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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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Parlons français! Monthly French conversation group
30800 Telegraph Rd suite 2925, Bingham Farms, MI, USIN-PERSON Monthly French conversations on Wednesdays are back!
Join the group “French Practice” at the AFD/FIM! An excellent way to practice your French skills in a laid back manner and a great opportunity to meet people! Meet Wednesday at 10am for one hour and a half in a French environment with like-minded students and a native speaker facilitator. Attendees need to have if possible a B1 level at least (ask us if you are unsure of your level! afd@afdetroit.org)
Free for members, $5 for non-members (join here), level B1 and above recommended.
Only 10 seats open, click here to register here: Upcoming events | Alliance française de Détroit | French Institute of Michigan (afdetroit.org)
and sign up to get our newsletter (top or bottom of the website depending on your computer or phone) to get alerted of them!1 attendee
Wine & Cheese- A French Apéro
Alliance Française de Detroit / French Institute of Michigan, 30800 Telegraph Rd Ste 2925 (2ndFloor, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, USA, Bingham Farms, MI, USWine & Cheese: A French Apéro - Saturday October 10th at 5 PM (20 spots - French/English explanations)
Register by clicking HEREOur Wine & Cheese event is more than a tasting: it is an opportunity to discover French culture in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Throughout the evening, we will share cultural information and stories about French wine, cheese, regional traditions, and the art of the apéro.
Our Wine and Cheese-French Apéro event is facilitated by Guillaume Holtzmann ! Guillaume is a French native certified sommelier and wine distributor, he is also a master of the art of cheese cutting and wine pairing.
Come enjoy a glass of wine, discover new cheeses and pairing wine, meet fellow Francophiles, and experience one of France’s favorite social traditions: taking time to enjoy good food, good conversation, and good company.
The event will include:
Taste of 4 French wines and 6-8 cheeses.$45 for members; $55 for non-members; 21+ welcome.
The event may be simultaneously in French and EnglishHere is the link to register (just clicking yes on meetup will NOT register you): https://www.afdetroit.org/event-detail/?eventId=1225#/
3 attendees
Painting and speaking French! Watercolor workshop
30800 Telegraph Rd suite 2925, Bingham Farms, MI, USPainting and Speaking French- (for all levels of French, recommended from the A2 level)
During this 2h workshop ($40 for non members, $30 for Alliance française members) taught in French in a very relaxing atmosphere, Cara will guide us to learn watercolor painting!
Workshop:
- leaves, textures and autumn scenery
Cara Marie Young is an artist from Atlanta, Georgia based in Detroit, Michigan. Her current interdisciplinary painting practice is an evolving response to the human experience, concerned with issues of race in the American landscape. Cara finds relaxation in watercolor painting and she enjoy sharing those moments and her skills.
Material is not included. Bring your own material: watercolors, paper, brushes... (feel free to request a suggested material list before registration)-
Register on our website: Upcoming events | Alliance française de Détroit | French Institute of Michigan (and not just on meetup please as space is limited to 8)
2 attendees
Petanque Tournament
VFW Park, Royal Oak, MI, USSunday October 11th @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!) $10 for non-members, $5 for members
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