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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Book Club Intermediate Online Free for AFD Members · $10 for non-membersSelected Book ## Mémoires d'une jeune fille rangée de Simone de Beauvoir"Je rêvais d'être ma propre cause et ma propre fin ; je pensais à présent que la littérature me permettrait de réaliser ce voeu. Elle m'assurerait une immortalité qui compenserait l'éternité perdue ; il n'y avait plus de Dieu pour m'aimer, mais je brûlerais dans des millions de coeurs. En écrivant une oeuvre nourrie de mon histoire, je me créerais moi-même à neuf et je justifierais mon existence. En même temps, je servirais l'humanité : quel plus beau cadeau lui faire que des livres ? Je m'intéressais à la fois à moi et aux autres ; j'acceptais mon "incarnation" mais je ne voulais pas renoncer à l'universel : ce projet conciliait tout ; il flattait toutes les aspirations qui s'étaient développées en moi au cours de ces quinze années." Buy the book [on Amazon,](https://www.amazon.com/Memoires-Jeune-Fille-Rangee-French/dp/2070355527) Lireka https://www.lireka.com/fr/pp/9782070755899-le-petit-prince?srsltid=AfmBOoow65I1XMGDvCi41PB-jagNjKw6nmZMDUx-_b47svUTyehN7Q7mor Thriftbooks Please only RSVP if you plan to read the book!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Book Club Intermediate Online Free for AFD Members · $10 for non-membersSelected Book ## L'Étranger d'Albert Camus"C'est alors que tout a vacillé. La mer a charrié un souffle épais et ardent. Il m'a semblé que le ciel s'ouvrait sur toute son étendue pour laisser pleuvoir du feu. Tout mon être s'est tendu et j'ai crispé ma main sur le revolver. La gâchette a cédé, j'ai touché le ventre poli de la crosse et c'est là, dans le bruit à la fois sec et assourdissant, que tout a commencé. J'ai secoué la sueur et le soleil. J'ai compris que j'avais détruit l'équilibre du jour, le silence exceptionnel d'une plage où j'avais été heureux." L'étranger est le premier roman d'Albert Camus. Buy the book [on Amazon,](https://www.amazon.com/L%C3%A9tranger-French-Albert-Camus/dp/2070212009) Lireka https://www.lireka.com/fr/pp/9782070755899-le-petit-prince?srsltid=AfmBOoow65I1XMGDvCi41PB-jagNjKw6nmZMDUx-_b47svUTyehN7Q7mor Thriftbooks Please only RSVP if you plan to read the book!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Book Club Intermediate Online Free for AFD Members · $10 for non-membersSelected Book ## Moi, Tituba sorcière de Maryse CondéFille de l'esclave Abena violée par un marin anglais à bord d'un vaisseau négrier, Tituba, née à la Barbade, est initiée aux pouvoirs surnaturels par Man Yaya, guérisseuse et faiseuse de sorts. Son mariage avec John Indien l'entraîne à Boston, puis au village de Salem au service du pasteur Parris. C'est dans l'atmosphère hystérique de cette petite communauté puritaine qu'a lieu le célèbre procès des sorcières de Salim en 1692. Tituba est arrêtée, oubliée dans sa prison jusqu'à l'amnistie générale qui survient deux ans plus tard. Là s'arrête l'histoire. Maryse Condé la réhabilite, l'arrache à cet oubli auquel elle avait été condamnée, et, pour finir, la ramène à son pays natal, la Barbade au temps des Nègres marrons et des premières révoltes d'esclaves. Buy the book [on Amazon,](https://www.amazon.com/Moi-Tituba-Sorciere-French-1988-09-01/dp/B01FGJYDQ6) https://www.lireka.com/fr/pp/9782070755899-le-petit-prince?srsltid=AfmBOoow65I1XMGDvCi41PB-jagNjKw6nmZMDUx-_b47svUTyehN7Q7mor Thriftbooks Please only RSVP if you plan to read the book!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Book Club Intermediate Online Free for AFD Members · $10 for non-membersSelected Book ## Le Petit Prince d'Antoine de Saint-Exupéry«Il y a six ans, j'avais une panne dans le désert du Sahara. Quelque chose s'était cassé dans mon moteur. Et comme je n'avais avec moi ni mécanicien, ni passagers, je me préparai à essayer de réussir, tout seul, une réparation difficile. C'était pour moi une question de vie ou de mort. J'avais à peine de l'eau à boire pour huit jours.Le premier soir je me suis donc endormi sur le sable à mille milles de toutes les terres habitées. J'étais plus isolé qu'un naufragé sur un radeau au milieu de l'océan. Alors vous imaginez ma surprise, au lever du jour, quand une drôle de petite voix m'a réveillé. Elle disait :- S'il vous plaît... dessine-moi un mouton !J'ai sauté sur mes pieds comme si j'avais été frappé par la foudre. J'ai bien frotté mes yeux. J'ai bien regardé. Et j'ai vu un petit bonhomme tout à fait extraordinaire qui me considérait gravement. Je regardai donc cette apparition avec des yeux tout ronds d'étonnement. N'oubliez pas que je me trouvais à mille milles de toutes les régions habitées. Quand je réussis enfin à parler, je lui dis :- Mais... qu'est-ce que tu fais là ?Et il me répéta alors, tout doucement, comme une chose très sérieuse :- S'il vous plaît... dessine-moi un mouton.Et c'est ainsi que je fis la connaissance du petit prince.» Buy the book [on Amazon,](https://www.amazon.com/Petit-Prince-French-Antoine-Saint-Exup%C3%A9ry/dp/0152164154) on Lireka, or Thriftbooks Please only RSVP if you plan to read the book!