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B2 | Classiques Fantastiques | In Person
Discover the strange and captivating world of French fantastic literature. This class, taught by Tony, explores a uniquely French genre—where the supernatural intrudes into everyday reality and uncertainty reigns—through landmark texts by Gautier, Mérimée, and Maupassant.
Blog Post
The Spring in Paris
In April, I had the chance to spend a couple of weeks in France, during which I attended the Paris Book Festival. For any book…
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Lafayette: A Reluctant Sailor
With Historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier
Join us for a special conference with French historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier celebrating the 400th anniversary of the French Navy, exploring Lafayette’s unexpected maritime journey during the Age of Revolutions.
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Adrienne de La Fayette: A Woman at the Heart of Two Revolutions
With Historian Vincent Bouat-Ferlier
Join us for a captivating evening marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, centered on the remarkable life of Adrienne de La Fayette, a woman at the heart of two revolutions.
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Le club des lecteurs : Nancy Huston
In-person, Indoor Event in French
Join us at the French Library for a conversation about Instruments des ténèbres by Nancy Huston. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on June 24th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
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L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
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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L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
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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L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
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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L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
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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From Enlightenment to Independence: How French Ideas Shaped the American Revolution
A Conversation with Harvard Historian Robert Darnton
Join Robert Darnton for a conversation on how Enlightenment thought helped shape the American Revolution.
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L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
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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L'Heure du Conte
French story time!
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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Wine Seminar - Loire Valley
Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey
Join us in our Victorian Founder's Room for our next Wine Seminar dedicated to the Loire Valley wines. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our series is tailored to provide a deeper understanding of French wines, refine your wine-tasting skills and vocabulary, and foster confidence in conversations, selections, and pairings. We will provide you with an authentic French perspective and access to a splendid array of quality wines.
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Wine Seminar - Liberté & Independence - A Transatlantic Wine Tasting
Gastronomy & Wine program: Your French Culinary Arts and Wine Journey
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, our series is tailored to provide a deeper understanding of French wines, refine your wine-tasting skills and vocabulary, and foster confidence in conversations, selections, and pairings. We will provide you with an authentic French perspective and access to a splendid array of quality wines.
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Art of Cake Decorating
GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY
The French Library is delighted to present this cake decorating class from our Gastronomy & Wine program. This class is designed to teach methods, technique and best practices in cake decorating, while having a fun time in the kitchen.
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Theater Club in June
In-person, Indoor Event in French
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.
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Tips for Adjusting to Moving Abroad (Specifically to Life in Paris!)
In August, I left my position at the French Library and moved to Paris to pursue a master’s degree in Digital Marketing and Data Analysis.…
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An Evening at the French Table with Fernanda Tapia
GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY
The French Library is delighted to present this new dining series through the Gastronomy & Wine program.
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Books & Bottles: Paris
GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY
An elegant wine education series exploring France’s most important regions through the lens of culture, tradition, and taste. Each class embraces a region and incorporates a book as a narrative guide - framing the wines, places, and people that shaped France’s enduring wine culture. Across the series, we’ll move through key French regions in a cohesive tasting journey, offering both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers a deeper, more intuitive understanding of French wine, guided by storytelling, expert insight, and shared conversation.
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B2| French Express (Intensive Week) | In-Person
Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!
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A1 French Express (Intensive Week) | In-Person
Are you ready to improve your French? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!
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B1 | French Express (Intensive Week) | In-Person
Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!
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A2 | French Express (Intensive Week) | In-Person
Are you ready to kick-start your French education? Learn how to look for an apartment, understand a room inspection, learn about lodging regulations, draft a set of rules for shared living, and much more!
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Bastille Day Celebration 2026
Liberté, Musique, Festivité!
Vive la fête! Celebrate Bastille Day with us for an evening of live music, a joyful swing dance class, French delicacies, flowing drinks, and festive fun for all ages. Don’t miss Boston’s most charming summer celebration.
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A Jazz Evening with Jacques Schwarz-Bart
Presented with the Mosaïque Fund
Join us to celebrate the launch of Jacques Schwarz-Bart’s powerful new trio project, Resistance.
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SOLD OUT French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich
In French, for all levels
Learn to prepare a goat cheese and spinach quiche and chocolate tartelettes in this hands-on cooking class, taught in French. Beginners welcome!
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Vernissage & Opening Reception: Cécile Ganne
The Landscape Within: Memory, Figure, and Abstraction
Join us for the reopening of our gallery space at the French Library, featuring French painter Cécile Ganne, a distinctive voice in Boston’s contemporary art scene.
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Virtual Event: Ann Scott in Conversation
Presented in partnership with Harvard Bookstore
Join us off-site at Harvard Book Store for a conversation with French author Ann Scott, winner of the 2023 Prix Renaudot, for the release of her cult novel Superstars.
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Ciné Club Series: The Double Life of Véronique by Krzysztof Kieślowski
DISCUSSION WITH MICHAEL WARTOFSKY
A story of two connected lives, The Double Life of Véronique by Krzysztof Kieślowski is a must-see for lovers of European cinema and great film music.
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La Pause Café with Café Joyeux
Join us for a special edition of "La Pause Café” where Café Joyeux will brew their specialty coffee while you practice your French, immerse yourself in stimulating conversations, and make new friends.