Uzès Book Club
2025-12-16 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Paris) | Uzès, Uzès, 30700, France
Uzès Book Club
Tuesday 16 December, 3:00pm
At a Member’s home the third Tuesday of the Month

In December, we will be discussing the novel ‘Bel Canto’, by Ann Pratchett. Highly acclaimed, the novel is based on the Japanese embassy hostage crisis (also called the Lima Crisis) of 1996–1997 in Lima, Peru. It follows the relationships among a group of young terrorists and their hostages, who are mostly high-profile executives and politicians, over several months.
For the first time, the book club has decided to have a December meeting this year – a sign of the club’s popularity. Unfortunately, we are limited by space but we are trying to open up additional spots for 2026. We are also happy to share our 2025 book list (created via a member poll) if anyone is looking for new reading ideas.
If you would like to join the Uzès book club please contact Christine Frati or Angela Denton-Thompson to join the waiting list.

Nîmes Apéro-New Venue & New Time
2025-12-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Tempo Restaurant, 9 Place de la Couronne, Nîmes, 30000, France
Tuesday December 16th , 6:30 – 8:30pm
Tempo Restaurant
9 Sq. de la Couronne, 30000 Nîmes

Ho, Ho, Ho! Join us at our new apéro spot! November’s gathering was amazing, and we can’t wait to end 2025 with you in December. Tempo’s space was cozy and spacious. Note the new time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm. See you there!
Pay parking is available at Indigo Nimes Arènes. The closest entrance to the parking garage in relation to Tempo will be on Rue Notre Dame.
Please RSVP no later than 9 pm 14 December to Barney’s email address below. See you there!
Barney Lehrer
barney@britsnimes.com

Uzès Coffee Morning
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:30 | La Fille de Vignes, 18 Place Albert 1er, Uzès, 30700, France
Thursday 18 December, 10:00am – 11:30am
La Fille des Vignes, 18 Place Albert 1er, 30700 Uzès
If you are new to the area it’s a great way to meet people and if you have been here for a while, it’s a great way to reconnect.
We meet the third Thursday of each month at La Fille de Vignes, by the Tourist Office from 10:00-11:30 am. Reservations are a must, as even with expanded seating, space is limited. Please RSVP quickly and if you must cancel let us know promptly as we have a waiting list.
We are looking forward to seeing you.
Please RSVP by 15 December to let Paula know you are attending.
Paula Hunter
paula@britsnimes.com

Alès Apéro
2026-01-06 18:00 - 20:00 | V and B Alès, 173 Rte de Nîmes, Alès, 30100, France
Tuesday 6 January, 6:00 – 8:00pm
V & B Alès, 173 Route de Nîmes, 30100 Alès
Join us the first Tuesday of every month for drinks and fun. There is plenty of space at V & B so do come on over for drinks, snacks and friendly chatter to start this New Year.
If you’d like to come along, please RSVP by 4 January to let Elspeth know you’ll be there.
Elspeth Town
elspeth@britsnimes.com
Note: This event is also open to non-members, please contact the event organiser if you wish to attend

Nimes Coffee Morning (New Venue)
2026-01-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Carré Jazz, 25 Rue de L'Horloge, Place Maison Carree, Nîmes, 30000, France
Nimes Coffee Morning
Wednesday 7 January, 10:00am – 11:30am
Carré Jazz, Place de la Maison Carrée, Nimes
Please join us at Carré Jazz restaurant for the first coffee of 2026!
Debbie will still be in the U.S., so Geneviève will be hosting this event. Come and enjoy a hot beverage with us as we start off another great year with BritsNimes!
Please RSVP to this email to the address listed below no later than 9PM on 5 January.
Pay parking is available by the Maison Carrée/Place d’Assass
We look forward to seeing you!
Genevieve Arnaud-Vincent
genevieve@britsnimes.com

Alès Coffee Morning
2026-01-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Café Restaurant L’atelier de Marie, 8 Place Gabriel Péri, Alès, 30100, France
Alès Coffee Morning
Monday 12 January, 10:30am – noon
Café Restaurant L’atelier de Marie, Place Gabriel Péri, Alès
Start the new year off right, come and join your BN friends for coffee and a chat! You will most likely find us inside as the weather has turned cold and rainy, but no worries we will be quite cozy indoors.
There’s lots of parking on the lower level of the quays, with the first hour free.

