December 2024 Newsletter

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's Winter 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!




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Le Quiz

Le Quiz

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Online
$10.00 USD

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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Cook with Florence

Cook with Florence

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

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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Le Café

Le Café

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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613

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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Pétanque

Pétanque

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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613

Join us for a game of pétanque - and get ready for our June 6 Pétanque Contest!  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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Conversation du mardi

Conversation du mardi

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Online

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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Apéro in Wilmington

Apéro in Wilmington

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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.

No need to register




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Défi 2026

Défi 2026

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Online

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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Gypsy Jazz Night

Gypsy Jazz Night

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French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$20.00 USD

Join us for Happy Hour followed by a Gypsy jazz concert with the Onyx Club Boys and singer Sophie Del-Pra.  
The band will take you on an enchanted musical journey of French Chansons, contemporary French music, Valse Musettes, Jazz Manouche, and more. 
2025 Donors get a special discounts: $5/person instead of $20.
Bilingual.




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Club de Lecture

Club de Lecture

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Online

Our Club de Lecture is held online once a month.
This month, we will discuss Vipère au poing de Hervé Bazin.
In French - For members only.  Aspiring members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture twice.





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Café Chansons

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.




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Walk in French

Walk in French

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Durant Nature Preserve

Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French!
Durant Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
In French.  For members and aspiring members.
Note: The walk may be canceled in the event of rain.






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Yoga en Français

Yoga en Français

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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



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Pétanque Contest

Pétanque Contest

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

Join us for a morning of friendly competition and French flair! Our Panaché tournament means players will be paired randomly for each game, so everyone gets a chance to mix, mingle, and play with different partners.
No need to be a pro; just bring your enthusiasm (and your boules, if you have them). Coffee, tea and water will be available.  
Bilingual - $10/person
Space is limited!




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