LE BULLETIN de l’Alliance Française de New Haven

P.O. Box 207333, New Haven, CT 06520

https://www.alliancefrancaisenewhaven.org/

A non-profit organization promoting French language and culture 

Join our Meetup conversation group every other Sunday morning from 10:30 to noon for fun and French discussion. To register for this event, send an email to: alliancefrancaisenh@gmail.com. Beginning in November we will meet at Panera (1140 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511). Nov. 1, 15, 29, Dec. 13, 27 2026.

Voici un club pour les membres qui voudraient lire et discuter d'un livre en français (reservé aux gens qui ont un niveau avancé). Nous nous rencontrons par Zoom à 18h30 chaque mois. On discute des thèmes et des idées dans les romans avec le groupe. Si vous voulez les liens ou si vous avez des questions, envoyez un email. En novembre on lit "Meurtre en Périgord" par Martin Walker. Bruno Courrèges, chef de la police municipale du village de Saint-Denis, en Dordogne, voit sa paisible existence bouleversée par un meurtre d’une brutalité sans précédent. Hamid, retraité de l’armée française qui s’est comporté en héros pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, est retrouvé chez lui lacéré de coups de couteaux, une croix gammée gravée sur le torse. Aussitôt, les enquêteurs songent à un crime raciste et les regards se tournent vers les groupes d’extrême droite.For further information and to receive the Zoom link, send an email to alliancefrancaisenh@gmail.com .

Fan of French movies? If so, this club is for you. Join the Alliance Française for a discussion of a French movie on Zoom. If you have a favorite movie or any suggestions for future viewings, send us an email. Clay Howe will lead the conversation. Upcoming films to be announced. We meet on the third Thursday of the month. The film for November is "Chef Challenge"(Le goût du partage) Victor is 65, somewhat crazy, and one of the best chefs in France. When he finds out he has a serious heart disease, he looks for a successor to take control of his restaurant. It is available on for rental onAmazon Prime Video, free on Hoopla, and Tubi. For further information and to receive the Zoom link, send an email to alliancefrancaisenh@gmail.com .

On Saturday, November 22. 2026, join the Alliance Française of New Haven to celebrate the wine harvest. We will meet at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 305 St Ronan St, New Haven, CT from 5:00-7:00 PM. Members, and friends are welcome. Beaujolais wine and soft drinks will be served. Please bring an appetizer to share. Space is limited. For reservations, email alliancefrancaisenh@gmail.com by Nov 15. Cost $20.00

My name is Virginie, and for the past eight years I have been organizing personalized French immersion stays at my home in Provence. Since 2018, I have welcomed more than 150 international students who wanted to improve their French while experiencing authentic daily life in the South of France. Virginie also offers a new small-group French immersion experience in Provence, combining French lessons, cultural visits, local experiences and accommodation in a beautiful Provençal house. The program is designed for groups of 5 to 10 learners. You can also learn more about my immersion programs and experience here:

www.virginieinprovence.com

We're delighted to announce an exciting new Connecticut Alliance Française co-membership initiative with the Alliance Française chapters of Greenwich, Hartford, New Haven, and Northwestern Connecticut!

Through this collaboration, current members in good standing of any participating Connecticut Alliance Française chapter will enjoy reciprocal access to eligible events and classes offered by all four chapters—expanding the value of your membership and giving you even more opportunities to experience French language, culture, conversation, and community throughout the state.

Please visit the respective websites of each AF Chapter for news on upcoming events and classes:

Alliance Française of Greenwich

Alliance Francaise of Hartford

Alliance Francaise of New Haven

Alliance Francaise of Northwestern CT

Celebrate Francophonie with us!

Try Fantastique for a whole month for free! The interactive, daily lessons only last 10 minutes and allow you to immerse yourself playfully and tailored to you in the French language.

After an assessment test, the lessons adapt to your level and interests, for optimal learning progress.

Discover Aimigo at the end of your lessons, your new AI-powered virtual friend with whom you can practice speaking. Aimigo helps you feel more confident when speaking and can discuss a variety of topics with you!

Click HERE TO TEST FOR FREE.

Save the dates, More info to follow:

December 6, 2026 Fêtes de Fin d'année 5-7 Bethesda Lutheran

Dear Colleagues,

Memberships are from Sept.-August. If you have not already renewed your membership,

renew now.

Your benefits include:  

-Participation in the events of the Alliance Française (See programs on our website https://www.alliancefrancaisenewhaven.org/

-Close communication with the Alliance (emails, newsletter, Bulletin)

-Exclusive and free participation in Le Café Littéraire

-Access to the French classes at the Alliance Française of New Haven

-Participation in Le Ciné-Club

-Access to Culturethèque Your French multimedia e-library!

-Links to other Francophones and Francophiles .

Cost: Student: $30, Senior: $35, Individual: $45, Couple: $55, Family: $60

You may pay online at https://www.alliancefrancaisenewhaven.org/online-payment or you may pay with a check. If full membership is difficult for some due to financial constraints, please let us know. Send us an email at alliancefrancaisenh@gmail.com Please make checks payable to the Alliance Française of New Haven. Send payment to Alliance Française of New Haven, P.O. Box 207333, New Haven, CT 06520.

The Federation of Alliances Françaises USA invites you to a special virtual presentation exploring the evolution of one of France’s most iconic wine regions. Join Bordeaux-based wine authority Jane Anson and acclaimed photographer Peter Aaron for a rich conversation inspired by their new book, Bordeaux Chronicle.

In this engaging discussion, Aaron and Anson will reflect on Bordeaux across more than five decades—pairing Aaron’s photographs from 1969 with his return to the same estates in 2024. Together, they reveal a region transformed by time, global influence, and innovation, while still deeply rooted in tradition and terroir.

This program will explore the visual and cultural transformation of Bordeaux over 50 years.

Signed books can be purchased through Kitchen Arts & Letters in NYC on-line or anywhere fine books are sold, the event offers attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the authors and gain a deeper understanding of Bordeaux beyond the glass.

Click HERE to register.

If you have read books or articles about Gallo-Roman Lutetia – the period between 52 BC and 486 AD when Paris was occupied by the Romans – you have undoubtedly admired Jean-Claude Golvin’s extraordinary hand-drawn architectural restitutions of the Roman forum, baths, and amphitheater – and much more. His latest works feature restitutions of medieval Paris, including Notre-Dame Cathedral and its surroundings during the 15^th century. Jean-Claude Golvin is now turning towards new challenges, including the use of 3D modeling and new technologies to innovate in exciting ways within his field, using a variety of formats, with the goal of sharing his passion for Antiquity and the Middle Ages with the widest possible audience.

Join us to learn more about Jean-Claude Golvin’s wide-ranging career, his rigorous methodology, and his future projects.

Click HERE to register.

Join us for a lively conversation with Alex and Tom from AT Frenchies! Discover the story behind their book Pardon Our French, their love of the French language and culture, and the inspiration that brought the project to life. They’ll share stories, insights, and plenty of French-American fun, followed by a Q&A with the AF USA community. Whether you’re a lifelong Francophile, a French learner, or simply curious about the French-American connection, we would love for you to join us for this special conversation!

Click HERE to register.

Félicitations to Charlotte Attry, Executive Director AF Berkeley, on the October 7 release of Le Brasier, her new novel exploring love, grief, and resilience.

La littérature francophone à la conquête des États-Unis! From New York to cities across the country, Villa Albertine is celebrating French and Francophone literature this fall with acclaimed authors, conversations, and a U.S. author tour.

A boost for African cinema The Francophonie is supporting a pan-African initiative helping young people build careers in African film production.