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New activity by Leactivnice : "The Brunch des Langues" Join us for an all-you-can-eat, homemade brunch, lovingly prepared at Chez Papy André. ☕️ It's a Language Exchange around a Lunch and Café ☕️ Come and chat about foreign languages ​​using the flag stickers Léa will give you upon arrival. You can discuss, exchange ideas, and improve your chosen language. We look forward to seeing you all for brunch together. 🕥 Tuesdays between 11 am and 1 pm 🍻 Chez Papy André 📍 3 rue Benoit Bunico - Old Town Nice Register by clicking on the QR code : [Price €23](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/leactivnice/evenements/brunch-des-langues) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Nouveauté Leactivnice : Le brunch des Langues Retrouvez-nous autour d'un brunch à volonté, fait maison et préparé avec amour chez Papy André. ☕️ C'est un Café des Langues spécial ☕️ Venez discuter les langues étrangères grâce au drapeau autocollant que Léa vous donnera en arrivant, vous pourrez discuter, échanger et perfectionner la langue de votre choix. On vous attend nombreux et nombreuses pour bruncher ensemble. 🕥 Mardi entre 11h et 13h 🍻 Chez Papy André 📍 3 rue Benoit Bunico - Vieux Nice Inscriptions en cliquant sur le QR code : [Tarif 23€](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/leactivnice/evenements/brunch-des-langues)

New activity by Leactivnice : "The Brunch des Langues" Join us for an all-you-can-eat, homemade brunch, lovingly prepared at Chez Papy André. ☕️ It's a Language Exchange around a Lunch and Café ☕️ Come and chat about foreign languages ​​using the flag stickers Léa will give you upon arrival. You can discuss, exchange ideas, and improve your chosen language. We look forward to seeing you all for brunch together. 🕥 Tuesdays between 11 am and 1 pm 🍻 Chez Papy André 📍 3 rue Benoit Bunico - Old Town Nice Register by clicking on the QR code : [Price €23](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/leactivnice/evenements/brunch-des-langues) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Nouveauté Leactivnice : Le brunch des Langues Retrouvez-nous autour d'un brunch à volonté, fait maison et préparé avec amour chez Papy André. ☕️ C'est un Café des Langues spécial ☕️ Venez discuter les langues étrangères grâce au drapeau autocollant que Léa vous donnera en arrivant, vous pourrez discuter, échanger et perfectionner la langue de votre choix. On vous attend nombreux et nombreuses pour bruncher ensemble. 🕥 Mardi entre 11h et 13h 🍻 Chez Papy André 📍 3 rue Benoit Bunico - Vieux Nice Inscriptions en cliquant sur le QR code : [Tarif 23€](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/leactivnice/evenements/brunch-des-langues)

New activity by Leactivnice : "The Brunch des Langues" Join us for an all-you-can-eat, homemade brunch, lovingly prepared at Chez Papy André. ☕️ It's a Language Exchange around a Lunch and Café ☕️ Come and chat about foreign languages ​​using the flag stickers Léa will give you upon arrival. You can discuss, exchange ideas, and improve your chosen language. We look forward to seeing you all for brunch together. 🕥 Tuesdays between 11 am and 1 pm 🍻 Chez Papy André 📍 3 rue Benoit Bunico - Old Town Nice Register by clicking on the QR code : [Price €23](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/leactivnice/evenements/brunch-des-langues) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Nouveauté Leactivnice : Le brunch des Langues Retrouvez-nous autour d'un brunch à volonté, fait maison et préparé avec amour chez Papy André. ☕️ C'est un Café des Langues spécial ☕️ Venez discuter les langues étrangères grâce au drapeau autocollant que Léa vous donnera en arrivant, vous pourrez discuter, échanger et perfectionner la langue de votre choix. On vous attend nombreux et nombreuses pour bruncher ensemble. 🕥 Mardi entre 11h et 13h 🍻 Chez Papy André 📍 3 rue Benoit Bunico - Vieux Nice Inscriptions en cliquant sur le QR code : [Tarif 23€](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/leactivnice/evenements/brunch-des-langues)

KAFFE, KUCHEN, KONVERSATION! Essen wir Kuchen! Trinken wir Kaffee! Sprechen wir Deutsch! Deutsche Konversationsgruppe Wer hat Lust, ein bisschen auf Deutsch zu plaudern? Muttersprachler auch herzlich eingeladen! German conversation group. Wednesday morning in Vieux Nice.

