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Apéritif vs. Happy Hour: The Art of French Socializing

Apéritif vs. Happy Hour: The Art of French Socializing

As late August rolls around, a familiar atmosphere settles across Silicon Valley. Laptops open back up after summer vacations, Slack notifications multiply, and our calendars fill with quarterly planning sessions. Back to school, back to the desk, back to the daily rhythm.

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Summer Reading List: 3 French Books That Changed the Way We See the World

Summer Reading List: 3 French Books That Changed the Way We See the World

There is a specific luxury to summer reading. Whether you are lounging by a pool in Santa Clara, catching the cool afternoon breeze in Los Gatos, or packing a tote bag for a weekend getaway along Highway 1, summer gives us permission to slow down and immerse ourselves in longer stories.

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How to Navigate France’s Summer Heatwaves Like a Local

How to Navigate France’s Summer Heatwaves Like a Local

For many in our Alliance Française Silicon Valley community, summer is the ultimate window to pack a bag, catch a flight out of SFO or SJC, and touch down in France. We dream of crisp mornings outside a Parisian boulangerie, slow afternoon strolls through stone villages, and late-night dinners on vibrant outdoor terrasses.

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French classes, library & office in Los Gatos

From June 15th to September 12th our offices will be open for scheduled classes, events, and by appointment only, resuming our regular business hours on September 15th.

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