Many people say that wines from the Rhône Valley are their favorite French wines, and if you are one of them, we have the tasting for you!  Certified Sommelier Greta Arendsen will lead us through our third class in this wine education series focusing on the Northern and Southern Rhône.  This class will feature varietal wines of Syrah and Viognier from the Northern Rhône and blends from the Southern Rhône. You will learn the history of the region, specifics about allowable grape varieties and winemaking techniques, and have the opportunity to taste outstanding natural wines from small producers.  Space is limited, get your tickets soon! Santé!

Members: $45
Non-members: $50
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Come join us for French conversation and a drink! It's the perfect time to celebrate the end of summer before labor day weekend! 

Location: 571 Galapago St Denver, CO 80204

Time: 5 pm to 7 pm 

Members: $5 
Non-members: $10[...]

Denver Sister Cities and the Alliance Française de Denver are happy to partner together for this month's wine tasting! 

Join us for a unique French and American wine tasting event led by Cécile Guillou, a professional sommelière from a 3 Michelin stars restaurant in Paris who did a student exchange to Denver eight years ago. Explore the flavors and aromas of six different wines, including a white rosé and a red from the Rhône Valley and Napa Valley. During the event, Cécile will provide a short introduction to wine tasting, including the different phases of the process, and present slides of the regions where the wines are from. The event will include three rounds of wine tasting, during which Cécile will pour the wines and provide insight into their characteristics. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to expand your wine knowledge while enjoying delicious wine and sister city friendship! $45 for members of Alliance Francaise and Denver Sister Cities International* and $50 for Non-members.

*Please note: If you are a Denver Sister Cities member and not an Alliance Française member, please call our office to register with the discount: +1 (720)-568-9976. 

Location: 571 Galapago St, Denver, CO 80204

Time: 6:30- 8:00 pm[...]

Come help us celebrate le 14 juillet ! Bring food to share and something to drink! The Alliance will be providing grilled meats for the barbecue along with some beer and wine. Please RSVP so we know how many people to plan for! 

We are looking forward to seeing you this Saturday! 

Location: 571 Galapago, Denver, CO 80204 

Admittance: FREE with RSVP[...]

L'Alliance Française de Denver will be participating in the Bastille Day Aft Market as a French Vendor! Come say hi! 

LOCATION:
RiNo ArtPark at Arkins Park

CATEGORIES: Art Events | RiNo Sponsored

UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:

• Saturday, Jul 15, 2023  12pm - 4pm

Presented by: RiNo Art District in collab with Fireside

Hey, Art Lovers! Come hang and enjoy local art, good music and tasty food! We’ll be celebrating Bastille Day with French tunes + 30+ local vendors.

RiNo's Second Summer Art Market will be held at RiNo ArtPark on Saturday, July 15th from 12-4pm! Denverites can enjoy live music by Maria Maria and DJ Ellechemist, shop 30+ local RiNo artists’ prints/goods, play some Crazy Golf, and participate in DIY screenprinting (for the first 100 attendees)! Did we mention Comal will be open for some tasty eats? Plus, Denver Public Library will be doing a storytime for families + kids during the market from 12-1pm.

Browse all the participating vendors and celebrate Bastille Day with us! We can't wait to see you there!

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Un, deux, trois … soleil!  Summer is here and it's time for a wine tour of the South of France, focusing on the style this region is known for: rosé! Our second class in this wine tasting series will look at wines grown near the Mediterranean, with IGP, VDP and AOCs from Provence, Languedoc and Roussillon.   We will taste three remarkable rosé wines as well as a couple of earthy reds and a crisp white.  You will learn how rosé is made, why they are so popular, market trends and how to avoid mass-produced plonk.  We will also explore the geography, climate, key grape varieties and appellation. There will be regional food parings in this class, too!

Class will be held on Thursday, July 13^th at 6:30pm at 571 Galapago. 

 Make sure you reserve your tickets early as the space is limited to 27 people.  In English. Santé! [...]

Come join us in celebrating France's annual Fête de La Musique ! This event will be celebrating La Francophonie, all French speaking countries, with French music all day and live music from 4-6 pm. There will be French inspired snacks until they run out! If you are a member or become a member of the Alliance Française de Denver and register for the event, you will receive a free 10 oz beer!* 

Time: 3 to 8 pm

Location: Mother Tucker Brewery, 1132 W Dillon Rd, Louisville, CO 80027 

Remember the location is in LOUISVILLE, Colorado! 

