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Alliance Française de Newcastle has been hosting events since 1941. We are a lively group dedicated to enjoying French and Francophone languages. We meet regularly and you can choose either in-person or online.

Alliance Française in the World

The Alliance Française was founded in Paris in 1883. It is an internationally known, non-profit making organisation, with its headquarters in the French capital. Its worldwide governing body is the Fondation Alliance Française.

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Education

Offers French language courses to people across the globe.

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Awareness

Raises awareness of French and Francophone cultures

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Culture

Promotes cultural diversity

Upcoming Events

  • L'Opéra Garnier et ses fantômes: a talk by Danielle John
    L'Opéra Garnier et ses fantômes: a talk by Danielle John
    Membership Offer
    Thu 10 Dec
    ZOOM
    10 Dec 2026, 19:00 – 20:30
    ZOOM
    The Opera Garnier  is one of France’s most visited monuments. But what dark secret is hidden behind the facade of this architectural jewel ?
  • Fête des Rois
    Fête des Rois
    Membership Offer
    Sun 10 Jan
    United Reformed Church
    10 Jan 2027, 16:00 – 19:00
    United Reformed Church, Burdon Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 3AE, UK
    Join us for a festive evening celebrating La Fête des Rois, combining the traditional galette des Rois, a glass of Bubbly , a quiz and tombola in support of our fundraising efforts.
  • L’URSS et le rêve brisé des intellectuels Français de l'après-guerre .
    L’URSS et le rêve brisé des intellectuels Français de l'après-guerre .
    Membership Offer
    Thu 14 Jan
    ZOOM
    14 Jan 2027, 19:00 – 20:30
    ZOOM
    At the end of the first world war , many french intellectuals were drawn to communism . Drawn by a desire for pacifism and /or a revulsion toward capitalism american style, they fell into a trap, seduced by Stalin and his henchmen.
  • Histoire du musée de Roubaix, La Piscine
    Histoire du musée de Roubaix, La Piscine
    Membership Offer
    Thu 11 Feb
    ZOOM
    11 Feb 2027, 19:00 – 20:30
    ZOOM
    Architect Jean Paul Philippon is known mainly for the 1986 conversion of the gare d’Orsay  into the  Musée d’Orsay art Gallery. But In 1998, in Roubaix, he was involved in another unusual project. The transformation of an art deco swimming pool into a beautiful museum of art and industry.
  • Le XXème siècle «dessiné» par Tintin
    Le XXème siècle «dessiné» par Tintin
    Membership Offer
    Thu 18 Mar
    ZOOM
    18 Mar 2027, 19:00 – 20:30
    ZOOM
    Nearly 100 years ago, Tintin, an intrepid  young  news reporter made his first appearance  in a comic strip created by Hergé. Tintin never aged as he travelled to the 4 corners of the earth.
  • La collection secrète de Claude Monet
    La collection secrète de Claude Monet
    Membership Offer
    Thu 08 Apr
    Lit & Phil Library
    08 Apr 2027, 19:00 – 20:30
    Lit & Phil Library, 23 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SE, UK
    Claude Monet is well known as one of the foremost impressionist painters. But did you know he was also a secret art collector?

Hello, it's us!

This association is ran by volunteers to offer you a French experience in Newcastle! 

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We are always happy to take on board your recommendations! If you would like to support us, join us or suggest activities, don't hesitate to contact us to get more information!

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