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Loire Valley Gastronomy: Culinary Delights and Wines to Indulge In
In January, our Gastronomy & Wine Program invites you to explore the flavors of the Loire Valley, embracing local gastronomy and wines: Our wine seminar…
Read MoreOur multicultural way to celebrate the holidays
“We are not going to Belgium for Christmas this year.” My words hung in the air, reflected in my daughters’ wide eyes and disappointed faces.…
Read MoreLe Beaujolais Nouveau - All marketing hype or just misunderstood?
It’s almost the third Thursday in November, almost time to uncork a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau - cue the trumpet fanfare, fireworks and general frenzy!…
Read More365 days as an au pair in France
I have mentioned here and there how I came to learn French, but I have never really shared my whole experience as an au pair.…
Read MoreFrench 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…
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