Alliance Francaise de Grosse Pointe - French language and culture

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Check out all of the cultural events around town, from Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe, plus all affiliated Alliance Française groups.

Bienvenue!

Venez savourer la culture et la vie françaises…
Conférences en français ou en anglais, cours de français, gastronomie, excursions, divertissements, dégustations. Notre but? Vous faire découvrir toutes les facettes de la culture française, passé et présent!

Welcome!

Come savor french life and culture…
Lectures in French and English, French classes, food, excursions, entertainment, wine tastings… Our goal? That you will discover the multi-faceted French culture, past and present!

The Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the state of Michigan. Our mission is to promote the French language and francophone cultures. We strive to create a rich culture connection between French-speaking and American communities. We need your help to sustain our organization and to continue to offer cultural events and resources.

November 2026

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Dernières Nouvelles

Thomas Jones II

Mot du Président

November 7, 2026

Chers membres, As we move further into our season, I encourage everyone to take a look at the many opportunities ahead and,

Upcoming Events

November 2026

Nov 11

11 November 2026

Groupe de Conversation

Groupe de Conversation November

Village Grille,
16930 Kercheval Ave.
Grosse Pointe Park, MI United States

Have you ever attended one of our French Conversation Meetups? Every month we welcome new guests from throughout metro Detroit with levels of fluency from intermediate to native francophone. We meet at Village Grill in Grosse Pointe and you don’t have to be a member to attend. Attendance is free,...

Nov 12

12 November 2026

AF Events

Pardon Our French: A Conversation with AT Frenchies

Online,

Registration and more information available at: https://www.afusa.org/event-rsvp/pardon-our-french-a-conversation-with-at-frenchies/ Join us for a lively conversation with Alex and Tom from AT Frenchies! Discover the story behind their book Pardon Our French, their love of the French language and culture, and the inspiration that brought the project to life. They’ll share stories, insights,...

Nov 15

15 November 2026

Reimagine Modern Art

Detroit Institute of Arts,
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202 United States

Opening Sunday, November 15 For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Detroit Institute of Arts is reinstalling its modern art galleries. Opening in fall 2026, Reimagine Modern Art explores the groundbreaking artists and designers of Europe and the Americas from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. Through bold experimentation...

Nov 17

17 November 2026

AF Events

Conversation with Eric Karpeles: Proust’s Musée imaginaire and Beyond

Online,

Registration and more information available at: https://www.afusa.org/event-rsvp/conversation-with-eric-karpeles-prousts-musee-imaginaire-and-beyond/ Join us for an afternoon conversation with Eric Karpeles, author and painter, and Fereshteh Priou of the Proust Society of Greenwich. They will explore the rich visual imagination behind Proust’s work and the world of art that shaped his writing. Whether you are...

Nov 18

18 November 2026

Beaujolais Nouveau!

Assumption Cultural Center,
21800 Marter Rd
St Clair Shores, MI 48080 United States

LET'S WELCOME THE BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU November 18, 2026 - 6:30-9:30 Assumption Cultural Center – Hellenic Room Join members & friends for a fun evening, delicious food, new wine, french music, and exciting door prizes Make sure you have renewed your membership for 2026-2027, $50 per person for members and $60 per person...

Nov 21

21 November 2026

Cercle de Lecture

La reine du labyrinthe (Camille Pascal)

Pascal’s novel explores the high-stakes 18th-century conspiracy behind a massive diamond necklace that threatened the crown and foreshadowed the French Revolution.

Nov 28

28 November 2026

Ciné Club

Le Secret de Khéops

Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch,
20680 Mack Ave.
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 United States

When archaeologist Christian Robinson discovers a mysterious secret hidden beneath the Great Pyramid of Khéops, he sets out on a thrilling quest to uncover the truth. Joined by his daughter, he follows a trail of ancient clues that leads deep into the mysteries of Egypt’s most iconic monument. But the...

December 2026

Dec 03

03 December 2026

AF Events

From Survivor to Visionary: The Baroness Pontalba in Paris and New Orleans

Online,

Registration and more information available at: https://www.afusa.org/event-rsvp/from-survivor-to-visionary-the-baroness-pontalba-in-paris-and-new-orleans/ Born in the French Quarter of New Orleans and married into French aristocracy, Micaëla Almonester de Pontalba lived a remarkable life between two worlds. Her journey carried her from nineteenth-century New Orleans to the Château de Mont-l’Évêque, where a troubled marriage and a...

