Alliance Francaise De Houston Inc

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Promoting French language and culture in Houston since 1923
...and offering scholarships for study in France to Houston university students since 1959 through the Alliance Franaise de Houston Lonardon/Magne Scholarship Fund.

The French Alliance (Alliance Franaise de Houston) was founded in 1923, and is the center of French language and culture in Houston. A privately-funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, it is one of over 1,000 Alliances in 138 countries around the world, offering not only comprehensive language instruction in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, but also a varied and dynamic cultural experience. Members are entitled to monthly screenings of French films with English subtitles, lectures, art and photography exhibits, receptions and concerts, and have access to our library and vidothque. We offer a Vacation/Study Program in La Napoule in the South of France. Wine tastings and cooking classes round out the cultural experience. Each year, the Alliance awards 5 scholarships for study in France to university students and high school teachers. We are affiliated with the Alliance Franaise de Paris, The US national headquarters, the Dlgation Gnrale,
is located in Washington D.C.

The Alliance Franaise of Houston was delighted to host the 2009 meeting of Alliance Directors from the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Over 30 directors, as well as the team from the Dlgation Gnrale des A.F. in Washington D.C. and representatives from the Fondation Alliance Franaise in Paris, attended two days of productive meetings, with breaks for delicious meals by our favorite chef, Emmanuel Henry of Dinner is Possible, a Tex-Mex evening sponsored by AIR FRANCE, a reception at the Consulate of France, and of course, Texas sunshine and blue skies.

Grand Merci to Air France Regional Manager Sam Ghachem and Sales Director Michael Loft for their sponsorship!

For our new Alliance sign
Thanks to Mr. Randy Miller of Designs by Miller for his generous donation of the beautiful new, custom-made, 3 dimensional sign in the front garden of the Alliance. The conception, design, and execution were all the work of Mr. Miller, to whom we send nos remerciements les plus sincres!