Explore Upcoming French Events in Boston

Part 3 of our Before and After series looks to the future of Notre-Dame’s surroundings. In 2022, the City of Paris chose Bas Smets and his team to redesign the public spaces around the cathedral. He will present plans for the forecourt, underground areas, the Jean XXIII garden, and the riverbanks—an ambitious project designed to create a cooler microclimate.

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!

Are you a U.S. citizen or dual national planning to relocate to Europe, especially Switzerland? Join Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, for a clear and practical webinar on understanding the financial landscape abroad.

Come join us for the new Theater Club at the French Library, a place to read, watch, discuss and recite contemporary and classic French plays with fellow enthusiasts.

In Matisse at War, acclaimed author Christopher C. Gorham uncovers the untold story of the Matisse family’s courage and the artist’s daring creative reinvention during the Nazi Occupation. An evening of art, intrigue, and resilience you won’t want to miss.

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

What is more French and fun than enjoying cooking with your friends? With this series, you will learn how to make essentials of the French cuisine : Pissaladière, a savory Provençal tart, and Mont Blanc, the beloved chestnut dessert topped with whipped cream.

We invite you to join the first edition of our Silent Book Club in French on January 20th. It’s a wonderful opportunity to dive into a good book while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere with fellow reading enthusiasts.

What happens in the very first line of a novel and what is at stake when it is translated? This workshop explores common translation challenges through the opening lines of iconic French and Francophone novels.

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Syngué Sabor by Atik Rahimi. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on January 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

From the graphic novel by Pénélope Bagieu, La Page Blanche follows a young woman who wakes up with no memory and must piece her life back together. In this playful and tender adaptation, Murielle Magellan turns an amnesiac mystery into a vibrant story of reinvention and self-discovery.

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

Explore how philosophy and ecology help us rethink life on a shared planet.

How do you translate a poem without losing its music, imagery, and emotional force? This workshop explores how translators navigate meaning, rhythm, and voice when bringing poetry into English.

We invite you to join the first edition of our Silent Book Club in French on February 24th. It’s a wonderful opportunity to dive into a good book while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere with fellow reading enthusiasts.

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Les Choses by Georges Perec. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on February 25th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

This workshop will focus on « constrained literature ». It will explore the challenges that come with translating texts that were written with specific constraints and will reflect on how the limitations of the original can serve as a source of creative inspiration.

Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for the first French Wine Essentials collaboration with the Commonwealth Wine School!

Award-winning author Elaine Sciolino returns with the updated Adventures in the Louvre, enriched by new insights into the recent Louvre heist. Don’t miss this insider’s look at the secrets and stories behind the world’s most iconic museum.

Art lovers, join us for a creative and inspiring night with artist, Cécile Ganne!