The international lions club , was founded in USA in 1917, it is the idea of a man Melvin Jones :

« we do not go far if we do not do something for somebody»

International Lions Clubs
46 000 clubs
200 countries and géographical areas
1,3 million of men and women

Mahendra AMARASURIYA
International president
2007-2008

  •  to act near the people in  physical and moral difficulty.
  •  to defend and promote the  cultural and artistic values.
  •  to create and support a spirit  of comprehension between  people.
1948 : Paris most senior club of France,
it's the 1st French Lions Club.
Lionism is established in Europe after the 2nd World war, in Sweden initially, then in Switzerland and France. Gradually, some Clubs will be born on all the territory.
103 Centre district was born in 1960-1961 ; currently, it cover seven departments : Cher, Eure-et-Loir, Indre, Indre-et-Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Loiret and Nièvre. In Indre-et-Loire (zones 31 & 32), There are 12 clubs and one Leo club.
1953 Tours Doyen 1982 Joué-lès-Tours Valléedu Lys 1988 Amboise les Deux Vallées
1960 Chinon Bourgueil 1983 Château-Renault Porte de Touraine 1989 Chenonceaux Val de Cher
1969 Tours Rives du Cher 1983 Tours Palais (Léo) 1990 Loches Vallée de l'Indre
1970 Tours Jardin de la France 1988 Tours Cité des Arts 1994 Tours Val de France
1978 Tours Vallée de la Choisille        
The Lions Clubs direct many actions in the medical and social fields and also in favour of youth and culture. It takes an active part in the great international causes of the Association and brings concrete solutions to the national problems.
In order to finance their projects, the Lions of France organize very diverse events in, sport, artistic and cultural domains. The sums thus collected are transferred directly with the actions committed or lodged with two Foundations of the Lions International Club, the LCIF or the FLCF.

    The Lions created and contributed to develop:

  •  the white cane,
  •  schools of dogs guides for blind men,
  •  the association of the voice donors and sound libraries,
  •  the Center of the glaucome with the hospital of the Fifteen Twenties,
  •  Médico Lions Clubs of France (assistance in Africa and the developing countries),
  •  exchanges of young people and arts centres accomodating the young foreigners,
  •  the Summer school Lions (UDEL),
  •  cultural Prices,
  •  national actions in favour of great causes (SNSM, IRME, Donations of organs, maltreated  Childhood).
© Lions Club of Amboise "The Two Valleys" / Lions Club of Tours "City of Arts"