Joyeux Thanksgiving !

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, filled with joie (joy), and vos proches (your close ones). Here is a little “Frenchgiving” guide for you to enjoy! À bientôt ! (See you soon!)

5 Reasons to Join AF Chicago this Fall!

Jess from Scotch & the Fox is one of our students! 1: It’s the place for all things French in Chicago! The Alliance Française de Chicago is the place for all things French in the city! It was established in 1897 and is part of an international network of over 1,100 Alliances and affiliated cultural centers worldwide. It is the second oldest Alliance Française in the U.S. and second largest after the one in New York City.

Francophone Vacation Spots

Qui veut voyager ? Now that many countries are loosening their COVID restrictions, we can turn our travel daydreams into travel plans! We’ve compiled a list of some great vacation spots in Francophone countries and cities to get your planning started. Make sure to prepare for your trip with some French classes here at the Alliance Française!

Monthly Médiathèque: Août

Le personnel de notre Médiathèque a rassemblé une liste de six livres différents à lire en août, avec des options pour chaque lecteur, quel que soit leur âge. Vous pouvez trouver tous ces livres dans notre Médiathèque ! Allez, on va lire !

Bastille Day 2021 Round-Up

The Alliance Française de Chicago team is gearing up for an exciting Bastille Day celebration this weekend! In honor of La Fête Nationale, we wanted to round up some of our most anticipated events on and around the holiday.

Top "Terrasses" in Chicago

Un café au lait, s’il vous plaît ! After months of making coffee at home, buying it to go, or just passing up coffee altogether, the French are now allowed to reopen their famous terraces and enjoy their favorite beverage en plein air. As of May 19th, French restaurants, cafés, and bars can resume outdoor dining at 50% capacity, while here in Chicago, we can take advantage of opening up to 75%. Les Français are celebrating this newfound freedom with a new hashtag #TousEnTerrasse, meaning “everyone on the terrace!”

Weekly Book Recommendations from our Library #week15

Every week, our Librarian Renée will share with you some book recommendations for both children and adults. Recommendations are found at Culturethèque Digital library. Register here for the Alliance Française member benefit. Join today!

Weekly Book Recommendations from our Library #week14

Every week, our Librarian Renée will share with you some book recommendations for both children and adults. Recommendations are found at Culturethèque Digital library. Register here for the Alliance Française member benefit. Join today!

Weekly Book Recommendations from our Library #week13

Every week, our Librarian Renée will share with you some book recommendations for both children and adults. Recommendations are found at Culturethèque Digital library. Register here for the Alliance Française member benefit. Join today!

Weekly Book Recommendations from our Library #week12

Every week, our Librarian Renée will share with you some book recommendations for both children and adults. Recommendations are found at Culturethèque Digital library. Register here for the Alliance Française member benefit. Join today!