This November, the Alliance is thrilled to offer you a delightful distraction from the election chaos - because sometimes, a break from the
noise is exactly what we all need.
Classical music lovers are invited to the Goodson Chapel in Durham on November 14, 7 PM, for a Tribute to Gabriel Fauré,
honoring the centenary of his passing. This free piano and violin concert is sponsored by the French Embassy and the Duke Department of
Romance Studies.
While Thanksgiving may dominate the calendar at the end of November, there is another holiday the francophiles will want to celebrate: Beaujolais
Nouveau Day!
This year, we’re once again gathering at the Skema Business School on November 21 for a celebration of Beaujolais
Nouveau. As
everyone knows, the wine is merely a pretense, the true focus is on honoring tradition and bringing everyone together.
And don’t miss out on our special outing to the North
Carolina Museum of Artson
November 23. We’ll explore the special exhibition "Venice
& the Ottoman Empire,"
with our favorite docent Diane Beckman. This ambitious exhibit highlights the fascinating interactions between these two
Mediterranean rivals in politics, art, technology, and even food.
Join us for the fun, stay for the culture, and let’s enjoy a month of togetherness!
Here is what else the Alliance has in store this month:
Conversation du mardi
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Online
Bienvenue à La Conversation du Mardi!
La Conversation is held on Zoom on the first Tuesday of each month, unless
otherwise specified. It is an opportunity to get to know each other and practice speaking French. In French, free for members and aspiring members.
Far From France, 1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd #201 - Wilmington, NC 28412
Join us for this French spin on Happy Hour and French conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. All levels of French strongly
encouraged.
Repeats every first Thursday of the month.
Ready to show off your French skills and cultural savvy? Join us for LE DEFI 2026, an exciting international quiz
competition organized by the Federation of AF USA, in partnership with the Fondation des Alliances Françaises
in Paris. The 2 top performers in the local round (May 8) win a free Core Class or Conversation Class in the
summer or fall courses!
French Cultural Center - 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$20.00 USD
Join us for Happy Hour followed by a Gypsy jazz concert with the Onyx Club Boys and singer
Sophie Del-Pra.
The band will take you on a musical journey of French Chansons, contemporary French music, Valse Musettes, Jazz Manouche, and
more.
2025 Donors to AF Raleigh get a special discounts: $5/person instead of $20.
Bilingual.
Our Club de Lecture is held online once a month.
This month, we will discuss Vipère
au poing
de Hervé Bazin.
In French - For members only. Aspiring members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture twice.
Join us for Café Chansons - a casual singalong where everyone is welcome. No singing experience (or perfect
pitch) required!
We’ll sing beloved French classics and contemporary favorites; from Piaf to Zaz. Whether you’re a karaoke star or just like to mumble
along, there’s a place for you. All levels of French welcome! Got an instrument? Bring it along and jam with us! Click
Register to see our current list of songs. In French, free for all.
Is it really cheaper to live in France? The answer is… yes - and no.
After more than 30 years of living, working, and helping clients relocate to France, Adrian Leeds can tell you this with certainty: The cost of living in France is not just different—it’s structured differently.
And unless you understand how it works, you can easily misjudge what your life here will truly cost.
Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French! Durant Nature Preserve
8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
In French. For members and aspiring members.
Note: The walk may be canceled in the event of rain.
What is it about Paris—and French culture—that so powerfully moves and inspires people around the world?
In this engaging talk, journalist and longtime Paris resident Elaine Sciolino explores the answer in one compelling word: seduction.
Far From France, 1474 Barclay Pointe Blvd #201 - Wilmington, NC 28412
Live in the Wilmington area? Join the Wilmington Annex for a charming evening of Ciné & Dîner at Far
From France Bakery & Bistro.
Far From France will be screening the Golden Globe nominee Intouchables
(Untouchables, 2011,) a playful and heartwarming portrayal of an unlikely friendship between a quadriplegic and his unconventional
caregiver. Based on a true story.
In French with English subtitles
