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A real Fun Night to celebrate Francophonie in Detroit!

Night of ideas is a worldwide event coordinated by the Institut Français, Paris and co-produced by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy around the world. Alliance Francaise of Detroit in partnership with the Detroit Historical Society joined this movement for the first time this year! Debating, expressing one’s ideas in an important part of … Continued

Traditionally on January 6, Epiphany Day, most people celebrate it on the first Sunday in January. Actually, it became the occasion also to exchange best wishes for the year, which French will do until the end of January. Thus, French people usually eat several galettes des Rois all through the month of January.  This year at the Alliance Francaise de Détroit … Continued

from AFD/FIM Board Members and Teachers

Cooking with Ariane Nov.22 This timeless classic remains a great example of simple, classical cooking. This past Saturday we followed Ariane steps to prepare our own Crème brulée! We confirm that it is very easy to prepare yet a little change can make a difference. Any way, we really had fun making our irresistible flavorful … Continued

October 20-22, 2022, for the first time Detroit received the annual national convention of Alliances Francaises. Alliances Francaises de Détroit and Grosse Pointe supported by the Alliances Francaises of Lansing, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids teamed to host Alliances Francaises from all other the country, Canada, Ste Lucie and Paris. The schedule was busy . The … Continued

Commonly called Bastille Day in the USA, July 14th is actually the French National holiday “la fête nationale Française”. French refers to it as “le 14 juillet”. Usually celebrated with Military parades, fireworks and balls in France; in Detroit, we celebrate Bastille Day with a nice diner, music, art and official statements.

Every month the Alliance Francaise de Détroit presents a movie in French with English subtitles. Mostly recent movies, sometime classics in a convivial and intimate ambiance. To be part of a screening, you just need to register in advance because space is limited. There is no charge, but a small donation is appreciated. Movies are … Continued

   Festinema Junior is an annual national French film festival offered by the AF USA network and Institut Français to elementary and secondary French students. French teachers are invited to contact us to participate in the program. This is an educational program tailored to teach French culture trough films. It consists of age-appropriate movies.  Each movie … Continued

Mohammed Omari, member of the Alliance Francaise de Détroit, won yesterday a one week stay for two, all-inclusive, in a North American ClubMed Resort Vacation! The AFD/FIM Raffle event in partnership with ClubMed run for a month and ended yesterday, last day of the Francophonie week 2022. You could purchase one ticket for $10 to … Continued