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Share the French Spirit !
Through monthly cultural events, experiment the joy of learning, sharing and discover French culture in a real convivial atmosphere.
Upcoming events
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Petanque Tournament
VFW Park, Royal Oak, MI, USSunday October 5th @2pm
This time we are organizing a tournament! Come play, have a good time and win trophies! Petanque game will be located in VFW Park in Royal Oak.
Petanque game is a French outdoor bowling game enjoyed by many French Families.
Come join us for a fun petanque tournament, all levels and ages are welcome (kids love that game, rules are easy to learn... just throw the metal ball the closest to the small wooden one and you get points!). Ball game (les boules) will be provided.
Enjoy the cultural outdoor experience and practice your French conversation in a relaxed setting!
Please follow this link to REGISTER (just clicking on meetup is not sufficient to register you!) $15 for non-members, $10 for members
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Upcoming events | Alliance française de Détroit | French Institute of Michigan (afdetroit.org)2 attendees
ANIMATED Film Festival: movie night (free event / for teens and adults 15+)
30800 Telegraph Rd suite 2925, Bingham Farms, MI, USAnimated Film Festival-Friday Night:
Join us for a 1h10 min stop-motion film for adults by Alain Ughetto (2021)
Early 20th century, Northern Italy. The Ughetto family, living through difficult times, dreams of a better future abroad. The story tells of Luigi Ughetto crossing the Alps to start a new life in France, thus changing the destiny of his beloved family forever. His grandson travels back in time revisiting their history, in an intimate dialogue with his grandmother Cesira.Movie's themes : Family, Immigration, Europe (comedy-drama)
More information, trailer and registration: Event detail | Alliance française de Détroit | French Institute of Michigan
1 attendee
ANIMATED Film Festival: movie afternoon for KIDS (free event)
30800 Telegraph Rd suite 2925, Bingham Farms, MI, USAnimated Film Festival- Saturday Short Films (Young audience-Family)
An afternoon featuring 6 short movies for 1h15 min of enchantment.Program:
1-One Two Tree 7min Comedy
2-Bear Hug 11min Fairy Tale
3-A Tiny Voyage 7 min Adventure
4-Carpinchos 10 min Comedy
Break : refreshments and cookies/popcorn
5-Yuck 13min Comedy
6-Lola and the sound piano 26 min Comedy-dramaMore information, pictures and registration: Event detail | Alliance française de Détroit | French Institute of Michigan
3 attendees
DETROIT FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL - Opening Night
Birmingham 8, 211 South Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, MI, USJoin us at the Birmingham 8 theater for the opening of the festival!
La Venue de L'Avenir : A family discovers its past through the life of their ancestor, Adèle Munier.
In French with English Subtitles
Franco-Belge/2025/Film directed by Cedric Klapisch. A Period and Family Drama with elements of RomanceThe film was shown out of competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, not as a contender for any awards.
Critics have praised the film for its romantic beauty, inventive structure, and engaging performances.Get your tickets here: Detroit French Film Festival 2025 | Alliance française de Détroit | French Institute of Michigan
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Past events
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