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Welcome to the Alliance Française de Portland

The Alliance Française de Portland is a nonprofit cultural and educational organization with annual enrollment of 800 students annually in French classes in the historic Kamm House in downtown Portland, as well as social and cultural events in the Portland metropolitan area. The group is a chapter of the Paris-based Alliance Française which is the world's largest network of French language and cultural centers, with 1,071 chapters in 133 countries.

Learning French at the Alliance: Now Enrolling for Summer Classes 2009!

Whether you are preparing for an upcoming trip to France or simply reigniting your interest in the language, the Alliance of Portland has classes for all levels and interests. Our programs feature native-fluent, experienced teachers who create a lively and highly interactive dynamic in small group classes (4-9 students). Terms are 10 weeks and include daytime, evening, weekend classes; shorter workshops and private lessons are also offered year-round. Visit the Classes page for more info on all offerings.

Current Events: Fête de la musique, Concours de tartes aux fruit, Film Retrospectives and More

Check out the Events page for details an exciting line-up of cultural and social events in upcoming weeks. Highlights include concerts, dinners, receptions and more. Tarte photo: John Valls.

Complimentary News Bulletins on French Around the PDX Area

Sign up in the left column, to receive free email bulletins of French-related happenings of all types -- films, lectures, music, dinners, wine-tastings -- in the Portland area. Join the 2,800 Portland-area subscribers who get French-related events news, through this free bulletin.