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    Discover a welcoming community of francophones and francophiles in Monterey County. At the Alliance Française, we celebrate the richness of the French language, art, and culture through engaging events, classes, and cultural experiences.

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    A Local Gateway to French Culture.

    The Alliance Française de Monterey has been connecting people with the richness of French language and culture for decades.  From casual conversation cafés to festive celebrations, wine tastings, and book clubs—our events bring together learners, speakers, and lovers of French culture in a warm and welcoming community.

    Join us in celebrating the richness of the French language and culture, and be part of a welcoming community that embraces diversity and inclusivity.

    Upcoming Events

    • Multiple Dates
      8 days to the event
      Sun, Jan 25
      Zoom link will be sent to registrants
      Jan 25, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
      Zoom link will be sent to registrants
      Rejoignez-nous pour lire à haute voix « La patience de Maigret », sous la direction de Jocelyne Muson, un roman policier que nous commencerons à lire ce mois-ci. Join us reading aloud "La Patience de Maigret" by Simenon, a detective novel that we are starting to read this month.
    • Multiple Dates
      12 days to the event
      Thu, Jan 29
      Pâtisserie Bechler
      Jan 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
      Pâtisserie Bechler, 1225 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
      Join Christian Dreyer for lunch and conversation regardless of your level of French fluency.
    • 16 days to the event
      Mon, Feb 02
      Seaside
      Feb 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
      Seaside, 1123 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955, USA
      Join us for breakfast at La Creperie to celebrate La Chandeleur
    • Multiple Dates
      17 days to the event
      Tue, Feb 03
      Tarpy’s Roadhouse
      Feb 03, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
      Tarpy’s Roadhouse, 2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
      We invite you to join us on the first Tuesday of every month at Tarpy Roadhouse. Join us for conversation, drinks, appetizers or dinner. Please bring cash to pay separately for your drink and food.
    • Multiple Dates
      24 days to the event
      Tue, Feb 10
      Sweet Elena’s Bakery
      Feb 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
      Sweet Elena’s Bakery, 465 Olympia Ave, Seaside, CA 93955, USA
      Join Christian Dreyer for informal conversation in French, all level of fluency are welcome.
    • Multiple Dates
      42 days to the event
      Sat, Feb 28
      Monterey Public Library
      Feb 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
      Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
      Join us at the Monterey Library for a matinée screening of "Rosalie". An intriguing empowerment tale based on the life of Clémentine Delait, re-set in Brittany in the 1870's.

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    P.O. Box 22871 Carmel, CA 93922

    Board of Directors

    Executive

    Committee:

    President
    Sheree Goldman

    First Vice President
    David Payne

    Second Vice President
    Suzanne Saunders-Shaw

    Secretary
    Chantal Bailey

    Directors:

    Jocelyne Muson
    Gina Breen
    Christian Dreyer
    Françoise Mc Avinchey
    Leslie Long
    Catherine Zahm

    Treasurer
    William J. Clancey

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