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Book Club Intermediate Online Free for AFD Members · $10 for non-membersSelected Book ## Kiffe kiffe Demain de Faïza GuèneDoria a quinze ans, un sens aigu de la vanne, une connaissance encyclopédique de la télé et des rêves qui la réveillent. Elle vit seule avec sa mère dans une cité de Livry-Gargan, depuis que son père est parti un matin pour trouver au Maroc une femme plus jeune et plus féconde. Ça, chez Doria, ça s’appelle le mektoub, le destin : « Ça veut dire que, quoique tu fasses, tu te feras couiller. » Alors autant profiter du présent avec ceux qui l’aiment ou font semblant.Sa mère d’abord, femme de ménage dans un Formule 1 de Bagnoletet soleil dans sa vie. Son pote Hamoudi, qui l’a connue alors qu’elle était « haute comme une barrette de shit ». Mme Burlaud, sa psychologue,qui met des porte-jarretelleset sent le Parapoux. Ou encore Aziz, l’épicier du Sidi Mohamed Market avec qui Doria essaie en vainde caser sa mère.Kiffe kiffe demain est d’abord une voix, celle d’une enfant des quartiers.Un roman plein de sève, d’humour et de vie. Buy the book [on Amazon,](https://www.amazon.com/Kiffe-Demain-Livre-Poche-French/dp/2253113751) on Lireka, or Thriftbooks Please only RSVP if you plan to read the book!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Book Club Fluent Free for AFD Members · $10 for non-membersChristmas Special ## Christmas Party & Book Exchange No reading required this time — just holiday cheer! Join us for a festive Christmas party with fellow book lovers. Mingle, enjoy seasonal treats, and take part in our annual book exchange. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season and discover a new read for the holidays. ### Next Year's Program As part of the festivities, we'll brainstorm together to plan our book club lineup for the coming year. Everyone is encouraged to bring book suggestions and help shape the reading program!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Book Club Fluent Free for AFD Members · $10 for non-membersSelected Book ## Le premier Homme d'Albert Camus "En somme, je vais parler de ceux que j'aimais", écrit Albert Camus dans une note pour Le premier homme. Le projet de ce roman auquel il travaillait au moment de sa mort était ambitieux. Il avait dit un jour que les écrivains "gardent l'espoir de retrouver les secrets d'un art universel qui, à force d'humilité et de maîtrise, ressusciterait enfin les personnages dans leur chair et dans leur durée". Pour commencer, il avait jeté les bases de ce qui serait le récit de l'enfance de son "premier homme". Cette rédaction initiale a un caractère autobiographique qui aurait sûrement disparu dans la version définitive du roman. Mais c'est justement ce côté autobiographique qui est précieux aujourd'hui. Camus y rapporte, avec mille détails inconnus, la naissance dans l'Est sauvage de l'Algérie. L'absence du père, tué dès le début de la Première Guerre, de sorte que le fils sera "le premier homme". Les jours de l'enfance à Belcourt, le "quartier pauvre" d'Alger, dans un milieu démuni, illettré. Les joies des humbles. L'école, l'intervention miraculeuse de l'instituteur pour que l'enfant poursuive ses études, tout un petit monde tantôt drôle et chaleureux, tantôt cruel, et des personnages faits d'amour, comme sa mère, toujours silencieuse. Ces tableaux ne forment pas seulement une histoire colorée, mais aussi une confession qui bouleverse. Après avoir lu ces pages, on voit apparaître les racines de ce qui fera la personnalité de Camus, sa sensibilité, la genèse de sa pensée, les raisons de son engagement. Pourquoi, toute sa vie, il aura voulu parler au nom de ceux à qui la parole est refusée. Buy the book [on Amazon,](https://www.amazon.com/Premier-Homme-French-Albert-Camus/dp/2070401014) on Lireka, or on Thriftbooks Please only RSVP if you plan to read the book!