Round Table Francia

National Association·RTFR

Status

Active, Full Member

Chartered

1950

Alias

Round Table France, Table Ronde Française

RTI Region

SEM

Mother Association

Round Table Belgio

France, a country renowned for its rich heritage, cultural influence, and deep-rooted traditions, is home to a long established Round Table association in Europe. Round Table France (RT France) sets itself apart with its strong emphasis on both national and international collaboration, making it an outward-looking association within the movement. RT France has a long-standing tradition of international engagement, frequently partnering with other Round Tables across its region and beyond. This association represents Tables not only in continental Europe but also in France’s overseas departments and regions, including South America, the Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa.

Its structure encourages dynamic regional activities while maintaining a strong national identity, fostering a balance between local autonomy and unified national projects. The Tables are united under strong regional identities, which not only results in unique and impactful community service projects but also adds an element of fun and camaraderie. Members take great pride in their regions, often engaging in friendly competitions to showcase the best produce, local traditions, and Table spirit, making Round Table France a vibrant and engaging part of the global RT community.

L’Associazione

Tables and Districts

The clubs that form Round Table France are organised into 21 districts, sorted by geographic and cultural considerations. The districts are numbered 1 to 23, with no 13 or 16. The biggest celebration of the regions is the Comitato Nazionale delle Regioni (CNR) (RTFR).

Distretto RTFR 1: Parigi / Île-de-France

RTFR Distretto 2: Bretagna

RTFR Distretto 3: Normandia

RTFR Distretto 4: Hauts de France

RTFR Distretto 5: Alto Reno Territorio di Belfort

RTFR Distretto 6: Borgogna-Franca Contea

RTFR Distretto 7: Terre de Chouans

Distretto 8 RTFR: Mistral

RTFR Distretto 9: Rodano-Alpi

RTFR District 10: Aquitaine – Gascogne

RTFR Distretto 11: Pays d’Oc

RTFR District 12: Champagne – Ardennes

RTFR District 14: Périgord – Limousin

RTFR Distretto 15: Lorraine

RTFR Distretto 17: Cœur de France

RTFR District 18: Corse – Côte d’Azur

RTFR District 19: Auvergne – Pays Roannais

Distretto 20 RTFR: Centro Atlantico

RTFR Distretto 21: Antille / Guyana

RTFR Distretto 22: Cuore dell'Oceano Indiano

RTFR Distretto 23: Nuova Caledonia

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• • The Association has a clubhouse called the Il Collegio della TRF (RTFR)…
  • … the RTFR board has a board assistant called the “Gardien du siège” who holds the keys, organizes visits to the Siège de la TRF
  • In france, the wife of a Tabler is called a Tablette, and his child is called a Tableton.