What's On

Join us at Alliance Française de Raleigh for a variety of exciting events! 

Our calendar is packed with opportunities to improve your French skills, immerse yourself in the vibrant Francophone culture, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Don't miss out on our monthly social gatherings and themed celebrations that bring the community together. 



Le Café

Le Café

Join us at the Alliance Française for casual French conversation with fellow members.
We provide coffee and tea, and the library is open!
6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
In French - For members and aspiring members
No need to register

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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613

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Pétanque

Pétanque

Join us for a game of pétanque!  No experience required.  We have a few sets of boules if you don't have any.
6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
The game may be cancelled in case of rain.
Free and open to all

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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613

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Conversation du mardi

Conversation du mardi

Bienvenue à La Conversation du Mardi!
La Conversation
 is held on Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise specified.  It is an opportunity to get to know each other and practice speaking French. 
In French, free for members and aspiring members.

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French Poetry Readings

French Poetry Readings

Prof. Hassan Melehy, Department of Romance Languages at UNC Chapel Hill, will host Véronique Fanchette, daughter of celebrated Mauritius writer Jean Fanchette. The two will speak about the latter’s father and do a bilingual poetry reading from Prof. Melehy’s recently published translation of Jean Fanchette’s collected poems, “Equinox Island.”  A second iteration of this event will be held on Wednesday, April 8th from 5:30-7:30pm at Epilogue, located at 109 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

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UNC Chapel Hill Dey, 200 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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Yoga en Français

Yoga en Français

90-minute all-levels workshop
Stretch your body and your French! This welcoming 90-minute yoga workshop is taught entirely in French, so you get the benefits of a yoga class and a language class at the same time. A basic understanding of French is preferred.  No yoga experience needed - true yoga beginners are very welcome.  
$25/member - $35/future member

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French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$35.00 USD
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Walk in French

Walk in French

Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French!
Historic Yates Mill Park - Mill Pond Trail - 1mile
4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603
Note: The walk may be canceled in the event of rain.
In French.  For members and aspiring members.



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Historic Yates Mill Park 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603

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A Discussion With French Author Thomas Schlesser

A Discussion With French Author Thomas Schlesser

Art historian and novelist Thomas Schlesser joins art historian Beth Gersh-Nesic to  discuss his brilliant coming-of-age novel: Mona's Eyes.
Thomas Schlesser is the director of the Hartung-Bergman Foundation in Antibes, France. He teaches Art History at the École Polytechnique in Paris and is the author of several works of nonfiction about art, artists, and the relationship between art and politics in the 20th century. In English, free for Members.

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Wilmington Annex: Ciné & Dîner

Wilmington Annex: Ciné & Dîner

Live in the Wilmington area?  Join the Wilmington Annex for a charming evening of Ciné & Dîner at Far From France Bakery & Bistro.

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Far From France, 1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd #201 - Wilmington, NC 28412

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La Dictée

La Dictée

Join us for the ultimate French dictation Challenge: LA DICTÉE !

Put your spelling and grammar skills to the test in a fun and friendly competition.  Whether you're a language pro or just in it for a good time, this event is for all ages and all levels.

The event is free but you need to register

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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613

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Ciné-Club

Ciné-Club

Join us for the screening of the Amélie, a 2001 fanciful comedy by Jean-Pierre Jeunet about a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating a world exclusively of her own making.
In French with English subtitles - Free for all

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French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
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Le Quiz

Le Quiz

Think you know a bit about everything? Or at least enough to guess confidently?
Join us for a 1-hour online game night featuring fun Kahoot quizzes on general culture: world facts, pop culture, history, science, geography, and all those things you kind of know but aren’t sure why.
In French - free for members, $10 for non members

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$10.00 USD

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Cook with Florence

Cook with Florence

Join Chef Florence from Sucre et Sel for a delightful French brunch experience.  Au menu: Oeuf Bénédicte, brioche perdue and clafoutis aux fruits!
Bilingual - $70 for members - $90 non members


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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$90.00 USD
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Défi 2026

Défi 2026

Ready to show off your French skills and cultural savvy? Join us for LE DEFI 2026, an exciting international quiz competition organized by the Federation of AF USA, in partnership with the Fondation des Alliances Françaises in Paris.

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