Bureau des Iles Anglo-Normandes (BIAN)

About Bureau des Iles Anglo-Normandes (BIAN)

The Bureau des Iles Anglo-Normandes (BIAN) opened in Caen in June 2014.

BIAN promotes political, economical, cultural, educational and operational links between the Channel Islands and France.

BIAN's key objectives are to:

strengthen and build on links between the governments of Jersey, Guernsey and France, at regional and national levels
create opportunities for economic, environmental, linguistic, educational, cultural and sporting cooperation and exchange
help France and the Channel Islands to work together, eg energy, emergency planning, environmental matters, search and rescue, customs and police, transport, agricultural research, education and tourism
raise awareness of the Channel Islands' histories, cultures, natural beauty, economies and international relations

BIAN can provide:

general information on France and the Channel Islands in French and English
advice for Channel Islands' businesses on the formalities of importing / exporting goods to / from France
advice on potential markets in the Channel Islands and France
advice on the Channel Islands' employment and housing regulations
help in contacting the regional authorities in France or the Channel Islands

Director: Aurelie Leroy

Attachée: Elise Meerpoel

12 Rue Ferdinand Buisson
14280 Saint-Contest
France

Tel: +33 (0) 2313 82140