Alliance Française of Greater Phoenix

06/23/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who came out yesterday for the France - Iraq watch party! 🇫🇷⚽️

Despite the storm ⛈️ that caused a two-hour rain delay at halftime, Les Bleus still got the job done with a 3-0 win!

Shoutout to everyone for keeping the energy up! 👇

06/22/2026

Join us today at 2 pm for France - Iraq , the second match of the French team in the FIFA World Cup. Come cheer on Les Bleus with fellow members of the French community and soccer fans from across the Valley.

Location:
Treffpunkt,
14325 N 79th Street, STE A
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Allez les Bleus! 🇫🇷

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at for our author talk and book signing with the brilliant Rory O'Neil Schmitt, PhD ( ). 📚✨

We loved diving deep into the fascinating history behind The Blood of the Baroness and learning more about the fierce resilience of the Baroness de Pontalba. From Paris salons to the heart of New Orleans and Jackson Square, Rory brought history to life for all of us!

Swipe through to see some highlights from the event! 📸👇

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06/21/2026

☀️📚 Happy First Day of Summer!

To celebrate the start of summer, we asked our French Book Club, Les Bookineurs, to share their latest reading picks:

📖 Quatre Sœurs: Hortense — Malika Ferdjoukh (adapted by Cati Baur)
📖 Le Barman du Ritz — Philippe Collin
📖 Lettres de mon Moulin — Alphonse Daudet
📖 La Délicatesse — David Foenkinos
📖 Le Passe-Muraille — Marcel Aymé

Looking for your next summer read? Pick one of these titles or stop by our library to discover even more French-language books.

📚 Our library is open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

📅 And if you’re looking for something to do this Sunday, join us at The Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale at 2 p.m. for an author talk and book signing with Rory O'Neill Schmitt, PhD , author of The Blood of the Baroness.

☀️ What’s on your summer reading list? Share it in the comments!

06/18/2026

📚 Author's Talk & Book Signing: The Blood of the Baroness

Join us for an afternoon of history, literature and conversation as we welcome author Rory O'Neil Schmitt, PhD ( ), to discuss her novel The Blood of the Baroness.

This captivating historical thriller follows the extraordinary life of the Baroness de Pontalba, a New Orleans heiress and one of the wealthiest women in America. From the salons of France to the streets of New Orleans, discover the remarkable story of a woman whose resilience and vision helped shape the iconic Jackson Square we know today.

📅 Sunday, June 21
🕑 2 p.m.
📍 The Poisoned Pen Bookstore
4014 N. Goldwater Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

🎟️ Free admission

Whether you're passionate about French culture, history, architecture, or simply a great story, we hope you'll join us.

We look forward to seeing you for an afternoon of literature, history and conversation.

Au plaisir de vous accueillir pour un après-midi de littérature, d'histoire et d'échanges.

06/17/2026

Where are you heading this summer? 🌍✈️

The Alliance Française of Greater Phoenix is launching its Summer Postcard Contest! Wherever you go, pick a beautiful card, write us a short note in French, and mail it to us! 📬
We will display your cards, share them digitally, and hold a community vote for the best one at the end of the summer! 🏆

👉 Mailing address:
Alliance Française of Greater Phoenix
14415 North 73rd Street,
Ste 107A, Los Arcos Building,
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260

📅 Deadline: August 31st!
Happy writing! ✍️

06/17/2026

🇫🇷⚽ Les Bleus start the World Cup with a 3–1 victory! ⚽🇫🇷

What a fantastic afternoon with the Alliance Française community as we gathered to cheer on France in its opening World Cup match.

From flags and jerseys to tricolor hair and plenty of cheers, the atmosphere was incredible. And what a goal from Kylian Mbappé! 🔥⚽

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate, connect and support Les Bleus together. Events like these remind us how sports bring people together and strengthen our community. Thank you Treffpunkt LLC and FACC Rocky Mountain 🇫🇷🇺🇸 🏔 for the partnership!

Allez les Bleus! 🇫🇷

📸 Swipe through to relive some of the highlights from the watch party.

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06/15/2026

Allez les Bleus!

The wait is over! Join us tomorrow as France begins its FIFA World Cup journey against Senegal.

⚽ France vs. Senegal
📅 Tuesday, June 16
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Treffpunkt
14325 N 79th Street, Suite A, Scottsdale, AZ

Come cheer on Les Bleus with fellow members of the French community and soccer fans from across the Valley.

🎟️ Free participation
🍻 Cash bar and food available for purchase

Wear your blue, white, and red and help us create a great atmosphere for France's opening match.

Allez les Bleus!