AFMSP is proud to bring events for all levels of French speakers and Francophiles - from débutants to locuteurs natifs.
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussing the themes, characters and context of a book selected by AF staff. This group is led by AF instructor Marie-Jeanne.
The Alliance Française of Minneapolis/St. Paul and the University Club of St Paul welcome you to this casual monthly French conversation group. Join us the second Thursday of every month on the hills of Summit Avenue, from 6 to 7:30 pm, for an Apéritif en Français. Membership in the University Club is not required to attend. All are welcome!
Limitless, an art collection by Maya Ann, emerges from a dark time in her life. While dealing with traumatic and painful experiences in her family, Maya Ann was diagnosed with Erythromelalgia, a rare vascular pain disorder triggered by stressful events. To cope, she used her voice and vision to bring into the world “Limitless” - her first ever collection and a testament to the cathartic power of creation and art.
Un film gratuit pour les enfants et les familles ! À partir de 10 ans
A free film in French for children and families! Ages 10 and up
Love chocolate? Nous aussi. Learn about the nuances of white, milk and dark chocolate through taste alongside a professional chocolatier at L'More Chocolat, Wayzata’s delightful chocolate boutique inspired by Paris’s finest chocolatiers.
Alongside the classics, guests have the opportunity to taste something completely different: Ruby Chocolate. Not bitter, milky or sweet, this fourth type of chocolate balances berry fruitiness and luscious smoothness with no berries, unnatural flavors or color added.
Join us for free bi-monthly French language films at Rochester Public Library the third Wednesday of the month! This November, join us for Nadir Moknèche’s tale of a family reunion with one surprise.
Jean-Pierre Melville’s classic film L’armée des ombres showcases his cinematic prowess as well as his personal experiences in France’s secret resistance movement
We are Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul's beginner French book club!
Join us at 2:30 pm on the third Saturday of every month to read and discuss beginner French literature in a relaxed environment.
Lectures Faciles welcomes new and returning participants, even in the middle of a story! We are currently reading Le Petit Nicolas de Sempé et Goscinny. The discussion will be a mixture of French and English, with each member using French as much as they are comfortable.
Parlez-vous français ? Vous cherchez un endroit à St Paul pour utiliser votre français régulièrement ? Rejoignez-nous le dernier dimanche de tous les mois à Meritage Restaurant au centre ville de St Paul !
We previously welcomed Lane Rosenthal for a presentation on “Hidden Paris“: the historical gems hiding in plainsight throughout la Ville Lumière. Now, Lane is returning to the Alliance Française after spending the autumn in Paris to share her experiences of modern Paris and her life lived regularly between two continents.
This event will feature a presentation by Lane, including live reading from her travel writing on Paris and time for a Q&A.
Experience five distinct wines from Burgundy’s iconic vineyard Château de Pommard during this class and tasting! We will be guided by expert sommelier Preston Mohr during this tasting.
Venez nombreux for a very special Petit Déj this December!
To get in the holiday spirit, AFMSP’s boutique will be joined by local vendors to allow for some holiday shopping from Francophone and Francophile businesses in the Twin Cities.
Notre groupe de conversation mensuelle pour les francophones à Rochester
Join Alliance Française this December for a casual conversation group at Old Abe Coffee Shop in downtown Rochester! We meet the first Saturday of every month from 9:30 am - 11:30 am.
A fun and engaging discussion group about the real and imaginary ideas of the world of children…en français !
Have you wondered what it’s like to take a beginner French class at Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul? Here’s your chance to try one for FREE!
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussing the themes, characters and context of a book selected by AF staff. This group is led by AF instructor Marie-Jeanne.
The Alliance Française of Minneapolis/St. Paul and the University Club of St Paul welcome you to this casual monthly French conversation group. Join us the second Thursday of every month on the hills of Summit Avenue, from 6 to 7:30 pm, for an Apéritif en Français. Membership in the University Club is not required to attend. All are welcome!
Join Alliance Française for our annual winter celebration: Fête d’Hiver!
Savor traditional French treats including the classic bûche de noël cake, vin chaud and more at this party for all ages.
Taste a range of sparkling wines with Alliance Française and Small Lot to better prepare your table for the holiday season!
Have you wondered what it’s like to take a beginner French class at Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul? Here’s your chance to try one for FREE!
We are Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul's beginner French book club!
