November 2024 Newsletter
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 Arts on 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:
Notre Dame de Paris - After The Fire
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Notre-Dame – After the Fire: La Restauration de Notre-Dame de Paris
with Philippe Villeneuve, Chief Architect of Historical Monuments and Lead Architect for Notre-Dame Cathedral
Part 2 of a 3-part series
In French with English or French captions - for members
TEF IRN
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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TEF Intégration, Résidence, naturalisation
RSVP Deadline has passed.
Cook with Florence
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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Welcome to a cooking class where butter flows like champagne, onions flirt with caramelization, and potatoes reach spiritual enlightenment
under a golden crust.
Chef Florence will guide you through this deliciously indulgent class celebrating France’s finest festive sides.
On the menu: Tartelettes aux Oignons Confits, Gratin Dauphinois and Green Beans à la Française
Because under Chef Florence, even your side dishes will speak French - and if you can’t pronounce it, just eat it with confidence.
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TEF Canada
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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TEF Canada
To immigrate to Canada or obtain Canadian citizenship.
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Notre Dame de Paris - After the Fire 2
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Notre-Dame – After the Fire: The Redesign of the Surroundings of Notre-Dame de Paris with Bas Smets, Landscape Architect and Founder
of Bureau Bas Smets
Part 3 of the series.
In English - for members
Club de Lecture
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Our Club de Lecture is held online once a month.
This month, bring your own book and share with the group why you selected it.
The book may be in French or in English.
In French - For members only. Non-members are welcome to try the Club de Lecture twice.
French Winter Market
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L'Ecole/International French School, 5510 Munford, Raleigh NC 27612 |
Shop, sip and celebrate at Raleigh's 2025 French Winter Market!
Enjoy live music, kids crafts, face painting, beer and wine, raffle, and a free sugar crêpe!
Meet us at the Alliance Française's booth!
Walk in French
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Dix Park - 1030 Richardson Drive Raleigh, NC 27603 |
Join us for a stroll in a park while speaking French!
Dorothea Dix Park
830 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
Note: The walk may be canceled in the event of rain.
In French. For members and aspiring members.
TEF IRN
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
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TEF Intégration, Résidence, naturalisation
Registrations End:
Le Café
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6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613 |
Join us at the Alliance Française for casual French conversation with fellow members.
We provide coffee and tea, and the library is open!
6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
In French - For members and aspiring members
No need to register