Alliance Française de Dallas

Do you know why the iconic monument of #Dallas is called “La Reunion tower”? Did you know that the first piano in Dallas came from the French? And the first brewery, wagon shop and butcher shop? Join us on October 5th in Dallas for a unique Symposium hosted by the Alliance Française de Dallas, celebrating for the first time the fascinating history of the La Réunion colony! Established by French, Belgian, and Swiss immigrants in 1855, La Réunion was a bold experiment in communal living, blending ideals of socialism, cooperation, and artistic expression. A lineup of historians, city officials, distinguished guests, and descendants of the original colonists will delve into the story of Dallas’s French roots and the utopian colony that, in such a short time, made a significant cultural and economic impact on our city. In conjunction with the Symposium, the The Road to Texas (Deep Vellum), chronicling the journey of European settlers to Texas, will be discussed. “It was a dream that became a reality and then a disappointment. The Colony failed for various reasons, but the end of La Reunion was the beginning of Dallas.” Jim Foster OPENING REMARKS : Valérie Baraban, Consul General of France in Houston, Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, Honorary Consul of Switzerland, CEO of Harwood International Date: October 5th, 9am - 3pm Location: Turner House (Oak CLiff society of fine arts) Organized by: AF Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCtJ5P8u In Partnership with: City Of Dallas- City of Dallas - Office of Arts and Culture, DeepVEllum, Texas Historical Foundation, Preservation Dallas. Consulate General of France in Houston #afdallas #alliancefrancaise #lareunioncolony #FranceTexas #symposium

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Bravo Farah H. pour cet accomplissement! Nous sommes fiers de toi et de ton voyage linguistique et culturel à l’Alliance Française de Dallas. Et merci pour ta constante bonne humeur et ton enthousiasme :) Next Delf-Dalf session in December: https://lnkd.in/gsMvi8kX Federation of Alliances Françaises USA France Éducation international

[Réunion de la communauté française à Dallas] Nous avons le plaisir de vous convier à une rencontre exceptionnelle avec Madame Valérie Baraban, Consule Générale de France à Houston, et Monsieur François Chassaigne-Audouin, Vice-consul, le 1er octobre 2024 Alliance Française de Dallas. Cette réunion aura lieu à partir de 16h30 au 15150 Preston Road Suite 250, Dallas Texas 75248, et sera une belle opportunité d’échanger directement avec vos représentants consulaires. Vous pourrez ainsi aborder des sujets qui vous tiennent à cœur, poser vos questions, ou tout simplement partager un moment convivial avec les membres de la communauté française de Dallas. Inscrivez-vous ici: https://lnkd.in/eGuY-N2w Consulate General of France in Houston #afdallas #alliancefrancaise #communauté #frenchcommunity

And we're proud of our teachers! Merci Patricia FREMAUX pour ton investissement et ton enthousiasme.

NEW SEASON WITH THE MAVS! This year we will take you to watch 4 games. 1st game : [MAVS VS SPURS GAME] Get the chance to watch the French #NBA superstar #VictorWembanyama! Dedicated section for our group with tickets for the Game at a preferred rate ($62 per person) Watch the player shoot-around up close and personal, just rows from the court, with early access to the arena, ahead of the general public! LIMITED AVAILABILITY – PRIORITY TO AF MEMBERS When: November 16 at 7.30pm Where: American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Avenue Dallas, TX 75219 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eAqNB65q and our team will contact you to send you the link to purchase your tickets. Not an AF member yet? Check our memberships here: https://lnkd.in/gKckwNUX National Basketball Association (NBA) #afdallas #alliancefrancaise #nbaseason #nba #dallasmavs #spurs

TODAY is North Texas Giving Day! 🌟 This year, on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, L'Alliance Française de Dallas is excited to participate in the Communities Foundation of Texas' North Texas Giving Day, a one-day online giving extravaganza for the entire region! It has been an incredible year filled with memorable events and milestones, including: 🇫🇷 The first Francophonie Festival in Dallas   🏀 Building partnerships with the Dallas Mavericks and FC Dallas   🎶 The first Fête de la Musique in Dallas   📚 Visits from two award-winning French writers  Our community is growing steadily, and we are proud to share that L'Alliance Française de Dallas is now ranked #9 out of 94 AFs for new student registrations, and 17th in total number of students (based on the 2023 AF North America rankings). Thanks to your generous donations during NTGD 2023, we were able to add a new library area and new teaching equipment to our center, helping us better serve our students and community. Your generous donations would help us: 📝 Improve our facilities and teaching equipment   🎉 Host amazing cultural events, including those highlighting the historical ties between Dallas and France, particularly the French heritage of the La Réunion colony 🇫🇷 Further our mission of promoting French language and culture Join us in making a difference! Make your donation here : https://lnkd.in/e3U8JEVN #NTXGD

We're so proud to have found some descendants of the colony like Janie Griffith and we're looking forward to sharing with #Dallas the story of her Belgian ancestors on October 5! https://lnkd.in/gCtJ5P8u City of Dallas Deep Vellum Publishing Preservation Dallas Texas Historical Foundation

FRANCE - TEXAS : A LONG LASTING LOVE STORY 🌍 FULL PROGRAMME AVAILABLE ✨ Join us on October 5th in #Dallas for a unique symposium hosted by the Alliance Française de Dallas, celebrating the fascinating history of the La Réunion colony! Established by French, Belgian, and Swiss immigrants in 1855, La Réunion was a bold experiment in communal living, blending ideals of socialism, cooperation, and artistic expression. This Symposium will bring together historians, descendants of the colony, and enthusiasts to discuss the colony's origins, its cultural and economical impact on the region, and the lessons it offers for Dallas contemporary society. Through presentations, panel discussions, and rare archival exhibits, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating chapter in Dallas' history. 📅 Date: October 5th, 9am - 3pm 📍 Location: Turner House (Oak Cliff society of fine arts) 🎟️ Organized by: AF In Partnership with: City of Dallas - Office of Arts and Culture, DeepVellum, Texas Historical Foundation, Preservation Dallas Register to this event here: https://lnkd.in/gCtJ5P8u LIMITED SEATS #afdallas #alliancefrancaise #lareunion #francetexas #france #texas #symposium