French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) Tasty Terroirs Wine Tasting, Marc Levy, Summer Camps for Kids, and More

Highlight of the Week

Wine Tour de France
Tasty Terroirs
Thu, June 12 at 7pm

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Discover how place influences taste during this wine and cheese pairing exploring the concept of terroirs. Tasting features a flight of six wines paired with delicious breads and a selection of cheese and charcuterie.

Wine List • NV Chassenay d’Arce Cuvée Rosé Champagne • Domaine Hubert Brochard Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 • Domaine Weinbach Cuvée Theo Gewurztraminer, 2012 • Domaine de la Charmaie Nuits Saint George 1er Cru “Rue de Chaux”, 2004 • Domaine La Bastide Exuberance Corbieres Rouge, 2010 • Chateau Gaudin Pauillac, 2006

France’s best-selling novelist Marc Levy presents his thriller, Replay on the occasion of its release in English. Enjoy a glass of champagne after the talk.

CinéSalon • NY Premiere
Steak
Tue, June 10 at 4 & 7:30pm
Info & Tickets • Free for FIAF Members

Electronic musician Quentin Dupieux’s debut film, set in the future, follows a gang of “cool” kids obsessed with facelifts and a violent version of cricket. Both screenings will be followed by a free wine reception.

Special Sneak Preview
Yves Saint Laurent
Wed, June 11 at 7:30pm
Info & Tickets • Free for FIAF Members

Watch as a young Yves Saint Laurent transforms into one of the most important names in haute couture!

Complimentary Makeover from YSL Beauty, 5-7pm!

Special Sneak Preview
A Summer’s Tale
Conte d’Eté
Wed, June 18 at 7:30pm
Info & Tickets • Free for FIAF Members

Never before released in the U.S., this “beautiful and bittersweet romantic comedy” (Variety) is part of Eric Rohmer’s acclaimed series Tales of the Four Seasons

Stéphane Kossmann
Black & White Carpet
Closes June 14
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Enjoy Stéphane Kossmann’s unique celebrity images of stars at the Cannes Film Festival from the last 26 years.

Summer Fun in French Day Camps
Ages 5–10
June 23–August 15 • One & Two-week Sessions
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Send your explorateurs on a journey of French discovery! Children will explore the sounds, flavors, customs, cultures, and wonders of our planet, all without leaving New York. Groups available for native French speakers.

Programs for Toddlers

à petits pas Summer Classes
Ages 1–4 • July 11–August 29 • Four-week Sessions

à petits pas Mini Summer Fun
Ages 3 & 4 • June 16–August 1 • One-week Sessions

Workshop: Les petits artistes
Ages 2–4 • Sat, 1:30–2:30pm • June 7, 14, 21

Workshop: Les petits chefs
Ages 2–4 • Wed, 3–4pm • June 4, 11, 18
Ages 2–4 • Thu, 9:30–10:30am • June 5, 12, 19

Programs for Teens

French Immersion Classes
Ages 11–17 • June 16–August 22 • Two-week Sessions
Soar to success with FIAF! Teens new to French will build a solid foundation. Native speakers will re-enforce their skills. Combine academic study with fun activities!

Cultural Fun & Discoveries
Ages 11–14 • June 16–July 25 • Two-week Sessions
An exciting program of unique experiences, tailor-made for teens! Students will meet artists, visit museums, cook tasty treats, and practice spoken French.

Spring Immersion Class
June 9–20 • Mon–Fri, 10am–1pm
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Complete a full level of French in just two weeks with FIAF’s French immersion classes in Manhattan.

Spring Workshops
Bon Voyage, Sat, June 7
Cinema/Film, Tue, June 10 & 17
Idiomatic Expressions, Fri, June 13
Phonetics, Mon, June 16

Summer Classes in Manhattan
June 30–September 8
Two, Five, and Ten-week Sessions!
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Plan your French staycation! All your favorite classes are offered with even more flexibility over the summer. Take a two-week immersion class and cover multiple levels quickly. Prefer a slower pace? Take a five or ten-week class. Check out specialized courses like Etude d’une oeuvre littéraire, and more!

Adults have the choice of convenient five and ten-week classes, while kids (ages 5-10) and teens (ages 11-17) can enjoy French immersion and cultural fun over one or two-week sessions throughout the summer.

Rendez-Vous at Provence en Boite
Thu, June 12, from 7–9pm
Provence en Boite, 263 Smith Street, Brooklyn
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Join us for Rendez-Vous in Brooklyn and enjoy a fun evening of conversation en français, delicious wines, and tasty amuse-bouches.

Summer Classes in Brooklyn
June 30–September 8
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For the first time, FIAF will offer summer classes in Brooklyn. With five and ten-week regular French classes, as well as Conversation & Grammar classes, it’s easy to find the perfect class to fit your summer plans.

Faites vos jeux !
Scrabble
Thu, June 12 at 6:30pm
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Team up with fellow FIAF Students and Members to practice your French while playing fun games en français.

Win Two Airline Tickets to Anywhere in the U.S. or the Caribbean!

Join FIAF for a chance to win a trip to your destination of choice in the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, and select destinations in the Caribbean.

Join or renew with code “VOYAGE14” by June 30

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Auction closes June 24
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Enjoy a lunch with fashion icon Reed Krakoff, indulge in an exclusive tasting and master class with Jacques Torres, discuss great wines over dinner with Eric Asimov (New York Times Chief Wine Critic), and more!