
| Status | Active, Full Member |
| Chartered | 1950 |
| Alias | Table Ronde Française |
| RTI Acronym | RTFR |
| RTI Region | SEM |
| Mother Association | Round Table Belgium |
| Socials |
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.
The Association
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 Comité National des Régions (CNR) (RTFR).
RTFR District 1: Paris / Île-de-France
RTFR District 2: Bretagne
RTFR District 3: Normandie
RTFR District 4: Hauts de France
RTFR District 5: Alsace Territoire de Belfort
RTFR District 6: Bourgogne Franche Comté
RTFR District 7: Terre de Chouans
RTFR District 8: Mistral
RTFR District 9: Rhône-Alpes
RTFR District 10: Aquitaine — Gascogne
RTFR District 11: Pays d’Oc
RTFR District 12: Champagne — Ardennes
RTFR District 14: Périgord — Limousin
RTFR District 15: Lorraine
RTFR District 17: Cœur de France
RTFR District 18: Corse — Côte d’Azur
RTFR District 19: Auvergne — Pays Roannais
RTFR District 20: Centre Atlantique
RTFR District 21: Antilles / Guyane
RTFR District 22: Cœur de l’Océan Indien
RTFR District 23: Nouvelle-CalédonieInteresting Facts:
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- The Association has a clubhouse called the Le Siège de la 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.

