AA Paris Convention 2023
AA Paris
Helplines English: +33(0)7.56.98.45.71 – Français:+33.(0)9.69.39.40.20
We welcome you to the inaugural English Speaking AA Paris Convention 10 June 2023
A one-day event in the heart of Paris and recovery from
alcoholism.
The Convention provides an opportunity for AA members, regardless of age, to come together & share their experience, strength & hope as members of Alcoholics Anonymous.
American Church
65 Quai d'Orsay
75007 Paris
8.00am - 10.30pm
June 10th 2023
Founders Day
ROOM 1
08.00 - 09.00
REGISTRATION
09.00 - 10.00
Prayer & Meditation
10.30 - 11.45
Newcomers Meeting
12.00 - 13.00
Young & Young at Heart
13.00 - 14.00
LUNCH BREAK
14.00 - 15.00
Men’s Meeting
15.30 - 16.30
Freedom
17.00 - 18.00
Two Speaker Chip Meeting
19.00 - 22.30
EVENING MEAL & ENTERTAINMENT
ROOM 2
13.00 - 14.00
REGISTRATION
09.00 - 10.00
Love and sex in recovery
12.00 - 13.00
LGBTQIA+ Footsteps
13.00 - 14.00
LUNCH BREAK
14.00 - 15.00
Women’s Meeting
15.30 - 16.30
Trudging on the Road to Happy Destiny
17.00 - 18.00
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19.00 - 22.30
EVENING MEAL & ENTERTAINMENT
ROOM 3
12.00 - 13.00
Secular Meeting
14.00 - 15.00
French Speaking Meeting
15.00 - 16.30
Little Pickles Parent Meeting
17.00 - 18.00
Al-Anon Meeting
Join The Party !
We will conclude the Convention with a seated evening meal for guests along with top class entertainment provided for by our talented community.
Still Have Energy ?
For those of us inspired by the opportunity to continue the weekend in fellowship, join the ‘Trudgers to Happy Destiny’ Friends of Bill Team, in the Adidas 10km fun run Paris, taking place Sunday 11 June 2023.
To join the team contact Garrette +33 6 30 13 45 04.
Individual registration also available at the link below.
AA in Paris
While American A.A.s had met in Paris as early as 1949, the first known French-speaking group forms after the newspaper France Soir runs a series of articles on Alcoholics Anonymous by journalist Joseph Kessel in the summer
of 1960.
In 1961, four people fellows formed the Groupe Quai d’Orsay, taking its name from the Quai at which the American Church is situated.
Founder's Day
The date of the convention also aligns with AA Founder’s Day. 10th June 1935 marked the first meeting between Bill W. and Dr. Bob, the founders of the AA Programme. Join us to celebrate the occasion, the legacy of our co-founders and 82 years of freedom from addiction.
Your Questions, Anwsered...
Lunch
There are numerous restaurants in short walking distance of the venue with a variety of cuisines. Most popular include :
Tabac de l’Université
151 Rue de l’Université, 75007 Paris
Bellota-Bellota Tour Eiffel Spanish
18 Rue Jean Nicot, 75007 Paris
I PUPI
21 Rue Malar, 75007 Paris
PariSeven Boulangerie
20 Rue Jean Nicot, 75007 Paris
Apollon
24 Rue Jean Nicot, 75007 Paris
Supermarché G20
9 Rue Jean Nicot, 75007 Paris
Evening Meal
An evening meal will be provided for all guests who have an all-day evening ticket. Vegetarian and Vegan dishes will be available. We regret we cannot accomodate specific dietary requirements.
Accomodation
There is a wide selection of Hotel accomodation available in the area.
Is the convention open to non-members of AA?
We happily welcome those with a desire to stop drinking of interest to learn more.
Due to strict limitations on the number of participants allowed by the venue, we suggest fellows consider not bringing additional family members or children outside of the programme for the day.
Should I leave my pet at home?
We kindly ask that you paws for thought if it’s essential to bring your four-legged friend to the event. It will be a lively day (in the best AA sense), and may be distracting for pets but also disrupt the calm space of the meetings.
Will the convention be available online via Zoom?
The Convention is an in-person face to face event.
Where can I learn more about AA?
Please visit aa.org for further information.
What is the capacity of the Convention?
Due to requirements of the venue we are happy to invite 150 guests to attend the event. Register now to avoid disappointment.
