French language and culture
on the shores of Lake Champlain

Our French School offers a variety of specialty courses in addition to traditional language classes for adults. We build Vermont's Francophone/Francophile community by hosting French conversation hours and other social events. And we strive to keep you informed about French-related cultural happenings in northern Vermont.


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Learn French Now // Apprenez le français

Learn French with the AFLCR! Our courses focus on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, and our experienced instructors make learning engaging and supportive for all levels.

Classes

Group classes suit all levels, from beginner to advanced, offering a supportive environment. Begin your language journey or enhance existing skills.

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Find My Level

Find your level with our online assessment. This quick tool helps identify your current French level, ensuring you enroll in the most suitable course.

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Why Learn French?

Learning French opens a gateway to a rich culture that values quality of life, intellectualism, and social connection as well as many other benefits.

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"I begin to learn the French tongue, and recommend it to my countrymen."   —Ethan Allen, 1779

Upcoming Events // Événements à venir

You don’t have to speak French to participate in activities through the Alliance Française. We welcome everyone that is interested in learning and experiencing French and Francophile culture.

Social Hours Northern Vermont
French Heritage Day 2026

French Heritage Day 2026

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20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski, VT

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Social Hours
Croissants et Conversation

Croissants et Conversation

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43 King Street, Burlington VT 05401

A social hour for novice French speakers!  




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Pause-Midi
French Exchange: From New France to New Vermonters

French Exchange: From New France to New Vermonters

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43 King Street, Burlington VT 05401
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Join us for a new public affairs series at the AFLCR, moderated by Eric Agnero.

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Featured Articles // Articles en vedette

Read the most recent articles and updates from our French community. Explore our community's stories and enjoy a deeper look into the French language and culture.

Patsy's Kitchen

Explore the rich culinary traditions of France and French Canada as our cuisinière extraordinaire Patsy Jamieson shares recipes and culinary techniques.

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Sister Cities

Discover the vibrant connections between Burlington and her two Francophone sister cities. Enjoy exclusive dispatches from local historian Philippe Grenier in Honfleur, France, and follow our developing ties with Thiès-Est (Senegal).

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Culture

Vermonters love to travel to France, Québec, and the rest of the francophone world. In this potpourri, they eagerly share their impressions with you!

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France
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Learning from Alsace-Lorraine 4: Strasbourg

Wayne Senville's travel journal continues.

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France
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Learning from Alsace-Lorraine 3: Cure for Jet Lag

Wayne Senville's travel journal continues

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France
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Learning from Alsace-Lorraine 2: Arriving in Europe

Post 2 of Wayne Senville's 2026 travel journal

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Upcoming Events in  Northern Vermont

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Northern Vermont
Partizanfilm: Promised Sky

Partizanfilm: Promised Sky

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Partizanfilm, 230 College Street, Burlington


Promised Sky (Promis le ciel) was co-produced in France and is set in Tunisia with subtitled French and Arabic dialogue. Distributor's synopsis: An Ivorian pastor and former journalist, Marie, opens her home in Tunisia to three generations of migrant women. Erige Sehiri’s PROMISED SKY is a “bittersweet celebration of endurance and sacrifice” (Screen Daily), demonstrating the importance of resilience, friendship and human connection in the face of global tensions surrounding migration and refugee crises worldwide.

Promised Sky will run for one week with one or two daily showtimes, to be announced.




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Social Hours Northern Vermont
French Heritage Day 2026

French Heritage Day 2026

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20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski, VT

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Northern Vermont
Songs of Longing and Lush Summer

Songs of Longing and Lush Summer

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Unitarian Church of Montpelier, 13 Main Street, Montpelier, VT

An afternoon of song and lyricism united by the theme of distance voice and deep longing: Claude Debussy's evocative Ariettes Oubliées, the Largo from Chopin's Cello Sonata Op. 65, John Tavener’s haunting Akhmatova Songs, Johannes Brahms’ lullabies Zwei Gesänger, Op. 91, Theodor Leschetizky’s Consolation, Op. 40 No. 2, and Bernstein's Dream with Me.




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Go further // Aller plus loin

Become a Member

As an AFLCR member, you'll enjoy discounts on classes, special events, access to an online French-language library-and voting privileges at our annual meeting!

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Volunteer

Do you have a skill you'd like to share? Or free time you'd like to donate to promoting French language and culture? Consider becoming part of our team today!

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Donate

Your donations provide vital support as we continue our programs and events in Francophone Vermont.

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