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Les Expressions du Supporter

Alors que nous sommes entrés dans la dernière phase de la Coupe du monde, voici une liste de mots ou expressions indispensables pour regarder un…

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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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Upcoming Events

(SOLD OUT) Wine Seminar - Liberté & Independence - A Transatlantic Wine Tasting

Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our series is tailored to provide a deeper understanding of French wines, refine your wine-tasting skills and vocabulary, and foster confidence in conversations, selections, and pairings. We will provide you with an authentic French perspective and access to a splendid array of quality wines.

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Intimate Cooking Class with Chef Lamia: Moroccan Mezze & Market

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

Thursday, July 30, 2026

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and flavors.

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Wine Seminar: The Best of French Summertime Wines

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

An elegant wine education series exploring France’s most important regions through the lens of culture, tradition, and taste. Each class embraces a region and incorporates a book as a narrative guide - framing the wines, places, and people that shaped France’s enduring wine culture. Across the series, we’ll move through key French regions in a cohesive tasting journey, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers a deeper, more intuitive understanding of French wine, guided by storytelling, expert insight, and shared conversation.

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