way out).

Open to all WICE members, but registration is required. This is a public restaurant but WICE reserves 12 seats together, and if you don't register you will not be able to sit with the WICE group.

Registration opens on Wednesday, 25 November.

Brasserie le Bullier is located at 22 Av. de l'Observatoire, 75014. It can be reached by RER B (Port Royal), metro lines 4 and 6 (Raspail), and buses 38, 82, 91.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (08 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (08 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

GD101 Mindfulness Meditation (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 10:00:00 GMT

SD101 WICE Men's Lunch (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 11:00:00 GMT

WICE men . . . join us for a pay-for-your-own men's lunch!

This is nothing mysterious, it's just a chance for guys to hang out with other guys for a few hours and discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

Registration opens on Friday, 13 November.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (11 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (11 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SD121 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (12 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 22 November.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SD151 Morning Coffee at Les Editeurs (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Wednesday, 02 December.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café (and pay for it before leaving).

Les Editeurs is located at 4 Carrefour de l'Odéon, 75006. It can be reached by metro lines 4 and 10 (Odéon), and busses 58, 87, and 89.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SD161 Morning Coffee in the 9th at Le Grand Comptoir d'Anvers (16 Dec 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Registration opens on Thursday, 3 December.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

GS101 Needlework at Valerie's (17 Dec 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Any and all WICE needle workers are welcome to attend. Bring your project, and if you're so inclined, something to nosh on (by no means necessary).

SD171 Monthly Apéro (17 Dec 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come and celebrate our community – we look forward to seeing you there!

Note: Registration required. Registration opens on Friday, 20 Novermber.

The fees are as follows:

10€ for regular members
€5 for WICE volunteers

If you are having trouble registering, please contact wice@wice-paris.org.

BS113 Friday In-person French-English Conversation Group (18 Dec 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Friday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

There is no need to register, just show up and look for the WICE tables upstairs.

Le Nelsons, 16 Rue Coquillière, 75001. Metro lines 1/4/7/11/14, RER A, B, D, and buses 74, 85

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS042 Friday Online French-English Conversation Group (18 Dec 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.

SD191 Morning Coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt (19 Dec 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Join fellow WICE members for morning coffee at Le Sarah Bernhardt.

Registration opens on Sunday, 6 December.

Also, it is expected that all attendees will purchase at least one beverage or other item appropriate for sitting around a café.

Le Sarah Bernhardt is located at 2 Place du Châtelet. It can be reached by metro lines 1, 4, 7, 11, and 14 (Châtelet, Secteur Seine, Sortie 17), and buses 38, 67, 69, and 72.

SD192 WICE Women's Lunch (19 Dec 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ladies of WICE . . . by popular demand, join us for a pay-for-your-own women's lunch!

This is a great opportunity for WICE women to meet each other and to hang out for a few hours to discover common interests and such over good food and beverages.

We meet upstairs at Le Nelson, a charming and warm Parisian restaurant located in Châtelet that has a very good relationship with WICE.

Registration opens on Sunday, 22 November.

SD211 Pub Quiz! (21 Dec 2026)

Mon, 21 Dec 2026 18:40:00 GMT

This event is free for members, but registration and the purchase of food or a beverage is required.

Registration opens on Tuesday, 17 November.

BS081 Tuesday In-Person French/English Conversation Group (22 Dec 2026)

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Tuesday In-Person French - English Conversation Group

Maison Communale, 69 rue Violet , 75015 Paris. Metro line 8 stop Commerce, and buses #42, #70, #88.

Participation is free with WICE membership.

BS012 Tuesday Online French-English Conversation Group (22 Dec 2026)

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday Online French - English Conversation Group

There is no better way to practice your foreign language than by conversing with native speakers, and WICE can help you do just that.

The group is open to WICE members at all language levels. However, to get the most out of the conversations, an intermediate level in both languages is helpful.

Participation is free for WICE members.

To participate, contact Mike Franks at: mike.franks@wice-paris.org.