Events & Classes

Sharing the best of France is our passion, whether on site in ‘la belle France’ through our outstanding trips and tours or through our rich French events, talks and classes. We offer a variety of in-person gatherings and virtual experiences led by noted France experts to inspire everyone from the most avid Francophiles to those new to the French scene. We’ve got it all – culture, history, gardens, art, architecture, antiques, cuisine, wines and more. Come join us for fun the French way – see our current list of offerings below. And check back with us regularly – or better yet, subscribe to our mailing list – for additions and updates to our events schedule. We look forward to sharing France with you!

August 2021 Events & Classes

Are you ready to speak some good French? We’ll enhance your French language skills in this workshop devoted to French conversation and fluency. You’ll join a small group of other France lovers for a 4-part…

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Have you ever found yourself in France amongst all that rich history but not really able to connect all the dots? Have you listened to your guides talk about key French figures, dates and places…

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France and food – what a match! The joys of the French table are legendary and for good reason. France is endowed with a magnificent array of culinary specialties, products and traditions which make sitting…

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Learn the basics of French in this beginning language course taught by French Affaires’ founder Elizabeth New Seitz. We will have fun covering key French words and phrases, essential pronunciation, and beginning language structures while…

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Enhance your French language skills in this fast-paced class devoted to real communication. Oh, the places you’ll go in France with some good French! With Elizabeth Seitz as your French language and culture guide and…

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July 2021 Events & Classes

French lavender is a sight to behold in the fields of Provence every summer – and a scent to be treasured all year round. Join Elizabeth Seitz and Atout France for this special French culture…

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June 2021 Events & Classes

Southwest France is one of the country’s best kept secrets – a remarkable region still steeped in glorious French history and tradition. From medieval villages clinging to sheer cliffs to majestic fortress castles overlooking the…

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By popular request, we’re bringing back our exciting virtual session on how to shop for antiques and brocante treasures in France! Join us to get the real scoop on key French brocante shopping tips, how…

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May 2021 Events & Classes

Have you ever thought about making the leap and living in France? For a few weeks or a few months or even more? We’ve been getting more and more questions from friends and clients about…

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Did you know that 2021 is ‘the year of Napoleon?’ With the 200th anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte’s passing coming up in May 2021, this seminar led by France expert Elizabeth New Seitz will offer key…

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April 2021 Events & Classes

Join us as we take a wine tour of Burgundy featuring the celebrated Château de Pommard! Get your tastebuds ready to join me and our fabulous Château de Pommard wine experts on a virtual journey…

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Join us for this special four-part class devoted to pronouncing French with a real French flair! In our fun and relaxed format, you’ll learn key ways to sound more French fast. You’ll participate in targeted…

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Ready for a trip to France? If you’re a French food lover, then this French Affaires’ event is for you! Join us for a remarkable culinary conversation with our good friend and colleague Susan Herrmann…

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March 2021 Events & Classes

Who doesn’t love a fabulous French castle? Hundreds of them dot France’s countryside from the north to the south but the royal chateaux of the Loire Valley really do top them all. Come join Elizabeth…

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Ongoing Events & Classes

If you’re headed to France for the first time or even if you’ve been before, the special ‘Travel French’ course will give you everything you need to know to have a fabulous time without the…

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To travel better around France, understand the culture more deeply, get to know the French more or just exercise your mind, consider taking private French lessons with our native French instructors. We offer French courses…

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