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  • Notre Dame de Paris with Kathy Borrus, 04/14

    Notre Dame de Paris: Online Presentation by Kathy Borrus

    Thursday 14th April 2022 — 6:30pm to 7:30pm

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    On the third anniversary of the devastating fire that destroyed much of Notre Dame in Paris, Kathy Borrus will discuss her most recent book, Notre Dame de Paris: A Celebration of the Cathedral, and the history of the cathedral in a Zoom presentation in English with a sampling of historical images from her book.

    The book is available at Politics & Prose and Bonjour Books DC.

    About the author

    Kathy Borrus is a freelance writer based in Washington, DC. She is the author of multiple books including Five Hundred Buildings of ParisOne Thousand Buildings of ParisThe Fearless Shopper, and Stubby, a children's picture book. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, PurpleClover.com, Fits, Starts, and Matters of the Heart, Art Business News, and FranceGuide among others.

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  • AFDC ANNUAL GALA, 04/26

    THE AFDC GALA IS BACK!

    Tuesday, April 26, 2022

    If you would like to receive an email invitation,

    please email the Executive Director, Sarah Diligenti: director@francedc.org

    All attendees will be required to show Proof of Vaccination. Thank you for your helping us keep our community safe.

    More information here

    Benefactor of the Alliance Française of Washington DC $500/Ticket Purchase
    Friends of the Alliance Française of Washington DC $250/Ticket Purchase

    If you are unable to attend, but would like to help the Alliance, please consider making a donation

    Limited Capacity. Get your ticket soon.

  • Summer Camps 2022

    Summer Camps 2022

    Summer camps are back in-person from June 27 to August 12. Age 5 to 11. 

    See our Covid Restrictions and partial policies here.

    Sign up here.

  • Click-&-Collect Service PAUSED

    AFDC Libary

    Click-&-Collect Suspended

    In light of the Omicron crisis and the risk levels at the highest possible level in the DMV, the Alliance Française building is closed, and curbside service is suspended, until further notice.

    We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and we hope that everyone stays safe.

    For questions, please e-mail library@francedc.org.

     

    • Adult Placement Test Information

      Placement Test Information

      Not sure what your level of French is?  Do the free placement test online!             Take the Placement Test now

      Would you like to have your level assesed while experiencing one of our classes? Click below to register for a free online trial class.Register for a Zoom Trial Class

       


    • Private Classes

      Private Classes

      The Alliance Française de Washington provides customized private one-on-one and semi-private instruction on-site and off-site, as well as Skype lessons with fully qualified French teachers. Start at any time and benefit from flexible scheduling and personalized instruction.

      Submit request form for adult private classes. Learn more about our adult private classes. Learn more about kids & teens private classes here.

    • Adult Group Classes

      Adult Online Classes via Zoom

       Learn French from the comfort of your home. Check herefor the schedule. 

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