Following official information received yesterday pertaining to the Plan Vigipirate, applicable to all governmental and non-governmental institutions with a link to France, the Alliance Francaise of Washington DC reserves the right to ask first-time visitors for their government-issue ID when they enter the building.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. This procedure is temporary but will remain in place until further notice.
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