Tel Aviv has established several twinning relationships with cities around the world, including some in France. These partnerships, known as “jumelages” in French, are designed to foster cultural exchanges, economic ties, and mutual understanding between the cities. Below is a complete list of French cities twinned with Tel Aviv, along with explanations and historical backgrounds.
1. Paris
- Explanation: The twinning between Tel Aviv and Paris is one of the most prominent and significant, reflecting the deep cultural, economic, and historical ties between Israel and France.
- History: The partnership was formalized in 1993. It promotes cooperation in various fields such as education, culture, and urban development. The relationship has seen numerous cultural exchanges, including art exhibitions, music festivals, and educational programs.
2. Toulouse
- Explanation: Toulouse, known for its aerospace industry and rich cultural heritage, shares a dynamic partnership with Tel Aviv.
- History: The twinning agreement was signed in 1962. This partnership has facilitated collaboration in areas like technology, education, and urban planning. Toulouse and Tel Aviv regularly exchange delegations and organize joint events, enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation.
3. Strasbourg
- Explanation: Strasbourg, the seat of several European institutions, has a twinning relationship with Tel Aviv that underscores a commitment to cultural and educational exchange.
- History: The twinning was established in 1994. The cities focus on promoting democracy, human rights, and cultural diversity through various joint initiatives. This partnership has also seen student exchanges and collaborative projects in the arts and education sectors.
4. Nice
- Explanation: Nice, with its beautiful Mediterranean coast, shares a strong bond with Tel Aviv, fostering tourism and cultural ties.
- History: The twinning relationship was formalized in 1963. Nice and Tel Aviv have collaborated on numerous projects, especially in tourism, culture, and economic development. The cities have hosted each other’s art exhibitions and cultural events, strengthening their ties.
List of twinning and cooperation agreements between French and Israeli cities, sorted alphabetically by the names of the Israeli cities:
Acre – Saint-Mandé (Val-de-Marne)1
Ashdod – Bordeaux (Gironde)2
Ashkelon – Aix-en-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhône)3
Bat Yam – Villeurbanne (Rhône)4
Beer-Sheva – Lyon5,6
Dimona – Saint-Amand-les-Eaux (Nord)7
Eilat – Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes)8
Gan Yavné – Puteaux (Hauts-de-Seine)9
Givatayim – Mulhouse (Haut-Rhin)10
Guedera – Valence (Drôme)11
Hadera – Besançon (Doubs)12
Haïfa – Marseille (Bouches-du-Rhône)13
Holon – Suresnes (Hauts-de-Seine)14,15
Kiryat Ekron – Bussy-Saint-Georges (Seine-et-Marne)16
Kiryat-Mal’akhi – Rueil-Malmaison (Hauts-de-Seine)17
Kiryat Shmona – Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)18
Kiryat Tivon – Compiègne (Oise)19
Kiryat-Yam – Créteil (Val-de-Marne)20
Ma’alot-Tarshiha – Perpignan (Pyrénées-Orientales)21
Mazkeret-Batia – Meudon (Hauts-de-Seine)22
Nahariya – Issy-les-Moulineaux (Hauts-de-Seine)23
Nazareth Illit – Saint-Étienne (Loire)24
Ness Ziona – Le Grand-Quevilly (Seine-Maritime)25Netanya – Nice (Alpes-Maritimes)26
Netanya – Sarcelles (Val-d’Oise)27
Ofakim – Sucy-en-Brie (Val-de-Marne) depuis le 18 octobre 198728
Pardes Hanna-Karkur – Grasse (Alpes-Maritimes)29
Raanana – Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de-Seine)30
Ramat Gan :
Ramat Gan – Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin)31
Rehovot – Grenoble (Isère)32
Ramat Hasharon – Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (Val-de-Marne)33
Rishon LeZion – Nîmes (Gard)34
Rosh HaAyin – Vanves (Hauts-de-Seine)35
Safed – Lille (Nord)36
Sdérot – Antony (Hauts-de-Seine)37
Tirat-Carmel – Maurepas (Yvelines)38Tel Aviv – Toulouse (Haute-Garonne)39
Tel Mond – Ris-Orangis (Essonne)40
Tibériade
Tibériade – Montpellier (Hérault)41
Tibériade – Saint-Raphaël (Var)42
