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French Women Artists

It’s no secret that the world admires French fine art. Over the centuries, the French have been masters of painting, sculpture, drawing, and watercolor. Museums…

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Get your headphones on: audio materials for children and beginners

I don’t know about you, but audiobooks have been completely saving my reading motivation lately! After staring at my screen as part of work from…

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Ready for some mystery? French crime series on Hoopla

Shows where the plot centers on crime and the investigators who unravel mysteries are incredibly popular. In the United States, this genre of TV made…

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Francophone Regions to Visit Outside of France

You know Paris. And thanks to our recent blog post, you know cities to visit in France that aren’t Paris. And after reading this blog…

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Be Ready for Your Next French Castle Visit!

Your next visit to a French castle is closer than what you would have expected! Our private virtual tour of Château de Compiègne is coming…

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Recipe Round-up: French Desserts

Need something sweet to brighten up your days? A French dessert just might do the trick! Check out the below recipes to make en français…

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Vocabulary for French Film Watching: Silence, moteur, action !

Many of our members and guests remember our popular ciné-club in the Center’s ballroom, complete with film, discussion, and popcorn! In 2020 we adapted our…

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Simple comme bonjour

Real talk: Speaking another language can be very intimidating. You worry about pronunciation, proper verb conjugation, and finding le mot juste. And it can be…

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French Cities to Visit that Aren't Paris

Post-pandemic travel planning is in full swing! While taking a trip to France may still seem a long ways away, we can still dream. If…

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Fun and Fresh French Resources to Use Today

Learning French is a journey. Maybe you just started or you have been studying this beautiful language for years. Wherever you are and however you…

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Upcoming Events

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English Book Club - Émile Zola

In-person, Indoor Event in English

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on The Belly of Paris by Émile Zola. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on April 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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Friday, April 24, 2026

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

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Don’t miss a rare Boston appearance by Prix Goncourt–winning author Marie NDiaye, one of the most acclaimed voices in contemporary French literature. In conversation with Shuchi Saraswat, she will discuss her latest novel in English The Witch.

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