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Book Club Fluent Free for AFD Members · $10 for non-membersSelected Book ## La petite fille de Monsieur Linh de Philippe Claudel C’est un vieil homme debout à l’arrière d’un bateau. Il serre dans ses bras une valise légère et un nouveau-né, plus léger encore que la valise. Le vieil homme se nomme Monsieur Linh. Il est seul désormais à savoir qu’il s’appelle ainsi. Debout à la poupe du bateau, il voit s’éloigner son pays, celui de ses ancêtres et de ses morts, tandis que dans ses bras l’enfant dort. Le pays s’éloigne, devient infiniment petit, et Monsieur Linh le regarde disparaître à l’horizon, pendant des heures, malgré le vent qui souffle et le chahute comme une marionnette.Buy the book [on Amazon,](https://www.amazon.com/PETITE-FILLE-M-LINH/dp/2234057744) on Lireka, or on Thriftbooks Please only RSVP if you plan to read the book!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Book Club Fluent Free for AFD Members · $10 for non-membersSelected Book ## Marcher dans tes pas de Léonor de Récondo " Je suis sur ta clavicule, sur ton poignet, dans tes mains. Je suis dans tes cheveux, sur ton sein, dans tes yeux. Je regarde ta bouche, tes mouvements, ta robe. Je te connais sans te connaître, Enriqueta. "La vie d'Enriqueta bascule le 18 août 1936, quand, en quelques minutes, elle doit fuir la maison familiale d'Irun menacée par les franquistes. Ce jour-là, elle perd tout.Quarante ans plus tard, sa petite-fille, Léonor, naît française. Pourtant, lorsqu'une loi espagnole permet aux descendants d'exilés politiques d'obtenir la nationalité perdue, elle décide de la demander. Pourquoi tourner et retourner une terre emplie de fantômes ? Et qui était au juste Enriqueta ?Tissant souvenirs d'enfance, imaginaire romanesque et regard poétique, Léonor de Récondo se fraie un chemin vers celles et ceux que la guerre civile a voulu effacer. Un livre pour dire l'amour. Et ne jamais oublier. Buy the book [on Amazon,](https://www.amazon.com/-/zh_TW/L%C3%A9onor-R%C3%A9condo/dp/2378805012) on Lireka, or [on French Books Online](https://www.frenchbooksonline.com/marcher-dans-tes-pas-leonor-de-recondo) Please only RSVP if you plan to read the book!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Book Club Fluent Free for AFD Members · $10 for non-membersSelected Book ## La collision de Paul Gasnier En 2012, en plein centre-ville de Lyon, une femme décède brutalement, percutée par un jeune garçon en moto cross qui fait du rodéo urbain à 80 km/h. Dix ans plus tard, son fils, qui n'a cessé d'être hanté par le drame, est devenu journaliste. Il observe la façon dont ce genre de catastrophe est utilisé quotidiennement pour fracturer la société et dresser une partie de l'opinion contre l'autre. Il décide de se replonger dans la complexité de cet accident, et de se lancer sur les traces du motard pour comprendre d'où il vient, quel a été son parcours et comment un tel événement a été rendu possible. En décortiquant ce drame familial, Paul Gasnier révèle deux destins qui s'écrivent en parallèle, dans la même ville, et qui s'ignorent jusqu'au jour où ils entrent violemment en collision. C'est aussi l'histoire de deux familles qui racontent chacune l'évolution du pays. Un récit en forme d'enquête littéraire qui explore la force de nos convictions quand le réel les met à mal, et les manquements collectifs qui créent l'irrémédiable. Buy the book [on Amazon,](https://www.amazon.com/collision-French-Paul-Gasnier-ebook/dp/B0FC2HT222) on Lireka, or [AbeBooks](https://www.abebooks.com/9782073101228/collision-Gasnier-Paul-2073101224/plp) Please only RSVP if you plan to read the book!]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# French Pottery Workshop with Amio Ceramics Join us for a French Pottery Workshop with Ceramic Artist Alev! Together we will hand build a unique mini seedpod vessel using the pinch pot technique. This organic sculptural piece works beautifully as a decorative dish or tabletop accent. Alev will guide you (in French!) in designing and crafting this unique vessel. All materials, glazes and firings are included. No experience required!AFD members: $95 Non-members: $105 ### About the Artist #### Alev (Amio Ceramics) Inspired by the organic beauty of nature, French artist Alev of AMIO Ceramics creates elegant pieces that capture timeless forms and textures. Her aesthetic is deeply rooted in the natural world, shaped by her French roots and the fourteen years she spent in Ireland before making her home in Colorado. These global landscapes serve as a constant inspiration for her work, which balances artistic expression with functional design. Alev’s dedication to the tactile process of hand-building extends into her popular creative workshops, where she shares her minimalist approach with a growing community of enthusiasts. Through a refined neutral color palette and thoughtfully crafted details, she creates pieces that harmonize with their surroundings while evoking a serene connection to the many environments she has called home. [Website](https://amioceramics.com/)Your participation in our events implies consent to our Photo & Media policy.]