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Salon du dimanche, French conversation, "La princesse de Clèves"
From Apr 12, 2026, 3:00 PM ET to Apr 12, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
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Le Salon du dimanche is a 90-minute French conversation gathering inspired by the spirit of early modern French salons—those lively spaces where ideas, culture, and good company came together. Participants complete a short reading in advance, which serves as a springboard for guided conversation and interactive activities designed to practice French in a relaxed, engaging way. Along the way, we’ll explore language, ideas, and bits of French cultural context. Expect thoughtful discussion, low-pressure speaking and reading practice, and a convivial atmosphere… plus goodies and treats to make it feel like a true salon. This event is most appropriate for folks with a A2/B1 level of French or higher. Kitty Maynard will be leading this fantastic literary exploration.

Here is the reading in preparation of what we hope is a first meeting:

Lecture (avant de venir) 

Contexte: Cet extrait provient de La Princesse de Clèves, un roman de Madame de La Fayette, publié en 1678. Ce roman raconte l'histoire d' une jeune aristocrate de quinze ans qui tombe amoureuse d’un homme qui n'est pas son mari. Le texte que nous allons discuter décrit comment l’héroïne (la Princesse de Clèves) et le duc de Nemours se rencontrent pour la première fois lors d'un bal royal.

Lectures facultatives: 

Introduction à l'auteur et à l'oeuvre en anglais

Pour aller plus loin: https://www.kbr.be/fr/la-princesse-de-cleves/ 


 

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Salon du dimanche
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Email address
zenith-duals0e@icloud.com

Event dates

Start
Apr 12, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
End
Apr 12, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

Location

Main Richmond Library, 101 East Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23219

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Alliance Française de Richmond Chapitre Rochambeau is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Organization. Your donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Contact us: AF Richmond
Chapitre Rochambeau
9 Twin Lake Ln
Richmond, VA 23229

BrianBurns.AFCR@gmail.com
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