More about FABA

 MORE ABOUT FABA

FABA is the French and British Association headquartered in Saint Ciers du Taillon but with events in Jonzac, Mirambeau, Saint-Fort-sur-Gironde and elsewhere.   It welcomes members of all nationalities and holds rambles, shorter walks, organises meal and quizzes, plays Petanque etc and is a great place for making new friends.  You can attend 2 events before joining, which only costs 15 euros.   FABA is run by its members for its members and is a non-profit organisation associated under the French law of 1901.

Find out more via our website faba17.com or via this link :  FABA 17

Also visit our facebook page to find out what we have been doing recently: https://www.facebook.com/FABA17

If you want more information about our Monday morning 6km Rambles and 3km Get-in-Shape walks, email faba17walking@gmail.com :  faba17walking@gmail.com  .  Why not give us a try one Monday?

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