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
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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Social Hours
Montpelier In-Person Social Hour

Montpelier In-Person Social Hour

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Bent Nails Roadhouse, 970 Route 2, Middlesex, Vermont

Let’s speak French to each other in central Vermont! No need to register.




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Culture
French Book Swap no. 2

French Book Swap no. 2

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43 King Street, Burlington VT 05401

Refresh your collection of French-language books!  Come to the French Book Swap!




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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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Patsy's Kitchen France
Jan 30

Celery Root, Red Cabbage & Apple Slaw

Enjoy this crunchy winter salad made with local ingredients!

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Patsy's Kitchen France
Dec 30 '25

Galette des rois (Kings' Cake)

Brighten your January with a traditional galette des rois (king's cake)!

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Patsy's Kitchen Vermont
Nov 23 '25

Pain d'épice (Spice Bread)

This festive but easy bread will fill your kitchen with the aroma of warm spices!

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Upcoming Events in  Northern Vermont

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Northern Vermont
Partizanfilm: Boy Meets Girl (1984)

Partizanfilm: Boy Meets Girl (1984)

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Partizanfilm, 230 College Street, Burlington

Film title: Boy Meets Girl
Director: Leos Carax
Release date :1984
Running time 104 min
Country: France
Language: French




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Northern Vermont
VTIFF: The Battle of Algiers (1966)

VTIFF: The Battle of Algiers (1966)

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VTIFF, 60 Lake Street

One of the most influential political films in history, The Battle of Algiers vividly recreates a key year in the tumultuous Algerian struggle for independence from the occupying French in the 1950s.

Director: Gillo Pontecorvo
Run time: 121 minutes
Country: Italy, Algeria
Languages: Arabic, French with subtitles
Admission: $12 (general admission).
AFLCR member benefits apply. To receive the discount code, please write to info@aflcr.org




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Northern Vermont
Partizanfilm: Diva (1981)

Partizanfilm: Diva (1981)

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Partizanfilm, 230 College Street, Burlington

The screening time is TBA--please check the Partizanfilm website!

Director: Jean-Jacques Beineix
Year: 1981
Genre: Thriller
Country: France
Language: French

Synopsis: A young Parisian postman, Jules, is obsessed with opera and particularly with Cynthia Hawkins, a beautiful and celebrated American soprano who has never allowed her singing to be recorded. Jules attends a recital where Hawkins sings an aria; he covertly makes a high-quality bootleg recording of her performance, then steals the gown she was wearing from her dressing room.

Since its re-release in 2007, Diva has received acclaim from film critics.Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gives it a score of 96% based on reviews from 56 critics, with an average of 8.2 out of 10. The website's critical consensus states: "Beineix combines unique cinematography, an intelligent script, and a brilliant soundtrack to make Diva a stylishly memorable film."




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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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