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

For Easter 2025, the Maison Louis Vuitton launches its new collection of chocolate eggs. These limited-edition, gourmet-fashion creations skilfully blend aesthetics and refined flavours to form veritable works of art, available for click & collect at Chocolaterie LV Dream. An opportunity to indulge in a little gourmet couture. Paris, capital of fashion - At the crossroads of luxury brands and French art de vivre , new gastro-couture hybrid addresses are emerging. These ultr

Because when the Normans introduced a new ruling class; William was crowned king of England on December 25, 1066, and Norman nobility replaced King Harold II’s Anglo-Saxon aristocracy. The takeover marked the beginning of Norman rule and a major shift in English society — including its language. ​ The Normans, who were of Viking descent but had settled in the Normandy region of France, spoke Old Norman (a dialect of Old French), which largely derived from Latin. Following

Why do Americans celebrate Easter with these cute animals? This is the silly question of the week, la question bête! According to Kevin Shortsleeve, a professor at Christopher Newport University in Virginia and a specialist in children's literature, the origin of the Easter Bunny dates back to pre-Christian Germany. The Teutons (the Germans of the time) worshiped Ooutre, goddess of spring and fertility. A festival was celebrated every year on the equinox in March. The symbol

At Alliance Française de Reno, we celebrate the rich personal histories that connect our board members to France. Today, we’re honored to share the story of one of our esteemed members, J.P (Jean Pierre) Pascal who was born in the Commons of the Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines , just a few kilometers from Paris, where his grandparents served as caretakers during World War II , while the owner, le Duc de Luynes , was staying safely in Argentina. Nestled in the Vallée de Chevr

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