*Beer under 9.8% ABV excluding tip. [...]

Would you like to learn more about French wine but don't know where to start?

Are you looking to make friends, have fun while also improving your wine knowledge and savoir faire?  Bonne nouvelle!

We are kicking off an educational wine tasting that is just for you! Join us Thursday, June 15th for a relaxed dégustation at 571 Galapago St! Certified sommelier, Greta Arendsen, will lead you through a guided tasting of wines from a specific region of France.  Starting on June 15^th with the Loire Valley, you will learn the history of the region, geography, key varietals and taste some stellar examples of the wines.  We will also discuss wine and food pairings and common wine terms and regulations. 

Please sign up if you are interested in learning more about French wine and meeting like-minded Francophiles. Class will include six different wine tastings with a few snacks. The class will be taught in English. Santé ! 

Members: $45

Non-members: $50


Time: 6:30-7:30 pm 
Location: 571 Galapago St, Denver, CO 80204[...]

*************THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WE WILL RESCHEDULE IT AT A LATER DATE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING***********

"A New Approach to Travel" 

Melissa Manassee, Ph.D., offers a new approach to traveling internationally with children. She provides helpful tips for adventurers of all ages to sharpen their curiosity skills and get back to the real purpose of travel. 

Come join us to hear her presentation! AFD members who register and attend the event will have a $5 discount on her Paris Curiocity Travel Guide. 

Free event!  


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Join us for French conversation, wine, and cheese to discover the new interior of La Maison Française at 571 Galapago Street, Denver, CO 80204[...]

Sign up to see if you fancy taking a French language class in the future! Free to members and non-members! Don't miss this opportunity to learn for FREE! 

Location: ONLINE, from ANYWHERE!

Time: 6-7 pm MST, Tuesday, May 16th [...]

Sign up to see if you fancy taking a French language class in the future! Free to members and non-members! Don't miss this opportunity to learn for FREE! 

Location: 1600 Downing Street, Denver, CO 80218

Time: 6-7 pm, Tuesday, May 16th [...]

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L'Heure du conte will resume MAY 1, in our new office at Downing Street. See you then![...]

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Come join us to learn fun facts about Paris and its emblematic Eiffel Tower! 

Our own Floriane Chaidron will be sharing her knowledge about Paris and the Eiffel Tower as a Parisian former tour guide! 

L'événement aura lieu à ISD unit A, en français ! 

Members: Free 

Non-members: $5[...]

Join us for French conversation at Sienna Wine Bar! 

Location: 3422 E 12th Ave, Denver CO, 80206[...]

Friends, families, and players are invited to the French Language Night where they will receive special discounted ticket pricing for the Rapids home match on March 18th . Anyone who purchases will receive access to an exclusive post-game French interview with Kevin Cabral Tickets are available on a limited first come first serve basis. Come cheer on the Rapids and participate in this fun French night at the stadium! 

Location: Dick's Sporting Goods Park,  6000 Victory Way, Commerce City , CO 80022 at 7:30 pm 

Members: $25 
Non-members: $30 [...]

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Join us for our monthly meditation sessions in French with Sandi.  In September, the theme is « Regarder profondément les quatre aliments de ma consommation quotidienne ».[...]

Learn about Haiti, enjoy some Haitian food, while listening to a presentation by Womenful Voice, a mentorship program for young girls in Haiti.  [...]

This year, in partnership with The Rocky Mountain French American Chamber of Commerce, and Denver Sisters Cities Brest, we are hosting a four-day event at Larimer Square.
This event is FREE, and everyone is welcome..[...]

This year, in partnership with The Rocky Mountain French American Chamber of Commerce, and Denver Sisters Cities Brest, we are hosting a four-day event at Larimer Square.
This event is FREE, and everyone is welcome..[...]

Purchase your VIP ticket for our very private event with Boulder Opera's show "Le French Affair".  This one-hour program will be held on the terrasse of the Bistro Vendôme, in Larimer Square, from 4:00-5:00pm.  The event is limited to a maximum of 50 guests.

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Join us for our monthly meditation sessions in French with Sandi.  In May, the theme is « Restaurer la beauté en moi-même (Restore the beauty in myself) ».[...]