French Classes in Rochester 
  
Alliance Française is delighted to introduce French classes this summer in Rochester at  125LIVE !
Taught by Damien Sadrant  Once a week for 2 hours, for a duration of 6 weeks
For students with extensive French experience.  For example, can use the conditional, imparfait, subjonctif etc.  

Conversation will be based on current events topics. 
Wednesday, 1-3 pm, from July 26 to August 23
$195

For students with some French experience.  For example, can use the present tense, passé compose, etc. Taught by Jacques Samy.  

Once a week for 2 hours, for a duration of 6 weeks. 
Thursday, 5:30-7:30 pm, from July 27 to August 31 
$195

Let AF instructor Damien Sadrant guide you through a book in French.
Discover  Le Chapeau de Mitterand  by Antoine Laurain. Damien will guide you through this fantastic tale about the power of President Mitterrand's' iconic hat.
The book can be purchased online and is not included in the price listed here.
For students with extensive French experience. The first session will provide an introduction to the author and the selected text and the second session will be a discussion of the book. Participants register for both sessions.
2 sessions: Wednesday July 26 and August 23 from 3:30-5 pm
$30

We are also pleased to continue our partnership with the LIFE program at Rochester Community and Technical College. Look for our class offer this Fall! 

Questions?  Please call our office at 612 332 0436! 

P'tit Déj 
monthly breakfast conversation group


Pratiquez votre français en savourant  un bon café et des croissants! You can also get copies of the book, Le Chapeau de Mitterand that the book club will be reading for $5!

Saturday, July 1 
from 9:30 to 11:30am
Kutzky Market, 1001 6th Street NW, Rochester.

Bastille Day Rochester

Come one, come all to celebrate 
Bastille Day in Rochester, on 
Friday, July 14, 2017
From 5 to 8 pm at Peace Plaza 
1st Ave SW & 1st Ave, Rochester, MN 55902

Find us on the  Peace Plaza  in Downtown Rochester to celebrate with  crêpes  by Grand Rounds Brewery & delicious by Lazeez,  live music  by the  Francine Roche Trio  and support  local artists  Patty Roonan, Gardenaire, Anne Thiemann and SEMVA by perusing their booths all while enjoying the summer day.

Bastille Day commemorates the 
Storming of the Bastille
 on July 14th, 1789. Though there were only seven prisoners in the prison on the day it was overthrown, the storming of the Bastille marked the beginning of the end for the French Monarchy. On August 4 of the same year, feudalism was abolished and 
the French republic was formed.
 
Thanks to our sponsor Mayo Clinic in supporting Bastille Day 2017
Questions?  Please call our office at 612 332 0436! 
Ciné Club
Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30 pm
at Rochester Public Library

Les Gazelles 
(Un film de Mona Achache- Comédie -1h30min)

(In French with English subtitles)
 
 
SYNOPSIS ET DÉTAILS


Marie et Eric, trentenaires en couple depuis le lycée, signent l'achat de leur premier appartement quand Marie est saisie d'un doute vertigineux. 
Sa rencontre avec un beau brun ténébreux va précipiter sa décision : elle quitte Eric pour plonger dans le grand bain du plaisir et de la liberté.
Mais elle va surtout se manger le fond de la piscine... Et découvrir un monde sans pitié : à son âge, le célibat est vite perçu comme une tare suspecte.
Éclairée par des amitiés nouvelles, Marie va apprendre à envisager son célibat comme une chance d'où elle pourrait sortir plus forte, et enfin prête à être heureuse.
 
 
Check out the trailer  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


En collaboration avec l'Institut Français Cinéma!  
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Membership to Alliance Française gives you access to resources and benefits both within and outside our organization. 
These include:
- Classes and tutoring
- Special member event admission prices
- Access to Culturetheque.com , and magazines, books, videos, and more en fran çais
-   Discounts at partnering businesses 
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