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SUMMARY:Le Fil (An Ordinary Case)
DESCRIPTION:Crime\, Mystery\, Drama\nDirector: Daniel Auteuil\n2024 – 1h 55min.\nRating: 18+ \nThis film is a thriller based on a true story in which a man is accused of murdering his wife. His lawyer must defend him against all odds – and especially against himself.
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/le-fil-an-ordinary-case/
LOCATION:Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch\, 20680 Mack Ave.\, Grosse Pointe Woods\, MI\, 48236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ciné Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T133000
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SUMMARY:Trois Amies
DESCRIPTION:Romantic Comedy/Drama\nDirector: Emmanuel Mouret\n(2024)  1h 57min. \nThree friends navigate complicated and unpredictable love lives in Lyon. Their relationships unravel after one of them leaves her husband\, who then disappears. The film\, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival\, explores themes of love\, infidelity\, and friendship through a series of intersecting and unstable romantic affairs\, with a focus on the characters’ internal conflicts and choices.
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/borgo/
LOCATION:Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch\, 20680 Mack Ave.\, Grosse Pointe Woods\, MI\, 48236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ciné Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260418T100000
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SUMMARY:Cercle de Lecture - La Vie Secrète d'un Cimetière
DESCRIPTION:Benoît Gallot raconte son quotidien au Cimetière du Père-Lachaise\, révélant la vie humaine\, animale et naturelle cachée dans ce lieu dédié aux morts.
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/cercle-de-lecture-la-vie-secrete-dun-cimetiere/
CATEGORIES:Cercle de Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T160000
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SUMMARY:Members Only Event: French Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special members-only event celebrating the rich heritage of French winemaking. \nLocal sommelière Andrée Lux will lead an engaging and educational French wine tasting on Sunday\, April 19\, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at the Grosse Pointe History Center \nPlease note that this event is open exclusively to members\, with attendance free of charge. Due to the intimate nature of the experience\, participation is limited to 20 members. \nRSVP at the link below by Thursday\, April 16 to secure your spot. \nRSVP — Members ONLY \nWe look forward to sharing this enriching afternoon with you and continuing to bring our community together through French culture and conversation.
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/french-winemaking-and-tasting-event/
LOCATION:Grosse Pointe History Center\, 375 Kercheval Ave.\, Grosse Pointe Farms\, MI\, 48236\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T133000
DTSTAMP:20260325T144243Z
CREATED:20260325T144125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T144243Z
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SUMMARY:May Film - TBD
DESCRIPTION:Cine Club takes a summer break after the May Cine Club and will return in September 2026. No films in June\, July or August. \n 
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/may-film-tbd/
LOCATION:Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch\, 20680 Mack Ave.\, Grosse Pointe Woods\, MI\, 48236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ciné Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260520T134903Z
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SUMMARY:ANNUAL PICNIC/Membership Meeting & Elections
DESCRIPTION:Menu: Hamburgers\, hotdogs\, sausages\, salads\, side dishes and desserts will be provided \nCost: Free of charge to all AFGP members & their families \nWhat to bring: Just your own choice of beverage\n(beer and wine are permitted) \nNEW THIS YEAR: FRANCE TRIVIA! \nRSVP IS NECESSARY! Park entrance is only permitted to non-residents of GPW if their name is on the RSVP list. \n\nPlease indicate the number coming in your group.\nFind us at Pavilion 1\, by the marina\, on the far side of the canal.\n\nRSVP ONLINE \nor CALL 313-516-8417\n(text or leave a message) \nEvent PDF
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/annual-picnic-membership-meeting-elections/
LOCATION:Grosse Pointe Woods Lakefront Park\, 23000 Jefferson Ave\,\, St Clair Shores\, MI\, 48080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T101847Z
CREATED:20260529T215421Z
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SUMMARY:Bastille Day
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance Française de Détroit/French Institute of Michigan  and the Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe will again host the traditional Bastille Day celebration this year in partnership. \nJoin us and enjoy good company in celebration of Bastille Day 2025 at Bayview Yacht Club\, which is a chic and relaxed waterfront spot on Lake St. Clair. Guests will enjoy Live French music\, cocktails and a dinner buffet. \nPrice: $60 \nREGISTER
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/bastille-day/
LOCATION:Bayview Yacht Club\, 100 Clairpointe St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T200000
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SUMMARY:Groupe de Conversation August
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be meeting at the park\, weather permitting. This is a potluck\, so please bring something to share and your own beverage of choice. (Beer and wine are permitted). \nThis park is only open to local residents and their guests\, so you may not be admitted unless you RSVP! \nThis event is free of charge. It is sponsored by Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe and you do NOT have to be a member to attend. \n  \n\nClick here to RSVP
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/groupe-de-conversation-july-2/
LOCATION:Patterson Park\, 16006 Essex Dr\, Grosse Pointe Park\, MI\, 48230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groupe de Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T111741Z
CREATED:20260728T104449Z
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SUMMARY:La cuisinière des Kennedy (Valérie Paturaud) 
DESCRIPTION:The true life story of Andrée Imbert\, an orphaned girl from the Drôme region of France\, whose culinary passion and talent led her to the United States\, where she became the personal family cook for the iconic Kennedy family.