A fun class with a mix of yoga, pilates, stretching and relaxation with former leading lady at the Moulin Rouge...Bring water, a mat, 14€ and a smile!

Tu as toujours voulu essayer un cours de Maracatu? C'est ton jour de chance! Tous les 1ers mardis du mois, le groupe Tambores de Fogo t'offre la chance de faire un cours d'essai gratuit. Allez, le groupe t'attend! On va bien s'amuser! À quelle heure? À 19h Adresse: 16 Rue Cassini, Nice Hâte de vous rencontrer!

**💃 Cours de salsa à Nice🕺** Hola ☀️, Prêt(e) à faire vibrer tes hanches et ton sourire ? Rejoins-nous pour une **soirée pour découvrir la Salsa (cours débutant) !** Inscris-toi gratuitement sur l’appli WeMeet pour rejoindre cet event ! Au programme : viens bouger, t’amuser et partager un super moment sur des sons latinos 🎶 Seul(e) ou accompagné(e), l’important, c’est l’énergie et le plaisir de danser ! **Où, quand, comment ?** 📅 **Date** : 07/04/2026 🕢 **Heure** : 20h00 👉 10 euros à régler sur place en cash 📍 **Point de rendez-vous** : Pour découvrir **l'adresse exacte** et rejoindre le groupe whatsapp, inscris-toi gratuitement sur l’appli WeMeet. On t’attend sur la piste 💃🕺 ¡Vamos a bailar! 🎶

Feel free to come to our meetup every Friday for a party international style! The meetup is held at the Bistrot Distilleries Idéales, in the old town of Nice, near Cours Salaya. Join us if you're new in Nice or on holiday, if you want to speak foreign languages or simply because you want to meet new people. We can also enjoy meeting and talking to other members of the group and enjoy the good ambience of the old town the same time. Let's get this party started!!🍻🍷🍹 This meetup is in the form of a relaxed and friendly meeting and you can order drink or something at the bar, you can share good moments with other members. On se retrouve tous les vendredi pour une soirée dans une ambiance internationale. Notre meetup a lieu au bistrot Distilleries Idéales, à vieux Nice. Si t'es nouveau à Nice ou en vacances, si tu veux parler des langues étrangères ou tout simplement t'as envie de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes alors viens pour une super bamboche!!!🍻🍷🎉. Le meetup est en forme d'une réunion amicale et détendue et tu peux commander quelque chose à boire ou à manger au bar où tu peux partager des bons moments avec les autres participants.

Guten tag! Bom dia! Hello! Salam! Holà ! L'association LEACTIVNICE t'accueille à son ☕️Café des Langues ! Viens récupérer ton petit drapeau de la langue que tu souhaites pratiquer et discute librement avec les personnes qui parlent les mêmes langues. SOIRÉE GRATUITE avec une consommation à prendre au minimum svp 🕦 Tous les Mercredis entre 18h et 23h 🍻O'NEILL'S PUB 📍40 rue droite - Vieux Nice 👤leactivnice.com 📌Info bar : Possibilité d'acheter de la nourriture autour et venir le partager autour d'un verre du bar Retrouve Léa de Leactivnice et passe une bonne soirée🥳 Inscription sur : https://www.helloasso.com/associations/leactivnice/evenements/cafe-des-langues-o-neill-s-pub

👋Leactivnice is offering its special Karaoke evening!!! Want to have fun with friends or meet new people🥳 See you at the Karao’quizz🎤 The goal of this evening: come sing your favorite songs while the teams try to guess the title and the singer🙌 🕦Every other Wednesday between 8 pm and 11 pm - Meet at 7:30 pm :) 🍻At Oneill's Pub 📍40 rue droite - 06300 Nice Free price + 1 drink in the bar We look forward to seeing you there for a pleasant evening filled with music🎶 [Register here](https://leactivnice3.webnode.fr/les-activites/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 👋Leactivnice te propose sa soirée spéciale Karaoké !!! Envie de vous amusez entre amis ou faire de nouvelles rencontres🥳 Rendez-vous au Karao’quizz🎤 Le but de cette soirée : venez chantez vos chansons préférées pendant que les équipes tentent de deviner le titre et l’interprète🙌 🕦1 mercredi sur 2 entre 20h et 23h - Rendez-vous à 19h30 :) 🍻Au Oneill's Pub 📍40 rue droite - 06300 Nice Participation libre + 1 consommation obligatoire On vous attend nombreux et nombreuses pour passer une soirée agréable tout en musique🎶 [Inscription ici](https://leactivnice3.webnode.fr/les-activites/)

