Big Ben is located on the outskirts of Sophia Antipolis, in the heart of the French Riviera. We are here to help you make the Cote d'Azur your home with a range of fun and friendly activities, regular outings and organised excursions as well as and general advice and  support.

NOW is the time to make the most of your life in the South of France.

Whether you have just landed, or want to get into local life we are here to help you make new friends and enjoy new interests - our aim is to help you make the Cote d'Azur your home.

Big Ben is there for us all - Providing a place we can meet, enjoy new hobbies and discuss the French way of life.

Perhaps you’ve just landed? As a member of our International Club, you will have access to a support network, a whole host of information and join the ever increasing number of BB Groupe members here on the Cote d’Azur. Together we will work to make everyday life that bit easier and of course more fun!

You may have been here for twenty years but only just found out about Big Ben! Come and join our fun activities and share your tips and experiences with new members. Remember integrating into French life can sometimes be tricky and new arrivals need you.

The first thing to do is to send us a little email about you explaining your situation and how you'd like 2009 to turn out. We will then send you our programme and packages along with details on how to join.

Membership rates vary on the options you select, please read on for an idea of what's available.

Educational Workshops and Training for Adults:

Creative Art classes, History of Art, Basic computer skills, Scrapbooking, Yoga, Weight watchers Azur Weight Loss Clinic , Happy Food for Healthy Kids, Time Management skills,Creative Writing, Book Club, Improve your French, Teach English and much more!

Educational workshops start at 15 euros per hour and you can do just one workshop or come on a regular basis it's up to you!

International Club for New Arrivals & Expats:

Coffee club, evenings out, social events both in house and out and about, BB Groupe is on hand to help get the socialising wheels into motion. It costs just 50 Euros to join the club and then you pay as you go for the different activities (see International Social Club for more details). You'll see after just one visit to us, how dynamic we are and used to putting people in touch with one another. You’re writing the story of your life one moment at a time, so make the moments the best they can be.

Integration Services

It can be very daunting moving to a new country. Perhaps you don't speak French or the idea of finding a school, speaking to the electricity company or registering your car is just too much – never fear Big Ben Groupe is here to help you!

Do you need advice or help with the renowned French administration system, why not ask our multilingual team or access our extensive library.We offer translation services and will organise services for you such as liaising with EDF, the water company, local tax office etc. Why waste time searching for that elusive answer, when Big Ben Groupe can save you the bother.

We have trusted contacts within the International schools, childcare providers, domestic helpers and babysitters that we can put you in touch with .

We offer all inclusive packages and a basic package where you can add on options as and when you need them. Standard is 150 Euros for the Year and Gold is 395 Euros per year. 

We also offer our relocation service for individuals. Contact us for more details

Business services - Relocation for businesses, Networking, In House soft skills English training and work placements

Big Ben Groupe organises work placements (internships, stagiare) for students looking to improve their language skills in the very sunny South of France. On hand to help and support you in your exciting new life .

We also organise Business 2 Business networking opportunities and organise in house Business soft skills training. So if you're looking for a new home? Need a property manager? Want someone to renovate your home - but not a cowboy?  We will access our database to give you the details of our trusted partners.

Time is the most valuable thing you can spend, so why not spend it with Big Ben Groupe