From Script to Screen!
2025-03-10 11:00 - 2025-04-21 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
To All Admirers of the French Actress Audrey Tautou!
Join Véronique Courtois to explore a cinematic journey with Audrey Tautou!
This workshop will combine readings of the screenplay of the movie HORS DE PRIX/ PRICELESS starring Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh and discussions of the film version [Free on Amazon.com with a Prime subscription or $3.99 without a subscription].
Workshop in French
Advanced level recommended
Activity meeting dates
From Monday March 10 to April 21 2025
*Meets every Monday
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

La Route des Langues Information Session
2025-03-19 06:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Room, 6434 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
Open your family to the world and share your culture and lifestyle with a teenager from France: Become a host family with La Route des Langues USA!
Many Alliance Francaises in the U.S. have partnered with La Route des Langues, a premium APEX Education Group brand with 25+ years of experience in exclusive international language programs, sending more than 1,500 students worldwide every year!
The Host Family Program:
The program is designed for students usually aged 12-18, from late June to early August (other periods are possible). Host families are volunteers who open their house to a student as a new family member. They provide accommodation, food and involve the student in family activities and celebrations.
You share your culture while learning about another and practicing your French!
YOU decide WHO and WHEN you will be hosting. It’s the perfect matchmaking program to ensure the best experience for you, your family, and the student who comes to live with you. If you are open to the world and curious about other cultures and languages, hosting an international student is an amazing opportunity to learn, share and give your family a global perspective.
Do you want to know more?
Join La Route des Langues for an online info session on March 19, 2025 at 6pm PST. An expert from La Route des Langues USA will present the program and answer your questions.

Are you interested in becoming a host family for a French student ?
Join us for an online info session on March 19, 2025 at 6pm PST

A Week of French Language Cinema at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
2025-03-19 08:00 - 2025-03-23 17:00 | Theatre Raymond Kabbaz
A Week of French Language Cinema
A Week of French Language Cinema exemplifies the range and vibrancy of contemporary French-language filmmakers, taking place from March 19–23.
For the sixteenth consecutive year, the Consulate General of Belgium, the Quebec Government Office in Los Angeles, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Consulates General of Switzerland and of France, Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles and Theatre Raymond Kabbaz present A Week of French Language Cinema, featuring nightly screenings of critically acclaimed French-language films from March 19–23.
A Week of French Language Cinema is organized annually to coincide with the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF)’s celebration of the French language and Francophone culture on March 20. This event is the perfect showcase for presenting the artistry of French-language voices from around the world.
All films are in French with English subtitles.

Discover Belgium Workshop
2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
Small Country, Big Delights – Discover the Many Faces of Belgium!
Let’s celebrate Francophonie Month together!
Join us for a fun workshop dedicated to Belgium, where French is one of the official languages. Belgium is rich in history, culture, and traditions!!
In-person workshop will be presented in a mixture of French and English

Adventures in the Louvre with Eliane Sciolino
2025-04-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Room, 6434 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
Elaine Sciolino, the bestselling author of The Only Street in Paris, shares an intimate journey of discovery and revelation into the world’s greatest museum.

