With July 4th rapidly approaching, Americans all over France are planning events to celebrate Independence Day, including in Paris, Nice and Rennes.
Although French troops were quite heavily involved in the military conflict that led to the USA gaining its independence from Great Britain, Independence Day is not really celebrated in France.
But that doesn't stop American communities living here creating their own July 4th events.
Here's some of the things that are planned this year, as the US celebrates 250 years of independence.
Brittany - Americans in Brittany and western France are invited to gather in Rennes on July 4th for a family-friendly Independence Day celebration centred on community, civic engagement and democratic participation.
