"Des Moments Mémorables"
Pétanque Fun!
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
Olympic Valley Park
Tahoe Expansion's first outdoor event celebration!
Petanque Fun at Olympic-Squaw Valley Park, Lake Tahoe, July 2025
Bastille Day Event
Sat. July 12th, 2025
Hyatt Regency Incline Village
Un Grand Merci to the Exceptional Team at the Hyatt Regency Incline Village
for making our Bastille Day Celebration so memorable,
with elegant French-inspired dishes and a warm, festive ambiance digne de la France!
📸 Relive the moments below, from shared laughter to gourmet bites, and everything in between…
Bastille Day 2025, Hyatt Incline Village
Randonnée - Hike
Incline Flume trail hike
Sat. July 27th 2025
Here's our group of fun hikers. We stayed cool and enjoyed our great outdoors and gorgeous vistas over Lake Tahoe!
Quelle belle promenade en pleine nature dans notre region!
Live it Live with us with this detailed video link:
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Our Seasonal Foodie Event
in this case - 🪻Summer !
La Table Estivale - Sat. June 28th, 2025
Grand Merci to Emily & Renaud Gignoux for letting us host this Summer Event in their beautiful home
We soaked in lots of sunshine, exceptional views and pleasant conversations.
Merci to all who helped make it happen!
Our Seasonal Foodie Event
in this case - 🪻Summer !
La Table Estivale - Sat. June 28th, 2025
Grand Merci to Emily & Renaud Gignoux for letting us host this Summer Event in their beautiful home
We soaked in lots of sunshine, exceptional views and pleasant conversations.
Merci to all who helped make it happen!
"Check-out Encore Plus de Moments Mémorables"
Pétanque Fun - Sat. June 7th, 2025
We all hung-out in beautiful Crissie-Caughlin Park by the Truckee River, soaking up the late spring sunshine, and enjoying the great outdoors.
Plus, it was the perfect chance to make new friends who love and appreciate the "everything French" as we all do, and finishing off the afternoon with the traditional Pastis!
Merci to all who helped make it happen!
Randonnée - Hike - McCarran Ranch,
Sat. May 17th, 2025
We had a nice walk along the river! This half-shaded, half-exposed, 5.7-mile hike with barely any elevation gain should be perfect at this time of year with tender green foliage, some wildflowers, birds, possible spotting of wild mustangs, and of course gorgeous vistas!
Update on Hugo, the courageous 3-year old Doberman who join us for this hike as he was recovering from an abdominal surgery a few weeks ago (he swallowed a tennis ball!).
The next day, Hugo slept in until 10 a.m. on Sunday, and even refused to get up for breakfast!
Master Pâtissier Démonstration -
with Didier Laborde, Hyatt Regency Incline Village
Sunday, April 13, 2025
A special thank you to Didier Laborde, master Pâtissier at the Hyatt Regency at Incline Village for volunteering to demonstrate two wonderful desserts: Napoleon or Mille Feuille and the Florentines.
And a special Thank You to Laura Evins to have shared her beautiful home and marvelous kitchen!
Merci!
Welcome Apéro - Tues. May 6 th, 2025
Jake's on the Lake, Tahoe City, CA
The Alliance Française Reno is expanding and will now hold events in the Tahoe area! We raised a glass at the beautiful Jake's on the Lake to celebrate this exciting news and exchange some ideas!
Here's to Lakefront Cheers and a new name🍸
Bougez pour la Paix - Move for Peace,
Sunday, April 9, 2025
To all members who participated, Merci!
Merci to those who joined us for this worldwide event!
We enjoyed a walk, lunch, & trivia, as well as supporting each other in a healthy lifestyle.
It was wonderful to see so many of you and raise a toast with your fellow members to celebrate La Vie Française in Reno!
General Membership Meeting & Fondue Party
Feb. 22, 2025
To all members who participated, Merci!
And a special thank you to Linda Ciampoli for hosting another wonderful event in her home.
It was wonderful to see so many of you and raise a toast with your fellow members to celebrate La Vie Française in Reno!
Randonnée - Hike: GALENA TERRACE LOOP TRAIL - Sun. Feb. 23, 2025
We enjoyed this 3.0-mile loop trail near Washoe Valley, Nevada. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete (stops not included). This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
The Chickadee Snowshoeing Loop Trail, Dec. 15th, 2024
If you haven’t been to the Chickadee Ridge in Lake Tahoe, well you missed quite a treat!
While locals know how magical this region can be, this event showcased to a wider audience the unique experience of trekking through pristine, snow-covered forests under dazzling blue skies.
Snowshoeing offers a peaceful yet invigorating way to explore the mountains, appealing to both seasoned adventurers and first-timers alike.
Holiday Party! Dec. 8th, 2024
Nous avons célébré ensemble Les Fêtes de Fin d’Année 2024 !
We celebrated the Holidays 2024 together!
Kindly hosted again by Mavis and Jeff Leathley in their Virginia City Highlands homel
It was the perfect chance to rekindle old friendships and make new friends who love and appreciate the "everything French" as we all do!
Pétanque Fun! Dec. 7th, 2024
We all hung-out in beautiful Crissie-Caughlin Park by the Trucke River, soaking up the Winter sunshine, and enjoying the great outdoors.
Plus, it was the perfect chance to make new friends who love and appreciate the "everything French" as we all do!
