French language and culture
on the shores of Lake Champlain

Our French School offers a variety of specialty courses in addition to traditional language classes for adults. We build Vermont's Francophone/Francophile community by hosting French conversation hours and other social events. And we strive to keep you informed about French-related cultural happenings in northern Vermont.


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Learn French Now // Apprenez le français

Learn French with the AFLCR! Our courses focus on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, and our experienced instructors make learning engaging and supportive for all levels.


Classes

Group classes suit all levels, from beginner to advanced, offering a supportive environment. Begin your language journey or enhance existing skills.

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Find My Level

Find your level with our online assessment. This quick tool helps identify your current French level, ensuring you enroll in the most suitable course.

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Why Learn French?

Learning French opens a gateway to a rich culture that values quality of life, intellectualism, and social connection as well as many other benefits.

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"I begin to learn the French tongue, and recommend it to my countrymen."   —Ethan Allen, 1779

Upcoming Events // Événements à venir

You don’t have to speak French to participate in activities through the Alliance Française. We welcome everyone that is interested in learning and experiencing French and Francophile culture.

Social Hours
French Book Swap

French Book Swap

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43 King Street, Burlington VT 05401

Refresh your collection of French-language books!  Come to the French Book Swap!




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Social Hours
Montpelier Social Hour

Montpelier Social Hour

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Barr Hill Distillery, 116 Gin Lane Montpelier, Vermont United States

Let’s speak French to each other in central Vermont! No need to register.




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Social Hours
Pétanque in Burlington

Pétanque in Burlington

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Calahan Park, 43 Locust Street, Burlington

Please join us for a little informal pétanque (boules), the French national pastime.




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Featured Articles // Articles en vedette

Read the most recent articles and updates from our French community. Explore our community's stories and enjoy a deeper look into the French language and culture.


Patsy's Kitchen

Explore the rich culinary traditions of France and French Canada as our cuisinière extraordinaire Patsy Jamieson shares recipes and culinary techniques.

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Sister Cities

Discover the vibrant connections between Burlington and her two Francophone sister cities. Enjoy exclusive dispatches from local historian Philippe Grenier in Honfleur, France, and follow our developing ties with Thiès-Est (Senegal).

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Culture

Vermonters love to travel to France, Québec, and the rest of the francophone world. In this potpourri, they eagerly share their impressions with you!

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Latest Culture Articles

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May 24

Map of Summer Festivals in Quebec


Looking for a destination in Quebec to visit? La Presse has created an interactive map of festivals taking place this summer. Whether you’re a music lover, a foodie, or a history buff, you’re sure to find a festival that interests you. 

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May 23

Help Fight Malnutrition in the DRC

Jules Wetchi of Burlington is organizing a fundraiser to fight malnutrition in the DRC--by establishing a fish farm on his family's property. Consider donating today!

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May 16

Ruffles & Ribbons: Fashion Plates from the Time of Marie Antoinette

Our French art correspondent Marc Vincent reviews an exquisite show at the Frick Collection in New York.

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Upcoming Events in  Northern Vermont

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Northern Vermont
Michèle Choinière at Meeting House on the Green

Michèle Choinière at Meeting House on the Green

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The Meeting House on the Green

MIchèle Choinère plays in the 2026 Meeting House Concert Series, June 6.




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Northern Vermont
HIgh Country Grill with Les Taiauts Trio

HIgh Country Grill with Les Taiauts Trio

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Hotel Vermont, 41 Cherry Street, Burlington VT


Join us out back on our Harbor Terrace for Hotel Vermont’s High Country Grill for food, drinks, dancing (with instruction), live music!

It's a gathering of Cajun flavors, cold beer, and live music inspired by the spirit of low country Louisiana. The a la carte menu will feature meats from 5th Quarter including Cajun style sausage, hot dogs, and muffuletta sandwiches from our outdoor grill. We'll be serving up Lawson's Finest Liquids new 'Easy Sip'. 

Live entertainment provided by Les Taiauts Trio (pronounced lay tie-oh), who will bring Cajun music from Southwest Louisiana via Western Mass. Driving two steps, wailing waltzes and more for your dancing and listening pleasure!

Bring your dancing shoes, there will also be Cajun two-step dance instruction prior to the performance! 

'Proceeds support the Tom Sustic Pediatric Emergency Fund'  .$10 Tickets here

Les Taiauts is a Western Mass-based Cajun band. Though all hailing from the North, the members have been enamored of the music of South Louisiana for as long as they can remember. They have spent the last ten years unearthing weird old Cajun tunes together and honing in on a sound reminiscent of the classic dance-hall bands of the 50s and 60s. Expect driving two step and wailing waltzes that get even the most reluctant feet on the dance floor, songs of love and loss, stomping blues and slinky slow-drags..... even the occasional song in English.




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Northern Vermont
Partizanfilm: The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales

Partizanfilm: The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales

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Partizanfilm, 230 College Street, Burlington


This month we're co-sponsoring a screening of The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales (Le grand méchant Renard et autres contes), a 2017 children's film by Patrick Imbert and Benjamin Renner. In French with English subtitles.




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Go further // Aller plus loin


Become a Member

As an AFLCR member, you'll enjoy discounts on classes, special events, access to an online French-language library-and voting privileges at our annual meeting!

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Volunteer

Do you have a skill you'd like to share? Or free time you'd like to donate to promoting French language and culture? Consider becoming part of our team today!

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Donate

Your donations provide vital support as we continue our programs and events in Francophone Vermont.

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