Francis is looking forward to seeing you this month, so please RSVP by 10 January to let him know if you’d like to join us.
New members are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you!
Francis Lagarde
francis@britsnimes.com

Sommières Coffee Morning (New Venue)
2026-01-13 10:30 - 12:00 | La Maison d’Avignon, Place Jean Jaurès, Sommieres, 30250, France
Sommières Coffee Morning (New Time)
Tuesday 13 January, 10:30am
La Maison d’Avignon, 4 Place Jean Jaurès, 30250 Sommières
Join hosts Jean and Derek for coffee and a chat at La Maison d’Avignon. La Maison d’Avignon is conveniently located under the beautiful arches in Place Jean Jaurès, with plenty of indoor seating for chilly or rainy days. Please note our new start time and be sure to look for us inside as winter is upon us.
Enjoy free parking across the river and take a short stroll across the bridge. Walk under the Clock Tower, follow the street to the end, and you’ll reach Place Jean Jaurès.
If you’d like to come along, please RSVP by 11 January.
Jean & Derek Bawden
derek@britsnimes.com

Uzès Coffee Morning
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:30 | La Fille de Vignes, 18 Place Albert 1er, Uzès, 30700, France
Uzès Coffee Morning
Thursday 15 January, 10:00am – 11:30am
La Fille des Vignes, 18 Place Albert 1er, 30700 Uzès
There’s nothing like coffee and conversation with your friends to get the new year rolling.
We meet the third Thursday of each month at La Fille de Vignes, by the Tourist Office from 10:00-11:30 am. Cold winter mornings mean we will meet indoors. Reservations are a must, as indoor space is quite limited. Please RSVP quickly and if you must cancel let us know promptly as we will have a waiting list.
We are looking forward to seeing you.
Please RSVP by 13 January to let Paula know you are attending.
Paula Hunter
paula@britsnimes.com

Nîmes Apéro-New Time
2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Tempo Restaurant, 9 Place de la Couronne, Nîmes, 30000, France
Nîmes Apéro ( Time Change)
Thursday 15 January, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Tempo Restaurant, 9 Sq. de la Couronne, 30000 Nîmes
Join us at our new apéro spot! We had another great turn-out in December and want to start 2026 off right with all of our BritsNîmes friends. Tempo’s space is cozy and spacious. Note the new time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm. See you there!
Pay parking is available at Indigo Nimes Arènes. The closest entrance to the parking garage in relation to Tempo will be on Rue Notre Dame.
Please RSVP no later than 9 pm 13 January to Barney’s email address below. See you there!
Barney Lehrer
barney@britsnimes.com

Hiking Club
2026-01-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Bois de Lens, France
Sunday 18 January, 11:00am
A winter loop in the Bois de Lens
Saint-Mamert-du-Gard, 30730
The Hiking Club will follow in the steps of our ancestors through the Bois de Lens. This forested massif, spread across several hills, has remained wild and quiet throughout history. It is an ecological reserve with a delicate balance of flora and fauna that is both rare and varied.
A detailed flyer will be issued in early January. We look forward to seeing you.
Xavier Castor – Hike Leader
Mary Brent Knutsson – Hike Administrator

Billiards Club
2026-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | O’Flaherty’s Irish pub, 21 boulevard Amiral Courbet, Nîmes, Gard, 30000, France
Billiards
Monday 19 January, 7:00pm
O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub
27 Amiral Courbet, 30000 Nîmes
Come and join our growing group for an evening of fun and friendship. All are welcome from novice to expert players and spectators and cheerleaders.
Ron Groves has handed over the reins to Joe Schulz and Chuck Young, the new co-hosts for Billiards.
There’s parking 200m away at the Parking Indigo Nîmes Porte Auguste under the Église Sainte-Baudile.
Please RSVP to Joe by 17 January so we know how many are coming. (Members only event)
Looking forward to seeing you on Monday the 19th.
Joe Schulz
joe@britsnimes.com

Alès Book Club
2026-01-20 14:30 - 15:30 | Café Restaurant L’atelier de Marie, 8 Place Gabriel Péri, Alès, 30100, France
Alès Book Club
Tuesday 20 January, 2:30pm
Café Restaurant L’atelier de Marie, Place Gabriel Péri, Alès
The Alès book club will meet on Tuesday 20th January at 2:30 in its usual venue, L’atelier de Marie, Place Gabriel Péri, Alès.
Our book will be ‘The Storyteller of Casablanca’ by Fiona Valpy. In 1941 France has fallen to Nazi occupation, and twelve-year-old Josie has fled with her family to Casablanca, where they await safe passage to America. And she loves the city! Seventy years later, Zoe arrives in Casablanca and discovers Josie’s diary from the 1940s beneath the floorboards of her daughter’s bedroom. Zoe enters the inner world of young Josie, who once looked out on the same view of the Atlantic Ocean, but who knew a very different Casablanca.
New members are always welcome, please contact Yvette for more details.
Yvette Judge

