Banbury is celebrating 20 years of twinning with the French town of Ermont -- and 42 Banbury residents who returned from a weekend in France have pledged to strengthen the bond in future years.
The group, who were welcomed at a champagne reception by the mayor of Ermont, Hugues Portelli, enjoyed golf, sightseeing, and a dinner and cabaret.
The group presented the town with a commemorative plate from Hook Norton Pottery and set up an exhibition of paintings by Banbury artists.
Twinning association chairman Ron Barnett said: "Many friendships have developed between Banbury and Ermont over the past 20 years, and there's no doubt they'll continue to grow stronger."
The twinning group is looking forward to welcoming a group from Ermont, in August.
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