Please note: We are open on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 of January 2026.
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Winter Open House (Adult Classes)

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Jan 27, 2026

Join our raffle for a chance to win a free session! One lucky winner will win a free 8-week French class—come join us!* *Please note: This event is open to New Students only.
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Lecture: The Making of the Great Museums of Paris—The Making & Remaking of the Louvre Museum Lectures and Workshops Architecture

Jan 29, 2026

What is the most iconic monument in Paris? The Louvre stands out since it represents more than eight hundred …
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Présentation de livre : Mal avec Chase Cormier En français

Jan 29, 2026

Vous êtes cordialement invité.e à l’Alliance Française de Chicago pour une rencontre avec auteur cajun Chase …
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Film Series: February Fantastique 2026 Film

Feb 2, 2026

The Alliance Francaise Chicago and Stephanie “La Gialloholique” Sack are thrilled to announce the debut of …
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Film Screening: February Fantastique—Les Yeux sans visage (Eyes Without a Face) Film

Feb 2, 2026

To kick off our February Fantastique Film Festival, we are delighted to announce our screening of the 1960 …
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French Classes

Whether you are brand new to the language, or have 10 years of French under your belt, we have the perfect French class for you. Ready to parler français?
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Cultural Programs

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Youth Programs

Our Youth classes and French immersion preschool are the perfect way to start your child’s French journey.
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French-Language Exams

The Alliance Française de Chicago is proud to be Illinois’ only official French examination center.
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Médiathèque

With over 18,000 items, our library is the largest private collection of Francophone media in the Midwest.
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