Providence
Rhode Island
Alliance Francaise of Providence
If you are looking for a group of friends with a french flair..you just found it !!
Worldwide network
The Alliance Française is the largest network of French language and cultural centers in the world. There are 1200 alliance chapters established in 112 countries, including 120 chapters in the United States, serving 420,000 students. The Alliance Française is dedicated to promoting French language and culture and to fostering friendly relations between Francophiles of all racial, national and ethnic origins.
In Providence
The French Alliance of Providence began in 1901, 17 years after the birth of the Fédération of the Alliances A founding member and the second president of the organization was Mary C. Wheeler, namesake of a prestigious Providence school. Since 1901, the Alliance has fostered the study and celebration of many aspects of the French-speaking world.
Mission statement
The Alliance Française de Providence is a non-profit organization which promotes French language and culture in order to encourage intellectual, artistic and cultural exchange between the people of the United States and the Francophone world.
Other services
If you are looking for a French translator, the Alliance can help you get in touch with the right person. You can also use the library which offers a good selection of classic and contemporary French literature for children and adults.
Our language academy offers classes of french for adults and children for all levels all year long. Please call us or visit our web site.
Cultural events and activities
We offer many cultural events and activities throughout the year where everyone is invited to participate. You will meet many French speaking people from around the globe as well as people who are learning French and people who do not speak any French!
We have concerts, holiday parties, movie nights, monthly luncheons, coffee mornings, drama club, book club, chorale, wine festivals, lectures, plays, Bastille day, Mardi Gras, children's parties.
Join the Alliance and you will receive discounts on admission and more......
Upcoming Events at Alliance Francaise of Providence
Recent News
The Norwalk Art Space Receives Supporting Arts Grant from CT Office of the Arts
Norwalk, CT - The Norwalk Art Space was recently awarded a Supporting Arts Grant in the amount of $4,799 and will use the funding to continue offering free art and music classes for local students. This grant was made possible by the Connecticut…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence - Winter Class Registration Open
WINTER LANGUAGE CLASSES REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY Early Bird DEC. 15 TO DEC. 30 PRIVATE TUTOR CLICK ON LANGUAGE FOR SCHEDULE: FRENCH SPANISH ITALIAN ARABIC HAITIAN CREOLE DEPENDING ON THE REPAIR OF THE WASHINGTON BRIDGE, WE MAY OFFER MORE…
Read More »Alliance Francaise Of Providence News : New Fall French Class In-Person
Join Our New French Literature Class (Intermediate Level students) Meet In Person at Alliance Française of Providence Instructor: Eliane Assi French Literature with Eliane Assi Discover Annie Ernaux, Nobel Prize of Literature (2022)…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence - New Fall Classes for Adults In-Person
New LITERATURE CLASS for ADULTS (Intermediate) In Person Instructor: Eliane Assi Discover Annie Ernaux, Nobel Prize of Literature (2022), poems of Victor Hugo, Arthur Rimbaud and extracts of Cyrano de Bergerac. September 23- December 16 12 weeks…
Read More »Fall Class Registration - New Class For Children In Person
Introducing our Beginners In French Class For Children In-Person (Age 5 and older) Meets on Saturdays (starting Sept.16) 11:00 -12:00 Meet Our New Teacher, Emannuelle Early Bird 10% Discount Sign Up Early!! Register Here Fall Language Classes…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence News - August 19, 2023
EARLY BIRD 10% DISCOUNT SIGN UP EARLY!! FALL LANGUAGE CLASSES REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY CLICK ON LANGUAGE FOR SCHEDULE: FRENCH SPANISH ITALIAN ARABIC HAITIAN CREOLE Early Bird ENDS AUGUST 31st PRIVATE TUTOR …
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence News - August 17, 2023
FALL CLASS SCHEDULE DETAILS COMING SATURDAY! SEPT. 11 - DEC. 16, 2023 (13 weeks) Thanksgiving Week Off NEW CLASSES...... IN-PERSON and HYBRID for CHILDREN (ALL AGES) and ADULTS (ALL LEVELS) EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT until AUGUST 31 SCHEDULE WILL…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence News - August 15, 2023
FALL CLASS SCHEDULE COMING FRIDAY! SEPT. 11 - DEC. 16, 2023 (13 weeks) New Classes in person for children and adults. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AUGUST 21-31 SCHEDULE WILL BE IN OUR NEXT NEWSLETTER! About our Teachers..... Our instructors are…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence News - August 8, 2023
Monday, August 14, 6 - 7:30 PM CLUB DE CONVERSATION Join our group to speak French, In-Person Intermediate and Advanced Levels Alliance Française of Providence in the Library 928 Smith Street, Providence RI Our Host, Laure Hallworth…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence News - July 24, 2023
Every Thursday, 11;00 - 12:30, JOIN US at the Alliance Française for CAFE CROISSANTS For French conversation at the Alliance SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS IN PERSON FOR FRENCH SPEAKERS: JULY 28 (6:00 - 7:00 pm) "UN JOUR, UN THÈME"…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence News - July 20, 2023
SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS IN PERSON FOR FRENCH SPEAKERS: JULY 21, JULY 28 (6:00 - 7:00 pm) "UN JOUR, UN THÈME" Themed classes with presentation and discussion: FRENCH PLACES OFF THE BEATEN PATH Join us for presentation and discussion about…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence News - July 17, 2023
Club du Conversation CANCELLED TONIGHT Next club: Monday, August 14th TUESDAY, JULY 18 CANCELLED APERO PROVIDENCE ART CLUB NEXT APERO AUGUST 15 11 Thomas St. Providence Join us for French conversation, All French speakers are welcome. Call to…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence News - July 7, 2023
JULY 13, 4:00 - 7:00 COCKTAIL PARTY JOIN US AT THE PARTY FOR BASTILLE DAY JULY 13, 4 - 7 pm RESERVE A SEAT TODAY CAV RESTAURANT, 13 Imperial Place, Providence COCKTAIL PARTY Cheeseboard Display Almond Encrusted Brie with brandied sundried…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence -Summer Classes 2023 July 10 - Sept 2
SUMMER CLASSES REGISTRATION OPEN! JULY 10 - SEPT. 2, 2023 (8 weeks on Zoom) EARLY BIRD ENDS JULY 2 Most Classes will be held on Zoom July 21 & 28 classes "un jour - un thème" will be in person and on ZOOM with Armelle…
Read More »Spring Classes 2023 Announced! Enrollment is Now Open!
