Democrats Abroad France Brittany—Loire—West
Upcoming Events — Join Us!
Whether you're looking for voting help, interested in the issues shaping America, hoping to meet other Americans in the region, or just ready for good conversation and a little fun, we hope you'll join us.
New to Democrats Abroad? You're especially welcome.
September 
September 16 | NANTES | La Lutte: Pour les Droits des Femmes aux États-Unis: Hier et Aujourd'hui
Wednesday at 7 PM
Location: La Maison des Etats-Unis
RSVP: [email protected] and copy Eric Beaty [email protected]
Democrats in France should familiarize themselves with the Constitution and how it protects our rights. Join Eric Beaty for an evening of conversation about women's rights in the past and today. Questions and discussion are welcome!
✨ A Special Invitation from Democrats Abroad France
Some opportunities are worth traveling beyond Brittany — or simply logging in for! We’ll occasionally share special Democrats Abroad France events that we think our community will want to know about.
September 17 | ONLINE | Investing in France as an American: Navigating Two Financial Worlds
Thursday at 7 PM
Featuring Robert Levitt, CFA, Levitt Capital Management. Learn about the overlapping U.S. tax rules, French taxation and European investment regulations that can make investing while living in France unusually complicated. Live event with Q&A: $15. Official recording: $7. Learn more and register.
🗳️ September 18 & 19 | RENNES | Voter Help
3-6:30 PM Friday & 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Saturday
Location: Franco-American Institute in Central Rennes
Help fellow Americans register and vote. Contact Carolyn Campbell to volunteer or for more information.
Need help requesting, receiving, completing, or returning your ballot? Stop by with your questions. We'll help you find the information and resources you need to vote from abroad.
🗳️ September 19 | CLISSON (near Nantes) | Voter Assistance and Postcarding Event
3-5 PM Saturday |
Location: Clisson - RSVP to [email protected] for the location.
Join us for an afternoon of postcarding and voter assistance! We’ll be sending postcards to Democrats Abroad members we haven’t been able to reach by email or telephone, reminding them to request their ballots and vote. All postcarding materials will be provided.
Need help voting? Our voter assistance team will also be available to help you request or return your ballot, answer questions or concerns about recent U.S. Postal Service developments, and guide you through the voting process.
Or just come by, write some postcards, and enjoy spending time with other voters!
✨ A Special Invitation from Democrats Abroad France
September 24 | PARIS | An Evening with DNC Chair Ken Martin
Thursday at 6:15 PM Event details and tickets.
September 25 | NICE | An Evening with DNC Chair Ken Martin
Friday at 6 PM Event details and tickets.
Hear directly from DNC Chair Ken Martin about the party’s investments and strategies for the November midterms, with Democrats Abroad International Chair Martha McDevitt-Pugh and DA France Chair Ronny Rubin. Space is limited.
October 
🗳️ October 3 | NANTES | Voter Awareness Session (Time TBD)
Location: RSVP for address [email protected]
Do you have questions about voting from abroad? Not sure whether your ballot request went through, how to return your ballot, or what to do if something goes wrong?
We'll begin with a short presentation and then offer individual help with voter questions. Bring your questions—and bring another American who could use some help voting!
For questions in advance, contact Martha Le Cars, [email protected] Brittany Chapter GOTV.
📖 October 8 | RENNES | No Land to Light On
6:30–8:30 PM
Location: Franco American Institute in Central Rennes
Join us for a conversation about immigration and belonging through Yara Zgheib's novel No Land to Light On.
The novel follows a young Syrian couple in Boston whose lives are upended when Hadi is detained at the airport after returning from his father's funeral in Jordan.
We'll talk about the novel, the immigrant experience, and the ways immigration policy affects individual lives and families.
Reading the book is encouraged but not required to join the conversation.
October 17 | RENNES | No Tyrants/No Kings Solidarity and Vote by Email Assistance
Saturday at 6 PM–8 PM
Location: Restaurant in Central Rennes — RSVP for address
Costumes, food, conversation, a little Halloween fun—and help voting from abroad if you need it!
We will show solidarity with No Kings/No Tyrants protests in the United States and, as the midterm elections draw near, share information and plans about voting and Vote by Email and how YOU can help someone else vote. The work of strengthening democracy doesn't begin or end on Election Day. Come meet other Americans, join the conversation, and explore ways we can stay involved for the long haul together.
November 
🗳️ November 4 | RENNES | Midterm Election Morning
8 AM
Location: World Trade Center 🌍 of Rennes at 2 Rue de Brest 35000 Rennes
Democrats Abroad informs you of a post-midterm election breakfast and discussion.
Join participants for croissants and coffee.
🗳️ November 6 | RENNES | Midterm Election Reflection
6 PM
Location: RSVP for address in Central Rennes
Join us during an early evening soon after the election to look at what we know so far, share perspectives, and reconnect as a community.
We'll have food available and information about what’s next.
Check back here for more information coming soon.
🦃 November 28 | RENNES | Thanksgiving Dinner
Noon–3 PM
Location: RSVP for address in Central Rennes
A holiday favorite and one of our annual traditions, join us for a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner in one of Rennes' favorite restaurants.
Good food, warm company, and a chance to celebrate together.
More details coming soon.
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