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/la-cuisiniere-des-kennedy-valerie-paturaud/
CATEGORIES:Cercle de Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTSTAMP:20260309T115048Z
CREATED:20260305T202410Z
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SUMMARY:Group Immersion Trip to Saint-Malo 
DESCRIPTION:Group Immersion Trip to Saint-Malo\nSeptember 6-19\n\nFirst installment due March 28\n\nJoin members of the Alliance Française de Detroit on a  French immersion trip in Saint-Malo\, which offers an unforgettable combination of learning\, exploration\, and authentic cultural discovery. It is the perfect setting to improve your French while embracing the charm and rhythm of Breton coastal life.\n\nLINK TO THIS: https://www.afdetroit.org/group-immersion-trip-to-saint-malo-france-2026/#/
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/group-immersion-trip-to-saint-malo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260728T110855Z
CREATED:20260728T110535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T110855Z
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SUMMARY:Groupe de Conversation September
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be meeting at the park\, weather permitting. This is a potluck\, so please bring something to share and your own beverage of choice. (Beer and wine are permitted). \nThis park is only open to local residents and their guests\, so you may not be admitted unless you RSVP! \nThis event is free of charge. It is sponsored by Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe and you do NOT have to be a member to attend. \n  \n\nClick here to RSVP
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/groupe-de-conversation-september/
CATEGORIES:Groupe de Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T104710Z
CREATED:20260728T104710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T104710Z
UID:8276-1789812000-1789819200@afdegrossepointe.org
SUMMARY:J’emporterai le feu (Leila Slimani) 
DESCRIPTION:J’emporterai le feu is the concluding 2025 novel of Leïla Slimani‘s historical family saga trilogy\, Le Pays des autres. The phrase echoes a pivotal directive in the book: to break free from the weight of roots and the past\, burn down old constraints\, and carry the inner fire of independence forward.
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/jemporterai-le-feu-leila-slimani/
CATEGORIES:Cercle de Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T133000
DTSTAMP:20260723T124054Z
CREATED:20260719T190221Z
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SUMMARY:Le Répondeur (Date Change)
DESCRIPTION:Change of Date\nOriginally scheduled for September 12th. \nComedy-Dramedy\nDirector: Fabienne Godet\n2025 – 1h42min. \nA struggling voice impersonator takes on a job pretending to be a famous author on the phone\, leading to complex and humorous situations he starts to embody the writer’s life. A clever and original film that questions modern communication and identity.
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/le-repondeur/
LOCATION:Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch\, 20680 Mack Ave.\, Grosse Pointe Woods\, MI\, 48236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ciné Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260305T202753Z
CREATED:20260211T124521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T202753Z
UID:8082-1790208000-1791071999@afdegrossepointe.org
SUMMARY:2026 Immersion Trip - Bordeaux\, France
DESCRIPTION:This trip is fully booked.\nJoin members of the Alliance Française de Detroit on a  French immersion trip in Saint-Malo\, which offers an unforgettable combination of learning\, exploration\, and authentic cultural discovery. It is the perfect setting to improve your French while embracing the charm and rhythm of Breton coastal life.\n  \nFor A2-level to C2-level students (from advanced beginners to advanced learners)\nTwo housing options: homestay (organized by the program) or hotel (booked on your own)\nMornings are dedicated to language learning\, with some afternoon cultural activities.
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/2026-immersion-trip-bordeaux-france/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260728T111404Z
CREATED:20250602T133344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T111404Z
UID:7413-1791396000-1791403200@afdegrossepointe.org
SUMMARY:Groupe de Conversation October
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe meet at Village Grill in Grosse Pointe and you don’t have to be a member to attend. Attendance is free\, simply purchase your own food and drink. For more information and to RSVP\, click the button below. You can also email afgpeducation@gmail.com. \n  \n\nClick here to RSVP
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/groupe-de-conversation-july/
LOCATION:Village Grille\, 16930 Kercheval Ave.\, Grosse Pointe Park\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Groupe de Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T104921Z
CREATED:20260728T104921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T104921Z
UID:8278-1792231200-1792238400@afdegrossepointe.org
SUMMARY:Les Grandes Courtisanes (Joëlle Chevé)
DESCRIPTION:This well-known historical book by French historian Joëlle Chevé\, explores the lives of elite\, high-class sex workers from history who entertained wealthy\, powerful\, and noble clientele.
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/les-grandes-courtisanes-joelle-cheve/
CATEGORIES:Cercle de Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260728T105040Z
CREATED:20260728T105040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T105040Z
UID:8280-1795255200-1795262400@afdegrossepointe.org
SUMMARY:La reine du labyrinthe (Camille Pascal)
DESCRIPTION:Pascal’s novel explores the high-stakes 18th-century conspiracy behind a massive diamond necklace that threatened the crown and foreshadowed the French Revolution.
URL:https://afdegrossepointe.org/event/la-reine-du-labyrinthe-camille-pascal/
CATEGORIES:Cercle de Lecture
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