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Annik de Lacaze, ex-Présidente de l’Alliance Française de Boston et Cambridge, décède

Annik Pereire de Lacaze est née le 26 juin 1944 à Casablanca, où son père, François Pereire, était un officier de liaison entre la France…

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La Chandeleur

Sunlight, abundance, celebration. Not words you typically associate with February. And while February 2 is Groundhog Day in the US, a day when we check…

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Meet Judith Solar

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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20 TEDTalks to kick off your 2020 in French!

As we grow our online collection of language learning resources, YouTube stands out as an incredible free video platform. YouTube is a practically infinite source…

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Discover French cinema with Kanopy

Ever wished choosing a French movie was as easy as scrolling through Netflix? Try Kanopy! Its impressive selection of French films is available free through many public libraries.

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Recipe Round-up: Les Bûches de Noël

If you attend a dinner in France for Christmas, it is likely you will be served a bûche de Noël for dessert.  Bûches de Noël…

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Recette de soupe de champagne (Champagne "Soup" Recipe)

Vin chaud (hot mulled wine) might be the most-thought-of alcoholic drink this time of year but what if you wanted to do something different? Look…

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14 Free French Audiobooks for Your Holiday Travels

Is there anything quite like an audiobook to change holiday traffic from meh to magic? Enjoy your travels this season and improve your French listening…

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Read YA en français

Young Adult books have become hugely popular in the U.S. and internationally. So we decided to bring the trend to our library! To celebrate, we picked 5 of our favorite books that have just graduated from collège to YA.

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A Taste of Québec: Poutine Tasting at the Center

On October 30 the French Library hosted a poutine-tasting event for our members of the Center.  Following an educational workshop on the differences between European…

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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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