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Since its founding in 1903, the Philadelphia Chapter of the Alliance Française has encouraged the study of the French language and literature, promoted French culture and fostered friendly relations between France and the United States with a uniquely Philadelphia touch, style and tradition. You can find further information on our language classes in our newsletter.

The Alliance Française school has two campuses (Center City Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr College), a faculty of more than twenty and a yearly registration of 1500 students. The school offers a wide variety of courses designed to meet the needs of all students, from complete beginners to those who are fluent in French and want to further their conversational and/or grammatical skills as well as their knowledge of French civilization and culture.


                             


Coming up at the Alliance Française de Philadelphie:

- Immersion Class January 28, 10:00 a.m - 4:00 pm

February Apéro February 14, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

- Mardi Gras Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 pm at the Restaurant School

- French Table at Cin Cin Friday, February 24 at 12:30 pm

- February Immersion Course Saturday, February 25, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

- French Table at Cichetteria 19 Monday, February 27 at 12:00 noon

                                   
More information for all of these events can either be found below or on the events or courses pages.
                                

Mardi Gras
Les ann
ées folles


Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 pm
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill

(4207 Walnut St; parking on site)

Raffle for 1 week in an apartment in Paris

The theme of the evening is "The Roaring Twenties"
Best costume will win a prize

$60 per member, friend of member and student of the Alliance Française
$80 per non-member

Wine and beer open bar
Raffle tickets: $5 for 1 ticket or $20 for 5 tickets. You do not need to be present to win!

For more information and to register click here or call us by Monday, February 13.


Winter French Classes 

The
 Winter Session in Center City and in Bryn Mawr will have begun. It's not too late, call our offices to find out what your options are.

Winter Immersion Courses
  • January 28
  • February 25
  • March 24
If you are a complete beginner or have already taken classes with us you do not need to come to registration. If you have had French before but never with us, you will need to take a placement test during registration (15 min). If you cannot make the scheduled registration period, please call our office to discuss other options (215-735-5283).

More information on all of our classes can be found on the courses page or on the children's classes page.



Apéro Français





Tuesday, February 14 from 5:30 -7:00 pm

Make new acquaintances and share the latest tips on travel, movies and events in French.
There is no registration fee for this event. You pay Liberte at the Sofitel directly for that which you consume.




Les Franco Philliens 
are back !
 
                 French Philadelphia
                          or
 Philadelphie à la française

Many will be delighted with these colorful guides to the French presence in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, both yesterday and today. Visitors and resides alike will learn much about the culture and history of the region relating to momentous events and prominent French individuals. The French presence in Philadelphia has contributed treasures and beauty to the cityscape, furnishing tangible evidence of the historical and philosophical ties between France and the United States - ties that date from the birth of our nation and continue to the present day. Books to be treasured and referred to often, featuring 59 color photographs and illustrations; Philadelphia neighborhood maps; extensive index guide.
Lynn H. Miller is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Temple University, author or co-author of several books on international politics, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Alliance Française de Philadelphie.

The late Annette H. Emgarth, who for many years led fascinated tourists through Philadelphia, was honored by the French Government with the Palmes Académiques and Officier d'Instruction Publique awards.

To order your copy click here, download the form and return it to us along with payment.




Les Franco Philliens are back !

For all people between 21 and 40, who love France, French or French people, or just want to learn more about it, there is also a group called "Les Franco Philliens". The members of this group will meet once or twice in a month for happy hours or others events.


 > Here is the facebook group where all events are going to be published first ! <


     Ciné-Midi                                


Bring a lunch and join us every Tuesday at 12:00 noon to watch a French movie with subtitles (*unless otherwise indicated). These films are free and open to the public.






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