Twinned towns and cultural links

Richmond upon Thames is twinned with three towns:

• Fontainebleau, France (1977)
• Richmond, Virginia, USA (1980)
• Konstanz, Germany (1983)

Reaffirmation in 2025

Richmond will be hosting a celebration of our European partnerships with Fontainebleau and Konstanz from 6 to 8 June 2025.

See the programme of events.

If you would like to take part in the festivities, contact us:

• Email: josephine.cachia@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
• Telephone 0207 627 3182

Watch the previous reaffirmation

The last reaffirmation was held in Fontainebleau in 2015. Watch a short film of the event.

Richmond in Europe

Visit Richmond in Europe to find out more about Richmond's European partnerships and the sporting, cultural and educational opportunities which they create.