French Cities Twinned with Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv has established several twinning relationships with cities around the world, including many in France. These partnerships, known as “jumelages” in French, foster cultural exchanges, economic ties, and mutual understanding between communities. The connection between French and Israeli cities reflects deep historical bonds and ongoing collaboration in education, culture, and urban development.

Major French Partners

The most prominent twinning relationships showcase strong Franco-Israeli cooperation. Paris formalized its partnership with Tel Aviv in 1993, creating one of the most significant city relationships. The partnership promotes cooperation in education, culture, and urban development, with numerous cultural exchanges including art exhibitions, music festivals, and educational programs.

Toulouse, known for its aerospace industry and cultural heritage, signed a twinning agreement in 1962. The cities collaborate in technology, education, and urban planning, regularly exchanging delegations and organizing joint events.

Strasbourg, seat of several European institutions, established its twinning in 1994, focusing on democracy, human rights, and cultural diversity. Student exchanges and collaborative arts projects strengthen the relationship.

Nice formalized its partnership in 1963, fostering tourism and cultural ties along the Mediterranean. The cities have hosted each other’s art exhibitions and cultural events.

Comprehensive List of French-Israeli City Partnerships

Beyond the major cities, a comprehensive network of twinning agreements connects French and Israeli municipalities:

Acre – Saint-Mandé (Val-de-Marne)
Ashdod – Bordeaux (Gironde)
Ashkelon – Aix-en-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Bat Yam – Villeurbanne (Rhône)
Beer-Sheva – Lyon
Dimona – Saint-Amand-les-Eaux (Nord)
Eilat – Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes)
Gan Yavné – Puteaux (Hauts-de-Seine)
Givatayim – Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin)
Guedera – Valence (Drôme)
Hadera – Besançon (Doubs)
Haïfa – Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Holon – Suresnes (Hauts-de-Seine)
Kiryat Ekron – Bussy-Saint-Georges (Seine-et-Marne)
Kiryat-Mal’akhi – Rueil-Malmaison (Hauts-de-Seine)
Kiryat Shmona – Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Kiryat Tivon – Compiègne (Oise)
Kiryat-Yam – Créteil (Val-de-Marne)
Ma’alot-Tarshiha – Perpignan (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Mazkeret-Batia – Meudon (Hauts-de-Seine)
Nahariya – Issy-les-Moulineaux (Hauts-de-Seine)
Nazareth Illit – Saint-Étienne (Loire)
Ness Ziona – Le Grand-Quevilly (Seine-Maritime)
Netanya – Nice (Alpes-Maritimes)
Netanya – Sarcelles (Val-d’Oise)
Ofakim – Sucy-en-Brie (Val-de-Marne) depuis le 18 octobre 1987
Pardes Hanna-Karkur – Grasse (Alpes-Maritimes)
Raanana – Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de-Seine)
Ramat Gan – Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin)
Rehovot – Grenoble (Isère)
Ramat Hasharon – Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (Val-de-Marne)
Rishon LeZion – Nîmes (Gard)
Rosh HaAyin – Vanves (Hauts-de-Seine)
Safed – Lille (Nord)
Sdérot – Antony (Hauts-de-Seine)
Tirat-Carmel – Maurepas (Yvelines)
Tel Aviv – Toulouse (Haute-Garonne)
Tel Mond – Ris-Orangis (Essonne)
Tibériade – Montpellier (Hérault)
Tibériade – Saint-Raphaël (Var)

French Partners at MyGuest Tel Aviv

MyGuest Tel Aviv collaborates with several French companies to enhance services for guests visiting Tel Aviv accommodations:

Atelier de l’Artisan (Le Perreux-sur-Marne) specializes in woodworking, custom furniture, and home renovation, providing high-quality furnishings and interior design solutions with French craftsmanship.

Kelly Guilbert Avocat (Levallois-Perret) offers legal services in family law, real estate law, and business law, ensuring transactions comply with French and international standards.

Stéphanie Krug (Nogent-sur-Marne) is a professional biographer specializing in personal and professional narratives, enhancing clients’ personal and professional profiles.

These partnerships enhance MyGuest Tel Aviv’s offerings by integrating unique French expertise, ensuring high-quality services for clients interested in active vacations and cultural experiences in Tel Aviv.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Tel Aviv establish its twinning relationship with Paris? Tel Aviv and Paris formalized their partnership in 1993, creating one of the most prominent relationships between Israeli and French cities. The partnership reflects deep cultural, economic, and historical ties, with ongoing cultural exchanges including art exhibitions, music festivals, and educational programs.

How many French cities are twinned with Israeli cities? Over 30 French cities have twinning and cooperation agreements with Israeli municipalities, spanning from major cities like Paris, Lyon, and Marseille to smaller municipalities, fostering cultural and economic collaboration across France.

What does ‘jumelage’ mean? Jumelage is the French term for city twinning or sister city partnerships. These formal agreements between cities foster cultural exchanges, economic ties, and mutual understanding between communities in different countries.

Which Israeli cities have partnerships with the most French cities? Several Israeli cities, including Netanya, Tibériade, and Ramat Gan, maintain partnerships with multiple French municipalities. Netanya, for example, is twinned with both Nice and Sarcelles, demonstrating the breadth of Franco-Israeli cooperation.