Alliance Française de Louisville

Fête des Rois
2024-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
Celebrate la Fête des Rois on January 14th with Alliance Française de Louisville.

Taste traditional galette des rois and enjoy the festivities of the this French holiday. Will you find the fève?

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$5 Members | $10 Non-Members

Interested in learning how to make this sweet holiday treat? Register for our Galette des Rois Cooking Class with Julien Marechaux!

Galette des Rois Cooking Class
2024-01-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | KY
As we approach la Fête des Rois many look forward to the beloved holiday treat, la galette des rois, a French frangipane cake made in the new year to celebrate Epiphany or Kings’ Day.

AFL will be offering a Galette de Rois Cooking Class, which will include beverages and charcuterie for the attendees to enjoy while they learn to make this favorite from French-native, Julien Marechaux. He will share a bit of background on la Fête des Rois and how he celebrated in his family.

$55 per person | Guests attend the Fête des Rois party on January 14th gratuit

Limited to 10 spaces only

REGISTER HERE or email afschool@bellsouth.net for more information.

Winter Course Session Begins
2024-01-08 10:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | KY
Winter Class Session 2023 Begins

Learn more about the French classes offered at AFL and register today!

MENUS PLAISIRS - LES TROISGROS
2024-01-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-06 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Speed Museum Cinema, 2035 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
MENUS PLAISIRS – LES TROISGROS
Directed by Frederick Wiseman
Showing at the Speed Cinema
Saturday, January 6, 1 pm
Sunday, January 7, 1 pm

“A team that with love, ingenuity, choreography, sublime technique, and a regard for the larger world
create one astonishment after another for the delight and delectation of others – much like the
genius behind the camera.”—Manohla Dargis, The New York Times

Price: $8 admission for AFL members

In French with English subtitles, 240 minutes. Recommended for 16+.

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Member Christmas Party
2023-12-19 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
Happy Holidays from the Alliance Française de Louisville

AFL Member Christmas Party | December 8th
5:00 – 8:00 (Open House)
There will be light food, some sweet treats, beverages, and plenty of holiday cheer!
Free festivities for all our members.

This will take place at the AFL office, located at 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY 40222

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Taste of Things (La Passion de Dodin Bouffant)
2023-12-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | KY
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema
The Taste of Things (La passion de Dodin Bouffant)
Directed by Tran Anh Hung

The Speed Cinema will be hosting the first screening of France’s submission for the Best International Film Oscar, The Taste of Things, on Saturday, December 9 at 11 am as part of our monthly Talk Cinema program. The film won the Director’s Prize at the Cannes Film Festival where the film had its world premiere last May.

Just this week it was named in IndieWire’s Top 25 Films of 2023—being listed in the number 2 spot!

Members of the Alliance Française de Louisville receive a discount on tickets to this showing.

Explore the Dordogne with AFL
2023-12-09 - 2023-12-16 | The Dordogne, France
An adventure you will never forget!
Explore The Dordogne with Alliance Française de Louisville from December 9th – December 16th, 2023!
What to Expect:
Indulge in an authentic French experience in this gorgeous region of France. During this wonderful stay you will learn about the area’s rich history, learn French with AFL’s guide, and marvel at the beautiful sights all around! Only 8 spaces are available.
Why You Should Join Us:
Create unforgettable memories on this 7-day trip to the region of Armagnac and Cassoulet while exploring the stunning surroundings of the Dordogne and savoring traditional French gastronomy!
Our Travel Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Bourdeilles
Day 2-7: Visits are TBD but may include the Perigueux Christmas Market, other local markets, the Castles of Beynac, Castlenaud, Marqueyssac, the Abbey de Brantome, the village of Sarlat, and more…
Day 8: Departure
Pricing:
The price is $1,950 per person for double occupancy.
A $1,500 supplement will reserve you a single room.
The pricing above includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day. Transportation to and from Angoulême is not included.
Deadlines:
Expressions of Interest must be made by February 25, 2023.
Deposits are due by March 15, 2023.
To add your name to the list of interested travelers, please contact Alliance Française de Louisville at afschool@bellsouth.net or by calling (502) 420-0800.

