From boosting the brain to reducing pain, joining others in song can bring some wide-ranging benefits. It's that time of year when the air starts to tinkle with angelic voices – or ring with the occasional lusty hymn – as carol singers spread their own indomitable brand of festive joy. All that harking and heralding. It's joyful and triumphant. From the brain to the heart, singing has been found to bring a wide range of benefits to those who do it, particularly if they do it

We are delighted to share that the Alliance Française Reno-Tahoe was featured on  2 Plus You Nevada , the popular KTVN lifestyle program hosted by Sarah Johns. The segment, highlighted our organization’s mission to promote French language and culture throughout the Reno-Tahoe region. During the interview , Josette Marsh, President of the Alliance Française Reno-Tahoe, and dedicated volunteer Christophe Duchateau, spoke with Sarah about the history of our chapter, its founding

At Alliance Française RenoTahoe, our members don’t just speak French, OUI! they live the French spirit of discovery, effort, and joie de vivre! This month, we celebrate two inspiring AF families whose passion for cycling carried them across continents - one through the incredible scenic trails of Reno, the other along a 1,500-km journey from southern France to Spain. Part 1 – 1,500 km Through France and Spain Starting in October, The Alliance Française de RenoTahoe's VP in

Celebrate le Mois de la Francophonie: Hôtel Silence Join us for a special screening of Hôtel Silence , a powerful Québecois film, offered free to our members thanks to the generous support of the Délégation du Québec à Boston. Don’t miss this moving story of self-discovery and redemption—an unforgettable cinematic experience from Québec! Hôtel Silence. Jean embarks on a one-way trip to a war-damaged country, unsure of his fate. Despite despair, he finds hope in the people wh

Chickadee enjoying some food with a gorgeous view of Lake Tahoe! The Reno/Tahoe region is well known to locals as a year-round outdoor playground, with the Sierra Nevada offering everything from skiing and snowboarding to scenic hiking and mountain biking. But word is spreading beyond our community— Alliance Française de Reno’s recent snowshoe randonnée near Lake Tahoe has caught national attention! On December 15, 2024 , AFR members and friends gathered for a snowshoeing ad

A New Winter Event has started! New dates will soon be added. Here's what one of our members thought about that first experience on January 19th, 2025. Bonjour- We had a wonderful time skiing with Jean-Claude et Chistophe! It was a bluebird day and everyone did quite well. Loved this adventure!  Merci- Amy et Jacques And a warm Merci to Amy et Jacques. The Alliance Française de Reno-Tahoe looks forward to seeing you and others for the next one. (XC ) - Tahoe City. Cross-Cou

Pour son premier déplacement hors de la Baie de San Francisco, @Cardinaux_F est allé à la rencontre des Français de Reno et du Lake Tahoe . Vous pouvez compter sur la France pour renforcer les relations avec le nord du Nevada ! Thank you to the @MayorSchieve  and the @unevadareno  for their warm welcome. We are determined to build a renewed partnership between Northern Nevada and France through the Alliance Française, collaborations in mountain sports and expanded student e