Tuesday, June 17, 2025 From 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM Add to Calendar 2025-06-17 18:00:00 2025-06-17 19:30:00 Le Défi du Sommelier: A Blind Tasting of Summer Wines Test your palate and explore the delicate floral and fruity notes of fine summer French wines in a blind tasting challenge. The participant with the sharpest taste buds will take home a bottle of wine as a prize! French Library, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA, United States America/New_York
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About Patrick Walsh of Provence Wine Imports
Patrick Walsh, founder of Provence Wine Imports Inc. was raised and educated in the French way of life. Growing up in the winemaking region of Provence, wine culture, knowledge and consumption have been and continue to be part of his daily life in France.
With a dual US-French citizenship, born in Boston, MA and having lived his youth in Aix-en-Provence, Patrick has the overview and benefits from the very way the American market functions but thinks it’s important to discover and preserve a French harmony through its flagship product and one of the pillars of its economy: wine.
About the Boston French Community
The Boston French Community is a diverse network of Francophones and Francophiles dedicated to connecting, sharing experiences, and celebrating French culture in Boston. Open to all, it organizes regular social gatherings, cultural events, and networking opportunities, creating a welcoming space to enjoy and explore French heritage, language, and traditions.
Upcoming Events

We invite parents and children to gather in the children's room of our library for a magical story time in French!
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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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Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
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