What we’re about
Il faut pratiquer! Venez nombreux a notre groupe de conversation pour parler en francais : ) Who wants to get together to speak French? All levels are welcome. Meet others who have a passion for foreign languages and no fear of speaking them. Allez, on y va!
This Meetup group is sponsored by the Alliance Française de Charleston Please join us for our other cultural events!
Upcoming events
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Pétanque at Palmetto Islands County Park
Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mt Pleasant, SC, USPétanque at Palmetto Islands County Park
444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mount Pleasant
Sunday, January 11, 2 pm
Park Admission $2 per person. Free for Gold Pass members
No skills required, just the desire for friendly fun and easy acquaintance. Simple game, simple rules.
Bring your own snack if you like (it’s not a potluck). Beverages and boules provided. Bring a chair if desired. Teams will consist of 2 players each and at least 4 players will be needed.
See map here. We will meet in the large lawn between the Dog Park and Tall Pine Shelter. Take first right turn from the traffic circle beyond the park entrance.
Sponsored by Alliance Française de Charleston. Info, photos, game rules and registration here: https://a-f-charleston.com/petanque/5 attendees
Alliance Française Ciné-Club: Le Fils de Jean (A Kid)
College of Charleston Thaddeus Street Education Center, Room 118, 25 Saint Philip Street, Charleston, SC, USCofC Dept. of French, Francophone, and Italian Studies
and Alliance Française de Charleston Ciné-Club
present a French film
Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7 pm
College of Charleston Thaddeus Street Education Center (ECTR)
Room 118 Septima Clark Auditorium, 25 Saint Philip Street, Charleston
Le Fils de Jean (A Kid)
2016 Drama 1h 38m
Directed by Philippe Lioret
When told at age 33 that the father he never knew has died and he has two adult brothers in Quebec, a Frenchman travels to the Belle Province to finally meet his siblings. A finely chiseled family drama that’s at once new and familiar, immersive and deeply poignant. Nominated for Best Actor (Pierre Deladonchamps) and Best Supporting Actor (Gabriel Arcand) at the César Awards.
In French with English subtitles. Free admission, Suggested donation $5.
Please register here https://a-f-charleston.com/cine-club/5 attendees
Past events
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