IWBN France · In-person meet-up
Meet the women building businesses in France
A full day of short talks, real networking and a long lunch at the château Save my seat
Why we started
Building a business here shouldn't feel lonely
Most groups in France don't let you talk about your business, and we couldn't find anywhere for women running one to actually meet. So we started IWBN France, a network for women building businesses here, wherever they're from.
It's about growth, not paperwork: clients, visibility and collaboration. More than 60 women have joined since the group launched in October. Now we want to meet you in person.
Put faces to names
Meet the women behind the businesses in the group, and some you haven't met yet.
Talk about your business
What you do, what you're working on, and where you could use a hand.
Find people to work with
Referrals, collaborations and friendships all start with a conversation.
The day
What to expect
Welcome coffee
Arrive, settle in and meet people. We'll introduce you if you come on your own.
The Clarity Paradox
Emily Knightley on why smart business owners get stuck, and what clarity really means.
Hand it over: what AI can do for you
Michelle Hodge Anderson shows, live, how AI can now handle real tasks on your behalf, from French admin letters to finding clients. You'll leave with three small things to try that week.
Business Challenge Hot Seats
Small groups. One woman shares a real business dilemma, the others help her think it through.
Lunch at the château
A long networking lunch, prepaid directly to the château.
Connect: rotating tables
Small tables of four or five. Everyone shares her business and what she's looking for, then the tables change so you meet new people. The last round has themed tables, so you choose the conversation you want.
Postcard to your future self
Write down one thing to take away. We'll post it to you a few months later.
Coffee & stay on
The programme ends here. Stay until 16:00 to keep talking, or head off before dark.
The venue
The château
Château de Trévien, TarnOur host Anne is opening her château to IWBN France for the day. We'll gather in the Great Room, with space across the house and grounds to spread out and talk.
- CosyA woodstove in the Great Room, extra heaters upstairs, and throws and shawls if you feel the chill.
- LunchPaid in advance, directly to the château. [Price]
- Stay overEight bedrooms at a special IWBN rate, from €45 to €65 a night including breakfast. Some rooms can be shared.
- Address[Address and directions]
IWBN France
Connect
&Grow
International Women in Business Network
For women living in France who run or are launching a business, from anywhere in the world. Join the Facebook group, add yourself to the member directory, and share what you do.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
You run a business in France
Or you're launching one. Coaches, creatives, consultants, makers, service providers, all welcome.
You're from anywhere
International women and French women alike. IWBN France runs in English.
You want to grow
More clients, more visibility, and people to collaborate with.
Your hosts
Michelle Hodge Anderson & Emily Knightley
Co-founders of IWBN France. [One line about each of you.]
Who can come?
Women living in France who run or are launching a business, from any country, French women included. [To agree: IWBN members only, or open to all?]
How do I join IWBN France?
Join the Facebook group, then add yourself to the member directory so other members can find you. Both are free.
Is the day in English?
Yes. IWBN France runs in English, and French women are very welcome.
How much does it cost?
Entry is free. You just pay for your lunch.
How does lunch work?
Lunch is paid in advance, directly to the château. [Price and how to pay.]
Can I stay the night?
Yes. The château has eight bedrooms at a special IWBN rate, from €45 to €65 a night including breakfast. Some rooms have extra beds if you'd like to share. [How to book.]
Will it be warm?
Yes. The Great Room has a woodstove, there are extra heaters upstairs, and there will be throws and shawls if you feel the chill.
Is there parking?
[Parking details from the venue.]
Join us
Save your seat
Places are limited by the size of the room. You'll get a confirmation by email, then a reminder with directions closer to the day.
- WhenMonday 23 November 2026
- Time10:00–15:30, stay until 16:00 if you like
- WhereChâteau de Trévien, Tarn
- CostFree entry · lunch prepaid to the château [price]
- Contactiwbnfrance@gmail.com
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