Join us for a journey into French culture...

The Alliance Française de Leeds offers a range of clubs and events focused on French language and culture so that you can increase your knowledge about French cinema, literature, lifestyle, landscapes, society, humour, cuisine... and so much more! These events are open to both French and/or English speakers!

If you have any questions or need information about our events, do not hesitate to contact us:

admin@afleeds.org.uk / 07 757 692 624

Ciné Dimanche

Le Brio, Yvan Attal (2017) with Camélia Jordana and Daniel Auteuil

Sunday 26th January, 2pm, Hyde Park Picture House, LS6 1JD

Cost: £6

The film will be in French with English subtitles.

Le Brio is a comedy drama not suitable for people under 18.

Join us for our first screening of the year! This event is open to all and everyone is welcomed.

Neïla, a girl with Algerian origins, lives  in the suburbs of Paris. She has decided to become a lawyer and to study law in Paris. But she arrives late for her first day in the great amphitheater where Pierre Mazard, a seasoned but controversial law professor, gives his class, poor Neïla is taken to task by him, and in words tainted with racism. Some complain about Mazard's attitude, which urges the President to intervene. He asks Pierre to redeem himself by mentoring the Neïla for a speech contest. 

Watch the trailer here.

Chandeleur

Sunday 2nd February 2025, 2-3.30 pm, Unity Business Centre, 26 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS7 1AB

Do you know there is a special day in France where crepes is the main food ? It is called the chandeleur and it is one of our favourites !

That you like you crepes with chocolate spread, jam or simply with sugar there will be plenty for you !

Spaces are limited, so make sure you book so as to not miss out!

Cost: £5 for our members and £8 for non-members.

Please note that you must book your space and pay in advance by bank transfer (prefereably) to secure your registration.

Les plumes sensuelles : voyage au coeur de la littérature érotique française du XVIIIe et XIXe siècle

Friday 14th February 2025, 6pm, online.

This event is open and free to all. The conversation will be held in French, B1 level and upwards recommended.

Did you know fin-de-siècle French erotic literature often explored themes of decadence, gender ambiguity, and psychological complexity? Mark la St. Valentin by attending this online conference by Dr. Helen Craske, Cambridge, who will chose a few readings, including by the lesser-known author Rachilde, and put them in context for us.

About our guest : Dr. Helen Craske is a scholar specialising in French literary, media, and visual culture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She completed a Research Fellowship at Merton College, Oxford (2021–2024), and currently serves as a Bye-Fellow at Downing College, Cambridge. Her first book, "Complicity in Fin-de-siècle Literature," was published by Oxford University Press in 2024.

Please note that attendees will receive a link to the online conference closer to the time.
In collaboration with the Alliance Française network in the United Kingdom.

Les arts de la table

Thursday 20th February 2025, 7pm, online.

This event is open and free to all. The conversation will be held in French, B1 level and upwards recommended.

The Alliances Françaises of Portugal, of Spain, of Poland, of Belgium, of the United Kingdom, of the Netherlands and the Accueil de la Haye are pleased to join forces once again to bring you a new event in a series of lectures on the essentials of French culture. Let yourself be guided by Giulia FRANCESCHINI during an online conference, in French, on Les Arts de la table.

"Dresser une table", "mettre le couvert": everyday expressions that refer to lost habits, but which ones? And why do we now have Russian-style service rather than French-style service? Discover or rediscover the evolution of the arts of the table over the course of time, history and our eating habits.

Paris Londres/ Londres Paris, les Allers retours de l’urbanisme

Thursday 6th March 2025, 6pm, online.

This event is open and free to all. The conversation will be held in French, B1 level and upwards recommended.

Souvent concurrentes, voire ennemies, Paris et Londres sont nées de leurs fleuves à l’époque celtique. A travers différences et ressemblances, influences réciproques ou réactions, nous vous invitons à revoir l’histoire bien souvent parallèle de ces deux villes.

Our guest is Fabienne Manele, an art historian. Fabienne will explore the architectures and layouts of Paris and London. The talk will offer a fascinating look at the way both cities have evolved throughout the ages.

Join us for this opportunity to discover this subject, and learn some French in a relaxed atmosphere. This event is jointly organised by the UK network of Alliances Françaises.