Join us at 2:30 pm on the third Saturday of every month to read and discuss beginner French literature in a relaxed environment.
Lectures Faciles welcomes new and returning participants, even in the middle of a story! We are currently reading Le Petit Nicolas de Sempé et Goscinny. The discussion will be a mixture of French and English, with each member using French as much as they are comfortable.
Join us for a free screening of this feel-good film about memories across generations in one French family, based on the book by David Foenkinos.
Parlez-vous français ? Vous cherchez un endroit à St Paul pour utiliser votre français régulièrement ? Rejoignez-nous le dernier dimanche de tous les mois à Meritage Restaurant au centre ville de St Paul !
Venez nombreux ! Join us for a free French conversation group over breakfast at our Minneapolis location at 227 Colfax Avenue North. All ages and levels of French welcome!
Notre groupe de conversation mensuelle pour les francophones à Rochester
Join Alliance Française this December for a casual conversation group at Old Abe Coffee Shop in downtown Rochester! We meet the first Saturday of every month from 9:30 am - 11:30 am.
A fun and engaging discussion group about the real and imaginary ideas of the world of children…en français !
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussing the themes, characters and context of a book selected by AF staff. This group is led by AF instructor Marie-Jeanne.
The Alliance Française of Minneapolis/St. Paul and the University Club of St Paul welcome you to this casual monthly French conversation group. Join us the second Thursday of every month on the hills of Summit Avenue, from 6 to 8 pm, for an Apéritif en Français. Membership in the University Club is not required to attend. All are welcome!
We are Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul's beginner French book club!
Join us at 2:30 pm on the third Saturday of every month to read and discuss beginner French literature in a relaxed environment.
Lectures Faciles welcomes new and returning participants, even in the middle of a story! We are currently reading Le Petit Nicolas de Sempé et Goscinny. The discussion will be a mixture of French and English, with each member using French as much as they are comfortable.
Parlez-vous français ? Vous cherchez un endroit à St Paul pour utiliser votre français régulièrement ? Rejoignez-nous le dernier dimanche de tous les mois à Meritage Restaurant au centre ville de St Paul !
Join the Twin Cities local and international communities in Brit’s Clubhouse Room for live music, a color guard and words honoring global veterans on the anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I.
There is much more to the Beaujolais wine region than just the annual fête du Beaujolais nouveau. Join Alliance Française and Small Lot Wine to learn about Beaujolais from Gamay to grand cru.
CHANGE OF LOCATION: Due to Bad Waitress Northeast switching to winter hours, we are unfortunately unable to meet there. Join us in the general area of Bordertown Coffee this evening!
Join Alliance Française’s newest club for an autumn rendez-vous. We meet in the cooler months of the year and welcome knitters of all experience levels to this casual get-together to knit (faire du tricot) and chat in French.
A fun and engaging discussion group about the real and imaginary ideas of the world of children…en français !
Venez nombreux ! Join us for a free French conversation group over breakfast at our Minneapolis location at 227 Colfax Avenue North. All ages and levels of French welcome!
Notre groupe de conversation mensuelle pour les francophones à Rochester
Join Alliance Française this November for a casual conversation group at Old Abe Coffee Shop in downtown Rochester! We meet the first Saturday of every month from 9:30 am - 11:30 am.
Parlez-vous français ? Vous cherchez un endroit à St Paul pour utiliser votre français régulièrement ? Rejoignez-nous le dernier dimanche de tous les mois à Meritage Restaurant au centre ville de St Paul !
Join Alliance Française’s French high school club Les Djeunes for a halloween party on Oct 26!
We’ll have activities to get in the spooky spirit en français !
This event is free, like all Djeunes activities.
October’s Ciné Club film is Dure bataille: a story of courage, sacrifice and survival in the foothills of the Tatra Mountains 75 years ago by French partisans and escaped prisoners of war in Slovakia.
Un film gratuit pour les enfants et les familles ! À partir de 6 ans
A free film in French for children and families! Ages 6 and up
We are Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul's beginner French book club!
Join us at 2:30 pm on the third Saturday of every month to read and discuss beginner French literature in a relaxed environment. Lectures Faciles welcomes new and returning participants, even in the middle of a story! We are currently reading Le Petit Nicolas de Sempé et Goscinny. The discussion will be a mixture of French and English, with each member using French as much as they are comfortable.