Dec 04

04 December 2026

Isabelle O’Connell: Cocteau

Detroit Institute of Arts,
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202 United States

Rivera Court Pianist Isabelle O'Connell performs music from her critically acclaimed new solo album Cocteau (Divine Art Records) highlighting the musical connections and artistic spirit of French artist, writer and film-maker Jean Cocteau. Isabelle presents a program that explores the musical avant-garde of 1920's Paris with music by Erik Satie,...

Dec 05

05 December 2026

Ciné Club

À toute allure

Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch,
20680 Mack Ave.
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 United States

Love knows no boundaries! When a submarine officer and an airline steward fall for each other, distance becomes their biggest challenge. Between unexpected adventures, hilarious situations and a race against the odds, À toute allure is a heartwarming French romantic comedy that proves love can take you anywhere!

Dec 06

06 December 2026

Detroit Institute of Arts,
5200 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202 United States

Directed by Andrzej Wajda; 136 minutes; France/1983 Detroit Film Theatre Gérard Depardieu and Wojciech Pszoniak star in Andrzej Wajda’s powerful, intimate depiction of the ideological clash between the earthy, man-of-the-people Georges Danton and icy Jacobin extremist Maximilien Robespierre, both key figures of the French Revolution. By drawing parallels to Polish...

Dec 07

07 December 2026

AF Events

French Cinémathèque: Un conte de Noël

Online,

Registration and more information available at: https://www.afusa.org/event-rsvp/french-cinematheque-un-conte-de-noel-12-2026/ Un Conte de Noël / A Christmas Tale 2008 / 152m Director: Arnaud Desplechin Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Anne Consigny, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Mathieu Amalric, Émile Berling, Melvil Poupaud Genre Drama, Comedy When their regal matriarch falls ill, the troubled Vuillard family come together for...

Dec 09

09 December 2026

Groupe de Conversation

Groupe de Conversation December

Village Grille,
16930 Kercheval Ave.
Grosse Pointe Park, MI United States

Have you ever attended one of our French Conversation Meetups? Every month we welcome new guests from throughout metro Detroit with levels of fluency from intermediate to native francophone. We meet at Village Grill in Grosse Pointe and you don’t have to be a member to attend. Attendance is free,...

Dec 10

10 December 2026

AF Events

An Afternoon in Paris: Food, Mystery, and Julia Child with Jenna Helwig & Dorie Greenspan

Online,

Registration and more information available at: https://www.afusa.org/event-rsvp/an-afternoon-in-paris-food-mystery-and-julia-child-with-jenna-helwig-and-dorie-greenspan/ Please join Jenna Helwig, author of the new Paris mystery The Foreign Correspondent’s Wife and food director at Real Simple magazine, in discussion with bestselling cookbook author and part-time Paris resident Dorie Greenspan. Expect a conversation about the delights of French food, the...

Dec 17

17 December 2026

Tompkins Community Center,
14920 Windmill Pointe Dr.
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 United States

Save the date for our annual holiday celebration, featuring classic french dishes, music and more. Event registration will be available soon – be on the lookout in your email inbox!

Dec 19

19 December 2026

Cercle de Lecture

L’inconnue du portrait (Camille de Peretti)

Camille de Peretti nous plonge dans l’énigme d’un tableau mystérieux de Gustav Klimt représentant une femme inconnue. À travers plusieurs générations et différents pays, le roman explore les secrets familiaux, les destins croisés, l’amour et la quête d’identité, mêlant fiction et histoire.

January 2027

Jan 13

13 January 2027

Groupe de Conversation

Groupe de Conversation January

Village Grille,
16930 Kercheval Ave.
Grosse Pointe Park, MI United States

Have you ever attended one of our French Conversation Meetups? Every month we welcome new guests from throughout metro Detroit with levels of fluency from intermediate to native francophone. We meet at Village Grill in Grosse Pointe and you don’t have to be a member to attend. Attendance is free,...

Jan 16

16 January 2027

Cercle de Lecture

Le barman du Ritz (Philippe du Collin)

April 2027

Apr 01

01 April 2027

AF Events

Fédération des AF USA Immersion Trips

Registration and more information available at: https://www.afusa.org/cultural-events/immersion-programs/ Registration is now open for Lyon, April 1–10, 2027. This is a wonderful opportunity to improve your French while experiencing the city’s rich culture and lifestyle. And save the date for Bordeaux, September 23–October 2, 2027, a special immersion experience designed for beginners....

Le Conseil d’Administration 2025-2026

President: Thomas Jones II
Vice President: Scott Forster
Secretary: Kathryn Wrench
Treasurer: Dr. Rudolph Menchl
Gérard Bouret
Julie Brewster
Marie MacNee
Julie Magee
Marc Tirikian
Kathryn Wrench

Contact us at: alliancefrancaisegrossepointe@gmail.com

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