On the evening of July 14, 1789, after the French people had stormed the Bastille, a woken Louis XVI asked the duke de la Rochefoucauld: «Is it a revolt?». «No sire,the duke replied, it’s a revolution». In 1357, Etienne Marcel, Provost of the Merchants of Paris, led the populace and almost overthrew the Monarchy, whereas
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Our new session starts on July 1st! Come to our Open House on June 30th, have some coffee and macarons and try a class for free! Meet other students and members and learn more about our cultural center and new class sessions that begin July 2nd 2018. New student can register for a free
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Do you want to know more about Art History? Then join this Art History Workshop! Introduction to Art History: key movements and major artists. For this new lecture of our monthly workshops, Damien Bigot will present you Watteau et l'art du XVIIIe Siècle. BONUS: Get a glance at some real 18th Century Music! Performed live
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Bastille Day is coming! Alliance Française de Los Angeles is a proud partner of French Tuesdays for Bastille Day 2018! Join us at Riviera 31 inside the Sofitel Beverly Hills Saturday, July 14th from 6pm to 2am Lounge menu available all day and all night XL airways is partnering with French Tuesday again, to give a lucky guest the chance
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Nathalie, a middle-aged divorced University Professor, changes from being an affectionate woman to being irrepressibly jealous of everyone close to her. Her best friend, her new colleague, her ex-husband... everyone finds themselves at the mercy of her eccentric behavior. Even her beautiful 18-year old daughter Mathilde! Entangled by her sarcastic nature and conflicted emotions,
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In the book, Vercors tells of how an old man and his niece show resistance against the German occupiers by not speaking to the officer, who is occupying their house. The German officer is a former composer, dreaming of brotherhood between the French and German nations, deluded by the Nazi propaganda of that period. He is disillusioned
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The South of the Loire and Langue d'Oc regions have a very rich history. The Visitors are amazed by the historical gems they discover in Aquitaine or Provence. This Atelier will explore the History of this other France. Presented in French by Samy Ayari. REGISTER HERE
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Book Club - Part 2 Le Silence de la Mer et autres nouvelles - Vercors Ce recueil comprend d'autres nouvelles sur la France des années 1940, d'une très grande portée : Désespoir est mort, Ce jour là, Le Songe, L'Impuissance, Le Cheval et la Mort, L'imprimerie de Verdun et La Marche à l'étoile. Presented in
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Wine and cheese will be provided! Meet other students and members and learn more about our cultural center and new class sessions that begin September 4th 2018. New student can register for a free beginner trial class from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Register for a class or membership during the Open House and receive
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David et le néo-classicisme Neoclassicism is the name given to Western movements in the decorative and visual arts that draw inspiration from the "classical" art and culture of classical antiquity. Neoclassicism was born in the mid-18th century, but its popularity spread all over Europe as a generation of European art students finished their Grand
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