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D-Day – The Normandy Landings

On June 6th of this year, the world will commemorate the 80th anniversary of what came to be known as D-Day. Depending on where in…

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From Boston to Paris: Embracing the Spirit of Marathon Season

I love this time of year in New England. Not only does the weather improve and the city become more floral, but we also anticipate…

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6 Gardens in the Francophone World to Visit and Celebrate Spring

Spring has finally arrived! Here in Boston, we're witnessing sprouts pushing through the soil, daffodils peeking out, and eagerly anticipating the magnolias in front of…

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A selection of my favorite podcasts

Over the last few weeks, I have been asked many times by visitors attending our drop-in event Pause Café how they could improve their French.…

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Camille Claudel and the invisible female artist

The Musée Rodin in Paris occupies a Victorian-era mansion tucked away a few blocks from the Eiffel Tower, complete with eighteen sun-bathed rooms of bronze…

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Top 10 French-Speaking TikTok Creators to Follow

Content consumption is ever evolving, and TikTok's surge during the pandemic brought about significant shifts. Back then, some people hopped on it, showcasing their dance…

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Mardi Gras: a celebration that brings people together

Mardi Gras has always made a powerful impression on me, like many children in francophone countries. Most children look forward to this day filled with…

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A panorama of French-Canadian literature

For any book nerd, ending up at a book festival is pretty much heaven. At least when you get there. Then, it becomes purgatory as…

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La Chandeleur — more than an excuse to eat crêpes?

While planning my trip to Paris last month, I was most looking forward to eating a crêpe from a certain small, blue window in the…

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Four Libraries You Should Visit for National Shelfie Day

National Shelfie Day is an annual celebration where people share photos of their bookshelves on social media. It promotes literacy, community, and the love of…

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Join us for our Pictionary night! Test your knowledge of French vocabulary as well as your drawing skills with this fun and laid-back evening!

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

As Paris stands on the brink of destruction in August 1944, a single overnight conversation between a German general and a Swedish diplomat may determine the fate of the city.

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Friday, June 19, 2026

Join us for a special Juneteenth celebration exploring the rich artistic and cultural contributions of Haitian artists in New England through a panel discussion, exhibition, and book signing.

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