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Special Yamakasi Parkour Workshop with Yann Hnautra

L'art du déplacement

Learn more about one of the world's fastest growing sports during this workshop for children ages 6 to 13 with renowned French artist Yann Hnautra!

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Parkour Workshop and Discussion with Yann Hnautra

L'art du déplacement

Learn more about one of the world's fastest growing sports in this workshop for teens and adults with renowned French artist Yann Hnautra!

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L'Heure du Conte: Showtime!

In this free, teacher-led story time, we will be reading interactive picture books for a multi-sensory experience and getting to know of one of children's favorite little heroes, Trotro, at a level accessible to children 2 to 5 years old.

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Le Café Philo: Le Don

Sensibilités de l'altruisme

What was the last time you gave without expecting something in return? June's Café Philo will explore the idea of giving and generosity.

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Bouillon de Lectures: Révolution

Explore literature during the French Revolution

Discover authors who wrote during the period of the French Revolution (1789), as well as historical novels that tell us about this time in this monthly book club in French.

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Euro 2016

A live broadcast of France's matches

Gather with fellow francophiles and soccer enthusiasts at the Center as we cheer on France. We will screen the matches against Romania on June 10, Albania on June 15 and Switzerland on June 19 in Euro 2016!

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FRIDAY FACE - a year in Boston

by Aurélie Galois

Opening Reception: Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Mustang

Mustang (2015) by Deniz Gamze Ergüven

See Mustang the Franco-Turkish co-production that has earned many prizes and critical acclaim in France and in the United States since its release in June 2015.

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Bastille Day Party 2016

A sold-out celebration of liberté, égalité and fraternité

Bastille Day returns to Marlborough Street on Friday, July 15 and will transport you to Paris with the most authentic music, food, drinks and atmosphere! After a sold-out event in 2014 and 2015, you won't want to miss this signature Back Bay festival.

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Teachers' Workshop

pratiques orales et écrites en classe de français

Workshop in French. Intended for middle and high school teachers of French. Led by Pierre-Antoine Tibéri, Hélène Pasquier and Marie Nowé

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Atelier Découverte: Politique et Société

Apprenez en vous amusant

Are you feeling clueless about French politics and society, but don't know where to start? If you don't feel ready to read extensively about the topics but would like to find lighter ways to learn, while discovering contemporary films and graphic novels, you have found the right program for your needs with this Atelier Découverte: Politique et Société!

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L'Heure du Conte: Delicious!

In this free, teacher-led story time, we will be reading stories about food at a level accessible to children 2 to 5 years old.

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Le Café Philo: Être vulnérable, est-ce être faible?

Exprimer nos émotions et nos doutes dans la société du "self-control"

Are vulnerability and weakness the same thing? How can we express our emotions and our doubts in a society of self control that discourages honesty and sincerity? Join Juliette to discuss these and other questions!

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European Food Festival

Enjoy a sampling of food from all over Europe

Back to the Center by popular demand! The European Food Festival is a social event where you will get to taste food and drinks from different European countries and mingle with an international crowd.

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From Penguins to Polar Bears: The Impacts of Climate Change

by Aurélie Lebrun du Puytison and Stéphanie Jenouvrier

Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 4, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Library Book Sale

Add to your personal collections

During our biannual book sale, you will be able to browse hundreds of books in French, with prices starting at $1. There are not many opportunities to find French books at such a good price in the area, so don't miss your chance to stock up!

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Ciné-Rétro: Le Gendarme

4 films from the classic slapstick comedy series

Discover or re-discover four French classics from the landmark slapstick comedy series Le Gendarme directed by Jean Girault and starring iconic French actors Louis de Funès and Michel Galabru.

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Ciné-Rétro: Le Gendarme

4 films from the classic slapstick comedy series

Discover or re-discover four French classics from the landmark slapstick comedy series Le Gendarme directed by Jean Girault and starring iconic French actors Louis de Funès and Michel Galabru.

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Atelier Découverte: La littérature sort des livres

Savourez quelques découvertes culturelles

This month, our discovery workshop is ideal for those who love literature but don’t have the time to sit down and read an entire novel, as well as those looking to enrich their reading with a new approach.

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Markets of Provence

Food, Antiques, Crafts and more by Marjorie R. Williams

Author and blogger Marjorie R. Williams takes you to some of Provence’s best markets of food, antique and crafts on the occasion of her soon-to-be-released new book Markets of Provence.

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Ciné-Loulous: Five Shorts by Michel Ocelot

Animated short films and crafts for kids

Children will enjoy five animated short films, using shadow puppets and paper cut-outs to tell stories about princesses, jewels and inventors created by award-winning French director Michel Ocelot. Arts and crafts will follow the screenings.

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Bouillon de Lectures: Le livre comme miroir

When great authors write about literature

Explore how authors such as Baudelaire and Roland Barthes approached literary criticism, since this genre came out, as early as the 18th century. Pick a book and come share your newly acquired knowledge with the group.

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Artisan French Cheese Tasting

Discover the intricacies of French cheese

Calling all cheese and wine lovers! This exclusive tasting and educational event will feature four of France's most delicious creamy cheeses paired with refined French wines.

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L'Heure du Conte: Vive le printemps!

Let's explore the cycle of nature

In this free, teacher-led story time, we will be exploring the cycle of nature at a level accessible to children 2 to 5 years old with books by Anne Crausaz.

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Le Café Philo: Philosopher au présent

une thérapeutique de l'âme

Comment adopter un art de vivre dans lequel la reconnaissance de nos insatisfactions, de nos regrets et de nos attentes illusoires, permet le détachement et la libération?

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Spring Open House

Discover all the center has to offer

Learn more about our classes, meet our teachers, take a placement test and enjoy special discounts on your registration!

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Building Intimacy with Didier Faustino

Challenging boundaries of self and space

Architect, artist and designer Didier Faustino will showcase his multidisciplinary practice in art and architecture that highlights the complex relationship between the body and the spaces it inhabits.

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Living Architecture with Elodie Nourrigat

Creating connections through Public art

Award-winning French architect and co-founder of the Festival des Architectures Vives (Festival of Living Architecture), Elodie Nourrigat shares her strategies and experiences connecting the people of Montpellier with contemporary installations and the city's rich architectural heritage.

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Tendances: Cuisine et culture pop

Savourez quelques découvertes culturelles

This event has been cancelled.

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Le bestiaire by Ionna Vautrin: Workshop for Kids

Imaginations run wild as children create animal costumes

Children create their own animal costumes inspired by French designer Ionna Vautrin's Le bestiaire exhibition.