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French architecture: from Versailles to Le Corbusier
The French Library is currently hosting a lecture series from MFA French Associate Guide Isabelle Slotine, the final lecture of which will be tomorrow night.…
Read MoreMemories of Paris: Rereading Balzac’s Le Père Goriot
Where do you keep your souvenirs? Mine are in my own personal memory book: a dusty old scrapbook filled with unsent postcards, diary entries, and…
Read More"La rentrée littéraire", a French Classic
For any Francophone book nerd there is nothing more exciting than la rentrée littéraire in September – except la rentrée littéraire in January. It’s a…
Read MoreFour Ways to Meet New People
Whenever I engage with members of the French Library, particularly during our "Alors Conversation Club," my first question is often about their reasons for joining…
Read MoreC’est la rentrée
Back to School season is upon us. Summer is unfortunately over, but for students, soon enough, they will be sitting in a classroom gaining knowledge…
Read MoreWhat Are Your Favorite French Words?
Words have always fascinated me. As I went on to learn new languages, it became even clearer, and I was more and more curious about…
Read MoreEvent Recap: Bastille Day 2023 at La Voile Brookline!
This past Friday, our Bastille Day celebration was back for another installment at the charming La Voile in Brookline; over 70 guests enjoyed French appetizers…
Read MoreSummer through French film
As we reach the rainy middle of July in Boston, I find myself drawn to my old favorite French films about summertime. I can sit…
Read MoreNational 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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