Join the Francophile Community in Portland
Annual memberships in the Alliance are $36 and provide benefits such as discounts from retailers, restaurants and magazines; access to special events; the free use of more than 250 “top hits” French DVDs films; and our lending library of several thousand books. Dr. Claudine Fisher, Honorary Consul of France in Oregon, endorses membership. Tax-deductible memberships are valid for one year from the date of initiation; multi-year options are also available.
Quick Summary of Benefits
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Discounts on France-Amérique (French language) and France Today (English language) magazines. Alliance members receive a special code for a 10% discount.
- Invitations and discounts to French-themed social events such as wine-tastings, dinners, and more.
- Informative bulletins regarding “All Things French” happening around Portland.
- Timely updates on quality language classes.
- Discounts at French-themed retailers and restaurants.
- Access to French books (2,000) and films (200 DVDs).
The Worldwide Network
The Alliance Française is a worldwide cultural organization headquartered in Paris with over 1,000 chapters throughout the world. The Portland chapter is the 11th largest in the U.S. It was started in 1933, fell dormant during WWII, and was reinstated in 1983 as a teaching Alliance by co-founders Sabine de Carbonnel and Jean-Claude Paris, who is also the founder of the French American International School. The Alliance Française de Portland is a self-funded nonprofit organization and does not receive financial support from government. Membership dues provide a portion of the group’s operating funds.
Membership Rates and Options
| Type of Membership & Features/Benefits | 1-Year Rate | 3-Year Rate (Discounted 30%) |
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| Individual The benefits of membership apply to the cardholder. | $36 | $75 | |
| Family All benefits of membership apply equally to all immediate family members. | $48 | $100 | |
| Students For students in an accredited post-secondary school. | $20 | n/a | |
| Organization For small businesses, companies or organizations - includes a 'welcome' article in the bulletin. | $100 | $210 | |
| Patron Cercle de Platine Membership privileges apply for the individual and immediate family; additional recognition includes an invitation to special events. | $150 | $315 | |
| Lifetime A lifetime individual membership to the Alliance Française de Portland, with no expiration. | $500 | n/a | |
Make a tax-deductible donation to the Alliance Française or feel free to contact us for more information.
Alliance Preferred Vendors
These businesses participate in the Alliance Preferred Vendors’ program, which means they offer special privileges to Alliance members.
Le Petit Débrouillard à Portland
This is a French-language guide to Portland for newcomers; prepared by the Alliance of Portland in cooperation with the Consulate of France in San Francisco. Visit Le Petit Débrouillard.