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Join us throughout the year for a variety of events celebrating the rich tapestry of French culture. 
Become a member to stay updated on all our activities, including our exclusive co-membership with the 
French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in Manhattan, granting access to their events!
Holiday Party

Let's celebrate a French Noël, the holidays and the end of the year in partnership with The Greenwich Arts Council. Tickets can be used toward a membership!
Focus on French Cinema Festival April 25-May 2, 2024

Founded in 2005, our Focus on French Cinema Film Festival has grown into the very best in the United States! 
It's so great that it has its own website: here.
Live and Virtual Events - Voyages

We host numerous online events, collaborating with local and French organizations for activities like wine tastings, tours, concerts, and lectures.
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299 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830

Mon - Thu 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

203.629.1340

[email protected]
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Marquis de Lafayette "Victory Lap Through Greenwich" 200th Anniversary Celebration

Monday, August 19, 2024
10:00AM-12:00PM
Greenwich Historical Society (47 Strickland Road, Cos Cob)
FREE

Join Greenwich Historical Society, DAR Horseneck Chapter and AFG for the Marquis de Lafayette “Victory lap Through Greenwich” 200th Anniversary Celebration. Hosted at the Greenwich Historical Society, with the support of the Town and several local dining establishments. The celebration will feature: a Marquis de Lafayette re-enactor; remarks by Chuck Schwam, Executive Director of the American Friends of Lafayette, descendant Virginie de Lafayette, and First Selectman Fred Camillo; period music; French pastries; a student exhibit; a film; and archival information on Lafayette’s tour in Greenwich. A special commemorative prix-fixe lunch at L’Escale will follow at 1pm.
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La Galette des Rois

Following the French tradition, members meet to eat this traditional dessert, celebrating the Epiphany, at the end of the Christmas season in January. Come back or become a member today for more information!
Bastille Day Flag Raising

Friday, July 12
9:00AM
Greenwich Town Hall (101 Field Point Rd., Greenwich)
FREE

To celebrate Bastille Day, we raise the French flag at the Greenwich Town Hall and sing the French and American national anthems in a ceremony attended by town officials and followed by a French petit-déjeuner.
Display at Town Hall celebrating the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Greenwich in August, 1824

Tuesday, June 4
4:00PM
Greenwich Town Hall (101 Field Point Rd., Greenwich)
FREE (Refreshments will be served)

​You are cordially invited to a ceremony to view the new display at Greenwich Town Hall lobby that celebrates the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Greenwich in August, 1824. Sponsored by the Alliance Française of Greenwich, the Horseneck Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Greenwich Historical Society.

CLICK HERE to read AFG's 2024 College Scholarship Recipient Indira Brou's (GHS '24) very informative essay on Lafayette.
Bastille Day Pre-Celebration

Wednesday, July 10
5:30-6:30PM
Petit Salon at Le Poisson (46 Bedford-Banksville Road, Bedford NY)
$50 per person - limited to 25 guests

Enjoy wine and amuses-bouches at the beautiful Petit Salon, the new bar/lounge at Le Poisson by Chef Thomas Burke to celebrate Bastille Day! If you'd like to join us for dinner after, please email [email protected] before July 8. 
To view the menu, please visit www.poissonny.com
Film Screening of UMAMI at MŌLÌ Restaurant

Monday, September 9
7:30PM - refreshments
8:00PM - film
MŌLÌ Restaurant (253 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich)
$60 per person

To celebrate the Focus on French Cinema Festival's 20th year in 2025, join us for a special film screening of UMAMI starring Gérard Depardieu (2023 FFC Audience Favorite). We will sit outside at MŌLÌ and enjoy wine and apps before the film begins.
Cocktail de Rentrée 

Join us to kick off the fall season of classes and cultural activities with a glass of rosé, hors d'oeuvres, and camaraderie with our vibrant French/Francophile community! Meet our Board, French instructors, students, and members, and learn more about our many ways to Live French. Learn French. Love French.

Monday, September 30, 2024
6:00-8:00PM
299 Greenwich Avenue, 2nd floor

RSVP by Sept. 25 to: [email protected]

AFG Members: FREE
Guests: $5
Tai Chi with Wenling Wang

(All levels - beginners welcome!) We will practice gentle movements traditionally designed to tone up the whole body, enhance overall circulation, improv flexibility, agility and strength, with low impacts and minimum strains. Please wear loose, comfortable clothes that allow movements and air circulation; comfortable shoes, preferably with soft sole.

Monday, November 4, 2024 | 5:00-6:00PM
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 5:30-6:30PM

299 Greenwich Avenue, 2nd floor
RSVP to: [email protected]
$20 per person
Tai Chi with Wenling Wang