Le Rochambeau - mai 2026

Bonjour à toutes et à tous,

L’Alliance Française of Richmond sends its warmest wishes on this first day of May 2026. As spring settles in, we’re delighted to share a lively roundup of what’s happening this month within our community.

Summer French Courses

Our summer curriculum is nearly complete, and we look forward to unveiling the full schedule in just a few weeks. Keep an eye on your inbox for the announcement. In the meantime, you can explore our current course offerings here.

French Immersion Summer Camp for Children

Our French Immersion Summer Camp has reached full capacity—merci to all the families who registered! If you missed a spot this year, not to worry: we’ll be back in 2027. Early registration is encouraged, as spaces fill quickly.

Monthly Conversation Française

This month’s conversation française will once again take place at the home of Scott Koehler on May 9th at 3:00 p.m. We always enjoy these relaxed afternoons of conversation and camaraderie. You may register for the event at this link.

French Cinémathèque – The Federation of Alliances Françaises USA

Join us for a discussion of the classic film Un homme et une femme, led by Joe Myers, Director of Programming for Focus on French Cinemaon May 18 at 7:00 p.m. More details and registration are available here.

The Paris Effect: Its Power to Inspire and Seduce

On May 21 at 4:00 p.m., author and journalist Elaine Sciolino invites us into a conversation about the enduring magic of Paris. She’ll explore what makes the city—and French culture more broadly—so irresistible across borders and generations. Learn more here.

Fall French Immersion in Bordeaux

Our October 2–10 immersion program at the Alliance Française de Bordeaux is now full. A heartfelt thank you to all the students who registered for this special experience. You can still view the program details here.

That’s all for now. We wish each of you a beautiful and inspiring month of May.

Warm regards,

Alliance Française of Richmond