Dive into the diverse offerings of Alliance Française Reno-Tahoe. Immerse yourself in language classes, culinary experiences, and cultural events to celebrate the French-speaking world.
The Art of the French Pique-Nique Do you know what the words mean? While an American picnic might involve meticulous planning, soggy cooler sandwiches, and paper plates, the French treat le pique-nique as a serious art form. It is a movable feast where the quality of the food is never compromised, and it is easily one of France’s most popular summer traditions. The History: From Royal Lounges to Public Parks The concept dates back to the 1600s and maybe earlier! The historica
yet boasts a workforce that is statistically more productive than almost any other country? Ooh la la, this is a masterclass in corporate irony! The Answer is: The Art of Doing Less, Better If you guessed France, bravo, you are correct! While the international business world loves to obsess over les 35 heures and the sacred cinq semaines of vacation, not discounting the mandatory 12 days off for national holidays, personal days for weddings, baptisms, funerals, and nearly unl
Summer in the Reno-Tahoe region is a spectacular time. We pack our weekends with hiking, camping, boating, outdoor concerts or so many other activities! But for most of us here, these adventures are squeezed into a precious few days off, often while sneakily checking work emails from the beach. Across the Atlantic, things look very different. In France, summer isn't just a season… it is “un sacré rituel national” simply known as les vacances d’été. How Americans and the Frenc