Uzès Book Club
2026-01-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Uzès, Uzès, 30700, France
Uzès Book Club
Tuesday 20 January, 3:00pm
At a Member’s home the third Tuesday of the Month

January finds us reading ‘King Maker’ by Sonia Purnell.
When Pamela Churchill Harriman died in 1997, the obituaries that followed were predictably scathing – and many were downright sexist. Written off as a mere courtesan and social climber, her true legacy was overshadowed by a glamorous social life and her infamous erotic adventures. Much of what she did behind the scenes – on both sides of the Atlantic – remained invisible and secret. That is, until now: with a wealth of fresh research, interviews and newly discovered sources, Sonia Purnell unveils for the first time the full, spectacular story of how she left an indelible mark on the world today. We will also be unveiling the results of the voting for our 2026 reading list.
Please contact us if you are interested in being added to waiting list or receiving our book choices.

Christine Frati Angela Denton-Thompson

Creative Hive (New Club)
2026-01-22 14:00 - 17:00
Thursday 22 January, 2:00pm
Home of Valerie Thompson, Saint-Victor-de-Malcap
The Creative Hive get together is 22 January at 2:00pm. Why not start the new year by trying something new, planning a new project, or continue working on those UFO’s (unfinished objects). If you’d like to join our creative group for some fun and perhaps learn a new craft, let Valerie know.
If you are planning to attend, please RSVP by Tuesday 20 January. Thank you
Valerie Thompson

Sauve Coffee Morning - Winter Venue
2026-01-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Cafe du Jardin, Rue des Combes, Sauve, 30610, France
Sauve Coffee Morning
Friday 23 January, 10:30am
Café du Jardin, Rue des Combes, 30610 Sauve
Come and join us for coffee and conversation to welcome the new year. We will be at our usual winter spot and ready to have fun.
Please RSVP by 20 January to let Suzanne know if you are coming. Hope to see you on the 23rd.
Suzanne Saxe-Roux
suzanne2@britsnimes.com

BritsVignes
2026-01-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Mas Carlot, Château Paul, Blanc Route de Redessan D3 Km3, Bellegarde, 30127, France
BritsVignes
Friday 23 January, 10:30am
Mas Carlot – Château Paul Blanc
Route de Redessan D3 Km3
30127 Bellegarde
On 23 January BritsVignes will be headed to Mas Carlot – Chateau Paul Blanc in Bellegarde, often called the “Clairette Capital of France,” as it was the first wine area given an AOC in 1949 for white wines made from the clairette grape.
Roman remains found near the Mas attest to its presence for over 2,000 years.
The current buildings date from the 17th century but were extensively remodeled in the 19th century by the de Grasset family. To learn more about Mas Carlot follow this link: (http://www.mascarlot.fr).
We plan to have lunch afterward, if you’d like to join us for lunch at Café de l’Union, please RSVP to the Flyer by 16 January so we can make the necessary reservations. To take a look at their menu offerings, please follow this link: (https://cafedelunion.fr).
The Flyer detailing this visit and registration information, will be issued very early in January. Hope to see you there.
Barney Lehrer

Walking Club
2026-01-25 10:30 - 13:30 | Fosses de Fournès, Fournès, 30210
Walking Club
Sunday 25 January, 10:30am
Les Fosses de Fournès
30210 Fournès
Join us for a loop through the Fosses (clay peaks and ditches) and village of Fournès near Remoulins. A grandiose and wild site, the Fosses de Fournès offer unusual lunar-like landscapes made up of clay spires shaped by erosion. The walk will take us through the village, through vineyards, up and down hills covered with local oaks, and offers various viewpoints of the strange Fosses landscape.
For more details and to register for this visually striking walk, watch for the Flyer to be issued in January. We hope to see you on our first walk of 2026.
Nicola Denise

