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Founded in 1872, L’Union Française is the oldest non-profit Franco-Louisiana organization.

Our mission is to promote and preserve the French language and Francophone cultures in Louisiana and New Orleans. Our Mission -
L'Union Française is the oldest of the Franco-Louisiana organizations. Founded in 1872, L'Union Française is a non-profit that operates a school on Prytania Street offering French language courses and French and Francophone cultural classes. Our mission is to preserve and promote the French language and the French and Francophone culture.

10/16/2026

Jam Louisiane - le 16 octobre!

10/03/2026

This class invites students to discover West African cinema from the 1960s, a period marked by decolonization and the emergence of a distinct African cinematic voice. Through films such as La Noire de..., students will explore how directors used the medium to grapple with questions of identity, independence, and post-colonial society, while building their vocabulary around film and history. In conjunction with The New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures with class taking place at 602 Toulouse Street in the French Quarter.
This class is in French and is for students in levels B1 to C2.

09/19/2026

This thematic French course offers an in-depth and engaging introduction to Senegal, a key country in West Africa and a central voice in the Francophone world. Through a cultural, historical, and linguistic lens, participants will explore Senegal as it was shaped over time, as it is lived today, and as it is expressed in French. The course is open to intermediate and advanced levels of French (B1 to C2).

Ce cours de français thématique propose une introduction approfondie et captivante au Sénégal, pays clé de l'Afrique de l'Ouest et figure centrale de la francophonie. À travers une approche culturelle, historique et linguistique, les participants découvriront le Sénégal tel qu'il s'est façonné au fil du temps, tel qu'il est vécu aujourd'hui et tel qu'il s'exprime en français. Ce cours s'adresse aux apprenants de niveaux intermédiaire et avancé (B1 à C2).

09/16/2026

Join fellow lovers of local culture at L’Union Française for an evening of language and music. From 5PM-6PM, we are hosting a Table Française (free-form conversation gathering for people wishing to practice their French) followed by a come-as-you-are Jam Louisiane 6M-8PM. This event is open to community members and any musicians who wish sit in. Bring yourself, bring a friend, even bring your preferred beverage. See you on the porch!

09/14/2026

At this fall’s edition of our wildly popular Vive la Francophonie culture class, learn all about the fashion, music, art, and political movements of a transformational decade in French history. Enjoy five captivating classes, including small plates of French cuisine alongside expertly-paired w**es and a relaxed ambiance. The event spans five Tuesday sessions: Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, and Nov. 17, all 5:30PM-7:30PM at Academy of the Sacred Heart: 4521 St. Charles Ave. This series is in English.

Our cultural class series covers various topics from throughout the Francophone world with sessions that include lectures by experts, cuisine based on the topic, and w**e pairings.

09/13/2026

Bruce Daigrepont with his accordion and accompanists treating us to some Louisiana French music at our La Grande Rentrée fête yesterday. AND, even if you missed the open house, there’s still time to enroll in our language and cultural classes !

09/12/2026

Due to popular demand, we have added a new beginner (A1) French class that starts on September 24. Sign up today!

Affordable French language classes in New Orleans with in-person and online offerings.

09/12/2026

Maison ouverte. We’re open! Cajun legend Bruce Daigrepont and fiddler extraordinaire Gina Forsyth.

09/09/2026

Our introductory course is designed for students who are new to Louisiana Creole, commonly referred to as Kouri-Vini, and want to develop a strong foundation in the language. No previous French or Louisiana Creole instruction is required. Students will become familiar with the writing system, build everyday vocabulary, and practice useful expressions commonly used in daily conversations. By the end of the course, students will be able to introduce themselves, ask and answer basic questions, and communicate with greater confidence in both spoken and written Kouri-Vini. By exploring both language and culture, students will gain the skills needed to understand and use basic Louisiana Creole in daily interactions.

This class is part of a partnership with the New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures (Nous Foundation) and will be held at their gallery and bookstore space at 602 Toulouse Street in the French Quarter.

09/04/2026

Fall semester ’26! Check out our new classes and workshops, offered in collaboration with our friends at The New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures. We love offering Louisiana Creole and French courses right in the French Quarter, and our wonderful teachers, Hibou and Iwani, can’t wait to see y’all this fall.

Semestre d’automne ! On vous invite à aller découvrir nos nouveaux cours et ateliers, proposés en collaboration avec Nous (The New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures). On adore proposer des cours en français et créole louisianais au cœur du Quartier Français de La Nouvelle-Orléans et Hibou et Iwani, nos incroyables profs, ont très hâte de vous retrouver.

Address

4522 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA
70115

Website

https://lunionfrancaise.org/

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