Napoléon's France
2023-12-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
Napoléon’s France by Dr. John Greene
Professor of French, University of Louisville
Sunday, December 3rd | 4-5 pm

This speaker series event will take place at the AFL office
Free for AFL Members | $10 for non-members

Even before director Ridley Scott’s much anticipated Napoleon hits the big screen in November, French commentators have objected to its characterisation of the man who styled himself Emperor of France. Over two hundred years after his death, he continues to be a polarizing figure, perceived differently in France than in the countries his France tried to conquer. However his character is represented, we can perhaps agree on the places and events that shaped that character. Join us for an illustrated tour of Napoleon’s France, taking in his birthplace of Corsica, his coronation in Notre-Dame, and some of his most famous military exploits, including the Egyptian campaign.
John Greene is a Professor of French at the University of Louisville, where he teaches a wide range of courses, including language, literature, culture, film and theatre classes. He is the recipient of numerous teaching awards, including the Dorothy S. Ludwig Excellence in Teaching Award of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF). The French government named him a Chevalier in the Ordre des Palmes académiques for services to French education and culture. His published work has appeared in books and journals on both sides of the Atlantic and his filmed lecture series for The Great Courses, entitled The Great Tours: France through the Ages, appeared in 2020.

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Caroling on Frankfort
2023-12-02 15:00 (America/Halifax) | European Spledor, 2232 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, 40206
A group of AFL carolers have been rehearsing several chansons de Noël that they will be caroling on Frankfort Ave. December 2nd, 3pm beginning at European Splendor. Lyrics provided and Santa hats encouraged!

Conversation du Samedi
2023-12-02 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
Saturday Morning Conversation Groups with Richard Vivier
Informal conversation group with a native French speaker who truly loves his language!
9-10 am (A1/A2)
This group is on break until January 13th.
10-11 am (B1+)
This group is not on break and will continue through December.

Email afschool@bellsouth.net if you are interested in attending. Open to anyone, no cost.

Beaujolais Nouveau
2023-11-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Paul Paletti Gallery, 713 E. Market Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé!
Friday, November 17
5:30-7:30 pm | $45 per Ticket
Paul Paletti Gallery
713 E Market Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Beaujolais Nouveau is a French countryside tradition with the first wines of the harvest. Unlike most “many fine wines, beaujolais have not aged and are instead light & tarte. This falls upon the third Thursday in November. We invite you to enjoy the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau wines 2023 with us at Paul Paletti Gallery in downtown Louisville. Enjoy charcuterie, fruits, and petit treats while viewing the beautiful collection of art on display. A few pieces have French ties to keep an eye out for. Paul Paletti, the art enthusiast, Louisville lawyer, and fellow francophile, will be returning from a collectors convention in Paris the week prior!

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For those who are uncomfortable driving or are unable to drive at night, groups for carpooling will be organized. If interested or if wanting to volunteer as a driver, please email afschool@bellsouth.net.

AFL Annual Dinner 2023
2023-10-13 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Brasserie Provence, 150 N Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40222, United States
Annual Dinner
Register Here!
$85 per person
Friday | 6:30 pm
October 13th, 2023

Guest Speaker:
Mandela Gapala
Bridging Boarders as
Global Citizen

Cocktails | 6:30
Dinner & Wine | 7:15
Brasserie Provence
150 North Hurstbourne Pkwy

Call 502.420.0800 or email afschool@bellsouth for more information

1st Day of Fall Class Session!
2023-09-11 | KY
The AFL Fall Class Session 2023 Begins!

Interested in the classes offered? We have opportunities for all levels (and ages) to learn and love the French language. Explore our course offerings below and email afschool@bellsouth.net or stop by the office for more information!
Fall French Classes For Adults & Fall French Classes For Children

WorldFest Louisville 2023
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-04 | KY
WorldFest 2023 Labor Day Weekend
See the World without even leaving the city!
September 1 – 4, 2023
Alliance Française de Louisville will be at World Fest in the Global Village & World of Information

WorldFest, Louisville’s premier international festival is the most diverse, inclusive, and equitable event in the region, featuring:
Three entertainment stages showcasing international, national, regional, and local performers
A vendor village with nearly 150 international-themed arts, crafts, merchandise, and food booths
The WorldFest Global Village highlights cultures and customs from all over the world through traditional performances
The World of Information showcasing many different cultures and countries providing informational materials and activities
The Parade of Cultures on Saturday, celebrating all the diverse cultures in Louisville
The WorldFest International Kids Zone with lots of fun and educational activities and games for kids to enjoy
A Naturalization Ceremony welcoming dozens of new American citizens to Louisville
And, of course…
Alliance Française de Louisville will be in the World of Information section, located by the Global Village and the overlook stage

Stop by to say “Salut” and enjoy all that WorldFest (and AFL) have to offer!

Last, but certainly not least, our volunteers will be wearing these stylish AFL t-shirts – so keep an eye out! Mais, plus – you can get your very own AFdeLousiville shirt here online or at our booth!