Restaurant Club
2026-01-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Le 19 Restaurant, Ancienne Gare du Pont de Charettes, Uzès, 30700, France
Restaurant Club
Thursday 29 January, 12:30 pm
Le 19 Restaurant
Ancienne Gare du Pont de Charettes, 30700 Uzès
The Restaurant Club is starting off the year with the Fete des Truffes in Uzès.
Join us on January 29 for a delicious truffle forward, three course lunch at Le 19 restaurant.
The Flyer, to be issued imminently, will have details on purchasing your ticket(s) and selecting your menu dishes. The deadline will come up fast, so sign up quickly as you don’t want to miss this delicious opportunity.
We look forward to seeing you on the 29th!
Julia Crick

Nîmes Book Club
2026-01-30 10:30 - 12:00 | La Vida Restaurant, 1530 Chemin du Carreau de Lanes, Nîmes, 30900, France
Nîmes Book Club
Friday 30 Janauary, 10:30am
La Vida Restaurant, 1530 Chemin du Carreau de Lanes, 30900 Nîmes

Our book this month is “The Way we Live Now” by Trollope.
The Way We Live Now is a satirical and political novel, published in London in 1875. It is one of the last significant Victorian novels to have been published in monthly parts. It was inspired by the financial scandals of the early1880’s. Trollope had just returned to England from abroad and was appalled by the greed and dishonesty those scandals exposed. This novel was his rebuke. It dramatized how such greed and dishonesty pervaded the commercial, political, moral, and intellectual life of that era.
For practical reasons attendance is limited to 14.
If you wish to attend e-mail me by January 23.

Alès Apéro
2026-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 | V and B Alès, 173 Rte de Nîmes, Alès, 30100, France
Tuesday 3 February, 6:00 – 8:00pm
V & B Alès, 173 Route de Nîmes, 30100 Alès
Join us the first Tuesday of every month for drinks and fun. There is plenty of space at V & B so do come on over for drinks, snacks and friendly chatter to start this New Year.
If you’d like to come along, please RSVP by 1 February to let Elspeth know you’ll be there.
Elspeth Town
elspeth@britsnimes.com
Note: This event is open to non-members, please contact the event organiser if you wish to attend

Nimes Coffee Morning
2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Carré Jazz, 25 Rue de L'Horloge, Place Maison Carree, Nîmes, 30000, France
Wednesday 4 February, 10:00am – 11:30am
Carré Jazz, Place de la Maison Carrée, Nimes
Please join us at Carré Jazz restaurant to catch up over a cup of coffee, or two!!
Debbie will be en route to Nimes on the 4th, but not in time for coffee, so Pam Alexander has kindly agreed to host this day’s event. Come and enjoy the coziness of Carré Jazz and a good natter between friends!
Please RSVP to this email to the address listed below no later than 9PM on 2 February.
Pay parking is available by the Maison Carrée/Place d’Assass
We look forward to seeing you!
Pam Alexander
balletdelavie@gmail.com

Uzège-Area Apéro
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Le Vieux Cafe, 1 Bd Gambetta, Uzes, 30700, France
Wednesdays, 4 & 25 February, 5:30 pm – 7:00pm
Le Vieux Café, 1 Boulevard Gambetta, 30700 Uzès
An unexpected January ‘Fermeture’ has given us, what we Americans call a ‘two-for’, as in two for the price of one. We are having two Uzège Area Apéros in February, one on Wednesday 4 February replacing our January get-together and the second on 25 February, our regularly scheduled 4th Wednesday of the month. Our time and new winter venue remain the same. We have a room reserved for our get together and hope we will see you there.
Please make certain you have reserved your space by letting Jean know you are coming. We are looking forward to seeing our friends again in this new year. You will find Le Vieux Café at 1 Boulevard Gambetta in Uzés and our meeting time will be from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
Your attendance must be confirmed with Jean by Monday 2 February and/or on 22 February. I am looking forward to seeing you on the 4th and 25th.
Jean Clegg

Walking Club
2026-02-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Fosses de Fournès, Fournès, 30210
Sunday 8 February, 11:00am
Pont Saint Nicolas
30190 St. Anastasie
A perfect 6-7 km walk from the bridge Pont St. Nicolas to the small, scenic village of Vic. High above the Gardon, with far-reaching views, so a very beautiful walk for us.
For more details and to register for this lovely walk, watch for the Flyer to be isuued in January. We hope to see you on the 8th.
Nicola Denise

Alès Coffee Morning
2026-02-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Café Restaurant L’atelier de Marie, 8 Place Gabriel Péri, Alès, 30100, France
Monday 9 February, 10:30am – noon
Café Restaurant L’atelier de Marie, Place Gabriel Péri, Alès
Come and join your BN friends for coffee and a chat! You will find us inside as the weather has turned cold and rainy, but no worries we will be quite cozy indoors.
There’s lots of parking on the lower level of the quays, with the first hour free.