SPRING CLASSES ANNOUNCED!! ENROLL TODAY! APR. 10 - JULY 1, 2023 (12 weeks on Zoom) EARLY BIRD 10% OFF UNTIL MARCH 31, 2023 Classes will be held on Zoom CLICK LANGUAGE TO SEE SCHEDULE: FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH ARABIC HAITIAN…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence - Events! Flag Raising, Balade Parisienne This Saturday, Cabaret Cancelled
MARCH EVENTS (HAPPY SPRING!) Tuesday, MARCH 21st 5:30-7 PM L' APERO AT PROVIDENCE ART CLUB Join us for a glass of wine, some cheese, crackers & fruit and French conversation (Please reserve ASAP) RESERVE here or call 401-272-6243…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence - Event ,February, March, April
FEBRUARY EVENTS Tuesday, FEBRUARY 21st, APERO AT PROVIDENCE ART CLUB 5:30 PM Sunday, FEBRUARY 26th CRÊPES PARTY AT ALLIANCE 3:00 PM Traditionally the month of February in France is the the month for CRÊPES, Beignets and other treats…
Read More »Register Now for Winter Classes Session! Early Bird Extended Until Jan 4, 2023
Next Members' Luncheon Will Be February 3rd. (No January Luncheon) Brown Faculty Club Winter Classes Starts From Jan 9th Enroll Now! Jan. 9 - Mar. 31, 2023 (12 weeks on Zoom) Early Bird Until January 4, 2023 Most classes will be held…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence - AF Providence Time For Our Annual Appeal
ANNUAL APPEAL 2022 BRAVO to our members and friends who made the Dec 4th Holiday Party at the Squantum Club such a cultural gem! This social gathering reached a triumphant high with 100 friends coming together to celebrate. It was a joyous event…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence : Events Not To Miss
This Will Be Your Last Chance To Attend The Balade Parisienne This Year! Our affiliate and guest host from Paris, Inès Bel Kefi, will be taking a maternity leave until March 2023! Af Providence friends wish her the best and look forward to…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence - Balade Parisienne Last Call
LAST CALL FOR BALADE! SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24th 11:00 AM Live from Paris Balade Parisienne Historically this is the arrondissement of many craftsmen and workshops. It is a great area with the best market of Paris and many hidden gems…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence Fall Classes Start Next Week
Fall Classes Start Next Week Sept. 6 - Dec. 17, 2022 (14 weeks on Zoom) Early Bird ends Sept. 3 Most classes will be held on Zoom, except several French classes with Armelle Click Language To See Schedule: French Italian Spanish…
Read More »Alliance Francaise Of Providence September Events
September Events Friday, September 2nd 12:30 PM ALLIANCE MEMBERS' LUNCHEON Brown Faculty Club 1 Bannister Street Providence, RI. On street parking pass available inside (French spoken) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH 11:00 AM Balade…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence - Alliance Francaise Fall Classes Announcement
FALL CLASSES REGISTER TODAY SEPT. 6 - DEC. 17, 2022 (14 weeks on Zoom) EARLY BIRD 10% DISCOUNT: AUGUST 23 - AUGUST 31 Most classes will be held on Zoom, except several Advanced French classes with Armelle CLICK LANGUAGE TO SEE SCHEDULE:…
Read More »Alliance Francaise of Providence - Classes Start; Summer Events Announced
Classes begin tomorrow Register today JULY 5 - AUGUST 27, 2022 (8 weeks on Zoom) French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic & Haitian Creole Check out CLASSES HERE Saturday July 9th 11:00 am "Life from Paris" Balade Parisienne le Paris…
Read More »Alliance Francaise Of Providence Summer 2022 Classes -Announcement
Summer Classes Announced Today July 5 - August 27, 2022 (8 weeks on Zoom) Early bird 10% discount: until June 22 Click language to see schedule: French Italian Spanish Haitian Creole Private Tutors About our Teachers..... Our…
Read More »Alliance Francaise Of Providence June And July Events
Sorry, Postponed Today New Date To Be Announced Balade Parisienne le Paris des Arts Museums in Paris (the famous ones but especially the hidden gems) in French, Hosted by Inès Bel Kefi French Boot Camp (A2 - B Level) Grammar &…
Read More »Alliance Airs France Election Coverage On Sunday - April 24, 2022
Join us for the Live Announcement 2022 French Election Results This Sunday Big Screen viewing Doors open at 1:00 PM Results will air at 2:00 PM Maison de la Francophonie 928 Smith Street Providence Free French Movie For April –…
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