This film starring Juliette Binoche in a haunting and beautifully photographed film, is set in the 1840s in the French departement of Saint-Pierre, off the Canadian North Atlantic coast. A convict is sentenced to death for a drunken murder, and strives to atone and redeem himself while the island awaits the arrival of a guillotine […]
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The Thursday evening Parlons Francais Back to Basics meets at the Brookfield Library. Designed for those who have studied French in the past and just want a refresher. Led by Colin Harrison, students use the textbook “Ultimate French: Beginner/Intermediate”. We will meet every week, instead of every other week. However, as before the schedule is […]
Café Conversations is a great way to practice, improve and/or help you feel more comfortable speaking French with friendly francophones and francophiles who enjoy speaking French in an informal setting. The group meets two Saturdays a month from 10:30 to 12:30 (be sure to check this calendar often). Have a cup of coffee and meet/greet […]
Petanque party at the home of Marcel and Gail Gros in Bethlehem, to start the season. 2:00pm BYOB and an appetizer All are welcome to join our league, or just come and watch. Playing petanque is a wonderful way to spend a few summer hours outside.
Meeting on the first Thursday of each month, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, this group has a lot of fun sipping wine, tasting cheese and crackers and taking turns reading out loud in French. Enjoy hearing and sharing the richness of the French language. In January, we’ll start reading Le Mystere Henri Pick, de David […]
The Thursday evening Parlons Francais Back to Basics meets at the Brookfield Library. Designed for those who have studied French in the past and just want a refresher. Led by Colin Harrison, students use the textbook “Ultimate French: Beginner/Intermediate”. We will meet every week, instead of every other week. However, as before the schedule is […]
The Thursday evening Parlons Francais Back to Basics meets at the Brookfield Library. Designed for those who have studied French in the past and just want a refresher. Led by Colin Harrison, students use the textbook “Ultimate French: Beginner/Intermediate”. We will meet every week, instead of every other week. However, as before the schedule is […]
Our own Radio-Nostalgie! Anne Quinson and Gilles Rousseau have been preparing a selection of their favorite songs from France and Canada. This will be the first installment and will cover the 1950s and 60s for France, and the 50s to 70s for Canada. A nostalgic evening listening to music favorites from France and French Canada […]
Café Conversations is a great way to practice, improve and/or help you feel more comfortable speaking French with friendly francophones and francophiles who enjoy speaking French in an informal setting. The group meets two Saturdays a month from 10:30 to 12:30 (be sure to check this calendar often). Have a cup of coffee and meet/greet […]