Francis is looking forward to seeing you this month, so please RSVP by 7 February to let him know if you’d like to join us.
New members are always welcome. We look forward to seeing you!
Francis Lagarde
francis@britsnimes.com

Sommières Coffee Morning
2026-02-10 10:30 - 12:00 | La Maison d’Avignon, Place Jean Jaurès, Sommieres, 30250, France
Tuesday 10 February, 10:30am
La Maison d’Avignon, 4 Place Jean Jaurès, 30250 Sommières
Join hosts Jean and Derek for coffee and a chat at La Maison d’Avignon. La Maison d’Avignon is conveniently located under the beautiful arches in Place Jean Jaurès, with plenty of indoor seating for these winter days. Please note our new start time and be sure to look for us inside.
Enjoy free parking across the river and take a short stroll across the bridge. Walk under the Clock Tower, follow the street to the end, and you’ll reach Place Jean Jaurès.
If you’d like to come along, please RSVP by 8 February.
Jean & Derek Bawden
derek@britsnimes.com

Photo Walk & Light Painting
2026-02-13 15:30 - 19:45 | La Grande Motte, La Grande Motte, Gard, 34344, France
Photowalk & Light Painting (Special Events)
Friday 13 February
La Grande Motte
How about discovering or rediscovering La Grande Motte and its unique modern architecture with the eye of a photographer!
The Event Team has organised a unique event featuring exploring La Grande Motte through the photography of its architecture and learning various techniques, including light painting. Professional photographer, Caroline, will be our guide and trainer.
For optimum learning, the number of participants is limited to 15 per group. Therefore, on February 13th, there will be two groups: one for a Photowalk in the afternoon and a separate second group for light painting in the early evening (as soon as it gets dark). It will be possible to book for both tours, as they will be held the same day.
Please watch out for the flyer issued in late January for more information and registration.
Veronique Vialar

Hiking Club
2026-02-15 07:30 - 11:00
Sunday 15 February
Nîmes Urban Trail Run/Walk
Starts at 7:30AM

Come on out and cheer on our enthusiastic team of eight BN members for the Nîmes Urban Trail run/walk. The NUT, where participants can run/walk anywhere from 10km to an awesome 42km, will begin at 7:30am on Avenue Feuchères and end at the Arènes de Nîmes. There will be plenty of time to come out and cheer our hikers on.
Xavier Castor – Hike Leader
Mary Brent Knutsson – Hike Administrator

Billiards Club
2026-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | O’Flaherty’s Irish pub, 21 boulevard Amiral Courbet, Nîmes, Gard, 30000, France
Billiards
Monday 16 February, 7:00pm
O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub
27 Amiral Courbet, 30000 Nîmes
Come and join our growing group for an evening of fun and friendship. All are welcome from novice to expert players and spectators and cheerleaders.
Ron Groves has handed over the reins to Joe Schulz and Chuck Young, the new co-hosts for Billiards.
There’s parking 200m away at the Parking Indigo Nîmes Porte Auguste under the Église Sainte-Baudile.
Please RSVP to Joe by 14 February so we know how many are coming. (Members only event)
Looking forward to seeing you on Monday the 16th.
Joe Schulz
joe@britsnimes.com

Alès Book Club
2026-02-17 14:30 - 15:30 | Café Restaurant L’atelier de Marie, 8 Place Gabriel Péri, Alès, 30100, France
Tuesday 17 February, 2:30pm
Café Restaurant L’atelier de Marie, Place Gabriel Péri, Alès
The Alès book club will meet on Tuesday 17th February at 2:30 in its usual venue, L’atelier de Marie, Place Gabriel Péri, Alès
Our book will be ‘The Rock of Tanios’ by Amin Maalouf, translated from French. The novel is set in 19th century Lebanon and explores the struggle between the Ottomans, British and French for control of the country. The story follows Tanios, the son of a powerful sheik who brings chaos to his home village.
Please RSVP to Yvette by 15 February to let her know you are attending.
New members are always welcome, please contact Yvette for more details.
Yvette Judge
