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Celebrating 125 Years

Since 1897, the Alliance Française de Chicago has fostered a vibrant community of Francophones and Francophiles discovering the joie de vivre of French language and culture.

Our Woman’s Board hosted its biennial gala to celebrate our 125th anniversary, 125 Le Bal!

French Classes Donate Gala

The Place for All Things French in Chicago

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French Classes

Whatever your age, level, or schedule, we have the perfect French class for you. Ready to parler français ?
Class Catalog
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Culture & Events: Symposium

Explore French art spanning over three centuries at Symposium on the Arts of France.
Upcoming Events
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Médiathèque

With over 18,000 items, our library is the largest private collection of Francophone media in the Midwest.
Library
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Advanced Wine Class: More Crus!

Wine and Gastronomy

May 25, 2022

We really felt that we barely scratched the surface of the extraordinarily complex Crus system in February… while tasting extraordinarily complex wines! Our sommelière Cedar Stoltenow is back to answer some of our questions, such as, who decides what areas should become a Cru, and what is this decision based on?
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Café du Monde : une conversation multiculturelle! Cafés Conversation

May 27, 2022

Keep your French fresh: Join our online worldwide conversation, now on Fridays at 9h00 (CDT)! Inscrivez-vous …
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Panel: the beauty of something ripped Lectures and Workshops

Jun 1, 2022

POSTPONED: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Panelists: Scarlett Reliquet, art historian, Director of Cultural Programs at the …
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L'Atelier des Impressionnistes #2 Lectures and Workshops

Jun 6, 2022

Join your guide, Marie-Pierre Rondeau, for a class and apéritif that will take you through the sites from …
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Youth Programs

Our kids' and teens' classes and French immersion preschool are the perfect way to jumpstart (or continue) your child’s French journey.
Chez Kids Academy
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Educational Outreach

For 25 years, our partnership with Chicago Public Schools has provided an after-school enrichment program to students from core neighborhoods.
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Membership

Our members enjoy discounts on French classes, free entry to most cultural events, borrowing privileges at our library, and more. Join AF–Chicago today!
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