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Bonjour et Bienvenue!

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
    10 days to the event
    Tue, Dec 02
    Tarpy’s Roadhouse
    Dec 02, 2025, 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.
  • 14 days to the event
    Sat, Dec 06
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    Dec 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
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    Officers will be present. Directors are invited to attend.
  • Multiple Dates
    14 days to the event
    Sat, Dec 06
    Marina
    Dec 06, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Marina, 2976 Garnet Wy, Marina, CA 93933, USA
  • 15 days to the event
    Sun, Dec 07
    Carmel Valley
    Dec 07, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Carmel Valley, 313 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, USA
    Please join us for our annual December lunch!
  • Multiple Dates
    17 days to the event
    Tue, Dec 09
    Sweet Elena’s Bakery
    Dec 09, 2025, 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
    26 days to the event
    Thu, Dec 18
    Pâtisserie Bechler
    Dec 18, 2025, 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.

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P.O. Box 22871 Carmel, CA 93922

Executive

Committee:

President
Catherine Zahm

Second Vice President
David Payne

First Vice President
Jocelyne Muson

Secretary
Sheree Goldman

Board Members:

Chantal Bailey
Gina Breen
Christian Dreyer
Françoise Mc Avinchey
Mary Jeanne Vincent
Michelle Wall

Treasurer
William J. Clancey

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