This past weekend, we celebrated our largest Bastille Day yet! Over 50,000 people filled Madison Avenue, dancing, playing, and singing in the street for Bastille Day with music, food, and joy.

We also hosted Bastille Day in Montclair, New Jersey, with a successful inaugural French Shopping Day, a film screening, storytime with the author of Martine Visits the Côte d’Azur, and an elegant garden party, all highlighting our commitment to French culture and language.

A special highlight was the recognition of L’Alliance New York president, Tatyana Franck, who received the prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite by the Ambassador of France to the United Nations, Jérôme Bonnafont, and Béatrice Philippe, L’Alliance New York Trustee and Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable celebration!

But the fun isn’t over—our exclusive raffle continues through the end of this week! Stop by L’Alliance New York to enter for a chance to win fabulous prizes like vintage French jewelry, a pamper box, or a box of 24 macarons. Plus, thanks to our Regional Sponsor CANNES, one lucky winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the French Riviera, including a 6-night stay at top hotels. Full prize list here.

Raffle tickets can be purchased in person at L’Alliance New York reception through Friday, July 18, at 10 am.

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On View

The Mutants of the Valley
Wed, April 16—Fri, August 1

L’Alliance New York presents the U.S. Premiere of Fabrice Hyber’s Les Mutants de la Vallée. In a hybrid practice merging art and science, Hyber’s artworks originate in a real-life forest: since the late 1990s, he has sown thousands of species of trees on former agricultural land. This decades-long endeavor has resulted in vibrant watercolor drawings and sculptures that blur the boundaries between reality and imagination.

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Upcoming

New York Open House
Sat, Sep 13 at 10:00am

Join us for a fun-filled Saturday at L’Alliance New York, featuring Trial French Classes for Adults and Children, a library open house and book exchange, and exciting Family Programs, including a gallery exhibition, arts and crafts workshops, storytime, and coloring activities.

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Montclair Open House 
Sun, Sep 14 at 11:00am

Join us for a fun Sunday in French at our L’Alliance Fall Open House in Montclair! Bring the whole family to explore our engaging classes, hands-on workshops, trial sessions, movie screenings, and exciting door prizes!

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Summer French Classes for Adults

5-week session II: Sat, Jul 26-Fri, Aug 29

Join us this summer to learn French with native-speaking instructors! We offer flexible class times and durations to fit any schedule. Whether in-person or online, you’ll gain valuable skills while experiencing French culture.

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Fall Kids Classes
10-week session: Mon, Sep 22—Sat, Dec 6

Children learn French naturally through stories, songs, games, crafts, and movement—guided by native-speaking teachers and fun, immersive activities designed to build confidence, vocabulary, and fluency at every level.

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Voyage to Montpellier
Fri, Sep 5—Sun, Sep 14, 2025

Embark with L’Alliance New York on an unforgettable 9-day journey to Montpellier, one of France’s most vibrant and picturesque cities, as you immerse yourself in the language, culture, and charm of the South of France. Improve your French in a completely immersive experience, meet new friends, and live à la française.

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