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France at a Glance: Sip, Learn, and Explore
Date: Monday, July 20th, 2026 Time: 6 PM – 8 PM Location: Nouvelle Bar and Bottle, 214 S. Clay St., Louisville, KY 40202 See map Price: $79 for members | $89 for non-members Join the Alliance Française de Louisville at Nouvelle Bar & Bottle on July 20th from 6:00–8:00 PM for an immersive evening exploring the wines that shaped the world. It’s easy to say, “France again?” but the truth is that you can’t fully understand wine without understanding France. French wine regions created the foundation for many of the grapes, styles, and traditions we know today. To truly build a strong wine knowledge base, we always come back to France. During this special crash course, we’ll journey through some of France’s most influential wine regions, discovering the origins of iconic grapes and the lasting impact these wines have had across the globe. Along the way, you’ll taste exceptional wines from some of the country’s most respected producers while learning how France forever changed the wine world. The evening will be led by acclaimed sommelier John Grisanti, whose depth of knowledge and engaging teaching style make wine approachable, exciting, and unforgettable. John holds an impressive list of credentials, including Certified Sommelier, WSET III, CSW, CSS, Certified Cicerone, and Masters of Champagne. Tickets include:- Four curated French wine tastings
- Guided educational presentation with John Grisanti
- An approachable and engaging introduction to the foundations of French wine
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Same Meaning, Different Images: English Idioms Through a French Lens Divine Mosaka, AFL Instructor
Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026 Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Location: AFL Office | 9505 Williamsburg Plaza, Conference Room Price: $35 for AFL Members | $45 for non-members Join AFL Instructor Divine Mosaka for an interactive Immersion Workshop exploring the richness and quirks of French idiomatic expressions. Dive in, practice, and discover how these phrases bring the language to life. Learning a language is more than learning vocabulary and grammar. It is learning how a culture thinks. Idioms are powerful linguistic tools because they compress centuries of history, belief systems, literature, and daily life into a few words. These differences are not mistakes in translation; they are windows into cultural imagination. By comparing images rather than simply translating words, you will discover that language is not only a system, it is a worldview and idioms are linguistic fossils. To understand idioms is to understand how a society imagines the world. -
When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 11 am - 1 pm Where: AFL Office -- 9505 Williamsburg Plaza, Suite 101, Louisville KY Price: Free for Members • $15 for Non-Members Description: Join us this winter for the Alliance Française de Louisville’s Book Club as we read « Et tu ne le sais pas » by French author Diana N. Katalayi. We’ll gather at the AFL Office on March 21 from 11 AM–1 PM for a guided discussion in French led by AFL Board Members Victoria Boggs and Megan Scott. Light refreshments will be served. Diana N. Katalayi will also be the featured guest at our March Speaker Series on March 29 from 3:00–4:30 PM, offering attendees a special opportunity to continue the conversation and engage with her about the novel. This event is free for AFL members and $15 for non-members. Please note that each participant is responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book, and the entire novel should be read prior to our March 21 meeting. Link to the book: ET TU NE LE SAIS PAS: un thriller-romance époustouflant aux personnages drôles et attachants (French Edition) -
When: Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 3:00 - 4:30pm Where: AFL Meeting Room -- 9505 Williamsburg Plaza, Louisville KY Price: Free for Members • $15 for Non-Members Description: Le parcours d'une autrice indépendante Diana K. Ilunga, Paris, France L’Alliance Française de Louisville a le plaisir d’accueillir l’autrice française Diana K. Ilunga pour une rencontre exceptionnelle autour de son livre « Et tu ne le sais pas ». Lors de cette conférence, elle partagera son parcours d’écriture et son expérience de l’autoédition, tout en présentant l’histoire et les thèmes de son ouvrage. La discussion sera interactive et permettra aux participants d’échanger directement avec l’autrice. La conférence se déroulera entièrement en français. Entre rigueur juridique et passion littéraire, Diana N. Katalayi Ilunga navigue avec aisance. Diplômée d'un Master en Droit des Affaires, d'un Master en Corporate Law et et d'un Master en Assurances, cette juriste de métier est aussi une autrice qui fait bouger les lignes. Convaincue que la littérature doit être le miroir de notre société, elle crée en 2021 Les Supers Ilunga pour que chaque enfant puisse s'identifier et croire en l'impossible. Elle poursuit cette quête d'inclusion avec son premier roman, « Et tu ne le sais pas », un thriller-romance où se croisent des destins venus des quatre coins du monde. À travers ses récits, elle redonne vie à des valeurs humaines profondes, portées par un fil conducteur immuable : l'amour.
Visit Us
9505 Williamsburg Plaza
Suite 101
Louisville, Kentucky 40222
Hours
- Tuesday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
- Thursday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday hours cancelled for the summer.
Contact
Rebecca Neill
Board President
president@aflouisville.org
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