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# Chocolate Tasting with Bibamba Celebrate the richness of Francophone culture through taste and story with Bibamba, a chocolate venture that connects roots in America and Africa. Since 2015, Bibamba has been cultivating cacao, coffee, and plantains on farms in Cameroon, blending sustainable farming with artisanal craft. Their first harvest in 2020 inspired three original dark chocolate bark recipes, perfected in partnership with Colorado artisans. As part of the Month of Francophonie, join Patrick Tcheunou, Bibamba’s founder, for an engaging presentation about their journey from farm to chocolate bar, followed by a tasting of their premium, all-natural chocolates made right here in Denver. Afterwards, continue the conversation and enjoy an apéro at the Edgewater Public Market, apéro drinks and bites are on your own, while chocolate tasting is included in the ticket price. Savor the flavors, celebrate Francophone heritage, and connect with community in one unforgettable evening.Price: $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Location: Edgewater Public Market, Suite 132 ## About Bibamba Bibamba Artisan Chocolate is a Denver-based chocolate company founded by Patrick and Mara Tcheunou, whose work bridges a deep connection between America and Cameroon. A native of Cameroon, Patrick grew up visiting his grandparents’ countryside farm, where cacao, coffee, and other crops were cultivated, but initially pursued a career in chemical engineering before turning to chocolate-making. In 2015, the couple purchased farmland in Cameroon’s Centre Region to grow cacao, inspired by both the region’s unique terroir and the looming global cocoa shortage. Bibamba is committed to ethical, sustainable practices: the farm employs local community members, ensures fair wages and health coverage, and cultivates a diverse array of crops alongside cacao to enrich the soil and flavor profile. From bean to bar, Bibamba produces premium chocolates in Denver, including dark, milk, and white chocolate barks, handmade bonbons, and Dubai chocolate bars, all crafted transparently and with care. [Website](https://bibamba.com/)In partnership with [SCFD, Scientific & Cultural Facilities District](https://scfd.org/)Your participation in our events implies consent to our Photo & Media policy.]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[# French Dictée at the AllianceAs part of the Month of Francophonie, the Alliance Française invites you to take part in a French dictation (dictée), a beloved tradition familiar to generations of students in France and across the Francophone world, featuring an excerpt from Petit Pays by Gaël Faye, a major voice in contemporary Francophone literature. ### What is a dictée? The dictée is a classic French language exercise in which participants listen to a text read aloud and write it down as accurately as possible. Beyond spelling, it is a powerful way to improve listening comprehension, reinforce grammar and syntax, and engage deeply with the rhythm and nuance of the French language. ### How will the event take place? The event will begin with a brief introduction to the author and the selected excerpt. The text will then be read aloud several times: first at a natural pace, then more slowly to allow participants to write, and finally once more in full. The dictation will be followed by a correction, offering space to discuss challenging points, language choices, and the meaning of the text in a welcoming, judgment-free atmosphere. 📘 Recommended level: B1 and aboveThis event is designed for learners at a B1+ level who are comfortable working with authentic texts and looking to challenge themselves. Whether you are passionate about literature, curious about contemporary Francophone voices, or simply looking to practice your French in a meaningful way, this dictation is an invitation to listen closely, write carefully, and celebrate the richness of the French language together.Cost: $5 for non-members, free for AFD membersSpecial prize: One participant will be randomly selected to win a copy of Petit Pays! ✍️ À vos stylos!