What we’re about
Do you hum la Marseillaise in the shower? Is wearing a béret de rigueur? Or is your French a little rusty? Speakers at all fluency levels are welcome. Attend any of our many events and enjoy the camaraderie of French-speaking people in Chicago's northern suburbs. Il y en aura pour tous les goûts !
We are a chapter of the cultural and educational not-for-profit Alliance Française organization, a worldwide network of chapters that seek to educate members about francophone cultures, language, history and literature. Visit our website for more details: http://afnorthshore.org/.
Si vous voulez améliorer votre compréhension et expression de la langue française, venez vous joindre à nous.
Join us and put a little French in your life.
Upcoming events
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Café Conversation Après-midi
Corner Bakery, 1378 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL, USJoin fellow Francophones for relaxed, afternoon conversations in French on third Thursdays. All fluency levels are welcome.
For further information, visit AFnorthshore.org or contact cafe-apresmidi@AFnorthshore.org.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.6 attendees
Les Filles du Roi : Amour, Héritage et la Naissance du Québec
·OnlineOnlineEntre 1663 et 1673, près de 800 jeunes femmes courageuses quittèrent la France pour la rude colonie de la Nouvelle-France, répondant à l’appel du roi pour peupler un monde lointain. Connues sous le nom de « Filles du Roi », elles apportèrent avec elles non seulement une dot et de l’espérance, mais aussi la résilience et la foi qui allaient façonner les générations à venir. À travers des mariages arrangés, des voyages audacieux et de nouveaux commencements, ces femmes devinrent les mères, à la fois réelles et spirituelles, du Québec. Leur histoire est celle de l’amour, de la persévérance et de la réinvention au cœur des défis de la vie coloniale. Joignez-vous à la généalogiste Lisa Elvin-Staltari pour une exploration captivante de ces femmes extraordinaires et de l’héritage durable qu’elles ont laissé.
Lisa Elvin-Staltari est généalogiste professionnelle, écrivaine et conférencière, spécialisée dans l’histoire franco-canadienne et nord-américaine. Elle est la spécialiste en généalogie pour le Orange County Library System en Floride et anime la chaîne YouTube « Have Roots, Will Travel », où elle explore les histoires fascinantes cachées derrière les archives historiques. Avec plus de vingt ans d’expérience en recherche, Lisa a redonné vie aux parcours des Filles du Roi, des soldats du régiment de Carignan-Salières et des colons qui ont bâti la Nouvelle-France. Sa passion réside dans le lien qu’elle établit entre les descendants d’aujourd’hui et leurs racines ancestrales. Que ce soit à la bibliothèque ou sur la route à bord de son camping-car, Lisa inspire chacun à découvrir les histoires qui ont façonné leur famille—et l’Histoire elle-même.
Program Registration for Members of the AF DuPage: Free
If you're a member of the AF DuPage and are attending a monthly program for the first time, please RSVP to programmes@AFnorthshore.org with “DuPage” in the subject line. Include your name and Zoom screen name, if different. If you're a member of our Meetup group, we'll mark you as such and you'll no longer need to send RSVP emails as long as you RSVP on Meetup.
If you're not a member of the AFduNS Meetup group, you'll need to send an email RSVP for each monthly program.
Program Registration for Nonmembers: $10
If you're not a member of the AFduNS or the AF DuPage, the cost of attending this program is $10. Click here to register and pay online with PayPal by 8 PM the day before the program. There will be no refunds or credits.
We appreciate reservations by 8 PM the day before the program. Walk-ins may pay at the door on their mobile device.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.22 attendees
Apéro Conversation
Oak at The Glen, 1811 Tower Drive, Glenview, IL, USCan't make it to the daytime café conversations? Then join us for coffee and/or wine at Oak at The Glen. Appetizers are also available.
All fluency levels are welcome.
For further information, visit www.AFnorthshore.org.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.4 attendees
Online Apéro Conversation
·OnlineOnlineMeet fellow Francophones for evening conversation. This gathering is facilitated by one or more of our native or fluent AFduNS leaders.
Pour yourself a glass of wine, gather some snacks and settle in at home for our online conversation group.
The meeting will be held on Zoom. Although you don't need to download Zoom to attend this meeting, we encourage you to do so (https://zoom.us/download) for a smoother experience. Depending on the number of attendees, we may break out into smaller groups.
The link to the meeting will be visible when you RSVP. The meeting ID is 859 8255 4800.
All fluency levels are welcome. RSVPs help us plan.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.4 attendees
Past events
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