Alliance Française de Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill

06/15/2026

🇫🇷 Vive l’Amitié! A Red, White, & Bleu Celebration 🇺🇸
The Alliance Française de Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill invites you to celebrate the historic bond and enduring friendship between France and the United States! Positioned perfectly between Independence Day and Bastille Day, join us for a lively community evening under the stars.
🗓️ When: Saturday, July 11th at 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Alliance Française RDU (6320 Pleasant Pines Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613)
We’re providing the tables, chairs, white tablecloths, and all event beverages (including wine and champagne!).
How to Participate:
🎨 Dress Code: Business Casual in Red, White, or Blue!
🥗 Friendly Potluck: Bring a favorite dish or snack to share at our buffet.
💐 Dress Your Table: Bring candles, flowers, or decorations to style your section of the table.
🎶 Music & Dancing: Enjoy a vibrant soundtrack of French hits and classics as the sun sets.
🍾 Support the Soirée: Become a Corner Sponsor
Help us cover costs for our 50 guests and receive elegant signage and recognition at the event!
Champagne Sponsor ($150): Fund the bubbles for our collective toast.
Wine Sponsor ($125): Sponsor the selection of Red, White, and Rosé.
Macaron Sponsor ($75): Sponsor a delicious mountain of French macarons.
🎟️ RSVP & Contact:
Tickets: Secure your seat on the Alliance Française website under the 'Events' tab.
Sponsorships & Inquiries: Contact Claire Barthelemy at [email protected].
Hosted in proud partnership with our fellow Triangle non-profits:
🤝 'École - French International School of Raleigh
🤝 -American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) Carolinas
See you there for an incredible evening of friendship, food, and dancing! 🥂✨

06/11/2026

Your Life in Watercolor
Capture your favorite memories in a creative new way! Join this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop led by fellow member and instructor Lynda Chambers. She'll guide you in turning life’s moments into small watercolor illustrations in a booklet. Think scrapbooking, but with paint instead of photos!
In English - $90 non members, $70 members

13 Jun 2026
10:30am - 12:30pm
French Cultural Center 6320 Pleasant Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613
$70.00 USD
3 Places Remaining, registration on the Alliance Francaise Raleigh Website, in the Events Tab.

06/11/2026

Lost in Translation...French expressions you should use to impress the natives

Lost in Translation .....or French expressions you should use to impress the natives

06/07/2026

🇫🇷 Vive l’Amitié Franco-Américaine ! A Red, White, & Bleu Celebration 🇺🇸
The Alliance Française de Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill is delighted to invite our local community to a wonderful summer evening celebrating the historic bond and friendship between France and the United States!
Positioned perfectly between Independence Day and Bastille Day, this is your invitation to share in a joyful, lively community gathering under the stars.
🗓️ When: Saturday, July 11th at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Alliance Française RDU (6320 Pleasant Pines Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613)
We are thrilled to provide the setup—tables, chairs, crisp white tablecloths—and all event beverages (including wine and champagne!).
Here is how you can join the fun and add your own flair to the night:
🎨 The Dress Code: Business Casual in Red, White, or Blue. Show off your patriotic spirit in your favorite combination of our shared national colors!
🥗 A Friendly Potluck: Keep it simple, classic, and delicious. Bring a favorite dish or snack to share at our buffet—whether it’s a backyard BBQ side, a family recipe, or a French treat.
💐 Dress Your Table: We provide the white tablecloths, you bring the style! Bring along your own candles, flowers, or fun decorations to personalize your section of the table.
🎶 Music & Dancing: As the sun sets, we’ll dance the night away to a vibrant soundtrack of favorite French hits and timeless classics.
🍾 Support the Soirée: Become a Corner Sponsor!
Help us cover event costs and elevate the evening for our 50 guests. All sponsors receive elegant signage at the event and distinct recognition during our opening remarks:
The Champagne Sponsor ($150): Fund the bubbles for our grand collective toast to friendship.
The Wine Sponsor ($125): Sponsor the selection of Red, White, and Rosé wines.
The Macaron Sponsor ($75): Sponsor our dessert display—a mountain of delicious French macarons.
🎟️ RSVP & Contact Information:
Secure Your Seat: Head to the Alliance Française website and register directly under the 'Events' tab.
To Secure a Sponsorship or For Inquiries: Please contact Claire Barthelemy at [email protected].

05/21/2026

Ready to channel your inner French? Join us for our Pétanque Contest for a morning of friendly competition!

No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm and your boules if you have them (we’ll have extra sets). Coffee, tea, and water will be available to keep everyone hydrated and appropriately caffeinated for those very serious tactical discussions about whose boule was closest.

Whether you’re here to win or simply enjoy a summer morning with great company, this is the perfect way to start the weekend.

Bilingual event
$10/person

Join us for a morning of friendly competition and French flair! Our Panaché tournament means players will be paired randomly for each game, so everyone gets a chance to mix, mingle, and play with different partners. No need to be a pro - just bring your enthusiasm, your boules, if you have them (we...

05/18/2026

Yoga en français
Sat. May 26, 10am-11:30am
6320 Pleasant pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27613

Stretch your body and your French! This welcoming 90-minute yoga workshop is taught entirely in French, so you get the benefits of a yoga class and a French immersion at the same time. No yoga experience needed - true yoga beginners are welcome.
$25/AF member - $35/non member

90-minute all-levels workshop Stretch your body and your French! This welcoming 90-minute yoga workshop is taught entirely in French, so you get the benefits of a yoga class and a language class at the same time. A basic understanding of French is preferred. No yoga experience needed - true beginner...

05/07/2026

Lost in Translation....or French expressions you should use to impress the natives

Lost in Translation .....or French expressions you should use to impress the natives

05/06/2026

📣 Passeports | Tournée consulaire à Raleigh 🇫🇷

Un agent du Consulat d'Atlanta se rendra prochainement à Raleigh, en Caroline du Nord, pour recueillir vos demandes de passeport.

📆 19 au 22 mai 2026

⚠️ Places limitées – réservées aux personnes inscrites au registre consulaire.

1️⃣ Inscrivez-vous, ou vérifiez votre inscription au registre consulaire : https://us.diplomatie.gouv.fr/.../inscription-au-registre

2️⃣ Prenez rendez-vous via le formulaire de contact disponible sur le site du consulat (objet : « Tournée consulaire ») : https://us.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/contact

04/30/2026

It was a true pleasure to showcase Moroccan artist Kawtar Lourhraz at the Alliance last month. What a special moment!

Le 6 mars dernier, la ville de Raleigh, capitale de l’État de Caroline du Nord aux États-Unis, a accueilli une soirée culturelle organisée par l’Alliance

02/11/2026

🎶 An Evening of French Chanson with Kevin Soucie 🎶

Join Kevin Soucie as he whisks you away on a musical journey through the classics and hits of French chanson. From the legendary Jacques Brel, Édith Piaf, and Charles Aznavour to modern favorites and a few beloved Québécois artists, there’s something for every Francophile, music lover, and anyone who just really likes singing in another language.
$20/person, refreshments included

Feb 28 2026
6:30pm - 8:00pm
French Cultural Center, 6320 Pleasant Pines Dr. Raleigh NC 27613

Come experience the passion, poetry, and romance of France - no passport required. ✨

Bring a friend, warm up your vocal cords, and let’s celebrate the music that has captured hearts around the world! 🎤🎵

Join Kevin Soucie as he whisks you away on a musical journey through the classics and hits of French chanson. From the legendary Jacques Brel, Édith Piaf, and Charles Aznavour to modern favorites and a few beloved Québécois artists, there’s something for every Francophile, music lover, and anyo...