### About the Book: Petit Pays by Gaël Faye Petit Pays is the acclaimed debut novel by Gaël Faye, a Franco-Rwandan writer, musician, and poet. Set in Burundi during the 1990s, the story is told through the eyes of Gaby, a young boy growing up in a peaceful childhood that is suddenly disrupted by political unrest and the looming shadow of war. The novel explores themes of identity, childhood, family, and the fragility of innocence, while offering a poignant glimpse into the complexities of the Great Lakes region of Africa. Written in lyrical, evocative French, Petit Pays has been praised for its sensitivity, depth, and accessibility, making it an ideal text for language learners at the B1+ level. In partnership with [SCFD, Scientific & Cultural Facilities District](https://scfd.org/)Your participation in our events implies consent to our Photo & Media policy.]]></product_content>
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    <product_content><![CDATA[Join the Alliance Française de Denver at the Denver Art Museum for a guided exhibition tour of The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro’s Impressionism. Explore Pissarro’s work and his pivotal role in the Impressionist movement through a curated walk through the exhibition. The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro’s Impressionism is the first major U.S. retrospective of Camille Pissarro, known as "the first impressionist," in over 40 years. The exhibition will present an overview of the artist’s illustrious career and examine his singular role within the Impressionist movement. # The Honest Eye: Camille Pissarro’s Impressionism October 26, 2025–February 8, 2026### Denver Art Museum Hamilton Building, Level 2More info More info Camille Pissarro, The Garden of Les Mathurins, property of the Deraismes Sisters, Pontoise (Le Jardin des Mathurins, Pontoise, propriété des soeurs Deraismes) (detail), 1876. Oil on canvas; 44 5/8 × 65 1/8 in. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri: Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust. Image courtesy akg-images / De Agostini Picture Lib. / J. E. BullozBringing together more than 100 paintings from nearly 50 international museums and private collections, alongside six works from the Denver Art Museum's holdings, the exhibition will feature landscapes, cityscapes, still lifes, and figure paintings, showcasing the breadth of Pissarro’s oeuvre and the various influences that shaped his practice as he responded to the social and political environment of the day. Co-organized with the Museum Barberini in Potsdam, Germany, Denver is the only U.S. stop for this show. Born on the island of St. Thomas in what was then the Danish West Indies (now the U.S. Virgin Islands) to French Jewish parents, Pissarro spent time in Caracas and La Guaira, Venezuela, before settling in Paris in 1855. There, he became acquainted with a group of young artists who were challenging the traditional modes of painting and would eventually go on to birth the Impressionist movement. A versatile artist, Pissarro embodied the role of insider, contributing to the establishment of Impressionism as a coherent avant-garde phenomenon while maintaining his artistic independence as he eschewed his peers’ choice of upper-class subject matter to depict scenes of the mundane. Pissarro's Impressionism reflects this dichotomy, while selections from Pissarro’s letters provide insights into his artistic process and worldview more broadly. Meet Giulia and Anaïs in the lobby of Denver Art Museum Hamilton Building for your tour.DIRECTIONS & PARKING INFO DIRECTIONS & PARKING INFO $40 for non members $30 for AFD members #### This tour is conducted in French. ### About the Tour Leader #### Giulia Bernardini Giulia Bernardini is the founder of Wonderfeast, a boutique art travel company. She holds master’s degrees in art history and museum studies and is a regular guest lecturer in the Boulder/Denver area on Italian Renaissance and Baroque art and on the Parisian Belle Époque. Throughout the year she returns to Europe, where she grew up, to share her passion for the most celebrated cities of Italy and France with inquisitive art-, food-, and culture-loving Wonderfeast seminar participants. Your participation in our events implies consent to our Photo & Media policy.]]></product_content>
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