We are delighted to welcome you again this year for a celebration of France's national holiday.
We hope you will join us, with your friends or family!
You will find below the activities you can participate in, as well as links to register!
See you soon, à bientôt!
We would like to thank Delta Airlines for their generous support!
Join us for an afternoon gathering to celebrate Bastille Day!
The Alliance Française partners with Matines Café for this family-friendly event. You will find games and animation on site. We
encourage members, students, francophones, francophiles and friends of all ages and interests to join us for this event.
Saturday, July
11, 2026, 2pm to 5pm
at
Matines Café (757 Lancaster Av. Wayne PA 19087)
Gather for a festive cocktail party in good company, inspired by the spirit of 1960s Paris!
Enjoy an open bar, French-inspired passed hors-d'oeuvres, and a live DJ spinning classic yé-yé, French pop, and
dance-floor favorites. Dress chic, sip generously, and celebrate with us.
Sunday, July 12, 2025, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
at Chez Colette, Sofitel Philadelphia (120 S 17th St,
Philadelphia, PA 19103)
This year, the City of Philadelphia is planning a public event to celebrate Bastille Day!
Join the FUN with the Alliance Française and all the other Francophone organizations. Booths, entertainement, food trucks, vendors,
there will be something for everytone. This event is free and open to all !
Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11:00am to 4:00pm (TBD)
at Rittenhouse Square (1800 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103)
Wherever you will be, you can now bid online, from your smartphone, tablet or computer.
The auction will open on July 7, 2026 at 12:00pm and close on July 15, 2026 at 6pm.
How to register to the online auction, start bidding, and receive notifications:
Win Two Delta Premium Select round-trip tickets* to Europe valued at $7,000
Winner will be drawn and announced on July 12 at the Benefit Dinner.
*Must be redeemed by July 6, 2027
FINAL DATE TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS (online): July 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Amanda Barber
Alice Elmer
Michelle Erickson
Alissia Hauteville
Elodie Malhomme de la Roche
Philippe Poirier
We would like to thank our generous donors for their contributions to last year's auction.
Support these businesses by buying from them!