The importance of cultural preservation demonstrated by the world’s reaction to the Notre Dame fire in April illuminates the importance of preserving historical buildings for future generations. Join us for a screening of the documentary Chartres: Light Reborn! (Chartres : La lumière retrouvée) followed by a conversation with the cathedral’s lead stained glass restorer Claire Babet.
George Bonga was a French-speaking fur trader in Minnesota in the 19th Century. The Bonga family was one of the few families of African ancestry in southwest Ojibwe country in the 18th and 19th centuries. Dr. Harper tells the Bonga family's multigenerational story of living within structures of empire, slavery and colonialism, and the ways in which their identities lay at the heart of their survival.
Event in English, presented in partnership with the French-American Heritage Foundation.
The Alliance Française of Minneapolis/St. Paul and the University Club of St Paul welcome you to this casual monthly French conversation group. Join us the second Thursday of every month on the hills of Summit Avenue, from 6 to 7:30 pm, for an Apéritif en Français. Membership in the University Club is not required to attend. All are welcome!
Alliance Française’s monthly French book club for intermediate readers explores French literature through select passages and discussing the themes, characters and context of a book selected by AF staff. This group is led by AF instructor Marie-Jeanne.
A fun and engaging discussion group about the real and imaginary ideas of the world of children…en français ! October’s theme is le changement / change.
Join Alliance Française this October for a casual conversation group at Old Abe Coffee Shop in downtown Rochester! We meet the first Saturday of every month from 9:30 am - 11:30 am.
Venez nombreux ! Join us for a free French conversation group over breakfast at our Minneapolis location at 227 Colfax Avenue North. All ages and levels of French welcome!
Parlez-vous français ? Vous cherchez un endroit à St Paul pour utiliser votre français régulièrement ? Rejoignez-nous le dernier dimanche de tous les mois à Meritage Restaurant au centre ville de St Paul !
Trouver votre inspiration de mode cet automne!
Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul, working with local boutiques, will host a fall fashion show brunch at the beautiful Holden Room in our new Harrison neighborhood, with proceeds benefiting Alliance Française.
Trouvez votre bonheur parmi nos articles en vente !
Find your own treasure during our flea market sale!
Stop by our former building in the heart of the North Loop at 113 North First Street to take home a memento from the Alliance Française. We’re hoping to clear out the building, so items will be priced to sell!
Amin is caught between his family and past in Senegal and his work and present in France. Join us for a film exploring the African immigrant experience in France at Ciné Club this September.
Goldstein Museum of Design’s Dior to Disco exhibit ends Sept 29! Join us for a last chance look behind the scenes of this special collection with museum curators Caren Oberg and Jean McElvain.
Allez les loons! Join Alliance Française for a MN United match at Allianz Field. Support votre équipe et votre Alliance at the same time and watch MNUFC's French-Malagasy rising star Romain Metanire on the field.
Join Alliance Française’s French high school club Les Djeunes for a MN United match at Allianz Field on Sept 25!
We’ll be cheering on AF member Romain Metanire on the field.
Email Anne-Sophie at annesophie@afmsp.org to be added to the wait list.
We are Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul's beginner French book club!
Join us at 2:30 pm on the third Saturday of every month to read and discuss beginner French literature in a relaxed environment.
Lectures Faciles welcomes new and returning participants, even in the middle of a story! We are currently reading Le Petit Nicolas de Sempé et Goscinny. The discussion will be a mixture of French and English, with each member using French as much as they are comfortable.
A film exploring the resilience of teens in the banlieues of Paris.
Un film d’Olivier Babinet. Wednesday, Sept 18 at 6:30 pm at the Rochester Public Library.
Film in French with English subtitles. Popcorn provided.
A chance for our youngest students and their families to meet AF staff & teachers.
Venez nombreux !
Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul welcomes you to an opening reception of the photo exhibit 3C by Montréal-based artist 2Fik. Born in Paris to a Moroccan Muslim family, 2Fik's work playfully and strikingly explores identity, cultural contrast and gender.
The Alliance Française of Minneapolis/St. Paul and the University Club of St Paul welcome you to this casual monthly French conversation group. Join us the second Thursday of every month on the hills of Summit Avenue, from 6 to 7:30 pm, for an Apéritif en Français. Membership in the University Club is not required to attend. All are welcome!
