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BIENVENUE!

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 further details on our language classes in the newsletter.

1420 Walnut Street; Suite 700

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(215) 735-5283

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The Black Tower

Tuesday, November 18, 5:30 pm - A book signing by Louis Bayard starting with cocktails following by an intringing lecture at the North Marble Room, Union League. This program is presented by the Alliance Française de Philadelphie and the The Vidocq Society. Admission: $10 for Alliance Française/Union League/The Vidocq members, non-members $25 and a formal RSVP is required.
Call AF office to purchase tickets; reserve early, space is limited.


Children's Classes

It's never too early to start to study a second language. Register you child for our Wednesday or Saturday classes! In class children will participate in various activities such as crafts, stories, French songs, music, learn to introduce themselves, and follow directions. The cost is $130 for 10 weeks.

  • Saturdays
    • 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm - 5 to 6 years old
    • 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - 7 to 10 years old
  • Wednesdays
    • 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - 7 to 10 years old

Fall Semester in Session:

Even though our 10 week fall session of courses started on September 15th, we will also be offering Immersion classes. They are all day Saturday French classes geared towards conversation, with reviews of grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
See our Newsletter or call AF office for details.

  • Saturday, November 22

French Table

Ernesto’s Cafe
Friday, November 25th at 12:00 noon
Cost: $30/$35 for members/non-members
Reservations must be received to AF by November 23rd!

Ciné-MidiCiné-Midi (Films)

Every Tuesday at noon, bring your lunch and watch a French movie with English subtitles. Refer to our Blog for current movie listing or call the AF office.


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.

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