Gojob Reception
2023-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | 707 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202, 707 E Market St, Louisville, 40202, United States
Looking for an opportunity to explore French connections in Louisville? Join AFL in partnership with Gojob on August 23rd at 7 – 9 pm.
This reception will be hosted by Gojob at 707 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40222.
Register here:
$15 members, free if you invite guest
$25 non members, free if you become members.
Email afschool@bellsouth.net for more information!

AFL Wine Tasting & Fundraiser: l'Été 2023
2023-06-17 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | KY
AFL Member Ticket

AFL Non-Member Ticket

Rabbit Hole Distillery Tour & Tasting
2023-06-02 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | KY
Discover more about the history and craft of bourbon. We will enjoy a private tour of the distillery and a French-inspired cocktail as the finale.
4-5 pm at Rabbit Hole Distillery in Nulu
Cost: $25 AFL Member $40 Non-Member
AFL Member

Non-Member

Must RSVP – please email afschool@bellsouth.net if any questions or concerns arise.

Cave Hill Cemetery Walk & Tour
2023-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | KY
Back by popular demand – our beloved board member, Anne Harlan, will be leading another walk and tour through Cave Hill Cemetery. This beautiful walk will be accompanied with historical information, including background on underlying French ties in Louisville. The walk is over 3 miles and could be considered arduous; however, there are turn back opportunities if needed.
Donations requested and can be made in person or on the Donate page of our website!

Tea at Mount Lavender
2023-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | KY
This Saturday, May 20, a group from AFL will visit Little Mount Lavender in Simpsonville. Depart from the AFL parking lot at 10am.
Join AFL teacher, Linda Fenouil, and others for pastries, lunch and a brief history of this stunning plant.
It’s not too late to join. Let us know that you plan to meet us by
emailing bonjouraflouisville@gmail.com or calling the office at 502/420-0800.
*Attendees are responsible for purchasing their own lunch*

Alliance Française de Louisville Speaker Series
2023-04-30 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | KY
Join us and Julien Icher as he shares his work on the Lafayette Trail with Alliance Française de Louisville!
Members Purchase Below for $15

Non-Members Purchase Below for $25

About Julien
Julien Pierre Icher is a 29-year-old French national, Founder, and President of The Lafayette Trail, Inc. (thelafayettetrail.org) He is a graduate of the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, one of the few French Grandes Ecoles. He holds a bachelor’s degree with a double major in history and geography, as well as two master’s degrees: one in human geography, the other in digital geographies, with a focus on the integration of spatial data in web environments.
At age 24, he accompanied President Emmanuel Macron of France as the youngest member of the French Presidential Delegation during President Macron’s state visit to Washington, D.C. in April of 2018. Julien’s mission was to help emphasize the historical bonds of friendship that have formally united France and the U.S. since the signing of the treaty of Alliance in 1778, and the critical role that Lafayette played in their formation.
Julien is the host and director of Follow The Frenchmen, a YouTube-based not-for-profit web series produced by The Lafayette Trail, Inc. exploring and interpreting the significance of Lafayette’s legacy, in particular the Frenchman’s tour of the U.S. in 1824-1825.

The Lafayette Trail, Inc. (thelafayettetrail.org) is a nonprofit organization with the mission to document, map, and mark General Lafayette’s footsteps during his Farewell Tour of the United States in 1824 and 1825. It aims to educate the public about the national significance of Lafayette’s Tour and to promote a broader understanding of Lafayette’s numerous contributions to American independence and national coherence in preparation for the 2024-2025 tour bicentennial celebrations.
The Lafayette Trail, Inc. grows its outreach by focusing primarily on three sectors:

A historic marker program, which counts to this date over 109 recipients across 19 of the 24 states that Lafayette visited during the tour;
A web series called Follow The Frenchmen available on YouTube, which counts to this day 15 episodes;
A daily presence on the three main social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter).

Julien’s recent publications include:

“Lafayette: A Bridge between Two Revolutions”, Discover Concord, Concord, MA, Spring 2021, 16-17.
“In Lafayette’s Footsteps: Memorializing the General’s Tour in New Hampshire”, Historical New Hampshire, Vol. 71, No. 1, Spring 2018, 20-43.

Weblinks
https://thelafayettetrail.org/ftf/
Email: julien@thelafayettetrail.org
Twitter: @LafayetteTrail
Instagram: @thelafayettetrail
Facebook: @thelafayettetrail

"Lafayette's Trail Project" by Julien Icher
2023-04-30 04:00 - 18:00 UTC | KY
A Celebration of French-American Friendship at this April Speaker Series Event!

