Learn French. Live French. Love French. Whether you are learning the language or are already fluent, the AFG provides many opportunities
to engage with Francophone culture to enrich your experience and meet others with similar interests.
We facilitate an array of gatherings for our local Francophone/Francophile community to meet up and share a love of French culture. We
strive to showcase the richness of French culture through bilingual cultural programs, embodying the essence of both French traditions and
La Francophonie around the world.
Members and current students have access to all these activities and events. Check out these programs and don't forget that our joint
membership with L'Alliance New York grants you access to their events, as well!
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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.
October 28 - Rock’n Roll (2017, Guillaume Canet) - Streaming on: Kanopy, tubi, Prime, YouTube
Guillaume Canet plays an actor who is told by a young co-star that he's no longer “Rock'n Roll” and can't sell films anymore. He then tries to prove her wrong and gets help from his girlfriend played by Marion Cotillard.
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* AFG MEMBERS & STUDENTS ONLY
Join us for a tasting of a medley of fall wines from Italy, Spain, France and the US. Perfect wines for gifts or hosting in the upcoming
holiday season!
The AFG invites members to join its monthly Wine Tasting Club, where participants take turns hosting gatherings to
sample wines and enjoy convivial conversation in French and English. Hosts choose a theme and provide the wine and
participants bring hors d’oeuvres to share.
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Byram Shubert Library (21 Mead Avenue, Greenwich CT) |
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Join us for French Movie Nights, a brand new film series held quarterly at the Byram Shubert Library!
(co-sponsored by the Alliance Française of Greenwich and the Byram Shubert Library)
For the 2026-2027 season, we will feature films by the legendary director François Ozon:
October 29: 8 Femmes (2002)
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Nestled between France and Spain, the Basque Country is a tapestry of lush landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and picturesque villages that
exude distinct charm.
Join us for a presentation by Véronique Banzet of Veronic Travel, as she outlines the details
of this magnificent group tour in October 2027! The presentation is free, with no obligation to sign up. Light refreshments will be
served.
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$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.
November 4 - The Stranger (2025, François Ozon) - Streaming on: Amazon Prime, Google Play, Fandango, YouTube
In 1938 French Algeria, Meursault drifts through life with quiet detachment until his neighbor Raymond draws him into a series of events
that culminate in a fatal confrontation on a sun-drenched beach. As he stands trial, Meursault's indifference comes to define his fate as
much as his actions. Adapted from the Camus classic.
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Eastern Wisdom and the French Art of Living: A Dialogue & Lecture with Dr. John Campbell and Wenling Wang
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Bistro V (339 Greenwich Avenue) |
*AFG MEMBERS & STUDENTS ONLY
Join us for an apéritif and French conversation! All levels welcome. This event is free, but attendees are asked to make a purchase at Bistro V.
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Coffee for Good (48 Maple Avenue, Greenwich CT) |
* AFG Members Only
Engage in convivial French conversation at Coffee for Good—an inclusive opportunity to enhance your language skills. This event is free, but attendees are asked to make a purchase at Coffee for Good.
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Zoom |
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$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.
November 11 - The Screen Illusion (2010, Matthieu Amalric) - Streaming on: tubi, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp, Favesome
In this contemporary adaptation of Pierre Corneille’s brilliant, eponymous 17th century play, the enigmatic Alcandre is now a hotel concierge who uses the myriad in-house high-tech security cameras to show worried father Pridamant the whereabouts and travails of his son, Clindor. As Pridamant witnesses the conflicting romances involving his estranged son, Corneille’s modernist meta-narrative is transposed to contemporary Paris, underscoring the ambiguous nature of love, wealth and desire in an age of consumerism.
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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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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.
November 16 (MONDAY) - Murder in Provence / Meurtres à Aix-en-Provence (2016, Claude-Michel Rome) - Streaming on: Amazon Prime
A crucified body is the start of an investigation by two sisters, police and a Nostradamus expert. They are racing the clock because the first assassination will not be the last.
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Read French and French-related books in English! Books discussed at the meeting comprise a wide variety of fascinating authors, subjects and periods. Co-sponsored with the Byram Shubert Library.
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Join local artist and illustrator Hazel Jarvis in creating a French-themed Christmas card or
illustration in watercolor. All supplies will be provided and all levels of experience are welcome - including no prior experience!
The workshop will begin with a warm-up exercise, following by a step-by-step demonstration. Participants will design on their own with
individualized guidance.
Light refreshments will be served.
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AFG Co-President Gail Covney leads a FREE meditation & breathing seminar on Zoom the last Tuesday of each month. Join us!
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$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.
November 25 - Room(h)ates / Sous le même toit (2017, Dominique Farrugia) - Streaming on: Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
Delphine and Yvan divorce. While his financial situation does not allow him to find a home, Yvan remembers that he owns 20% of his ex-wife's house. He then returns to live with Delphine, in his 20%. The two exes will discover the joys of forced housemates.
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Byram Shubert Library (21 Mead Avenue, Greenwich CT) |
This group meets monthly to read and discuss (en français!) recent articles and current events in the Francophone world. Membership is not required, and admission is FREE!
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Zoom |
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$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.
November 30 (MONDAY) - Mouchette (1967, Robert Bresson) - Streaming on: Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Criterion Channel, Google Play, YouTube
A young girl living in the French countryside suffers constant indignities at the hands her fellow man. A Robert Bresson classic.
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Byram Shubert Library (21 Mead Avenue, Greenwich CT) |
* AFG MEMBERS ONLY
Club de Lecture is a book club that has existed since the 1980s! We read books in
French and discuss them in French on a bi-monthly basis from September to June.
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Bistro V (339 Greenwich Avenue) |
*AFG MEMBERS & STUDENTS ONLY
Join us for an apéritif and French conversation! All levels welcome. This event is free, but attendees are asked to make a purchase at Bistro V.
Registrations End:
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Byram Shubert Library (21 Mead Avenue, Greenwich CT) |
* AFG MEMBERS ONLY
Club de Lecture is a book club that has existed since the 1980s! We read books in
French and discuss them in French on a bi-monthly basis from September to June.
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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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Zoom |
Read French and French-related books in English! Books discussed at the meeting comprise a wide variety of fascinating authors, subjects and periods. Co-sponsored with the Byram Shubert Library.
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Coffee for Good (48 Maple Avenue, Greenwich CT) |
* AFG Members Only
Engage in convivial French conversation at Coffee for Good—an inclusive opportunity to enhance your language skills. This event is free, but attendees are asked to make a purchase at Coffee for Good.
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Zoom |
AFG Co-President Gail Covney leads a FREE meditation & breathing seminar on Zoom the last Tuesday of each month. Join us!
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Byram Shubert Library (21 Mead Avenue, Greenwich CT) |
* AFG MEMBERS ONLY
Club de Lecture is a book club that has existed since the 1980s! We read books in
French and discuss them in French on a bi-monthly basis from September to June.
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Byram Shubert Library (21 Mead Avenue, Greenwich CT) |
* AFG MEMBERS ONLY
Club de Lecture is a book club that has existed since the 1980s! We read books in
French and discuss them in French on a bi-monthly basis from September to June.
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Byram Shubert Library (21 Mead Avenue, Greenwich CT) |
* AFG MEMBERS ONLY
Club de Lecture is a book club that has existed since the 1980s! We read books in French and discuss them in French on a bi-monthly
basis from September to June.
