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A Stroll Through an Impressionist Garden: A Wedding at the French Library

Over a year ago, luxury wedding photographer Jessica Feiden married her husband, Sid Patel, in a romantic, Impressionist garden-inspired celebration that transformed the French Library…

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Five Francophone Teams to Keep an Eye on for the World Cup

There are many stereotypes about Brazilians that I don't fit into: I can't dance samba, I'm not from Rio de Janeiro, and caipirinhas are not…

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A French Painter in Boston: The Art of Slowing Down

When I stand in front of a canvas in my Boston studio, my hand often reaches for color before my mind reaches for words. Again…

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The Spring in Paris

In April, I had the chance to spend a couple of weeks in France, during which I attended the Paris Book Festival. For any book…

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Tips for Adjusting to Moving Abroad (Specifically to Life in Paris!) 

In August, I left my position at the French Library and moved to Paris to pursue a master’s degree in Digital Marketing and Data Analysis.…

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La Francophonie in Vietnam

Did you know Vietnam is considered a Francophone country? March is le mois de la Francophonie, and at the French Library, we’re celebrating French language…

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The Best Youth Bandes Dessinées of the 2000s – a Mini Guide to French-Belgian Popular Culture

Growing up in France, bandes dessinées or BDs (comic books) were a staple on my bookshelf. Now, you may already know that bandes dessinées are…

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Encountering Paris through a Cinematic Coup de foudre, by Ericka Knudson

At seventeen, I embarked on a whirlwind trip to Europe with my German teacher and a group from my high school, convinced it might be…

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Five Things I Learned from Our Guest Chefs and Sommeliers

After producing dozens of pâtisserie classes, wine seminars, and chef-led cooking classes this past year, I realized that even when you’re the one organizing the…

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The French Library Launches an English Collection

As everyone must know, you don’t need to speak French to visit the French Library and enjoy a lot of what we offer. It’s becoming…

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Upcoming Events

Friday, July 10, 2026

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

Vive la fête! Celebrate Bastille Day with us for an evening of live music, a joyful swing dance class, French delicacies, flowing drinks, and festive fun for all ages. Don’t miss Boston’s most charming summer celebration.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

An inspiring evening of conversation, wine, and tasting, exploring how passion for French culture became thriving businesses in Boston.

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