Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Jennifer Feltman Associate Professor, University of Alabama, Department of Art and Art History Many Gothic sculptures were damaged or lost during the French Revolution. Some entered art markets between the World Wars when they became prized by collectors. This lecture traces stories of loss, discovery, Franco-American research using nuclear […]
Our distinguished member Marie-Claude Freeland will give a presentation in French about the poet/filmmaker/lyricist Jacques Prévert. Jacques Prévert ! Qui était-il cet homme controversé, banni par les uns, adoré par les autres ? Vous avez sans doute appris ses poèmes à l’école, vu peut-être ses films, ou chanté ses chansons sans savoir que c’était de […]
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Bonjour ! Friday, January 23rd from 6:30-8:30PM there will be a wine tasting at Publix (aka Greenwise,1000 Jemison Lane, Mountain Brook, AL, 35223). Send your firm RSVP regarding the wine tasting, including your total number of persons attending, to jeanneclasse@gmail.com by 9pm Wednesday, January 21st with wine tasting in the email subject line so we know how much wine and food to purchase. Members will pay $5 ($10 for […]
Kevin Soucie returns to the Alliance Française de Birmingham to perform French and Québécois songs, with singing along encouraged!
Roukiata Ouedraogo is a Franco-Burkinabé actress, playwright, and comedian known for her sharp wit and powerful storytelling. Trained at Cours Florent in Paris, she has created acclaimed solo performances that blend humor with reflections on identity, migration, and contemporary Francophone life. Her work has been featured on major French stages as well as in film, television, and radio. She […]
Member Pamela Murray will present a program in English, When France ruled in Latin America & the Case of the French Intervention in Mid-19th Century Mexico. It will cover French cultural and historic influence in Latin America during the 19th century, especially in Mexico. Learn more about our speaker here: https://www.uab.edu/cas/history/people/emeritus/pamela-murray
Join William Bruchard on a journey to his native Nouvelle Calédonie (New Caledonia), a breathtaking paradise in the South Pacific where crystal-clear turquoise lagoons, dense tropical forests, and striking landscapes create one of the most beautiful places on Earth. This presentation explores its rich and fascinating history, from ancient Kanak traditions to European discovery and […]
For the fifth year running, the Alliance has secured this idyllic spot for a fun afternoon enjoying the food of France with fellow francophiles. Couples attending are asked to bring a main dish to share, and individuals can bring an appetizer or dessert. The Alliance will provide drinks & cups, plates, and napkins, but please […]
