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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
    4 days to the event
    Sun, Jan 11
    Zoom link will be sent to registrants
    Jan 11, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Zoom link will be sent to registrants
    Rejoignez-nous pour lire en 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
    6 days to the event
    Tue, Jan 13
    Sweet Elena’s Bakery
    Jan 13, 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.
  • 10 days to the event
    Sat, Jan 17
    Holman building's Lounge
    Jan 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Holman building's Lounge, 200 Fountain Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
    You are invited to watch the delightful comedy "French Lover" , starring Omar Sy and Sara Girardeau with us in a comfortable lounge setting.
  • Multiple Dates
    22 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.
  • Multiple Dates
    27 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
    52 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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