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'Our French friend stood by us': Stories of how you were made to feel welcome in France
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· September 25, 2026
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Key points These stories highlight how some individuals have made foreigners feel welcome in the country. Readers have been sharing stories of kindness from French people.
Readers have been sharing stories of kindness from French people. These stories highlight how some individuals have made foreigners feel welcome in the country. The political atmosphere in France has been hardening towards foreigners, prompting a call for readers to share their experiences.
Further details of these stories are available, showcasing the kindness of local French people. The stories are part of a series, with this being the first installment.
More information can be found from the source, which has compiled these stories from readers. The stories aim to show how French people have made an effort to make foreigners feel welcome.
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Published: September 25, 2026 ·
Source: The Local France ·
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