WOAC Bloom Programs

Since 1970, the Women of the American Church have sponsored Bloom Where You’re Planted – How to Live in France.  These seminars, designed to assist English speaking new-comers to France, feature speakers & workshops on various topics from food to fashion, healthcare to tourism, need-to-know subjects, and just plain fun.  Bloom helps with understanding cultural differences, creating a new life in Paris, and getting connected with friends and organizations throughout Paris and the surrounding areas.  The current Bloom Where You’re Planted program is a two-day seminar held each October.
    
In 2001, a spring edition of Bloom Where You’re Planted was added.  This shorter, smaller version of Bloom, held in March, offers the same important information to those who arrive during the winter months.

In 1998, Bloom While You Work was added to the Bloom repertoire. Bloom While You Work focuses on cultural differences in both work and daily life, and improving understanding of French culture.  Bloom While You Work is a one-day program held in October and March each year.

The Bloom book, Bloom Where You’re Planted, How to Live in France, is included with seminar registration or can be purchased separately.  Since 1970, this invaluable book has been updated and reprinted annually and has become the “must have” book for all English speaking Expats in France.  Even if you’re an old hand at living in France, you’re bound to learn new things from the Bloom Book. 

Attendance at any Bloom seminar includes:

  • Unprecedented opportunities to meet new friends & make connections
  • Lunch
  • Bloom Bag (full of useful goodies!)
  • Bloom Book – How To Live in France
  • Access to all speakers & workshops
  • Access to representatives of local organizations with English speaking Expat focus
  • Assistance with French language learning opportunities
  • Assistance with General Products purchasing in France
  • Wine reception

The Bloom programs have become the premier source of information for English speaking Expats in France.   Whether you’re an old hand at living in France, or just arrived, you’ll enjoy Bloom Where You’re Planted or Bloom While You Work!

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