Bouillon de Lectures: Le roman historique

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Travel back in time to the court of Versailles, to Paris during la belle époque, or even to the time of the - original! - Bastille Day. Historical fiction transports us to another period by mixing fact and fiction to create a unique literary universe. Choose a novel from the suggestions below, or come with a favorite book and be ready to discuss your trip to the past.

Free and open to the public. This book club is intended for high intermediate to advanced (B2+) and native French speakers.

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À Propos de Cet Événement

Vous aimez les classiques ? Lisez ou relisez Victor Hugo, Flaubert, ou Chateaubriand.

Vous souhaitez lire un roman contemporain ? Découvrez l'oeuvre de Max Gallo, les romans de Chantal Thomas ou bien les derniers romans historiques primés.

Lectures Proposées

Le Bouillon, c’est quoi ? Une opportunité de découvrir de nouvelles œuvres et de partager vos impressions avec d’autres francophones amateurs de belles lettres. Un thème vous est proposé chaque mois, vous choisissez parmi une sélection le livre de votre choix, et venez le présenter aux autres.

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Book Club

Le club des lecteurs (sur place) : Anne Pauly

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Avant que j'oublie by Anne Pauly. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on May 21st, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Book Club

Le club des lecteurs (online) : Anne Pauly

Online event in French

Friday, May 23, 2025

Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Avant que j'oublie by Anne Pauly. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on May 23rd, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Discussion Group

April Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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

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