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Annual Meeting



It is that time of year again! It is time for the annual update of our fair chapter of L'Alliance Française. We will give a summary of the organization's activities this past year, a full financial report, introduce the newly elected board members, and re-kindle old bonds during the following reception.


When: Friday, June 2, 2023 from 6:00-8:00pm


Where: Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, 341 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202


This is a members only event.


RSVP by clicking HERE.



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Alliance Française de Buffalo (AFB) Receives

Funding from Erie County of New York!


We are happy to announce that AFB has been awarded funding from the Erie County of New York as a non-profit organization! This grant award will be instrumental in helping our great organization to host more cultural events to promote the mission of Alliance Française to spread the joy and richness of the French language and French culture here in Buffalo and Western New York. We are grateful for being selected for this honor!


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La Fête de La Musique


Join us as we enjoy the various musical talents of some of Buffalo's best bands at 

La Fête de La Musique!


When: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from 5:30 - 10:30pm


Where: The Cave, 71 Military Road, Buffalo, NY


Price: $10 at the door


If you want to volunteer to help coordinate the event, please email info@afbuffalo.org so that we can connect you with the committee!

This event is open to the public!

Alliance Française de Buffalo is grateful to Erie County of New York for helping to make this event possible!


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Spring 2023 Adult French Classes



Registration for the spring courses is open!


If you are not a continuing student, please contact the instructor prior to registering. Links are below. 


New students who have never taken a French course with AFB are required to take one of the two placement tests (links below). Take a screenshot of the results, and email them to the corresponding instructor. Placement level will be confirmed with a short phone interview to ensure you are appropriately placed.


Option #1:  Level.com Free French Placement Test


Option #2: Test de Connaissance Français


Email Nathalie (A101/A102) by clicking here.


Email Christine (A2) by clicking here.


Email Lena (B1) by clicking here.


Email Sophie (B2) by clicking here.


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A101: Beginner I

Instructor: Nathalie Andraud


Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm


April 19, 26

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

June 7, 14, 21


Cost for Members: $225

Cost for Non-Members: $275


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A102: Beginner II

Instructor: Nathalie Andraud


Mondays from 5:30-7:00pm


April 17, 24

May 1, 8, 15, 22

June 5, 12, 19


Cost for Members: $205

Cost for Non-Members: $255


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A2: Intermediate

Instructor: Christine Rieuf


Tuesdays from 11:30am-1:00pm


April 25

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

June 6, 13, 20, 27


Cost for Members: $225

Cost for Non-Members: $275


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B1: Upper Intermediate

Instructor: Lena Lippe


Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30am


April 26

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

June 7, 14, 21, 28


Cost for Members: $225

Cost for Non-Members: $275


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B2: Conversation Dirigée

Instructor: Sophie Dardaine


Thursdays from 5:30-7:00pm


April 13, 20, 27

May 4, 11, 18, 25

June 1


Cost for Members: $180

Cost for Non-Members: $230



Alliance Française de Buffalo is grateful to Erie County of New York for helping to make this event possible!

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Membership Info

Culturethèque Free Access

Register Now

Culturethèque is a French online library, with access to e-books - magazines - documentaries - music... and it's FREE for Alliance Française members. 

AFB French Library

We have over 1500 titles in our little library at the AFB Office and would love to lend them to members! If you would like to check-out items, please email info@afbuffalo.org or call (716)352-5591. The current list of books can be found here.    




What's happening in WNY in the Francophone and Francophile community?

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Office/Library

Alliance Française de Buffalo

2400 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14214

Mailing Address

Alliance Française de Buffalo, Inc.
P.O. Box 721
Buffalo NY 14207

Contact us at:  info@afbuffalo.org