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365 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.…
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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.…
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Memories 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…
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"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…
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Four 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…
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C’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…
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What 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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Event 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…
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Summer 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…
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