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Foreigners and French people are waiting so much for the borders to reopen this summer! Fortunately, the country has planned this reopening in several steps. …


Looking for a new gourmet way to cook your apples? Let us introduce you to Tarte Tatin! This dessert is originating from Centre-Val de Loire and was invented according to the legend by two sisters living in the region: Caroline and Stéphanie Tatin. This is how this cake took their name to be called tarte Tatin! 

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This festival is also known as the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival.  Their mission is to highlight LGBTQ+ cinema in the Bay Area and accross the world. For the Pride Month, AFSF presents you 2 movies promoted on Frameline... …


Have you considered what a group course can bring to you ?
Here is a sample of what students say about what they like in their (online) French group courses at the Alliance Française de San Francisco.
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Looking for a delicious dessert made with seasonal fruits? Let us introduce you to Clafoutis.  …


The year 2021 marks the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of Gustave Flaubert, one of France’s most famous and influential writers, and the leader of the literary realism movement. Discover many of Flaubert’s renowned books and publications on the Culturethèque e-library. …


On the occasion of San Francisco Documentary Festival, the AFSF co-presents Laura Lamanda's "Lost and Found in Paris"(2020)!

"It's a never-ending flow. All day long, people come to the reception desk at the Lost and Found Office. They want to retrieve their belongings, they're in a hurry. But..."


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The "poulet basquaise" is a culinary speciality originating from the traditional cuisine of the Basque country. It is recognized in particular thanks to the colours of the dish which are the same to the colours of the Basque flag (green, white and red). …


Paris, the French capital, is known worldwide as the capital of fashion. Why has this city become the capital of fashion and not another? …


Explore a host of titles with plots centered around Paris for readers of all ages available on the AFSF Culturethèque e-library. If you find yourself daydreaming about the City of Light, picking up a book set in Paris might be the best solution for your yearning.Bonne Lecture sur Paris ! …


En Vadrouille meets with the parisian fashion house Zyga: Stéfanie Rivière, model maker; Brigitte Galves, stylist, as well as Laura Pianko, communications director. A shock team that puts the spotlight on the fashion capital. …


Do you want to visit Paris but you can not travel at the moment due to Covid-19? We invite you to discover 3 famous Parisian monuments through virtual tours while waiting for the reopening of the borders! …


A French alternative to Mac & Cheese? L'aligot is a dish made of Tomme cheese and smashed potatoes. Take a look at this easy recipe from Auvergne. …


This region of the South of France attracts many people from all around the world and is full of traditions and customs. Toulouse, Montpellier, Carcassonne, Nîmes are some of the main cities you may have heard of.
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Do you know that people speak specific regional languages in several regions of France, also more commonly called “patois”? Although these regional languages are not considered official languages, they are taught in schools where the dialect is spoken. …


Occitania is the third most visited region in France! It has 8 UNESCO sites, including: Cirque de Gavarnie, les Cévennes, Gorges du Tarn, Albi, Canal du Midi, Pont du Gard...Do you know about them? …


To discover more about perfume, its making or significations, the AFSF receives Anastasia Sokolow, founder of French Perfume House, Sulékó.  …


The popular Paris Métro theme returns to the national Alliance Française stage this Spring, with a focus on the Métro’s influence on the arts. …


La Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Un savoir-faire viticole.
Talking about wine when making a podcast about the French regions is obvious! The question is more to know which region to spotlight. Well, we have chosen the Nouvelle-Aquitaine, with the wines of Bordeaux! …


This podcast leads you to the South region of France, especially in the big city of Marseille! Did you know about this terre de cinéma? …


In 2011, after the inscription of the repas gastonomique des Français (gastronomic meals of the French) to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, the Fête de la Gastronomie …


A great way to practice reading French, learning vocabulary, and finding out what’s going on in the world is to read the news in French. The short story news format along with the engaging photography and graphics can make it a great alternative to reading complete novels.  …


Black History Month celebrates the contributions of black culture throughout history and in many fields - political, literary, scientific and more. …


"It is only right that, on just one day, the world should celebrate NGOs and thank them for the tremendous work that they do." - Andris Piebalgs, European Commissioner for Development …



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