Twinning

Richmond upon Thames has been twinned with Richmond, Virginia, USA, since 1980, with Konstanz in Germany since 1983 and with Fontainebleau in France since 1977.

Role of Twinning

1. Maintain the twinning relationships at both official and informal level.
2. Keep up-to-date information about the twin towns and their activities.
3. Help put local groups and organisations in touch with their counterparts.
4. Encourage social, educational, cultural and business links.

Fontainebleau

Konstanz

Konstanz Harbour

European Youth Orchestra

Richmond Virginia

RICHMOND IN EUROPE ASSOCIATION

The Richmond in Europe Association is a voluntary organisation which promotes goodwill, friendship, contact and understanding between individuals, groups, clubs and associations in the Richmond area and the rest of Europe. Since the referendum there has been a surge of interest in the association.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first twinning, and many exchange visits and events are planned, including a European Youth Council in Konstanz, to which the young people of Richmond have been invited.

For further information contact:

Carol Wain
Tel: 07580 885 145
E-mail: richmondineurope@hotmail.com

For further information about the opportunities which twinning present please visit www.richmondineurope.com

FONTAINEBLEAU, FRANCE

The historic and charming town of Fontainebleau lies to the southeast of Paris, surrounded by one of the largest and most beautiful national forests in France.
The main reason for the growth of the town of Fontainebleau was the existence of the Royal Palace and, consequently, the town has a grand air with immense historic interest. The town is also an academic centre of international renown, as well as being host to major show jumping and racing events.

99 rue de France
F-77300 Fontainebleau
France

Tel/fax: (0033) 1 60 71 90 47.
Visit the official website for Fontainebleau

www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com/fr/accueil

For further information about Fontainebleau please contact
wenzel.france@orange.fr

KONSTANZ, GERMANY

The university town of Konstanz enjoys a stunning location on the banks of the Bodensee overlooking the Swiss Alps. The pedestrianised old town has remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages

For further information please contact

claus-dieter.hirt@konostanz.de or visit www.konstanz-tourismus.de

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

Sharing a name has resulted in cross-Atlantic ties, including economic exchanges between the two towns. Both Richmonds also share history about Pocahontas which was celebrated with a commemoration to her.

For further information visit www.visitrichmondva.com or
www.richmondgov.com