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Wrapping Up Our 80th Year of Culture and Community with Gratitude

Dear friends, As 2025 comes to a close, the team and I find ourselves filled with gratitude—and with a deep sense of joy—for what this…

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Why Supporting the French Library Matters

Dear friends, On this Giving Tuesday, I invite you to pause with me and reflect on something truly precious: the importance of culture, language, and…

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Six Incontournables de la Rentrée Littéraire 2025

Alors que le prix Nobel de littérature vient d’être remis à Làszlo Krasznahorkai et que la France attend la remise du prix Goncourt début novembre,…

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5 Films That Bring the French Riviera to Life

La Côte d’Azur, known as the French Riviera in English, is known worldwide for its stunning beaches and charming villages. But, before it became a…

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A Rainy Day at the MFA: The Boston French Film Festival

The French have a different relationship to cinema than Americans. Going to the movie theater is a more common occurrence on a free afternoon. In…

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French Influence in the U.S. You Probably Didn't Know About

When we talk about Francophone regions, we usually think of France first, then perhaps Belgium, and maybe Quebec or Morocco. But we often overlook the…

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Getting to Know Lily K. Smith: A Proust Questionnaire

As we prepare to celebrate Bastille Day at the French Library on Sunday, July 13, we invited featured performer Lily K. Smith to answer a…

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On My Father’s Land: How French Led Me Back to Him

Something inside us, I think, craves seeing new places, whether a coastal town 30 miles away or a picturesque medieval city 3,000 miles across the…

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Getting to Know Professor Claude Cernuschi: A Proust Questionnaire

As we look forward to welcoming Professor Claude Cernuschi to the French Library on Wednesday, June 4, we invited him to take on the Proust…

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Beyond the Frame: Art Experiences in France Outside the Museum

Art is ubiquitous in France. From admiring creative graffiti in Paris, to watching light change the colors of Mont Sainte-Victoire in Aix-en-Provence the way Cézanne…

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Join us for our Pictionary night! Test your knowledge of French vocabulary as well as your drawing skills with this fun and laid-back evening!

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

As Paris stands on the brink of destruction in August 1944, a single overnight conversation between a German general and a Swedish diplomat may determine the fate of the city.

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Friday, June 19, 2026

Join us for a special Juneteenth celebration exploring the rich artistic and cultural contributions of Haitian artists in New England through a panel discussion, exhibition, and book signing.

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