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Top 5 Rom-Coms for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is not as significant an occasion in France as it is here in the United States. I do not recall ever gifting cards…

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Audiobooks and Podcasts for Kids Ages 2-99

I love reading stories to children, I really do. I love doing all the different voices, as it absolutely awakens the inner actress in me.…

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Cheese and bubbly, the perfect pairing

Today we welcome Jennifer Greco as our guest blogger! Jennifer is a cheese educator based in Paris and we hosted an event with her this…

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Four Places to See French Impressionist Paintings in New England

I am an art lover and love to spend my time in museums. As a French person who was often exposed to world-class art growing…

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What You Need to Know about Events at the FCC

The FCC is known for high-quality events that delight all kinds of francophiles- from the ones who just came back from an amazing first trip…

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Francophone Islands in the Sun: Do You Want to Escape this Holiday Season?

It is easy to get consumed by the sights and sounds of the upcoming holiday season, American Hallmark-style, the familiar annual soundtrack - a mish-mash…

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Meet Pierre and Natalie Sorel

We love our members! In fact, we love them so much that we want you to get to know them and share in our community.…

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A French Thankgiving

The French don’t celebrate Thanksgiving but that doesn’t mean you can’t add a French flair to your celebration! Last year we offered suggestions on how…

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Le Beaujolais Nouveau - All marketing hype or just misunderstood?

It’s almost the third Thursday in November, almost time to uncork a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau - cue the trumpet fanfare, fireworks and general frenzy!…

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Fall Celebrations: Halloween and La Toussaint

Halloween and La Toussaint are two holidays that are celebrated back-to-back, one on October 31 and one on November 1. Both, however, are not celebrated…

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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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