November 2024 Newsletter
This November, the Alliance is thrilled to offer you a delightful distraction from the election chaos - because sometimes, a break from the noise is exactly what we all need.
Classical music lovers are invited to the Goodson Chapel in Durham on November 14, 7 PM, for a Tribute to Gabriel Fauré, honoring the centenary of his passing. This free piano and violin concert is sponsored by the French Embassy and the Duke Department of Romance Studies.
While Thanksgiving may dominate the calendar at the end of November, there is another holiday the francophiles will want to celebrate: Beaujolais Nouveau Day! This year, we’re once again gathering at the Skema Business School on November 21 for a celebration of Beaujolais Nouveau. As everyone knows, the wine is merely a pretense, the true focus is on honoring tradition and bringing everyone together.
And don’t miss out on our special outing to the North Carolina Museum of Arts on November 23. We’ll explore the special exhibition "Venice & the Ottoman Empire," with our favorite docent Diane Beckman. This ambitious exhibit highlights the fascinating interactions between these two Mediterranean rivals in politics, art, technology, and even food.
Join us for the fun, stay for the culture, and let’s enjoy a month of togetherness!
Here is what else the Alliance has in store this month:
Le Café
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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
Pétanque
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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
Free and open to all
Conversation du mardi
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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.
Make Your Dream To Live In France Come True
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Learn how to make your dream to live in France come true!
Take just one hour of your time to get the inside scoop from moving-to-France and property expert, Adrian Leeds, to learn how easy it can be
to make your dream come true...and to find an apartment to rent or a home to buy anywhere in France your heart desires. She will walk you
through the process of first getting a visa, to determining where in France you want to live, to finding the perfect home...and then open
the forum to your questions.
In English - for members.
Club de Lecture
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Our Club de Lecture is held online once a month.
This month, bring your own book and share with the group why you selected it.
The book may be in French or in English.
In French - For members only. Non-members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture twice.
King's Cake Contest
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
It's that time of year to show off your baking skills and share the joy of this beloved tradition! Whether you make your "galette
des rois" with a classic French "frangipane" or any other unique way, we want to see what you've got.
Not interested in baking? You're welcome to join us and vote.
Free and open to all.
The Art of Jacques Pépin
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This special event offers members of the Alliance Française community a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the world’s most
beloved culinary figures. Having recently celebrated his 90th birthday, Jacques Pépin continues to inspire
with his artistry, generosity, and lifelong dedication to the pleasures of good food, creativity, and connection.
In English - free for members
Ciné-Club
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French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
Join us for the screening of the Golden Globe nominee Les intouchables (The
Untouchables, 2011,) a playful and heartwarming portrayal of an unlikely friendship between a quadriplegic and his unconventional caregiver. Based
on a true story.
In French with English subtitles - Free for all
RSVP Deadline has passed.
La Chandeleur
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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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
Club de Lecture
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Our Club de Lecture is held online once a month.
This month, bring your own book and share with the group why you selected it.
The book may be in French or in English.
In French - For members only. Non-members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture twice.
RSVP Deadline has passed.