Helicopter Heroine! Author:
Charles Morgan Evans, Dec. 4th, 2024
This was an engaging presentation by Charles Morgan Evans, author of Helicopter Heroin: The True Story of Valérie André, the first woman to pilot a helicopter in combat.
She also was decorated with the Legion of Honor, the National Order of Vietnam and the Croix de Guerre for valor in foreign operations.
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The Real ResQ Episode 157 [Full] The Story of Valerie Andre
Beau Beaujolais & Beyond the Nouveau!
Nov. 22, 2024
An Elegant Evening of French Wine and Flavors, carefully chosen by Chef, Bill Gilbert, owner Beaujolais Bistro, Reno's premier French restaurant, where we tasted beautiful Beaujolais wines in his private wine cellar
Randonnée DRY POND LOOP TRAIL HIKE,
Washoe Valley, Nov. 20, 2024
Profitez d'une belle promenade en pleine nature! Explore this 5.5-mile loop trail near Washoe Valley, Nevada that is part of our Reno-Tahoe "neighborhood".
A 15 minute drive from Best Buy S. Virginia!
French and Foreign Jews under German Occupation in the Basque Country (1940-1944)
Nov. 20th, 2024
In tribute to our local Basque community, Sandra Ott, Professor of
Basque Studies at UNR, presented an engaging talk, with
Special Guest: Holocaust survivor, Leon Malmed .
CO-SPONSORED WITH JEWISH NEVADA.
An evening talk: Churchill’s Secret Agent -
A Novel Based on a True Story.
Oct. 30th, 2024
“In war, ordinary men become soldiers. One extraordinary man became a hero.”
This was a very informative evening with Linda Ciampoli, co-author with late husband Max Ciampoli of Churchill’s Secret Agent - A Novel Based on a True Story.
Reno-Tahoe's Premier French Conversation Rendez-vous
Now every week!
Parlons Français!
Let's speak French!
Now every Saturday, 10:30 am - 11:30 am
The Alliance Française Reno is excited to offer in-person French Conversation Groups, led by native French-speaking facilitators! Join us to practice, improve, and immerse yourself in authentic French conversation.
Find the French...Wine of course!
Friday, October 11th, 2024
We had a great time at the new Belleville Wine Bar owned by Nicolas "Nico" Gourdon, located on 5th St. downtown Reno. Merci Nico ainsi qu'à ton équipe.
The New Consul General, Florian Cardinaux'
first visit outside of the San Francisco Bay Area was...
to Reno-Tahoe!
Sept. 25, 2024
Thank you to Mayor Hillary Shieve and to the University of Nevada Reno for their warm welcome.
We are determined to build a renewed partnership between Northern Nevada and France through the Alliance Française de Reno, with collaborations in mountain sports, expanded student exchange programs, French language and cultural events.
Let’s be bold!
Consul General,
Florian Cardinaux.
Bastille Day, 14 juillet "La Fête Nationale"
Saturday, July 13th, 2024
The celebration may be over, but the memories will last a lifetime. A huge Merci and Thank You to all 40 partakers from the Reno and Tahoe area who made this event so enjoyable.
We extend our gratitude to the Atlantis owners and staff for flawlessly orchestrating the event. The elegant three-course dinner, crafted by their award-winning chefs and paired with fine wines and a champagne toast, was truly exceptional. The event took place in their stunning Treasures Ballroom, with its floor-to-ceiling windows offering a breathtaking eastern view of the Virginia Range foothills.
The Consul General's second visit to Reno since February 2023 was a delightful occasion! Over 50 Francophones and Francophiles from the Tahoe-Reno region gathered for a festive cocktail reception. The Consul shared his insights, highlighting the strong ties to French culture and offering updates on current events in France. The evening was marked by a warm and engaging atmosphere, celebrating the shared love for French culture.
How well do you know France?
This lively group gathered for a fun and friendly potluck dinner, celebrating the French culture that unites us all. They put their knowledge of all things French to the test, enjoying spirited conversations with fellow Francophones and Francophiles while forging new friendships along the way!
French Bookswap
Inaugurational Event
April 27, 2024
Merci to those who joined us for this inaugural event!
We shared our passion and ideas for French books & culture, renewed friendships, made new ones.
Looking forward to seeing you for the next one!
A la prochaine fois.
Walk French & Fun: Bougez pour la Paix
April 6, 2024
Merci to those who joined us for this inaugural event! We enjoyed a walk, lunch, & trivia, at this worldwide Alliance Française event to support each other in a healthy lifestyle.
Holiday Party Dec. 3, 2023!
Merci to all who joined us to celebrate not only the Alliance Francaise Reno's first year but also the upcoming 2024.
Meilleurs Vœux pour une année pleine de bonne santé, de bonheur et de prosperité.
And a big thank you to Mavis & Jeff Leathley who kindly hosted this event in their exceptional home. Encore, Merci!
An impressive group of Reno-Tahoe hikers took advantage of this beautiful day to discover Spooner Lake,
this hidden gem located in the scenic Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe.
Kickoff Event
Nov. 2022
An elegant reception was held at the the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa to celebrate the creation of the Alliance Française of Reno, the newest member of the Federation AFUSA, the largest network of Alliances Française in the world, and the first AF chapter founded in the 21st century.
