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Where Should We Have Dinner Tonight?
France is very well known for its fine cuisine, but have you ever wondered about the differences between all the different categories of establishments? If…
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Abstract Painting Workshop
with professional Swiss abstract artist Béatrice Dauge
Art lovers, join us for a creative and inspiring night! Our professional abstract artist, Béatrice Dauge will show you how to spontaneously create little abstract color drawings that you will be proud to put on your walls.
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Barre en français: May Sessions
Exercise your body and your vocabulary!
Improve your health and your vocabulary during our online barre classes in French!
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A Look at French Modernism
This week we bring a dash of French architecture to our blog! Thanks to FCC member Anne Barrett, we invite you to introduce yourselves to…
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FCC Travel Club
Do you enjoy traveling to France and other French-speaking places? If so, join us for Travel Club. This month we're heading to Canada to immerse ourselves in French just over the border.
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Meet Liz Marjollet
We love our members! In fact, we love them so much that we want you to get to know them and share in our community.…
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L'Élégance du hérisson Book Club: chapters 15-Pensée profonde n° 8
NOW ONLINE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
Join us in reading L'Élégance du hérisson by Muriel Barbery for the library's book club en français!
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Baking with Bravo Maine
Learn how to make éclairs and chouquettes with a professional pastry chef
Pastry lovers, join chef Jasmine from Bravo Maine, for a fun, interactive and delicious morning! In this baking class you will learn to prepare not one but two of the most famous French pastries: the iconic éclair au chocolat and the savory chouquettes!
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Private Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park in French
In-person outdoor event in French
Art lovers, families, walkers, join us for a fun, entertaining, and educational walking tour of deCordova Sculpture Park in French!
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Spring Member Walk: Unleash Your Inner Flâneur/euse
Registration closed. Take a walk with your fellow FCC members
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Célébrons le printemps, jardinons en français!
Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate the sunny weather than by getting outside and doing a bit of gardening? Avez-vous la main…
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Ciné-Club Online Discussion: 24 jours / 24 days
directed by Alexandre Arcady, 2014
For this month’s ciné-club we will be discussing 24 jours, a drama based on a true story. The film is a chilling depiction of the real-life events surrounding the attack, and presents a commentary on growing anti-Semitism in France.
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French Women Artists
It’s no secret that the world admires French fine art. Over the centuries, the French have been masters of painting, sculpture, drawing, and watercolor. Museums…
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Brunch with David Lebovitz: Chef, Author and Blogger
Author talk and beverages demo + a live Q&A
Foodies, join us to welcome in style, comme il se doit the great David Lebovitz! We are thrilled to spend this morning with you, and honored to have the chance to get to know David better and to explore his culinary world.
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Barre en français: April Sessions
Exercise your body and your vocabulary!
Improve your health and your vocabulary during our online barre classes in French!
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Get your headphones on: audio materials for children and beginners
I don’t know about you, but audiobooks have been completely saving my reading motivation lately! After staring at my screen as part of work from…
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Alors... Conversation Group
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
Library Resources
We offer French group courses, private lessons and specialized programs for both adults and children at all levels.
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French Trivia at La Voile Brookline
In-person event in French
Come test your knowledge of francophone culture and the French language with your fellow French speakers. Learn, laugh, meet new people and enjoy a beverage and an appetizer from La Voile Brookline during this event!
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Beginner Alors... Conversation Group
Seeking opportunities to speak French but just a beginner? Join us online for a new conversation gathering.
Understanding Your French Level: A1, A2, B1 & Beyond
All our classes are structured according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). The CEF is the language and fluency level scale…
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From Podcast to Page: Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee on their Newest Book!
Oliver Gee is back to the Center and this time he is not alone...
One year after our conversation about his book, "Paris on Air", we are very excited to welcome Oliver Gee back! This time, Oliver is accompanied by Lina Nordin Gee, his wife and the illustrator of "Kylie the Crocodile."
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Ready for some mystery? French crime series on Hoopla
Shows where the plot centers on crime and the investigators who unravel mysteries are incredibly popular. In the United States, this genre of TV made…
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Ciné-Club Online Discussion: A tous ceux qui ne me lisent pas
For those who don’t read me (2018)
For le Mois de la francophonie we are working on a partnership with La Déléguation du Québec to offer you the unique opportunity to watch a movie which will be available only for you! Join Barbara for an online discussion after you watch - at your leisure - A tous ceux qui ne me lisent pas.
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Women’s Challenges in the World of Philosophy
panel discussion with 4 female philosophers from Belgium, France, and Québec
In celebration of International Women’s Day and le mois de la Francophonie, we wanted to highlight French speaking female philosophers. During this discussion we will discover the path of 4 female philosophers from Belgium, France and Québec.
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Alors... Conversation Group
Seeking opportunities to speak French? Join us online for our popular members-only conversation gathering.
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Virtual private tour of Musée franco-américain du Château de Blérancourt and live Q&A
Live from France with Valérie Lagier, Chief Heritage Curator
It is our pleasure to welcome Valérie Lagier, Chief Heritage Curator of the Franco-American Museum of Blérancourt Castle for a special discussion and virtual tour.
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FCC Travel Club
Do you enjoy traveling to France and other French-speaking places? If so, join us for Travel Club. This month we are talking about a different way to travel and experience the world- voluntourism.