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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
Dietary Concerns
Race, Ethnicity & National Identity
Gender & Sexuality
Religion & Spirituality
Disability & Mental Health

General Resources

Nantes

  • A Day in the Life of a Nantes Student [VIDEO]
    Brigit, IES Abroad Nantes Student 

Nice

  • Wouldn't It Be Nice to Study in Nice? [VIDEO] 
    IES Abroad

Paris

  • Bonjour Paris! [VIDEO]
    Gwendolyn Lee, IES Abroad 2016 Film Festival Semi-Finalist
     
  • 7 Tips for a Weekend Magnifique in Paris
    IES Abroad
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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
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Race, Ethnicity & National Identity

  • 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
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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
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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
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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 800.995.2300.  A representative from the Dean of Students Office will assist in making reasonable accommodations at the IES Abroad Center.  

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