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A useful update from France, a cultural outing in the Midwest, and a memory to share.
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Events and meetups
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France–US videos
Two countries, two perspectives: AT Frenchies in the US, Les Frenchies in France.
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Practical resources
Useful information to prepare for your arrival and life in the Midwest.
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Today, France–Midwest
A useful update from France, a cultural outing in the Midwest, and a memory to share.
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IN BRIEF
FRANCEPractical
Meal vouchers: which groceries qualify?
Living or working in France? The official guide explains which groceries can be paid for with meal vouchers through the end of 2026.
Read the official articleMIDWESTCulture
Xala on the big screen in Chicago
A screening of Ousmane Sembène’s film, in French and Wolof with English subtitles, followed by a discussion.
Details and registrationCOMMUNITYArchive
1996: a page from our shared story
Rediscover the Iowa City Press-Citizen report in the Hub’s archives. An original document to explore, and an invitation to add your own memory.
Explore the archiveA QUESTION FOR YOU
Write my memory →Which Midwest place would you love to revisit?
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FRANCE ↔ MIDWEST NEWS
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The latest news, right here on the Hub
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Events and meetups
Events & meetups
Open the calendar →Coming up
Midwest local time · See the calendar for dates and details.
- 08
OCT.Check with the organizerApéro at Joslyn Art Museum
October 8 · 5 p.m. · Omaha
- 24
OCT.Check with the organizerParlons at Karma Koffee
October 24 · noon · Omaha
- EVERY
MONTHFrancophone apéro
Last Wednesday of the month
Ankeny, Iowa
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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Help shape what comes next: which part of the Hub would you like to see grow?
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A VIBRANT COMMUNITY
French-speaking life in the Midwest,
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French-speaking life in the Midwest,
shared together.
Encounters, traditions, meals and connections that give the Hub its energy.
COMMUNITY VOICES
What surprised you most when you arrived in the Midwest?
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France–US videos
France–US videos
Watch the videos →French-American perspectives
Language, customs and cultural differences: explore our video selection and share your perspective.
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Stories & legacy
Stories & legacy
Explore the stories →SINCE 1996 · FRANCE ↔ MIDWEST
Our language.
Our stories.
Our community.
A connection between the Midwest
and France.
Living in the Midwest, remembering a stay or back in France? Explore the gatherings, resources and memories that connect us.
YOUR MEMORY BELONGS HERE
Create my previewOne photo, one sentence, one memory.
Start small: choose a prompt, write a few words and watch your preview take shape.
30 years on, our stories continue
From a 1996 newspaper article to the memories you share today.
Iowa City Press-Citizen · July 24, 1996A real document to start with. Your approved contributions will help build the other stories.
Explore the archivesHow has your connection with the Midwest changed?
A lasting friendship, a return to France, a place you would like to revisit… What happened next belongs to the people who lived it.
Which memory would you like to pass on, thirty years later?
Add my voiceAn invitation to contribute, with no invented profiles or stories. Each story will be reviewed and approved with its author.
Our stories
come together
A stay, an encounter, a new life… Your time in the Midwest is part of our story.
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Practical resources
Practical resources
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FRANCE ↔ UNITED STATES
Prepare, understand, enjoy
Useful information to prepare for your arrival and life in the Midwest.
VISAS & IMMIGRATION
Procedures and official sources
Information on visas, status, consulates and immigration, prioritizing official sources.
Explore → TRAVEL PLANNINGFrance ↔ Midwest
Seasons, driving, distances, tipping, budgets and what to plan before leaving.
Plan my trip → DAILY LIFE & CUSTOMSDifferences that surprise us
Iowa Nice, sales tax at checkout, health care, housing, local customs and everyday life.
Discover → LOCAL TIPSParis & Midwest
Places, outings, local ideas and advice shared by the community on both sides of the Atlantic.
See local tips → FRANCOPHONE DIRECTORYLet's build our local directory
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The Hub newsletter
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