Cantigny - Voyage en France

Sunday, July 19, 10:00-4:00pm

1s151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton (Map)

Adults $15 ($20 day of)
Children 15 & under: free

Experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of France at our annual French celebration at Cantigny! Stroll through beautiful gardens while enjoying live music, elegant ballet performances, and lively can-can dancers throughout the park. Explore our makers market, and discover en plein air artists painting in real time. Take part in a variety of interactive family activities, including French language experiences and Little Louvre art creation stations. Test your skills with traditional French sports, capture memories at our many photo spots, and pose beside our iconic Eiffel Tower replica. Learn more : Cantigny- Voyage en France

Please contact afdupage@gmail.com with any questions.

Volunteers Needed

AF DuPage will have a booth in the visitor center. We will be set up for French trivia and teaching attendees some basic French that the soldiers would have had to learn. Please consider volunteering to man our booth.

Volunteers attend the event for free!

online Baking demo: Vanilla & Strawberry Marshmallows

Saturday, July 25 at 11:00 AM CT on Zoom

Vanilla & Strawberry Marshmallows

(Guimauves à la vanille et Guimauves aux fraises)

Super light and airy, these vanilla and strawberry flavored confections are a perfect summer treat. Whether served as a snack or as an after dinner mignardise, these

fluffy sweets are sure to delight your friends and family.

If you have always been curious about how to make marshmallows, join Chef Chris Thielman and Karen Thielman online for the next baking demonstration.

Program duration: about 30 minutes

The recipe will be posted at https://afdupage.com/recipes .

For AF DuPage and AF du North Shore members only. Please do not share, forward, or post our program Zoom links on social media.

AF DuPage members do not need to pre-register for this event.

A Zoom link will be sent the day before the event to all AFD members.

For AF du North Shore members only, please send an RSVP request to

afdupage@gmail.com.

Mini-Zooms

About Mini-Zooms

AF DuPage continues a new concept – the mini-Zoom session – a 20 minute focused presentation on a French-themed subject.

Most sessions will take place on Thursday afternoons promptly at 12:30 pm, a perfect midday break to add some French culture into your schedule.

The topics and presenters will vary. Most will be conducted in English, but we may add some French language mini-Zooms into the mix. Zoom links are reserved for AF DuPage members and will be sent out the day before the session. Visit our Membership page to join or renew your membership.

Do you have a great idea for a mini-zoom? We would love to hear about it. Please contact us at afdupage@gmail.com with your ideas.

Maison La Roche

Maison La Roche et l’Architecte dit Le Corbusier

Thursday, July 30, 12:30 pm CT on Zoom

Presented by Alan Tausch

Hidden away in Paris’s 16th arrondissement is Maison La Roche, a gem of modernist architecture designed by the renowned architect Le Corbusier. Join Alan for a virtual tour and marvel at the innovative features of this home built for a private client to house his collection of modern art.

Federation of Alliance Françaises USA Featured Events

Indulge your love of French from the comfort of your home by attending online events. Talks on a variety of intriguing subjects are available from the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA as well as AF chapters from across the United States. Many events are free for AF members and available to non-members for a small charge.

View a list of upcoming events at AF network's free online national events.

Links to recordings of past events can be found on YouTube.