* **[ Comment venir/ How to join ]** Hi Guys 👋 ! ***"Registration required !"*** ⚡Hôtel Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame⚡ 28 Avenue Notre Dame, 06000 Nice : [https://goo.gl/maps/GsSKavkRwbg6Gzvs8?coh=178572&entry=tt](https://goo.gl/maps/GsSKavkRwbg6Gzvs8?coh=178572&entry=tt) -Stylish seating areas and lounge corners where guests can relax -An inclusive and interactive atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to engage in conversation and connect with fellow attendees. -A talented DJ who will curate an exciting and diverse playlist, creating a lively atmosphere and keeping the energy high throughout the event. -The DJ will seamlessly mix tracks, cater to different musical preferences, and ensure a memorable experience for the guests. -Skilled bartenders who will craft delicious and creative cocktails, ensuring a wide selection of drinks to cater to the guests' preferences. They will be knowledgeable about mixology techniques, recommend signature cocktails, and provide efficient and friendly service at the bar. This is the best awesome language exchange group in Nice Exchange cultures, meet new people. Feel free to bring your friends ! If you sign up, please come to the event. However, if you are unable to attend, kindly remember to cancel your registration to allow others to participate. To fully appreciate the exceptional hospitality of the hotel, we kindly ask all participants to enjoy at least one beverage during the event. ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― ⌚ - ***When*** : Every saturday \| From 8 pm Fee : Free Entry If you can come early, you can fully enjoy our social party, but you're welcome to come later. ――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― * **[ Comment nous trouver / How to find us ]** Free entry, just ask them where Language exchange event is. if you can not ask, you can ask through. ➣ Our telegram group : [https://t.me/event_nice](https://t.me/event_nice) ➣ Our Whats app group only language exchange : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/L5Kpev3lHbc4ZNJN3qVSCS](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L5Kpev3lHbc4ZNJN3qVSCS) ➣Page Face Book : [https://www.facebook.com/Meet.Up.Nice/](https://www.facebook.com/Meet.Up.Nice/) ➣Instagram : [https://www.instagram.com/event__nice/](https://www.instagram.com/event__nice/) Or check our website to see all event in Nice : [http://www.eventnice.fr/](http://www.eventnice.fr/)

Why not come and join us for a relaxing summer's morning coffee in buzzy rue de la Prefecture ... Hope to see you! Call or text me if there is a problem 0604098954 PLEASE Register if you are able - we get so many people and, yes, we know you know it is EVERY Sunday but new people don't so low numbers bother them! On the other hand if you find you can make it and haven't registered then that is fine too - always pleased to see you!

👋Leactivnice is offering its special Karaoke evening!!! Want to have fun with friends or meet new people🥳 See you at the Karao’quizz🎤 The goal of this evening: come sing your favorite songs while the teams try to guess the title and the singer🙌 🕦Every other Wednesday between 8 pm and 11 pm - Meet at 7:30 pm :) 🍻At Oneill's Pub 📍40 rue droite - 06300 Nice Free price We look forward to seeing you there for a pleasant evening filled with music🎶 Register here \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 👋Leactivnice te propose sa soirée spéciale Karaoké !!! Envie de vous amusez entre amis ou faire de nouvelles rencontres🥳 Rendez-vous au Karao’quizz🎤 Le but de cette soirée : venez chantez vos chansons préférées pendant que les équipes tentent de deviner le titre et l’interprète🙌 🕦1 mercredi sur 2 entre 20h et 23h - Rendez-vous à 19h30

