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Event Recap: Member Reopening Events

The time you have all been waiting for has arrived! The doors at 53 Marlborough Street are open again. On May 6 and 7 we…

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It's the presidential election year in France!

It's the presidential election year in France! Next week we will discuss the results and the French campaign with former French diplomat and author of…

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The History and Culture of Provence

In two weeks we are offering a special Provence wine tasting and dinner. This prompted me to tell you a bit more about this region.…

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Spring into the Season with These Five White Wines from France

Today we welcome Nicole Muscari as our guest blogger! Nicole is originally from Rochester, NY, but has been living in New York City since 2013.…

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4 Places to Pause in Paris

Paris is beautiful, exhilarating, historic, enchanting….and exhausting! Whether you choose to take the metro around town or explore on foot, there is no doubt you…

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Your Class Questions Answered!

The French Library/Alliance Francaise is THE place to learn French in Boston. We have a stellar staff, proven immersive method, and a number of ways…

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Warrior Women: Heroines of the Haitian Revolution

The Haitian Revolution began with slave uprisings in 1791 and finally ended after much bloodshed and incredible bravery with the defeat of the French in…

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A Message from Our New Youth Programs Manager

A message from Alan Gómez, our new Youth Programs Manager!

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Why you should read Le Malade Imaginaire

The first Molière play I ever saw was Le Malade Imaginaire. The performance took place at my local theater in Brest, France: “Le Quartz, scène…

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Après-ski eats!

February in France is synonymous with holidays in the mountains. When it comes to winter pastimes in France, there are different types of people. Some…

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 7, 2026

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!

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Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Discover the poetry of Paul Verlaine through the music of Fauré, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Britten, and more. French tenor Morgan Manifacier bring Verlaine’s words to life in this intimate recital.

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Books & Bottles Wine Seminar: The Food and Wines of France

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

Thursday, November 12, 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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