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This is one of the absolute best plot twists in history! When we think of the Statue of Liberty, we picture New York Harbor, the American dream, and a welcoming beacon for millions of immigrants. But long before she became an iconic American symbol, Lady Liberty was born from a conversation at a dinner party near Paris, France. Her journey across the Atlantic is a remarkable tale of international friendship, shared democratic ideals, and one of the world's very first crowdfun

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 in

Note: KIln photos shown here are for illustration purposes only. For years, the heart of Alliance Française Reno (AFRNT) has lived in our shared passion, vibrant and strong even as we carried it from place to place. We gathered around dining tables, met in public libraries, and borrowed after-hours spaces from local organizations. Before we look forward, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped us get started. To the members who opened their private ho

Why America Freezes and France Refuses to A/C Every American traveler in Europe has experienced it: stepping into a Parisian boutique in July, sweating, only to realize the thermostat is set to 'slightly less hot than outside. Meanwhile, every French tourist in New York has a horror story about freezing to death inside a grocery store. 🇫🇷 The French Philosophy: "The Cult of Fresh Air" For many French people, artificial cooling is treated with deep skepticism. The prevailing

Lights, Camera, Reno! Every spring, the French Riviera gets a little more glamorous, and a lot more crowded. The Festival de Cannes transforms one of the most famous sun-soaked French Riviera city into the epicenter of world cinema, drawing worldwide renown filmmakers, stars, critics, and passionate film lovers. While we're not packing our bags (unfortunately) for the Mediterranean, the Alliance Française RenoTahoe's Ciné-Club captures that same electric spirit: curiosity, c

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

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