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We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Join WTA for a magical trip to the Netherlands during the most beautiful time of the year—Tulip Season! Discover Amsterdam’s artistic heritage, charming canals, and world-class museums like the Van Gogh Museum. Stroll through vibrant tulip fields at the famous Keukenhof Gardens, a true feast for the eyes. Venture to The Hague and Delft to explore historic churches, canal-laced streets, and iconic blue-and-white pottery. Savor authentic Dutch cuisine, sample local cheese, and experience the country’s timeless charm at every stop. **To view the full ITINERARY & REGISTER visit:** **[WTA AMSTERDAM 2026](https://womentravelabroad.com/trip/amsterdam/)** **ITINERARY** **Day 1 – April 7** – Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Private transportation will take you to your accommodations for the week. After settling into your hotel, your group will get to know each other over a local welcome dinner. **Note:** We recommend your flight from the US arrives before 11 am on April 7 to allow adequate time to join the day’s activities. If you wish to arrive one day early, on April 6, charges for the additional night’s stay can be added to your invoice. **Day 2 – April 8** – Today, you will take a memorable tour of the Anne Frank House. Discover Amsterdam’s WWII history and follow in the footsteps of Anne Frank as she went into hiding in the Secret Annex. Jewish Anne Frank hid in 1942 from the Nazis during the occupation of the Netherlands; two years later, she was discovered and died in 1945 at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Afterward, continue your cultural journey with a visit to the renowned Van Gogh Museum. Home to the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, the museum offers a profound look into the artist’s life, featuring iconic paintings, sketches, and personal letters that reveal the struggles and brilliance behind his art. **Day 3 – April 9** – FREE Day. Enjoy shopping throughout the city, or take a scenic bike ride through the countryside. Cycling in Amsterdam is the most authentic way to travel. There are around 515 km (320 miles) of dedicated cycle lanes in Amsterdam, making it the perfect setting to cycle the city or beyond. The countryside area is famous for its quaint villages, historic towns, farms, nature reserves, and lakes. You will have many opportunities to stop and take one-of-a-kind photos of the picturesque sights. **Day 4 – April 10** – Your group will spend today at the famous Keukenhof Garden, known as the Garden of Europe. This is one of the world’s largest flower gardens and is found to be the most beautiful in spring. Keukenhof Park covers an area of 32 hectares and has approximately 7 million flower bulbs planted annually. Make sure to have your camera ready to capture all of the vibrant colors and unique displays at the Keukenhof Garden! Transfer from Amsterdam to begin your adventure in The Hauge as the fun continues. **Day 5 – April 11** – Begin your day with a walking tour of the Hague! Today you will visit notable sites include Binnenhof Court of Parliament, the Royal Palace Noordeinde and its lush gardens, and many local monuments. Have a free afternoon to explore on your own before joining your group to indulge in a delectable group dinner. **Day 6 – April 12** – Day trip to Delft for a walking tour of this charming and historic Dutch town. Stroll along picturesque canals, cobbled streets, and tree-lined squares as you explore landmarks such as the Markt, the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), and the Royal Delft pottery factory. Admire the town’s rich artistic heritage, famously tied to painter Johannes Vermeer, and soak in the tranquil atmosphere that defines Delft’s small-town charm. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local café before returning by train to your accommodation in The Hague. **Day 7 – April 13** – Depart The Hague via train for your return to Amsterdam. You will depart back to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) for your connecting flight to the US. Your departure flight needs to leave after 12 pm to allow time to return to Amsterdam. \*Please note that this is a tentative itinerary and is subject to change. **WHAT’S INCLUDED:** ▪️ 7 days & 6 nights’ accommodations ▪️ Single occupancy, boutique hotel ▪️ Airport transfer ▪️ Local transportation ▪️ Keukenhof Garden Tour ▪️ Anne Frank House ▪️ Hauge City Tour ▪️ Amsterdam City Tour ▪️ FREE DAY to explore ▪️ Daily breakfast ▪️ Daily group lunch (excluding FREE DAY) ▪️ Daily group dinner **WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:** ▪️ Roundtrip airfare from the US to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) ▪️ Travel insurance ▪️ Items of a personal nature ▪️ Meals not listed above ▪️ Optional excursions and tours not listed above ▪️ Gratuities and tips for personal services

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

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Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."