Alliance Française du Maine

Bon Jeu
2026-03-15 15:00, 2026-04-19 15:00, 2026-05-17 15:00, 2026-06-14 15:00, 2026-07-19 15:00 (America/New_York) | Little Tap House, 106 High Street, Portland, 04101, United States
Practice your French while playing games !

French Conversation Table
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Burundi Star Coffee, 261 St John Street, Portland, 04102, United States
Come join our French conversation table in Portland every first and third Saturday of the month at 10am!
At Burundi Star Coffee
261 St John Street
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
VIVE LA FRANCOPHONIE!

Diffusion du film " La Grande Séduction "
2026-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland
Join us for a screening of the beloved 2003 Québécois comedy “La Grande Séduction”, a film that has earned its place as a true classic of francophone comedy. Set in a small, struggling coastal village cheekily named “Ste-Marie-la-Mauderne” in Northern Quebec province, the movie delivers sharp wit, affectionate satire, and unforgettable characters as the townspeople unite around an increasingly elaborate ruse to save their community. What makes “La Grande Séduction” so enduring is its perfect balance of humor and heart. The film is laugh-out-loud funny, built on clever dialogue, escalating misunderstandings, and exquisitely timed comic performances. At the same time, it offers a warm and generous portrait of rural life, collective ingenuity, and the lengths people will go to protect the places they love. Its comedy never punches down; instead, it invites the audience to laugh with the characters as much as at them. Celebrated in Québec and far beyond, “La Grande Séduction” resonates because it captures something universal: the power of community, the absurdity of small lies that spiral out of control, and the joy of shared effort. Whether you are discovering it for the first time or returning to a favorite, this screening promises an evening of big laughs, cultural insight, and pure cinematic pleasure.
NOTE: This event is free for FREE FOR ALL but we ask that you please register so we know how many people to expect.
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Portland Rendezvous
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-06-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-07-02 17:30 - 19:00 and 2 more dates | Grippy Tannins, 16 Middle St, Suite 101, Portland, ME, United States
“Portland Rendezvous,” is a casual gathering of francophiles and francophones, who meet bi-weekly on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7 pm during “Happy Hour” at Grippy Tannins. The only “rule” is that one must speak only French. To join, sign up through Meetup. You will be asked to briefly tell why you’d like to join, then you’ll become a member! The group is organized by co-leaders -Jennifer Wolcott and Gladys Baudelot.
“Portland Rendezvous”: https://www.meetup.com/portland-rendezvous/

Panel Littéraire avec Jean-Claude Redonnet, auteur de « Madlin Leblanc, La jeune Acadienne de Falmouth, Maine
2026-03-28 15:00 - 17:00 | UMA Augusta – Randall Student Center – Fireside Lounge, 46 University Dr, Augusta, ME, 04330, United States
Participez à une conversation enrichissante en français avec le chercheur et conteur reconnu Jean-Claude Redonnet, auteur de Madlin Leblanc : la jeune Acadienne de Falmouth, Maine. La discussion portera sur son œuvre, son contexte historique et culturel, ainsi que sur la présence acadienne durable dans le Maine.
À travers le personnage de Madlin Leblanc, Jean-Claude Redonnet donne vie au parcours d’une jeune Acadienne confrontée aux questions d’identité, de langue, de famille et de résilience sur la côte du Maine. Le livre explore l’impact durable de l’histoire acadienne et des déplacements brutaux, ainsi que la force de la transmission culturelle entre les générations. Ancré dans une recherche historique rigoureuse et un fort sens du lieu, le roman éclaire un chapitre déterminant du patrimoine francophone du Maine tout en donnant voix à une histoire profondément humaine.
L’événement aura lieu le 28 mars à 15 h à l’University of Maine at Augusta, Randall Student Center, Fireside Lounge.
Veuillez noter que la rencontre se déroulera entièrement en français.
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