The France-Algeria Association was founded on 20 June 1963 by prominent French figures at the initiative of Charles de Gaulle and led by Edmond Michelet, a former Minister of Justice.
The group included Pied-Noirs who had resisted hatred and violence during the war, as well as Algerian and French student leaders who had worked together and were eager to turn the page on a painful chapter in history.
The association quickly attracted younger members, including individuals who had completed their military service in Algeria or participated in training programs such as the École nationale d'administration.
Prominent figures like Pierre Joxe, Jean-Pierre Chevènement, and Bernard Stasi joined, sharing the commitment to a cooperative future based on mutual respect and durable understanding between the French and Algerian peoples.
Since its inception, the France-Algeria Association has organized numerous initiatives, including exchange trips for local officials and young people between the two countries, economic and historical symposia,[1] and cultural events.