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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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Getting to Know Julia Malye: A Proust Questionnaire

As we get ready to welcome novelist Julia Malye to the French Library on Thursday, May 1, we invited her to answer the Proust Questionnaire—a…

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4 Films to Fall in Love with French Fashion

Since I was very young, I’ve been passionate about fashion. I loved buying new clothes for my Barbies and would often personalize them to match…

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Caitlin’s Netflix Show Recommendations!

As another year settles in, once again one of my goals is to improve my French. Language learning doesn’t have to feel like a chore,…

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Magical Realism, Murakami and Anthropology: Meet Benjamin Hoffmann

Benjamin Hoffmann is a College of Arts & Sciences Designated Professor of French & Francophone Literature at Ohio State University and a creative writer. In…

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My Newfound Obsession with Julia Child

For me, one of the best ways to show love is by cooking for someone—or enjoying a meal that someone has lovingly prepared just for…

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(French) Love is in the air

With Valentine’s Day in a few weeks, there’s no better time to celebrate the timeless love stories that have shaped French culture. France has long…

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Paris: The City That Taught Me How to Dream

“Paris is always a good idea,” whispers Audrey Hepburn to the stiff yet strangely alluring Humphrey Bogart. This famous line is from the film Sabrina…

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Upcoming Events

Wine Seminar: Champagne

Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Join us in our Gallery for the next Wine Seminar, dedicated to the Champagne region of France. 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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Monday, August 24, 2026

Learn all about our language immersion program in partnership with the Accent Français language school in France!

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Set amid the sun-drenched hills of Provence, Claude Berri's Manon of the Spring is a moving story of justice, forgiveness, and the enduring consequences of human choices.

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