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We are Americans located in the Auvergne-Rhône Alpes region of France by job, by marriage, by birth, by love of things French and for many other reasons.  We all share a tug back to the USA and for that reason we organize political and social events around current trends in American life. 

Our chapter is the 2nd largest in France, covering as far as Dijon to the north, Valence to the south, Clermont-Ferrand to the west and the Alps to the east.

We regularly hold in person and Zoom events.  Recently, we organized Hands Off and No Kings protest events to push back on the policies of the Trump administration.  

   

We were particularly active in the primary and presidential election season, with events to educate our membership on the candidates and the issues.  Democrats Abroad Lyon does all we can to help every American in the Auvergne-Rhône Alpes area participate in the vote from abroad process.  Perhaps, most important, we provide a forum for liberal and progressive Americans to voice their opinions and support each other in today's fraught political climate.

No Tyrants Tuesdays

No Tyrants Tuesdays, held the first Tuesday of every month, are opportunities for DA members to get to know each other, as well as exchanging banter about current events and politics.  So, pour yourself your favorite drink and come join us for a couple of hours of informative diversion every month!  À votre santé!

Cheers !

You can find our Events and News here on the Democrats Abroad website as well as on our Facebook page.  

We would be interested in hearing your ideas. Please feel free to contact us!

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Chapter EVENTS

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September 01, 2026 - 06:00 PM Paris Time King Arthur Pub in Lyon, France

Come Join Us for Our Next TACO Tuesday on September...

Come join us at the upcoming TACO Tuesday at the King Arthur Pub on the first...
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September 07, 2026 - 06:30 PM Paris Time virtual event

Remote Resistance Roundtable (Online)

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September 15, 2026 - 09:30 AM Paris Time Online Event via Zoom

Café Klatsch

Democrats Abroad LYON is announcing a new event that is being called Café Klatsch. We...
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September 17, 2026 - 07:00 PM Paris Time (virtual)

Investing in France as an American: Navigating Two Financial Worlds

Investing while living in France can be surprisingly complicated for Americans and dual U.S.-French citizens....
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September 24, 2026 - 06:30 PM Paris Time virtual event

Remote Resistance Roundtable (Online)

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Chapter NEWS AND UPDATES

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April 16, 2025

Democrats Abroad Lyon Comes Out in Force for Hands Off Demonstration April 5, 2025

Democrats Abroad Lyon held its largest rally ever, since its inception in 2017, at the Place Paul Duquair next to the inspiring statue showing man helping man Le Poids de......
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March 20, 2025

Results of the 2025 DA France Lyon Chapter Leadership Elections

The DA France Lyon Chapter Election Board is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Lyon Chapter Leadership Elections! Congratulations to the newly elected officers:  Dori Schwartz-Laboune, Chair John......
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Chapter LEADERSHIP

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Dori Laboune

DA France Lyon Chair
Coraline Crannell

DA France Lyon Communications Coordinator
Diane Sklar

DA France Lyon Member-at-Large
Betty Beeler

DA France Lyon Member-at-Large