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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.

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The Great Churches of Paris: Le Sacré-Cœur

The Great Churches of Paris Lectures and Workshops

Feb 9, 2023

This Week: The Restoration Movement and the Eclectic Churches of the 19th Century The last French king, Louis-Philippe, who reigned between 1830 and 1848, was responsible for the restoration of many churches and other historic monuments in France.
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Atelier de littérature : Annie Ernaux #2 Atelier de littérature : Annie Ernaux En français

Feb 15, 2023

“En m’accordant la plus haute distinction littéraire qui soit, c’est un travail d’écriture et une recherche …
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The Great Churches of Paris: Notre-Dame de Paris The Great Churches of Paris Lectures and Workshops

Feb 16, 2023

This week: The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris In 1163, Bishop Sully laid the first stone of his cathedral on …
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Trintignant & Co: The Film Series • Trois Couleurs : Rouge / Three Colours: Red (1994, KIESLOWSKI) Trintignant & Co: The Film Series Film

Feb 16, 2023

“Red,” the beautifully spun and splendidly acted tale of a young model’s decisive encounter with a retired …
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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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