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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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Alan’s coup de cœur : “ La prochaine fois que tu mordras la poussière” by Panayotis Pascot

There is nothing quite like reading an inspiring book during the holiday season. Setting aside time to read can be a deeply cathartic experience -…

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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…

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Our 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.…

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Upcoming Events

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English Book Club - Émile Zola

In-person, Indoor Event in English

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on The Belly of Paris by Émile Zola. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on April 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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Friday, April 24, 2026

Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us for our popular members-only conversation gathering.

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Don’t miss a rare Boston appearance by Prix Goncourt–winning author Marie NDiaye, one of the most acclaimed voices in contemporary French literature. In conversation with Shuchi Saraswat, she will discuss her latest novel in English The Witch.

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