What we’re about
Do you hum la Marseillaise in the shower? Is wearing a béret de rigueur? Or is your French a little rusty? Speakers at all fluency levels are welcome. Attend any of our many events and enjoy the camaraderie of French-speaking people in Chicago's northern suburbs. Il y en aura pour tous les goûts !
We are a chapter of the cultural and educational not-for-profit Alliance Française organization, a worldwide network of chapters that seek to educate members about francophone cultures, language, history and literature. Visit our website for more details: http://afnorthshore.org/.
Si vous voulez améliorer votre compréhension et expression de la langue française, venez vous joindre à nous.
Join us and put a little French in your life.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Découvrez le LoopChicago Cultural Center, Chicago, IL
Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire avant le 11 septembre.
Nous vous invitons à découvrir le Loop lors d'une visite guidée par Gigi Kuhn. La visite mettra en lumière l’influence majeure de l’architecture française et européenne. Explorez d'élégants bâtiments de style Beaux-Arts, de grands boulevards et des monuments historiques façonnés par les idéaux européens du XIXe siècle. Cette visite à pied interactive en français révélera les liens culturels de Chicago avec Paris.
Rendez-vous à 13h30 au Chicago Cultural Center devant la vache en bronze au coin de Washington Street et Michigan Avenue en face du Millenium Park.
Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire avant le 11 septembre.
Il y a une cotisation de 15$. Le nombre de places est limité. Questions ? Écrivez à loop@AFnorthshore.org
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00. - À la rencontre de PierrotWilmette Public Library, Wilmette, IL
This presentation traces the evolution of Pierrot from his origins as the comedic character Pedrolino in 16th-century Italy to a symbol of melancholy, love and solitude in European art. It highlights his transformation in French theater, his influence on Romantic and Modernist movements and his enduring presence in modern culture. Pierrot continues to inspire artists across centuries. Additionally, Weriem will share how Pierrot inspired her upcoming solo exhibition, L'esprit de Pierrot, which explores his timeless emotional resonance.
Weriem is a Franco-Tunisian visual artist whose work draws inspiration from the performing arts, history and storytelling. In 2024, she held her first solo exhibition in Chicago and won the People’s Choice Award at the Bridgeport Art Center’s Annual Art Competition in 2025. Her art has been shown in group exhibitions in Los Angeles and Chicago and featured in concerts, CD covers and commissioned illustrations. Before fully focusing on fine art, she designed costumes for opera and theater, with her work praised by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Chicago Tribune. Weriem holds a PhD in biology from the Université de Lille, a background that fuels the precision and emotion behind her detailed creations.
Program Registration for Members of the AF DuPage: Free
If you're a member of the AF DuPage and are attending a monthly program for the first time, please RSVP to programmes@AFnorthshore.org with “DuPage” in the subject line. Include your name and Zoom screen name, if different. If you're a member of our Meetup group, we'll mark you as such and you'll no longer need to send RSVP emails as long as you RSVP on Meetup.
If you're not a member of the AFduNS Meetup group, you'll need to send an email RSVP for each monthly program.Program Registration for Nonmembers: $10
If you're not a member of the AFduNS or the AF DuPage, the cost of attending this program is $10. Click here to register and pay online with PayPal by 8 PM the day before the program. There will be no refunds or credits.We appreciate reservations by 8 PM the day before the program. Walk-ins may pay at the door on their mobile device.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00. - Café Conversation Après-midiCorner Bakery, Glenview, IL
Join fellow Francophones for relaxed, afternoon conversations in French on third Thursdays. All fluency levels are welcome.
For further information, visit AFnorthshore.org or contact cafe-apresmidi@AFnorthshore.org.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.
- Online Apéro ConversationLink visible for attendees
Meet fellow Francophones for evening conversation. This gathering is facilitated by one or more of our native or fluent AFduNS leaders.
Pour yourself a glass of wine, gather some snacks and settle in at home for our online conversation group.
The meeting will be held on Zoom. Although you don't need to download Zoom to attend this meeting, we encourage you to do so (https://zoom.us/download) for a smoother experience. Depending on the number of attendees, we may break out into smaller groups.
The link to the meeting will be visible when you RSVP. The meeting ID is 859 8255 4800.
All fluency levels are welcome. RSVPs help us plan.
Membership in the AFduNS
While no membership is required for newcomers, we welcome new members whose membership will support the activities of the AFduNS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. For further info, visit our website or click here to contact us. If you wish to join the AFduNS, you may sign up online. Annual dues are $50.00.