Event begins at 1pm PT / 2pm MT / 3pm CT / 4pm ET
The Louvre is the most famous museum in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year to masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and other magnificent works of human achievement. But the museum — once a forbidding fortress built to house and protect French Kings — can seem more intimidating than inviting.
Join us as Elaine Sciolino, author of Adventures in the Louvre, guides us on a virtual visit to this magical space, making it her mission to show us how anyone can forge an intimate connection with the museum. She demystifies the Louvre, introducing us to her favorite artworks, both legendary and overlooked, and to the people who are the museum’s lifeblood: the curators selecting and arranging the works, the artisans producing frames and engravings, the builders overseeing restorations, the firefighters protecting the aging structure.
An irrepressible and charming travel companion, Sciolino takes us beyond the building’s imposing walls and behind the scenes to reveal a Louvre filled with unexpected mysteries, untold stories, and delights.
Advance Praise for Adventures in the Louvre
“Nothing escapes Elaine Sciolino in the immensity of the largest museum in the world; she writes with the curiosity of a journalist, the humanity of a storyteller, and the joyful disrespect of an American… With her book, we will find our way in a grand museum whose meanderings reflect the strange and glorious history of France.” — Gérard Araud, former French ambassador to the United States and president of the Société des Amis du Louvre
“This is essential reading for anyone visiting the Louvre — for those who already know it inside out and for those who have never been. . . . Illuminating, thought-provoking, surprising, amusing. A marvel of observation and insight.” —Xavier Salomon, chief curator of the Frick Collection
“Sciolino is the Louvre whisperer. With wit, charm and a scholar’s bent, she walks us through the galleries, shining her light on beloved masterpieces as well as on treasures tucked deep into gallery corners, the ones that are easy to miss but that can be revelations even to those who know the museum well.” ― Dorie Greenspan, New York Times bestselling author
“A rich, rewarding introduction to the greatest collection of art in the world. . . . A spirited, sumptuous book that makes the Louvre feel welcoming — even if you arrive on a Tuesday, when it’s closed.”  — Stacy Schiff, author of A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America
About the Author
Elaine Sciolino, author of the New York Times bestseller The Only Street in Paris, as well as The Seine, La Seduction, and Adventures in the Louvre (on sale April 1, 2025), is a contributing writer and former Paris bureau chief for The New York Times, based in Paris. In 2010 she was decorated chevalier of the Legion of Honor, the highest honor of the French state, for her “special contribution” to the friendship between France and the United States.

RSVP by Apr 2 2025 4:15pm

NETFLIX SERIES SOLEIL NOIR [UNDER A DARK SUN]
2025-11-03
NETFLIX SERIES SOLEIL NOIR [UNDER A DARK SUN]
6-WEEKS ONLINE THEMATIC CLASS :
with Véronique Courtois
Join us to discuss the series Soleil Noir a 6 episode series featuring Isabelle Adjani.
Participants will be expected to watch one episode before class and answer some questions about the episode. This class will focus on conversational & written skills.
Mondays: November 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th; December 1st and 8th, 2025 at 11 am to 12:30 pm.
Advanced level & above

Activity meeting dates
From November 3rd through December 8th, 2025, 11 am to 12:30 pm.

NETFLIX FILM [I'M NOT AN EASY MAN]
2025-11-13
NETFLIX FILM [I’M NOT AN EASY MAN]
SINGLE CLASS ON NOVEMBER 13, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM :
with Véronique Courtois
Join us to discuss the film Je ne suis pas un homme facile.
Participants are expected to watch the movie before class and answer some questions about the film. This class will focus on conversational & written skills.
Thursday November 13th
Advanced level & above
$45.00 / $30.00 for members

Activity meeting dates
Thursday November 13, 2025, 11 am to 12:30 pm

Sip n' Paint
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
Sip & Paint Workshop
Thursday | November 13th 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Join us for an evening of creativity and relaxation — en français et en anglais! Join us for a cozy Sip & Paint workshop, conducted entirely in French, where we’ll sip on wine and let our creativity flow onto the canvas. No experience needed — just come ready to unwind and have fun. You’ll leave with a beautiful piece of art to show off.
Level : no skill required/everyone is welcome
Location: Alliance Française de Los Angeles
Member $50/Nonmembers $65
Workshop Policy: Workshops and Cultural Events are non-refundable. A credit minus a $10 processing fee (valid 6 months) will be issued to your Alliance Française de Los Angeles account to be used for another workshop if you cancel in advance up to one business day prior to the workshop.
Activity meeting dates
Thursday November 13th
From 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Online TCF B2 Preparation
2025-11-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
2 HOURS ONLINE WORKSHOP led by Violaine de Landes, TCF certified instructor
Get ready for the TCF B2 exam with this focused prep class! You will review everything covered on the exam—listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and writing! This is the perfect workshop for anyone planning to take the TCF soon.
Saturday November 15 from 9 am to 11am

French Cinémathèque: L'histoire de Souleymane
2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
French Cinémathèque: L’histoire de Souleymane
FOCUS:
French Cinémathèque:
L’histoire de Souleymane
Monday, November 17
4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET
One Film One Federation (OFOF), in collaboration with Telescope Film, presents French Cinémathèque – a celebration of Francophone cinema.
Watch L’Histoire de Souleymane on streaming and then join us for a free hosted discussion in English with Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic of Variety.
For more information and registration click here.
November 2025: L’histoire de Souleymane / Souleymane’s Story (2024)
Director Boris Lojkine
Starring Abou Sangare, Nina Meurisse, Alpha Oumar Sow, Emmanuel Yovanie
After emmigrating from Guinea, Souleymane works as a delivery driver in Paris. Waiting for his asylum interview, he practices the story that he will tell the French administration. However, homelessness, trouble at work, financial difficulties, and anxiety about his family in Guinea, make it difficult to prepare, and he worries that his asylum application will not be accepted.

NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS - Before the Fire: The Construction and History of Notre-Dame de Paris with Russell Kelley, author of The Making of Paris (in English)
2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Room, 6434 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS – Before the Fire: The Construction and History of Notre-Dame de Paris with Russell Kelley, author of The Making of Paris
(in English)
In partnership with the Alliance Française Miami Metro, the Alliance Française de Chicago, and the Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris
This event begins at 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET and will be IN ENGLISH
This illustrated lecture will explore the long and eventful history of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, from its foundation in 1163 to the devastating fire on April 15, 2019, which destroyed its attic, roof, and iconic spire.
The story of Notre-Dame de Paris begins in 1163, when Bishop Sully laid the first stone on the Île de la Cité, at the heart of medieval Paris. One of the earliest Gothic cathedrals, it took 182 years to complete. Over the centuries, this architectural marvel hosted defining moments in French history, including the coronation of a young King Henry VI of England, the marriage of the future Henri IV and Marguerite de Valois, and the crowning of Napoléon I as Emperor.
After falling into neglect during the Revolution, Notre-Dame was restored by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, who added the iconic spire that tragically burned in 2019.

Russell Kelley is Vice President of the Alliance Française Miami Metro and the author of The Making of Paris: The Story of How Paris Evolved from a Fishing Village into the World’s Most Beautiful City (Lyons Press, 2021) and Walking Through the Ages of Paris – Ten Historical Walking Tours Through the City of Light (Lyons Press, to be published in 2026). He has lived in Paris for over 30 years – and next to Notre-Dame for the past 20 years – and attended the first mass celebrated in the rebuilt cathedral on December 8, 2024.

NETFLIX FILM [HONEYMOON CRASHER]
2025-12-04 11:00 - 12:30
NETFLIX FILM [HONEYMOON CRASHER]
SINGLE CLASS ON DECEMBER 4, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM :
with Véronique Courtois
Join us to discuss the film Lune de miel avec ma mère.
Participants are expected to watch the movie before class and answer some questions about the film. This class will focus on conversational & written skills.
Thursday December 4th
Advanced level & above
$45.00 / $30.00 for members

Activity meeting dates
Thursday December 4, 2025, 11 am to 12:30 pm

Macaron Workshop
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Petit Chou, 6007 Washington blvd, Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
Join us for an exciting macaron class using the Swiss meringue method! Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to pipe these delicious French sandwich cookies.
Our expert instructor will guide you through achieving the perfect macaron shell, ensuring a smooth surface and delightful texture. In addition, you’ll learn to make a delicious buttercream filling.
Explore different techniques and variations to elevate your macarons to a professional level.
By the end of the class, you’ll have the skills and confidence to create stunning and tasty macarons, along with a box of your beautifully crafted treats to take home.
Duration: 2 hours. 6-8PM
Wine and snacks will be served
Address: Petit Chou 6007 Washington blvd. Culver City CA 90232
Parking: street parking
Activity meeting dates
Thursday, December 4th, 2025 from 6 to 8 pm.

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 (in French with English or French captions
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00
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
(in French with English or French captions)
In partnership with the Alliance Française Miami Metro, the Alliance Française de Chicago, and the Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris
This event begins at 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET and will be EN FRANÇAIS.
This lecture will provide a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most significant architectural restoration projects of our time, describing the painstaking process behind the meticulous rebuilding and restoration of the cathedral, from the careful documentation of architectural elements to the revival of centuries-old craftsmanship techniques.
Thanks to global donations and the work of dedicated craftsmen, the extensive fire damage was repaired in record time, and the rebuilt cathedral reopened almost exactly one year ago, ready to reclaim its place as a symbol of Paris and French heritage.
But wait: There is still more work to be done. The lecture will conclude with the restoration works unrelated to the damage caused by the 2019 fire that will continue for the next five years.
This talk will be conducted in French. When you join the Zoom event, you can choose translated captions in either English or French. Click here for instructions on how to enable this feature.

