France

Foundation date: 1964

France, where the first L’Arche community was born in 1964, has the largest number of communities. These are grouped together in a national federation and are scattered throughout the country, in towns and rural areas. Several of them have workshops adapted to the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Supported by a large network of friends, the communities work towards the integration of members with a disability into French society through a community life that is open to their environment and respects the autonomy of each person.

I am glad to be with us!

Sophie, member of L'Arche

What's New in France

Celebrating 60 years of L'Arche!

The purpose of the gathering was very simple: celebration! As a rule, L’Arche doesn’t need much reason to celebrate- having fun together has always been an important part of daily community life...

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L’Arche and the Olympics volunteers

‘Go for it – you won’t experience this every day!’ That’s Elio’s advice to anyone thinking of following his example of volunteering.

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L’Arche turns the page at 60

A world class event ! This is what a small corner of Brittany in northern France has just witnessed

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Empowering young change-makers

Launched in February 2024, a ground-breaking self-advocacy project titled "TwidSA: Together With and Without Disability in Self-advocacy" is about to see youth workers with and without intellectual disabilities team up across four richly diverse cultures.

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