In 1825, General Lafayette, of American Revolution fame, visited the Browns at Liberty Hall in Frankfort, KY during his farewell tour of the newly “united states.” Our American ideals became his.

AFL invites you to sip bourbon and champagne with Julien Pierre Icher, Founder and President of the Lafayette Trail Marker Inc. At age 24, Julien accompanied President Macron to Washington D.C. on a cultural mission. Now at age 29, Julien has placed more than 115 historic markers mapping Lafayette’s 1824-25 tour, including one at Liberty Hall. His talk will explore our historical bonds of friendship with the French people and the critical role that Lafayette played in the formation of our country.

Sunday, April 30
4-6pm
Alliance Française de Louisville
$15 AFL member | $25 non-member

Check out the educational video, filmed in Frankfort. Episode 18 of “Follow The Frenchmen” on Youtube.

Non-Member

AFL Member

Cemetery Walking Tour
2023-04-22 11:00 - 12:30 (Asia/Karachi) | KY
Join AFL board member, Anne Harlan for a breathtaking and informational walking tour, en Française!
Please take into consideration that this is an arduous walk, approximately 3.2 miles.
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Un Potluck de Printemps
2023-04-15 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | KY
Venez rencontrer les francophone et francophiles de Louisville.
There’s much to celebrate this spring, as our small organization is growing, helping local Francophones and Francophiles connect.
Saturday, April 15, from 4 to 6pm, we will hold a French potluck at the Alliance Française, 1313 Lyndon Lane.
There is a sign up sheet to ensure that we have a variety of French dishes and all of the other things needed for a potluck. If you do not cook but wish to partake, we also need people to bring beverages.
Nous invitons tous nos membres et amis à notre célébration gastronomique!
You may bring any friend or family who may be interested in connecting with Alliance Française de Louisville. AFL is looking forward to welcoming you on the 15th. A bientôt!

Spring Course Session Begins ! Les Cours de Printemps Vont Commencer !
2023-04-10 | KY

Off the Beaten Path avec Jacqueline Thomas
2023-03-26 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Alliance Française de Louisville : Office, 1313 Lyndon Ln, Suite 111, Louisville, KY, 40222
Many have been fortunate to visit the main tourist attractions,
like la Tour Eiffel, l’Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, but
Jacqueline Thomas, a 30-year resident of Paris, will take us to
six off-the-beaten-path places you may never have experienced!
Come and learn about everything from the ancient roman arenas,
les Arènes de Lutèce, built in 200 BC right in the heart of the
Latin Quarter to the most modern architectural marvel of the
City of Light which houses art, music, theatre, la Fondation
Louis Vuitton!

End of Winter Course Session
2023-03-19 | KY

Ciné-concert | "En plein dans l'oeil"
2023-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Speed Museum Cinema, 2035 S. 3rd Street, Louisville, KY, 40208, United States
A one-of-a-kind, live music screening, En plein dans l’œil (Right in The Eye), is a creation by Jean-François Alcoléa based on Georges Méliès cinematographic works.
Presenting 12 films by French director Georges Méliès (1861-1938), the show presents a modern rendition of the poetic and playful universe of Georges Méliès by aptly serving both its images and its narrative.
This event is co-sponsored by the University of Louisville Department of Classical & Modern Languages, the Alliance Française de Louisville, and the Louisville Children’s Film Festival.
Funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
Admittance: $20 donation request to Alliance Française de Louisville
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Rabbit Hole Distillery Experience
2023-02-25 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | KY
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FUTURE EXPERIENCES, EMAIL AFSCHOOL@BELLSOUTH.NET

For AFL Members only—An exclusive tour
After Immersion Day, you can relax and keep learning at Rabbit Hole Distillery! Discover more about the history and craft of bourbon. We will enjoy a private tour of the distillery and a French-inspired cocktail as the finale to Immersion Day.
5 pm – 6:30 pm at Rabbit Hole Distillery in Nulu

Cost: $20 for the Rabbit Hole Experience. Number is limited.

Immersion Day
2023-02-25 10:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | KY
Immersion Day 2023!

Saturday February 25, 2023 | 10am to 4:30 pm
“The Barn” Earth & Spirit Center, 1924 Newberg Road, 40205
Join us for a fun day of French workshops and activities, community, and specialty food. From French conversation to board games and a trivia contest, there will be plenty of fun for everyone!
