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The Best Songs to Pair with Your Favorite French Food!

There’s nothing like a classic French recipe- except maybe a classic French song to go along with it! Normally we think of pairing food with…

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Traveling Close to Home? Four Hidden Gems in Massachusetts

Coucou from les blogueuses ! This summer many of us are staying close to home for our summer vacations. If this is you, we wanted…

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Les antonomases en français: ces noms de marques tombés dans le langage courant #2

Avez vous lu le post précédent sur les antonomases? Si non, petit rappel avant de découvrir de nouveaux noms plus bas: une antonomase est une…

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Meet Anne Atheling

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 Message About Bastille Day and Today

Chers amis, La fête nationale du 14 juillet symbolise un des moments les plus importants de l’histoire de France, lorsque le peuple prend la Bastille…

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National Holiday Celebrations

July is a popular month for national holidays! Both the US and France mark their holidays on the 4th and 14th, respectively. On July 4th…

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Les antonomases en français: ces noms de marques tombés dans le langage courant

Une antonomase est une figure de style consistant à remplacer un nom commun par un nom propre ou, plus rarement, inversement.  Très souvent l’utilisation du…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 7 FROM THE TRENTE GLORIEUSES UNTIL TODAY (1945-PRESENT)

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about the…

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The winning poem of our poetry contest!

We are glad to publish the winning poem of our poetry contest! Congratulations from the Team at the French Library to author Samantha Schmidt. As…

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THE MAKING OF PARIS PART 6 FROM THE BELLE ÉPOQUE THROUGH WORLD WAR II (1871-1945)

Presentation How did Paris become the world's most beautiful city? The French Library is pleased to make available a series of seven lectures about 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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