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French conversation and cultural events in Chicago's western suburbs

Featured Events

Jazz in Paris (in English)

AF DuPage Bastille Day Pique-Nique

Jazz in Paris (in English)

Thursday, July 7, 6:00 pm Central Time

Perhaps nothing epitomizes the cultural bond of France and the United States better than the joyous reception of jazz in Paris. Introduced by Black American soldiers and musicians during and following the First World War, jazz was embraced by the French and swept the country.

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Marcher et Bavarder

AF DuPage Bastille Day Pique-Nique

Jazz in Paris (in English)

Saturday July 9  - 10:30 am 

Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, Oak Brook IL

Join us along the Salt Creek for this edition of our Marcher Bavarder conversation group series. We’ll walk about 3 miles within the Forest Preserve and by Graue Mill. 

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AF DuPage Bastille Day Pique-Nique

AF DuPage Bastille Day Pique-Nique

Author, actor and singer Tangi Colombel discusses his new novel La Saint Tous Là

Saturday July 16, Noon – 3:00 pm

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, East Shelter, Wheaton

The fun, camaraderie, good food, prizes, and our traditional singing of the Marseillaise will continue!

Please bring your own picnic lunch. AF DuPage will provide plates,  utensils, napkins, bottled water, Lacroix sparkling water and soft  drinks.

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Author, actor and singer Tangi Colombel discusses his new novel La Saint Tous Là

Author, actor and singer Tangi Colombel discusses his new novel La Saint Tous Là

Author, actor and singer Tangi Colombel discusses his new novel La Saint Tous Là

July 19 at 11:00 am Central Time

In English and French

Hosted by the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA 

Tangi will be speaking to us about his new book written in French, La Saint Tous Là.

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Mini-Zoom: A First-Timer in France

Author, actor and singer Tangi Colombel discusses his new novel La Saint Tous Là

Mini-Zoom: A First-Timer in France

Itinerary for & Photo Highlights of a Perfect 7-Day Parisian Adventure


Thursday, July 21, 12:30 pm – 12:50 pm Central Time 

Traveling  in any large city for the first time can be a daunting proposition. Lee Nemchek will tell you what she did and how well (or poorly!) she managed during her first trip to Paris this past fall.

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AFD President Karen Thielman receives distinction Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques

AF DuPage President Karen Thielman received the distinction Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques from the government of France. 

The medal ceremony took place on June 15th at Cantigny, Wheaton and was presided over by Yannick Tagand, Consul General of France in Chicago. 

Nicolas Douay, Attaché for Higher Education attended the ceremony along with members of the AFD Leadership Team and Board Directors.

"The French Academic Palms recognizes those who have rendered eminent service to French education and have contributed actively to the prestige of French culture.  For those who are named and promoted in the Order of the French Academic Palms (l’Ordre des Palmes académiques), this esteemed distinction acknowledges their merits, talents, and exemplary activities."

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