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Fall in love: l’automne en France

I love New England all year long but I have to admit that I have a coup de coeur for the fall season. What is…

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Les Vendanges -The Grape Harvest

While we’re surrounded by caramel apples and all-things-pumpkin in New England, across the pond in France, les vendanges are coming to a close. The word…

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Rentrée Recap

Think of this as our “What we did on our summer vacation” post, French-style. Even without our building at 53 Marlborough Street, the Center was…

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La semaine du goût, what is it?

During the week of October 11th to 17th, the 32nd edition of La semaine du goût will take place in France.This year’s theme: Le goût…

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Focus on French Fashion

Do you like French fashion? I love it. Sure, couture creations are pricey and may seem a bit silly but that doesn’t stop me from…

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Meet Amy Harlowe

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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Three Ways to Experience Haitian Culture in Boston

The Francophone world is vast and includes countries and regions in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America, including the Caribbean. One of the Francophone countries…

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Bandes Dessinées for All Readers on Hoopla: Part 3

If you’ve read parts one and two of this bandes dessinées recommendations series, you’ll have an idea of just how varied the stories and art…

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In Memoriam: Jordan L. Golding

Honorary Trustee, Jordan L. Golding passed away on August 8, 2021. Jordan was a Trustee of the French Library from 1980 until 2003 and was involved in guiding the organization’s finances and investment decisions.

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Bandes Dessinées for All Readers on Hoopla: Part 2

Bandes dessinées are a great way to enrich your enjoyment of French, both as a native speaker and as a French learner! This style of…

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, October 15, 2026

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

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Gastronomy & Wine Program

Ma Vie en Rose: An Evening with Rose Levy Beranbaum

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

Friday, October 16, 2026

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

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

This exciting day of author talks offers a unique chance for readers, literature enthusiasts, and Francophiles to engage directly with some of today’s most celebrated French and Francophone voices, while also honoring the art and essential role of literary translation.

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