To kick things off, join us for our Holiday
Potluck on
Dec.1st from 2 to 5 pm. It’s the perfect way to ease into the season, enjoy great food, and be among francophile friends. We’ll also be
unveiling our new exhibition, featuring not one, but two talented local artists: Kathleen Hall and Jen Coon. Double
the talent, double the fun, and - who knows - maybe you'll find the perfect holiday gift you have been looking for.
Another gift idea this season is a gift
certificate with
your Alliance Française. You'll find options to gift a French class, membership, or just a $ amount that can be applied towards any
offering.
On December 6th, 6pm, Gallery
C in
downtown Raleigh invites you to an art opening featuring the French artist Fabienne
Delacroix.
Delacroix celebrated for her "Belle Époque" inspired scenes, paints in a naïve style that captures the elegance and charm of
Parisian life.
If you are craving more holiday cheers, be sure to mark your calendar for Cary Sister Cities'Holiday
Cheer and Wine gathering
- December 5th, 5:30pm. Then, on December 20th, head over to L'École'sWinter Market,
where you can find local treats and enjoy the seasonal magic.
We hope to see you there, ready to celebrate and indulge in some festive fun. In the meantime, we wish you all a happy Thanksgiving!
See all upcoming events here:
Café Chansons
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
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.
Event has ended.
La Chandeleur
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$15.00 USD
Come celebrate La Chandeleur with us - the French tradition of indulging in delicious crepes!
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Time: 1-3pm Location: 6320 Pleasant Pines Dr. Raleigh, NC 27613
$15/person
Our Club de Lecture is held online once a month.
Because February is flirting with Valentine’s Day, bring along a book of your choice featuring a love story and be ready to tell the group
why it stole your heart.
The book may be in French or in English.
In French - For members only. Aspiring members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture twice.
William B. Umstead State Park 8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617
Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French! Umstead Park Sal's Branch Trail
Sal's Branch Trail is a 2.5 mile loop located on the northeastern side of Umstead State Park. The trail offers a gentle
stroll through pines and hardwoods, and starts at the Visitor Center. There is ample parking space in front of the Visitor Center. Friendly
dogs on a leash are welcome!
Note: The walk may be canceled in the event of rain.
In French. For members and aspiring members.
A hosted discussion about Petite
Maman (2021) Director: Céline
Sciamm
Participants are encouraged to watch the film
via streaming before
attending the discussion. The Zoom link will be sent out via email after registration.
In English, free for AF Members.
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
French Cultural Center, 6320 Pleasant Pines Dr. Raleigh NC 27613
$20.00 USD
Join Kevin Soucie as he whisks you away on a musical journey through the classics and hits of French chanson. From the legendary Jacques
Brel, Édith Piaf, and Charles Aznavour
to modern favorites and a few beloved Québécois artists, there’s something for every Francophile, music lover, and anyone
who just really likes singing in another language.
Bring your love for French music, your singing voice, and your joie de vivre!
$15/members - $20 aspiring members - includes refreshments
Ackland Museum, 101 S. Columbia St Chapel Hill, NC 27514
$15.00 USD
With one of the most significant Asian art collections in the southeastern United States, the Ackland Art Museum boasts the strongest Asian
art holdings in North Carolina. The collection spans a casual 4,500 years, from 2,500 BCE to today, so get ready for some serious time travel! The tour is led in French with Docent Katherine Shen.
In French - $10 Member / $15 Non Member
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.
RSVP Deadline has passed.
Wilmington Apéro
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Far From France, 1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd #201 - Wilmington, NC 28412
Join us for this French spin on Happy Hour and French conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. All levels of French strongly
encouraged.
Repeats every first Thursday of the month.
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
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
French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$35.00 USD
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
Step into a cozy Parisian kitchen and learn the art of classic French comfort food. In this hands-on cooking class, you’ll master three
beloved staples of Parisian cuisine: onion soup, croque-monsieur and crême brûlée!
Bilingual - $70 for members - $90 non members
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.
French Cultural Center, 6320 Pleasant Pines Dr. Raleigh NC 27613
Dust off your apron (or at least your cutting board) and join us for Fourchettes Sans Frontière (Forks Without Borders), a
potluck-style food festival where we travel the world without jet lag, baggage fees, or lost passports. Participants bring a dish
inspired by a region anywhere on Earth, plus the recipe and a tiny backstory. Then we mingle (preferably in
French) and pretend we’re very cultured while going back for seconds.
Bilingual, free and open to all