Clotilde's Book Fair
2025-12-13
📚🇫🇷 Mark your calendars! Clotilde’s French Book Fair is coming to the Alliance Française de Los Angeles on December 13!
Curated with love by the amazing Clotilde — champion of French books and stories — this fair is a must for readers of all ages. From children’s favorites to literary gems, you’ll find something to inspire your inner francophile. ✨📖
🗓️ Saturday, December 13
📍Alliance Française de Los Angeles
📚 Books, conversation & community — en français, bien sûr!

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 (In English)
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:00
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 (In English)
In partnership with the Alliance Française Miami Metro, the Alliance Française de Chicago, and the Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris
This event begins at 10am PT / 11am MT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET and will be IN ENGLISH.
In 2022, the City of Paris announced that the team led by Belgian landscape designer Bas Smets won the competition to reimagine the area surrounding Notre-Dame Cathedral. Bas Smets will describe how the team plans to redesign the square in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the underground parking spaces beneath it, the Jean XXIII square located behind the cathedral, the Seine riverbanks, and the adjacent streets, in order to create a microclimate to mitigate the effects of climate change. This extensive project is scheduled to begin in 2025 and end in 2030.
This event will be IN ENGLISH.

Speaker: Bas Smets received master’s degrees in Architecture and Civil Engineering from the University of Leuven and in Landscape from the University of Geneva. In 2007, he founded Bureau Bas Smets in Brussels, whose designs explore new ways to transform the city into an urban ecology, capable of producing cooling microclimates to counter climate change. In addition to his design work, Bas Smets has taught at various schools of architecture in Europe. In 2023, he was appointed Professor in Practice at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design.
Moderator: Russell Kelley is Vice President of the Alliance Française Miami Metro and the author of The Making of Paris (Lyons Press, 2021) and Walking Through the Ages of Paris (Lyons Press, to be published in 2026).

Sur la route des régions françaises
2026-01-13 13:30 - 15:00
Voyage autour de la France en 8 régions by Julie STERN
In person class
level required Intermediate & up
Pack you bag to travel across eight of France’s most fascinating regions and discover how history, geography, tradition and tourism shape each one unique identity while enriching your vocabulary and strengthening your comprehension.
Each class will offer a new destination to explore and a deeper understanding of the local life with practical insights and concrete tips about what to see and to do there.
Activity meeting dates
January 13 to March 3 on Tuesdays from 1:30pm am to 3pm.

Crêpe Soirée: La Chandeleur Celebration with Suzette LA
2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
Crêpe Soirée: La Chandeleur Celebration with Suzette LA

Join us for a delightful evening celebrating La Chandeleur, one of France’s most cherished culinary traditions, at our Crêpe Soirée with Suzette LA.

La Chandeleur, celebrated every year on February 2nd, is a traditional French holiday with both religious and cultural significance. Over time, it has become closely associated with crêpes and convivial gatherings. According to popular French superstition, flipping a crêpe while holding a coin is said to bring good luck and financial prosperity for the year.

The evening will begin with a short presentation exploring the history of crêpes in France, the origins of La Chandeleur, and the traditions surrounding this festive occasion. Following the presentation, guests will enjoy a tasting of freshly prepared crêpes, with wine and coffee served, for a warm and authentic French experience.

Whether you are a Francophile, a food lover, or simply looking for a charming cultural evening, this celebration of La Chandeleur promises to be both informative and delicious.

Online TCF B2 Preparation
2026-02-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
Online TCF B2 Preparation

2 HOURS ONLINE WORKSHOP led by Violaine de Landes, TCF certified instructor

Get ready for the TCF B2 exam with this focused prep class! You will review everything covered on the exam—listening, reading, grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and writing! This is the perfect workshop for anyone planning to take the TCF soon.

