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Monday 09:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00 Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 Friday 09:00 - 16:00

Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth

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We offer French classes for all levels as well as Xhosa classes with qualified and experienced instructors.

Alliance Française Port Elizabeth | French Cultural and Language centre
Learn More Than A Language
- Language Courses
- Cultural Events
- Kids Club
- Translation Services
- Venue Hiring We also organise all kind of cultural events promoting the French and local culture.

02/11/2026

November is here with its wave of new events at the Alliance Française! 🍂

Between cups of coffee at the Bla Bla Café every Thursday, dive into French cinema, try your hand at linocut printing, or escape for a wine-tasting journey along the Loire Valley. 🍷🎨

Early festive magic is also coming your way with our Christmas Market, crunchy almond Tuiles baking workshop, and the kids’ gingerbread decorating club!🎄

28/10/2026

🎬 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 - 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥'𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞🏡

Jeanne escapes the city stress to visit her friend Elisa, who just moved to the countryside. Deep in the neighboring woods, a vibrant collective has taken over an old château. While Elisa dreams of joining them, if only she had time between diapers and baby bottles, Jeanne remains skeptical, and Amaury sees only a prime real estate opportunity to buy. As their paths cross in this haven of mutual aid and subversion, one question remains: how long can today’s sanctuary withstand a crazy world?

📅 Tuesday 03 November, 6 PM
📍 17 Mackay Street, Richmond Hill
🎟 Free entrance | English subtitles
🍿 Snacks & Drinks available (No outside food or drinks allowed)

27/10/2026

Get ready for the festive season with our Sip & Lino Print: Christmas Card workshop! 🎨

Guided by artist Sarel A. De Wet, come learn printmaking techniques and create your own unique greeting cards to share with your loved ones. Carve, ink, and print the magic of Christmas with your own hands! ✨

👉 Book your spot now: https://www.afportelizabeth.com/event-details/?eventId=861 #/

The Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth was founded in 1960. It was first situated in Bird Street, in the city centre of the Heritage site before moving to the historical site of Richmond Hill in 1990, where it now owns a beautiful Victorian House.

26/10/2026

Deadline extended! Submit your application by October 30📩

Call for Vendors & Creators in Port Elizabeth! 🎄

We are hosting our first edition of the Alliance Française Christmas market on Sunday, November 22, 2026 in Richmond Hill, Port Elizabeth.

We are looking for local vendors and creators to join us:
- Arts & Crafts
- Farmers & Local Producers
- Food & Beverage

Want to showcase your products? Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mUjtKiq1Xh (or scan the QR code)

⏰ Application deadline: 20 October 2026

For any questions or more details, feel free to contact us at [email protected] or +27 63 499 4417

23/10/2026

Ready for a delicious and creative Halloween afternoon? 🎃
Join us at Alliance Française Port Elizabeth to learn how to make Pumpkin Pie, French style! ✨

🔗Book now: https://www.afportelizabeth.com/event-details/?eventId=827 #/

22/10/2026

Today, the Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth had the honour of welcoming Tim Pillot, Policy Advisor for Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Tristan Retif Roussignol, Political Counsellor at the Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, accompanied by Mrs Lorien Pichegru, Honorary Consul of France in Port Elizabeth.

As part of their visit to the region to engage with local stakeholders, they paid a courtesy visit to the Alliance Française, providing a valuable opportunity to exchange on regional issues and the role of cultural cooperation in strengthening ties between France and South Africa.

We sincerely thank them for these insightful and constructive exchanges. The Alliance Française is proud to serve as a local bridge between France and South Africa, and deeply values the support of the French Embassy in advancing our shared mission of cultural cooperation and dialogue.

17/10/2026

Another amazing session of our Sip & Craft ceramic workshop! 🏺

Once again, a huge thank you to all the participants who joined us for another warm, fun, and creative session. We couldn’t have done it without Amanda Heshu and Sinethemba Xola, who guided everyone so brilliantly with their passion and expertise! 🤩

Stay tuned for our upcoming events! ✨

14/10/2026

🎬 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 - 𝐋𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐞́𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐬 -𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 🐾

What if a petty criminal on the run from the underworld found himself trapped in a luxurious French Riviera mansion with two eccentric American women, a poisoning mystery, and murderous mobsters on his tail? Starring Alain Delon as the hunted fugitive, alongside Jane Fonda and Lola Albright in this stylish, suspenseful classic directed by René Clément.

📅 Tuesday 20 October, 6 PM
📍 17 Mackay Street, Richmond Hill
🎟 Free entrance | English subtitles
🍿 Snacks & Drinks available (No outside food or drinks allowed)

13/10/2026

𝐄𝐗𝐇𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬: 𝟏𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟

The iiNgcambu Ceramic Exhibition is coming to an end at the Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth.

To mark the closing of this exhibition featuring artists: 𝑁𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑜 𝐵𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑠ℎ𝑒, 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑎 𝑋𝑜𝑙𝑎, 𝐴𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎 𝐻𝑒𝑠ℎ𝑢, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝑦𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎 𝑀𝑗𝑖, we are pleased to offer 𝟏𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡.

A wonderful opportunity to acquire an original piece while supporting local creative talent!

> VISIT OUR ONLINE SHOP: https://www.afportelizabeth.com/shop/ #/

TIMES & HOURS:
- Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
- Closed on Weekends and Public Holidays

Address

17 Mackay Street, Richmond Hill
Port Elizabeth
6001

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+27634994417

Website

http://www.afportelizabeth.com/

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