Culture
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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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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Le 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!…
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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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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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National 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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La Saveur de ça…
May is Haitian Heritage Month, a celebration of history, culture, and pride for Haitians everywhere in the world. This celebration is rooted in Haitian Flag…
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How to celebrate la francophonie in Boston
Each year, the broad diversity of French language speakers is celebrated during the month of March, le mois de la francophonie. French is spoken by…
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Arthur Rimbaud en quelques mots
Né en 1854 à Charleville-Mézières, dans les Ardennes, Rimbaud a commencé à écrire de la poésie à l’âge de 15 ans et a produit une…
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