Alliance Française of Greenwich

Learn French, Live French, Love French!

New or experienced, join our relaxed, engaging classes led by native French-speaking teachers who are passionate about helping you improve your French skills. Our classes are designed to be supportive and enjoyable, with a focus on making learning French fun and effective.


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Bringing French Culture to you

Discover our extensive cultural/social offerings!

We offer many opportunities for Francophones and Francophiles to gather, speak French, and enjoy all that our town and region have to offer. From special events like our annual "Cocktail de Rentrée" party, to monthly apéros, to weekly French Cinema discussions, we are a very active group and happily welcome newcomers! 


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Focus on French Cinema 2026

Annual Film Festival in Greenwich (all films in French with English subtitles) 

Presented in partnership with The Bruce Museum, FFC 2026 will showcase newly released Francophone films, featuring an exclusive slate of U.S. premieres. From January through May 2026, audiences are invited to experience the inimitable allure of French cinema, followed by engaging conversations with actors, producers, critics, and industry professionals.


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Learn French // Apprendre le français

French Classes

Start or restart French in a relaxed, supportive environment, with personalized guidance from friendly instructors. Learn at your own pace.

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Private Lessons

Learn French at your own pace with private, tailored tuition, customized to fit your unique needs and schedule.


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Unsure of your level?

Start learning French or refresh your skills with our free online test to find the right level course for you.


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What's on // Nouveautés

Discover top-notch French classes and cultural programs in and around Greenwich, Connecticut. Our partnership with L'Alliance New York opens doors to Manhattan. Immerse yourself in French culture from France and beyond!

Proust Group

Proust Group

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Zoom

This club is devoted to the reading and analysis of Proust’s seven-volume series In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu). Led by Proust scholar Fereshteh Priou, the group will begin a new round on June 11 starting with Swann’s Way (Du côté de chez Swann). The monthly discussions are in English, but feel free to read in its original French text.

To join, please contact Fereshteh Priou at: proust.society@gmail.com. 

For more information, please visit: www.proustsociety.org




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Café Crème

Café Crème

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Le Pain Quotidien (382 Greenwich Avenue)

*AFG MEMBERS & STUDENTS ONLY

Engage in convivial French conversation in Greenwich - an inclusive opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their language skills!

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French Cinémathèque - Two Men in Manhattan

French Cinémathèque - Two Men in Manhattan

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Zoom
$5.00 USD

Discover the magic of French Cinema! Stream movies at home, then join us on Zoom each Wednesday for a discussion (in English) led by film critic Joe Meyers

August 19 - Two Men in Manhattan (1959, Jean-Pierre Melville) - Streaming on: tubi, YouTube, Fandor 

A film noir about two French journalists who become embroiled in a criminal plot involving a United Nations diplomat who has gone missing in New York City. Their quest takes them on a tour of the seedier side of the city, and prompts an investigation into mysterious episodes in the recent history of the two nations.

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Culturethèque

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