
France Diversity Resources
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Your unique identity goes where you go - including France! Browse resources specific to diversity in France on topics such as dietary concerns; race, ethnicity, and national identity; gender and sexuality; religion and spirituality; disability and mental health; and more!
Looking for more information on a particular topic? Contact our Diversity Relations Department, and we'll be happy to share additional resources that may not be available online.
Once you are in France, your Student Affairs Coordinator will be available to provide additional resources, support, and connections to the local community.

General Resources
Nantes
- A Day in the Life of a Nantes Student [VIDEO]
Brigit, IES Abroad Nantes Student
Nice
Paris
- Bonjour Paris! [VIDEO]
Gwendolyn Lee, IES Abroad 2016 Film Festival Semi-Finalist
- 7 Tips for a Weekend Magnifique in Paris
IES Abroad

Dietary Concerns
Arles
- Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants
HappyCow
Nantes
- Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants
HappyCow
- Vegetarian Restaurants in Nantes
The Fork
Nice
- Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants
HappyCow
- Vegan in Nice
Happy Herbivore
- Gluten-Free in Nice
The Fork
Paris
- Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants
HappyCow
- Eating Vegan in France [VIDEO]
The Chic Natural
- Plant-Based Restaurants
Vogue
- Best Vegetarian Restaurants
The Culture Trip
- Gluten-Free Guide to Paris
Paris By Mouth
- The Dairy-Free Paris
The Dairy Free Travler

Race, Ethnicity & National Identity
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Kiffe ta Race - French [VIDEO]
A podcast about racial issues in France (most episodes are in French)
Nantes
- Why You Need To Visit Nantes as a Black Traveler
Las Morenas de España
- KoreaNantes
Facebook
Paris
- What We Like (and Don't) About Living in Paris [VIDEO]
Almost Parisienne, YouTube
- Paris Natural Hair Guide [VIDEO]
Almost Parisienne, YouTube
- Black Haircare
Ma Coiffeuse Afro
- Episode 1: Raquel Scott: Being Black in Paris [VIDEO]
Christin Nzobadila-Bela, YouTube
- Latina Abroad, Paris [VIDEO]
Ana Victoria, YouTube
- An Asian-American in France
Brittany Chen, IES Abroad Paris Correspondent
- Being Chinese-American in France
On She Goes
- The Vietnamese in France [VIDEO]
Kyle Le Dot Net, YouTube

Gender & Sexuality
- IGLA Europe
An organization working towards equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people in Europe and Central Asia
- LGBT Federation
Organization for LGBTQ+ community members
- Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Policies
France Diplomatie
Nice
- Centre LGBT Cote d'Azur
A social and resource center for the LGBT+ community
Paris
- David et Jonathan
An LGBTQ+ Christian organization
- Paris Gay Village
An association that brings together LGBTQ+ community members
- Paris Marais
The gay district of Le Marais
- OuTrans
A feminist association of trans self-support for transmasculine, transfeminine, non-binary people, in question, and for their cisgender allies from the FtM community

Religion & Spirituality
Nantes
- Halal Restaurants in Nantes
The Fork
Nice
- English Speaking Churches in Nice
Angloinfo
- Catholic Student Community in Nice
La Bougie
- Buddhists in Nice
Comprendre Bouddhisme
- Muslim Union in Nice
UMAM
- Halal Restaurants in Nice
The Fork
Jewish & Kosher Guide
Totally Jewish Travel
- Kosher in Nice
Manger Cacher
Paris
- Buddhist Centre in Paris
Méditation et Bouddhisme á Paris
- Buddhist Union of France
Union Bouddhiste de France - French Anglophone Jewish Congregation
Kehilat Gesher
- Kosher Restaurants in Paris
Totally Jewish Travel
- Best Kosher Restaurants in Paris
The Fork
- Mosques in Paris
HalalTrip
- The Great Mosque in Paris
Middle East Eye
- Halal Food Guide in Paris
Have Halal Will Travel

Disability Resources & Mental Health Support
IES Abroad will attempt to provide accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you have a disability, you should inform the Chicago Dean of Students Office of the disability prior to departure at
