For those interested in speaking French and in learning more about Francophone culture, there are opportunities to take advantage of right here in Charlotte.
There is a world-wide organization of Franco-phones and French loving folks called the Alliance Française. Charlotte has its own chapter and sponsors lots of neat events/contests/etc.
If interested in business with France, you might like to join the French-American Business Alliance of the Carolinas.
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