Joséphine Baker: Activist américaine to enter French Panthéon
American-born French performer Joséphine Baker will enter into Paris' Panthéon of national heroes, making her the first black woman to receive the honor. Her induction into the Panthéon recognizes her contribution to the performing arts and her courage in actively resisting Nazi Germany during the war. Read More…
Marseille in Focus: Where Reality meets Fiction
Marseille is in the news this week. French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a multibillion-euro plan to turn Marseille into what he calls a world port city with programs to improve crime, schools and culture. Many of these same themes played out in the original NetFlix series called Marseille. See where reality meets fiction. Read More…
La Rentrée en France: A Time for New Beginnings
Early September marks a unique annual event in France – la rentrée. Summer holidays have come to an end, and it’s time for work, school and normal life. There is new stock in the shops, new TV programmes, new book releases and cultural events all over the country. Read More…
Understanding French Schools from La Rentrée to Le Bac
With all of the recent Back to School (La Rentrée) activities kicking off the new school year, you may be wondering about how the French education system works. Read More…
Les Parfums de France: Discover Mysteries the Nose Knows
Explore the art of creating French perfumes which can be as complex and mysterious as the world of winemaking. A new documentary Nose exposes secrets about the sensory magic of making transportive perfumes. Read More…
August 15: What is this French holiday about?
You know about Bastille Day on July 14, but do you know what is celebrated on August 15, the second summer holiday in France? Read More…
French Focus on Reading : La lecture déclarée Grande Cause Nationale
La Lecture Grande Cause Nationale aims to revitalize the relationship that younger generations have with books promoting the practice of reading at all ages. The program addresses illiteracy and promotes the French language around the world. Read More…
French Literature in the USA : Rencontre des Auteurs Francophones
Rencontre des Auteurs Francophones introduces French-language authors from around the world to increase their awareness in the USA and provide a source of exchange between French-speaking writers and readers. Read More…
French Tips: Discover the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and some vocabulary!
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region has the place of honor! Discover a travel checklist of activities to do there, useful vocabulary for your trip, and an episode of our podcast En Vadrouille about this beautiful French region! Read More…
Les Fables de la Fontaine: A Bedrock of French Culture
Les Fables de la Fontaine are considered a classic of French literature, and a cornerstone of common French culture. The year 2021 marks the 400th anniversary of the birth of Jean de La Fontaine and celebrations are being held throughout France to honor the famous French poet and fabulist. Read More…
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Our Partners: San Francisco Playhouse
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Bastille Day reading on Culturethèque
Bastille Day is a holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille—a military fortress and prison—on July 14, 1789, in a violent uprising that helped usher in the French Revolution. You can discover many great novels set in this important historical period on your AFSF Culturethèque e-library. Read More…
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Awards in Hollywood, COLCOA VIRTUAL CINEMA is your pay-per-view platform in the U.S. dedicated to movies and series
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Lady Liberty to Meet Her ‘Little Sister’
As French and American Independence celebrations kick off in July, how better to honor our shared values of freedom, democracy and equality than with Lady Liberty herself. After gifting the original statue 135 years ago, France is sending a second, smaller Lady Liberty across the Atlantic just in time for July 4th. Read More…
Vocabulary tips: enjoy your summer with a barbecue and a pique-nique
Summer is back! And with it, barbecues and picnics! If you want to enjoy your picnic with your soulmate in France, to impress your grandma at the family barbecue or even just to learn, here are a few vocabulary tips for barbecues and "pique-niques". Read More…
LUPIN Inspirational Novel Series on Culturethèque
The French international hit mystery television series LUPIN just released its much anticipated second season this month on Netflix to the delight of its viewers. Be sure to explore the entire inspirational novel series about Arsène Lupin written by Maurice Leblanc on your AFSF Culturethèque e-library. Read More…
Fête de la Musique 2021 with Alliances Françaises of California
Let's celebrate together World Music Day! On June 19 and June 21, the Alliances Françaises of California bring music to your home! Read More…
Have you read Marcel Proust? Do you just pretend to have read him? Are you afraid to even crack open In Search of Lost Time? No need to panic. Barnard’s Caroline Weber, a Proust expert, introduces us to the man, his milieu, his era and his writing. Read More…
Have you ever asked yourself how did the fête de la musique start?...Born in the early 1980s, the Fête de la Musique is now celebrated in
nearly 120 countries. A popular festival that brings together a multitude of actors, actresses, spectators, between organized and
improvised scenes, from amateur practices to concerts orchestrated by associations and institutions.
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Finding an accommodation in Paris
Do you want to move to Paris temporarily or forever, and you don't know how to find housing? Let's see some helpful tips... Read More…
La Fête de la Musique sur Culturethèque
Your AFSF Culturethèque e-library has joined in the annual Fête de la Musique celebration bringing music of the world directly to you. Listeners of all ages can explore music of different genres, artistes and countries. Read More…
Discover the renowned castles of the Loire. Did you know that the area immediately surrounding the Loire River is home to over 300 châteaux (castles)? Read More…
Summer Reading on Culturethèque
The 7th annual Partir en Livre series of events takes place throughout France, from June 30 to July 25, 2021, around the theme “Mer et merveilles” (Sea and wonders). Conveniently timed with the completion of the school year, this annual celebration keeps reading top of mind as children head off on summer vacations with their families. Read More…
Gustave Flaubert Bicentennial on Culturethèque
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. Read More…
Discover « les Outre-mer de France » on Culturethèque
A thousand miles from your everyday life, in the heart of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans, discover the amazing and unusual locations of France d'outre-mer (Overseas France). Read More…
Paris, the French capital, is known worldwide as the capital of fashion. Why has this city become the capital of fashion and not another? Read More…
Paris – Ville de Lumière sur Culturethèque
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 ! Read More…
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! Read More…
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. Read More…
To discover more about perfume, its making or significations, the AFSF receives Anastasia Sokolow, founder of French Perfume House, Sulékó. Read More…
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. Read More…
Benjamin Piat private session for the release of his album "Eldorado"
Exclusive encounter with the artist Benjamin Piat for the release of "Eldorado" Read More…
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 Read More…
La Semaine des Médias sur Culturethèque
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. Read More…
Black History Month celebrates the contributions of black culture throughout history and in many fields - political, literary, scientific and more. Read More…
