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A Toast to the Francophonie: How to Make a Ti Punch

Throughout March we are honoring diversity of the Francophone world!  What better way to celebrate than offering a toast to our Francophone friends with this…

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Chez Nous: A History of Our Home

Here at the French Library, members, students, and visitors often ask about the history of our building in Boston's historic Back Bay. As it turns…

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Classic French Love Songs to Listen to this Valentine's Day

Seeking to set the mood this Valentine’s Day? Look no further! To say the French are known romantics is an understatement. There is no end…

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Putting an Accent on Success

Each year, the French Library raises funds through generous individual gifts and proceeds from our annual Tour de France Viticole Wine Dinner to support our…

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Meet Camran Shahidi

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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Celebrating diversity in children’s books

January 25th is National Multicultural Children's Book Day! Celebrate by checking out one of these diverse books in French from our library.

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Fine Arts Film Reviews

This month marks a change in our programming here at the French Library; namely, we introduced themed events for members. Our first theme this month…

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12 TED Talks en français to inspire your French

As mentioned in our last post involving the platform, YouTube can be an amazing resource when it comes to learning another language. Not only does…

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2018 Student & Teacher Awards

The French Library / Alliance Française of Boston and Cambridge is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 student and teacher awards. Each year,…

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Recette de vin chaud (Hot Mulled Wine Recipe)

Vin chaud (hot mulled wine) is a favorite this time of year in France. In fact, we have received many requests for the version we…

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

What is more French and fun than enjoying cooking with your friends? With this series, you will learn how to make essentials of the French cuisine : the many flavors of la galette des rois. Discover different takes on the iconic Galette des Rois: the classic version, the almond cream filling, and a decadent chocolate twist.

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Cooking Workshop

Master Chef Delphin Gomes - Chocolate and Cheese Seminar

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

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Take a private tour of the Art of the Americas Wing at Boston's MFA, led in French by trusted MFA guide Isabelle Slotine. Discover iconic treasures and explore American art through a fresh, French perspective on its history and significance.

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