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.
Join us for a lively online conversation with acclaimed author Mark Greenside, as he presents his long-awaited new
book, I Am Finally, Finally French. He’ll be interviewed by fellow author and returning guest Janet Hulstrand, author of Demystifying the French, whose own experiences in France promise a dynamic and engaging dialogue. In English - free, for members only.
Toast to friendship at RSC’s beloved annual wine challenge! Enjoy wine tasting, good company, and charcuterie while browsing the City of Raleigh Museum. After a blind wine tasting, you will vote for your favorite wine, and at the end of the event, we will reveal which wine is American and French. $45/person
Our Club de Lecture is held online once a month.
This month's selection is Khalil
de Yasmina Khadra
In French - For members only. Non-members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture twice.
Join us for Café Chansons - a casual singalong where everyone is welcome. No singing experience (or perfect pitch) required!
We’ll sing beloved French classics and contemporary favorites; from Piaf to Zaz. Whether you’re a karaoke star or just like to mumble along, there’s a place for you. All levels of French welcome! Got an instrument? Bring it along and jam with us! Click Register to see our current list of songs.
In French, free for all.
Join docent Katherine Shen for a guided tour of the special exhibition Color
Triumphant,
Modern Art from the Collection of Julian and Josie Robertson.
In French - $10/member $15/non member
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Ackland Museum, 101 S. Columbia St Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
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A hosted discussion about L'histoire de Souleymane (2024) by Director Boris
Lojkine
Participants are encouraged to watch the film via streaming before
attending the discussion. The Zoom link will be sent out via email after registration.
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In English, free for AF Members.
Join us for a conversation with France Today columnist and blogger Kristin Espinasse, who will talk about her new book, A Year in a French Life. Kristin will be in conversation with Renée Amory Ketcham, Vice-President of the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA and President of the Alliance Française de Greenwich. In English - free, for members only.
Join L'Ecole/French School of Raleigh as we raise a glass to the first wine of the season: Beaujolais Nouveau!
Come sip, savor, and toast to the harvest. Tickets include wine tasting.
$50/person - The first 50 guests get 20% off tickets with promo code EARLYBIRD10
Join us for our first French Ciné-Club featuring the heartwarming classic Les Choristes
(The Chorus.) This touching tale of music, mischief, and second chances will strike all the right notes, even if your French
is a little off-key! The movie will be followed by a bilingual discussion (French and English) where everyone is
welcome to share their thoughts and reflections.
🪑 Tip: Bring a foldable chair for extra comfort
In French with English subtitles - Free for all
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.
Before the Fire: The Construction and History of Notre-Dame de Paris
with Russell Kelley, author of The Making of Paris
Part 1 of a 3-part series
In English - for members
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
’Tis the season to eat, mingle, and admire some amazing art!
Join us for our Holiday Potluck Party and the opening of our new exhibition featuring two incredible local artists - and students at the
Alliance: Kiersten Dart and Gayle Thomas.
Bilingual, free and open to all.
Welcome to a cooking class where butter flows like champagne, onions flirt with caramelization, and potatoes reach spiritual enlightenment
under a golden crust.
Chef Florence will guide you through this deliciously indulgent class celebrating France’s finest festive sides.
On the menu: Tartelettes aux Oignons Confits, Gratin Dauphinois and Green Beans à la Française
Because under Chef Florence, even your side dishes will speak French - and if you can’t pronounce it, just eat it with confidence.
Notre-Dame – After the Fire: The Redesign of the Surroundings of Notre-Dame de Paris with Bas Smets, Landscape Architect and Founder
of Bureau Bas Smets
Part 3 of the series.
In English - for members
