Go to Galettes

Get hands-on experience baking spring produce in a rustic free-form pastry called a galette.

"L’histoire de France, maintenant" avec Patrick Boucheron

Patrick Boucheron, historien et membre du prestigieux Collège de France, fondé en 1530 par le roi François 1er, explore avec nous le présent à la lumière du passé. 

Avec L'Auteur · Laurent Gaudé

Lauréat du Prix Goncourt en 2004 pour Le soleil des Scorta, roman traduit dans 34 pays, Laurent Gaudé vient nous présenter son œuvre la plus récente et son dixième roman, Salina, les trois exils.

Misia: Muse, Model and Style-Setter for the Avant-Garde 1890-1930

Discover the lives of three fascinating women, starting with Misia Sert, during our annual Spring fundraiser and lecture series. 

Eyes of Morocco

Meet Award-Winning Photographer Sandro Miller at our Fundraising event.

More about the Alliance Française de Chicago

All year round, skilled teachers, authors, performers and artists share their passion for the French language and its various cultures with curious minds like yours. No need to speak French to come participate! Our expertise in teaching is complemented by a rich array of public programs (most in English), our wonderful library and a community of welcoming like-minded individuals.

The Alliance Française de Chicago is an independent not-for-profit organization and is not a French government agency.