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Behind the Curtain : Le Porteur d'Histoire

In partnership with the French Theater Project

Join us for a special preview of Le Porteur d’Histoire, Alexis Michalik’s award-winning play, ahead of its November 13–15 performances at the Calderwood Pavilion in Boston.

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French Lit Book Club - Marguerite Duras

In-person, Indoor Event in English

Join us at the French Library for a conversation on The Lover by Marguerite Duras. We invite you to read the book in its entirety and meet us on October 13th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

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Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

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Ma Vie en Rose: An Evening with Rose Levy Beranbaum

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

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The Art of Illusion Desserts: A Book Event & Live Demo

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our new Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

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La Pause Café

Join us for "La Pause Café”, a DROP-IN activity for you to practice your French skills, immerse yourself in stimulating conversations, and make new friends.

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Theater Club in November

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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Online Conversation Club

Online event in French

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

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November Game Club: Trivia Night

Game Club: Trivia Night

Join us for our members-only Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of pop culture, science, and other categories during this fun, French-themed game night!

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A Halloween Special : The Fall of the House of Usher (1928) by Jean Epstein

with Live Piano Accompaniment

Experience silent cinema as it was meant to be seen; with live music.

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October Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

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

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September Alors... Conversation Club

In-person, Indoor Event in French

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

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The Old Fire: On Writing, Memory, and Belonging

An Evening with Elisa Shua Dusapin

Join French-Swiss-Korean author Elisa Shua Dusapin for a conversation about her acclaimed new novel, The Old Fire, and her distinctive literary voice.

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Portrait of an Unknown Woman: From a Stolen Klimt to a Literary Mystery

An Evening with Camille de Peretti

Discover the story behind Camille de Peretti’s bestselling novel, a sweeping family saga inspired by the remarkable history of a long-lost Klimt painting.

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French Culinary Atelier with Chef Cécile Penot Dietrich

In French, for all levels

Take a culinary journey to Normandy and learn to prepare a classic salade normande followed by an elegant apple rose tart, in this hands-on cooking class taught in French.

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French Voices at the Boston Book Festival

In Partnership with Villa Albertine

This exciting day of author talks offers a unique chance for readers, literature enthusiasts, and Francophiles to engage directly with some of today’s most celebrated French and Francophone voices, while also honoring the art and essential role of literary translation.

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Beaumarchais: Playwright, Secret Agent, Revolutionary

A Lecture by Historian Robert J. Allison

The little-known story of the man behind Figaro and the secret French support that helped sustain the American Revolution.

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From Saint-Saëns to Britten: The Musical World of Verlaine

A Concert of Poetry & Song

Discover the poetry of Paul Verlaine through the music of Fauré, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Britten, and more. French tenor Morgan Manifacier bring Verlaine’s words to life in this intimate recital.

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Ciné Club: Auction by Pascal Bonitzer

DISCUSSION WITH Prof. JENNIFER CAZENAVE

A long-lost masterpiece. A dark chapter of history. And a discovery that sends shockwaves through the Paris art world.

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Ciné-Club: Maigret and the Dead Lover by Pascal Bonitzer

DISCUSSION WITH BARBARA BOUQUEGNEAU

Pascal Bonitzer takes on one of France’s most beloved characters, Inspector Maigret, portrayed by the equally legendary Denis Podalydès.

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(SOLD OUT) Patisserie class with Chef and Champagne

GASTRONOMY & WINE PROGRAM: YOUR FRENCH CULINARY ARTS AND WINE JOURNEY

The French Library is delighted to present this cooking class from our Gastronomy & Wine program. Guided by excellence, this program is designed to educate you in the fine art of cooking and oenology with experts.

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Wine Seminar: Les Vendanges! Celebrating the French Grape Harvest

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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Wine Seminar: Bordeaux

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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Leïla Slimani: I’ll Take the Fire

In Conversation at Harvard Book Store

Join us at Harvard Book Store for a conversation with Leïla Slimani, bestselling and Prix Goncourt–winning author of The Perfect Nanny, about her new novel, I’ll Take the Fire.

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The Frenchmen: French Theory from Paris to America

Emily Eakin in Conversation with Bruno Perreau

Join critic and essayist Emily Eakin and MIT professor Bruno Perreau for a lively conversation about The Frenchmen and how French theory captivated America, transformed intellectual life, and continues to shape today’s culture wars.

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William Tell: The Enduring Legacy of a Hero Myth

A Preview Evening with Boston Lyric Opera

Join former Boston Lyric Opera General & Artistic Director Esther Nelson for a fascinating journey through legend, history, and opera, tracing how the story of Tell has been reimagined across centuries, with live musical excerpts from Rossini’s masterpiece.

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Fall Open House 2026

Discover all the French Library has to offer

Learn more about our classes, library, upcoming events, and membership perks!

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America at 250: A French Lens on Art at the MFA

An Exclusive Tour by Isabelle Slotine

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, Isabelle Slotine invites you to explore the MFA's newly reimagined Art of the Americas galleries from a distinctive French perspective.

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Bridge: The Art of Strategy, Partnership, and Play

A four-session introduction

Taught by European Championship medalist Selen Hotamisligil, this course offers a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals of bridge from one of New England's leading players and educators.

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Ciné Club Series: Hugo by Pascal Bonitzer

DISCUSSION WITH Prof. Michelle S. Cheyne

Join us for the opening of our Pascal Bonitzer Retrospective with the Boston premiere of Hugo (Victor comme tout le monde), starring the incomparable Fabrice Luchini.