Activity meeting dates
Saturday February 7th from 9 am to 11am

Les Grands Magasins Parisiens
2026-03-03 11:00 - 12:30
Les Grands Magasins Parisiens – Workshop let by Veronique Courtois
Les Galeries Lafayette, La Samaritaine… Come and discover the history of the iconic Parisian “Grands Magasins” in these two entertaining trivia-filled workshops.
Tuesday March 3 & 10, 2026
Advanced level & above
$90.00 / $75.00 for members

Activity meeting dates
Tuesdays March 3 & 10, 2026, 11 am to 12:30 pm

Francophonie Celebration: Special Short Film Screening
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
The Alliance Française de Los Angeles is honored to show a special screening of the short film “L’enfant à la peau blanche” (The Boy with White Skin) in celebration of le mois de la Francophonie on Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. This captivating, award-winning film is follows an Albino child, entrusted by his father to a group of gold-miners, who embodies all of their hopes. Join us for an exclusive film screening, featuring a special presentation by Mame Toucouleur MBaye, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Senegal, Los Angeles, followed by the film screening and Q&A. Guests will also be served wine alongside a curated selection of charcuterie, cheeses, and crackers. Written and directed by @simonpanay​Produced by @bandini_films and Astou Films Co-produced by @hkcorp and R-Lines Exclusive Short-Film Screening Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. Alliance Française de Los Angeles 10390 Santa Monica Blvd Suite #300 To register for this exclusive film screening, please visit adela.org.

Private visit at the Hammer Museum: Mario Avati Prints
2026-03-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
Your guide, who holds a Master’s in printmaking, has reserved the Grunwald Center at the Hammer Museum for a private showing of Mario Avati prints. Avati was an extraordinary printmaker and his works are not often displayed. We will talk about his life, influences, technique and subject matters which include still lives and Paris.
You will be responsible for the parking fee remaining after validation. Let’s meet by the entrance by the parking side a little before 2 pm.
In French, for advanced levels.
Friday, March 20th, 2 – 3:30 pm

2026 Fundraising Dinner
2026-04-08 18:30 - 21:30 | Résidence de France
Dear Members and Friends of the Alliance Française de Los Angeles,
As the Alliance Française de Los Angeles shapes its next chapter, we invite you to stand among those who help ensure its future.
We are pleased to introduce our Board of Directors and warmly invite you to join us for a special Fundraising Dinner bringing together our community in support of the Alliance’s mission.
For generations, the Alliance has been a place where French language, culture, and community come together in Los Angeles.
This event will be an opportunity to connect, celebrate that shared spirit, and help sustain the programs and cultural experiences that keep our community thriving.
We would be honored by your presence: please visit the link below to purchase tickets.
With Gratitude,
The Board of Directors
Alliance Française de Los Angeles
Chair of the Board:
Cynthia Hajjar
Treasurer:
Steven Bushong
Secretary:
Helen Tartavull
Board Members:
Jacklin Ajemian
Martine Anderson
Leann Angelich
Valerie Daneshgar
Dr Laurence Denie Higney
Dr Eric Fugier
Veronique Maingard
Nicole Montgomery
Leonard Steiner

Crafting Culinary Excellence with a Le Cordon Bleu chef
2026-04-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles
TICKETS: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/alliancefrancaisela/activity/search/detail/9056?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Join us for Crafting Culinary Excellence: A Conversation with a Le Cordon Bleu Chef, an exclusive opportunity to gain insight into the artistry, discipline, and professional journey behind one of the world’s most respected culinary traditions.
Chef Sebastian Rast – Cuisine Instructor at Le Cordon Bleu London. A chef with extensive experience in fine dining kitchens, including Michelin star establishments.
Matthieu Longuère – Wine Development Manager at Le Cordon Bleu London. Named Best Sommelier in the UK in 2000, with experience across several top restaurants, including Michelin star venues.
Excite your taste buds with an assortment of charcuterie and wine as you learn about the art of food and wine pairings and the magic that happens when the two are combined.
Come for the conversation, stay for the flavors, and connect with fellow food lovers in an intimate setting.
An evening of insight, inspiration, and unforgettable tastes awaits.
Tickets at afdela.org

Pricing:

$40 for members
$45 for non-members

Activity meeting dates
Thursday April 23rd From 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Spring 2 Session
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-12
