The French Heartbeat in the Nation's Capital: French language classes, French language library, French and Francophone cultures.
The Alliance Française is the largest network of French language and cultural centers in the world. There are 850 Alliance Française chapters established in 130 countries, including 110 chapters in the United States, serving 600,000 students. The Alliance Française de Washington is affiliated with the first of all Alliances, the Alliance Française de Paris.
Tout sur Pamela Harriman, l'ancienne ambassadrice des États-Unis à Paris. Nous sommes devant sa maison.
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Le tour en français de Georgetown is "live" now
Pride month is coming up next week... and we have just the book to celebrate it!
Logan the Librarian recommends Sphinx by Anne Garreta, a book that was written in a unique style.
You can check out this book and more at the AFDC library on 2142 Wyoming Ave NW.
Check out our website for library hours and more: Francedc.org
05/28/2026
COMING UP THIS SUNDAY!
🗓️ On Sunday May 31, join us for a DC Defenders game at Audi Field (100 Potomac Ave SW, Washington DC) in celebration of DC’s youth.
🎫 There is a special reduced price for AFDC members. Please DM us or email [email protected] for the link.
👉Check out our website for more cultural events: Francedc.org/events
🔗 General link (non discounted): https://www.theufl.com/dc-tickets
🏈 We hope to see you there!
Who is this French artist?
This French painter is a post-impressionist and started her career as a model for famous painters before becoming an artist herself.
She was one of the first women admitted to the Société nationale des beaux-arts
She was also the mother of Maurice Utrillo, a well-known painter known for painting scenes of Paris.
Do you know who this is? Type your guesses below in the comments
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05/26/2026
So many Francophone events — All this week !
Come join us and our partners in collaboration The Villa Albertine, UFL DC Defenders, and Off the Mall Tours for exciting events. All ticket links can be found here:
For more French and Francophone events, check out our website Francedc.org/events
May 28
Sign up here for Euphrate: https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/euphrate-theater-tickets-1987688285168
May 30
Sign up here for A Tour of French Georgetown
French tour: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-tour-of-french-georgetown-en-francais-tickets-1987709100427?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
English tour: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-tour-of-french-georgetown-in-english-tickets-1987709855686?aff=oddtdtcreator
May 31
Sign up here for tickets to the DC Defenders Game: https://www.theufl.com/dc-defenders-single-game-tickets
AFDC MEMBERS! Please Email [email protected] for a special reduced price ticket
We hope to see you there!
Looking for that perfect summer read for the warm days ahead? ☀️
We’ve got options for you, and this one in particular comes in two forms!
Stop by our library on 2142 Wyoming Ave NW to view more of our collection and say hi to Logan the librarian.
Check out our website to see more of what we offer: Francedc.org
Are you looking for unique Saturday plans in the DC area?
On Saturday, May 30, come join us in the neighborhood of Georgetown for a Tour of French Georgetown with Katie Kirkpatrick of Off the Mall Tours. From spies, culinary figures, diplomats and politicians, Georgetown’s French connections will surprise you!
This tour will be in both French and in English!
1-3pm Tour in French
4-6pm Tour in English
Act fast! Tickets are going soon: Francedc.org/events
We hope to see you there!
This viral book is trending! But did you know it was originally written in French?
Moi Qui N’ai Pas Connu Les Hommes, or, I Who Have Never Known Man, is a riveting science fiction novel by Belgian author, Jacqueline Harpman.
Although written in 1995, we’ve noticed this book has been trending on social media channels recently, and we’re excited to share that we have it right here at our AFDC library!
2142 Wyoming Ave NW
Check out our website for library hours and more: Francedc.org
This viral book is trending! But did you know it was originally written in French?
Moi Qui N’ai Pas Connu Les Hommes, or, I Who Have Never Known Man, is a riveting science fiction novel by Belgian author, Jacqueline Harpman.
Although written in 1995, we’ve noticed this book has been trending on social media channels recently, and we’re excited to share that we have it right here at our AFDC library!
📍📚 2142 Wyoming Ave NW
Check out our website for library hours and more: Francedc.org
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