Bienvenue to the non-profit Alliance Française de Portland, the French language center and cultural community for everyone.
Where Portland gathers to enjoy French culture and the French language.

The Alliance office is open Monday through Friday, 10am to 3pm. 
Contact us at info@afportland.org or leave a voicemail at 503.223.8388.

— What's new —

Short Film Festival

Short Film Festival

March 25-31

Concert: French soprano Axelle Fanyo and pianist Julius Drake

Concert: French soprano Axelle Fanyo and pianist Julius Drake

Our community partner, Friends of Chamber Music invites Alliance Française members to a special afternoon with French soprano Axelle Fanyo
and pianist Julius Drake on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Lincoln Performance Hall. <strong>Members enjoy exclusive tickets for
$29 (regularly up to $63) with code AMOUR.</strong>

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Enjoy a pre-concert talk with Theresa Koon one hour before the performance, and a free public masterclass with Axelle Fanyo the following
day at Portland State University.

Nouveau: French American Wine Celebration

Nouveau: French American Wine Celebration

November 20, 6:30pm

Cercle Littéraire Novembre

Cercle Littéraire Novembre

12 novembre

Reading Time With Ivy, The Therapy Dog

Reading Time With Ivy, The Therapy Dog

October 25, 12:30-1:30

Cercle Littéraire Octobre

Cercle Littéraire Octobre

22 octobre

Soirée Jeux - Octobre 2025

Soirée Jeux - Octobre 2025

October 15, 6-8pm

French Premiere Screening: CLASSE MOYENNE (The Party's over)

French Premiere Screening: CLASSE MOYENNE (The Party's over)

Partner Event: CLASSE MOYENNE (The Party&#x27;s over)&nbsp;at Cinema 21, October 8, 7 PM. <strong>Alliance Française members get</strong>&nbsp;<strong>20%
off</strong>&nbsp;with code&nbsp;PORTLAND-AFP.&nbsp;PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13

Sip, Learn & Take Home: Monthly Wine Tastings

Sip, Learn & Take Home: Monthly Wine Tastings

Every Third Sunday of The Month

— What's new —

Cercle Littéraire - Les deuxièmes mercredis du mois

Cercle Littéraire - Les deuxièmes mercredis du mois

Monthly Event

26
Oct
Women in Impressionism: Exploring the Lives and Works of Cassatt and Morisot, October 26

Women in Impressionism: Exploring the Lives and Works of Cassatt and Morisot, October 26

01
Dec
Holiday Fête & Open House Dec. 1

Holiday Fête & Open House Dec. 1

06
Nov
Wine Club Special November 6: Beaujolais with Maxine Borcherding

Wine Club Special November 6: Beaujolais with Maxine Borcherding

SOLD OUT

20
Nov
20
Nov
A Season in the Other Southern France, with author Steve Hoffman

A Season in the Other Southern France, with author Steve Hoffman

DÎNER EN FRANÇAIS - SAVEURS DU MONDE

DÎNER EN FRANÇAIS - SAVEURS DU MONDE

Periodically scheduled during the year.

08
Jan
Cercle Littéraire - Janvier

Cercle Littéraire - Janvier

January 8

18
Jan
Celebrate the Fête des Rois with Galettes on January 18

Celebrate the Fête des Rois with Galettes on January 18

January 18, 2:30-4:30 PM

24
Jan
25
Jan
DÎNER EN FRANÇAIS: JANUARY AT COQUINE MARKET

DÎNER EN FRANÇAIS: JANUARY AT COQUINE MARKET

January 24, 5:30-7:30pm


— Now at our Language School —

Visit the Student Portal

Visit the Student Portal

Check on your classes and more.

Fall Minis

Fall Minis

French Conversation Groups At The Alliance

French Conversation Groups At The Alliance

Kick-Start Intensive Program

Kick-Start Intensive Program

08
Sep
14
Nov
Enroll Now for Fall

Enroll Now for Fall

Build your skills in our Core language courses or dive into Specialty classes that bring French to life through culture, conversation, grammar, and more. There’s something for everyone this fall! Full Term starts September 8, Minis start October 20.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

20
Oct
14
Nov
French For Travelers

French For Travelers

Beginner-friendly and practical! Learn key phrases and tips to feel confident on your next trip.
<br />

01
Dec
19
Dec
Join our December Skills Builder Classes

Join our December Skills Builder Classes

Want to keep your French skills sharp this December? Join a&nbsp;<strong>Skills Builder </strong>Class to stay engaged, review key concepts, and build confidence in conversation!&nbsp;

— Now at our Language School —

Visit the Student Portal

Visit the Student Portal

Check on your classes and more.

Fall Minis

Fall Minis

French Conversation Groups At The Alliance

French Conversation Groups At The Alliance

Kick-Start Intensive Program

Kick-Start Intensive Program

08
Sep
14
Nov
Enroll Now for Fall

Enroll Now for Fall

Build your skills in our Core language courses or dive into Specialty classes that bring French to life through culture, conversation, grammar, and more. There’s something for everyone this fall! Full Term starts September 8, Minis start October 20.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

20
Oct
14
Nov
French For Travelers

French For Travelers

Beginner-friendly and practical! Learn key phrases and tips to feel confident on your next trip.
<br />

01
Dec
19
Dec
Join our December Skills Builder Classes

Join our December Skills Builder Classes

Want to keep your French skills sharp this December? Join a&nbsp;<strong>Skills Builder </strong>Class to stay engaged, review key concepts, and build confidence in conversation!&nbsp;




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PARKING

Street parking on SW 20th St. facing the Kamm House is limited. Free parking is available in Lot A at SW 18th and SW Columbia. Please obtain a parking pass from the office. After 6 pm weekdays, students may park in the Willamette Dental lot at SW 20th and SW Jefferson as available.

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The Alliance office is open 10am-3pm Monday through Friday.
Call us at 503.223.8388 during business hours or leave a message.
Email us at  info@afportland.org.

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