Alliance Française of Greenwich

Learn French, Live French, Love French!

New or experienced, join our relaxed, engaging classes led by native French-speaking teachers who are passionate about helping you improve your French skills. Our classes are designed to be supportive and enjoyable, with a focus on making learning French fun and effective.

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Bringing French Culture to you

Discover our extensive cultural/social offerings!

We offer many opportunities for Francophones and Francophiles to gather, speak French, and enjoy all that our town and region have to offer. From special events like our annual "Cocktail de Rentrée" party, to monthly apéros, to weekly French Cinema discussions, we are a very active group and happily welcome newcomers!

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Focus on French Cinema 2026

Annual Film Festival in Greenwich (all films in French with English subtitles)

Presented in partnership with The Bruce Museum, FFC 2026 will showcase newly released Francophone films, featuring an exclusive slate of U.S. premieres. From January through May 2026, audiences are invited to experience the inimitable allure of French cinema, followed by engaging conversations with actors, producers, critics, and industry professionals.

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What's on // Nouveautés

Discover top-notch French classes and cultural programs in and around Greenwich, Connecticut. Our partnership with L'Alliance New York opens doors to Manhattan. Immerse yourself in French culture from France and beyond!

French Cinémathèque - Zoom

	Jul 1 2026
	5:00pm - 6:00pm
	Zoom

Discover the magic of French Cinema! Each week, the FFC Selection Committee announces a French film for participants to stream at home (a list of streaming services is also announced). Participants then join us on Zoom each Wednesday evening for a discussion (in English) led by film critic Joe Meyers.

French Cinémathèque - Zoom

	Jul 8 2026
	5:00pm - 6:00pm
	Zoom

Proust Group - Zoom

	Jul 9 2026
	5:00pm - 6:00pm
	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 read the series in its entirety between January 2023 and December 2025. Fereshteh will begin a new round in June 2026 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.

For more information, please visit: www.proustsociety.org

AFG at the Sidewalk Sales!

	Jul 12 2026
	9:30am - 5:30pm
	Greenwich Board of Education - 290 Greenwich Avenue

The AFG is proud to participate in The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Sidewalk Sales Non-Profit Village!

Stop by to say hello and enter our two FREE raffles:
- Magnum of Rosé
- $100 gift card (for AFG education services: tutoring and classes)

Registrations End: Jul 12 2026 12:00am

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Bastille Day Flag-Raising at Town Hall

	Jul 14 2026
	9:00am - 10:00am
	Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830

Join the AFG and Greenwich town officials for one of our most beloved traditions: the raising of the French flag at Town Hall in honor of Bastille Day! We'll gather to hear a proclamation, watch the raising of the flag, sing together the French and American national anthems, and enjoy a petit déjeuner from Raphael's Bakery!

Registrations End: Jul 14 2026 8:00am

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Bastille Day Apéro Amis

	Jul 14 2026
	5:30pm - 7:00pm
	Bistro V (339 Greenwich Avenue)
	$10.00 USD
	34 Places Remaining

Join us for a special Bastille Day apéritif with AFG's Apéro Amis. The group meets monthly to boire un verre and speak French together. This special edition will also celebrate the publication of Robert Henrey's new book: "A Tale of Two Revolutions" (books will be available for purchase). The evening will feature rosé and amuse-bouches! AFG Members: FREE (please RSVP to bzay@afgreenwich.org). Non-Members: $10

Registrations End: Jul 14 2026 2:00pm

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Café Crème - conversation group

	Jul 15 2026
	2:00pm - 3:00pm
	Coffee for Good (48 Maple Avenue, Greenwich CT)

*AFG MEMBERS & STUDENTS ONLY
Engage in convivial French conversation in Greenwich—an inclusive opportunity for everyone seeking to enhance their language skills.

Registrations End: Jul 15 2026 1:00pm

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Salon Francophone

	Jul 27 2026
	1:30pm - 3:00pm
	Byram Shubert Library (21 Mead Avenue, Greenwich CT)

Reading and discussion of recent articles and current events in the Francophone world.

Apéro Amis

	Aug 18 2026
	5:30pm - 7:00pm
	Bistro V (339 Greenwich Avenue)

*AFG MEMBERS & STUDENTS ONLY

Join us for an apéritif and French conversation! All levels welcome.

Registrations End: Aug 18 2026 2:00pm

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Café Crème - conversation group

	Aug 19 2026
	2:00pm - 3:00pm
	Le Pain Quotidien (382 Greenwich Avenue)

*AFG MEMBERS & STUDENTS ONLY

Engage in convivial French conversation in Greenwich - an inclusive opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their language skills!

Registrations End: Aug 19 2026 1:00pm

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Alliance Française of Greenwich

Learn French, Live French, Love French!

Bringing French Culture to you

Discover our extensive cultural/social offerings!

Focus on French Cinema 2026

Annual Film Festival in Greenwich (all films in French with English subtitles)

Learn French // Apprendre le français

French Classes

Private Lessons

Unsure of your level?

What's on // Nouveautés

French Cinémathèque - Zoom

French Cinémathèque - Zoom

Proust Group - Zoom

AFG at the Sidewalk Sales!

Bastille Day Flag-Raising at Town Hall

Bastille Day Apéro Amis

Café Crème - conversation group

Salon Francophone

Apéro Amis

Café Crème - conversation group

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	299 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
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