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Cultural events are another way of reinforcing your knowledge and understanding of French and French speaking cultures. Whether it is organised by the Alliance française de Manchester or another organisation, you can find out what is happening in our area. We look forward to seeing you soon! To receive our Newsletter, write to event@afmanchester.org |
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Gastronomie - Restaurant A new French restaurant in town!63 Degrees 20 Church St, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1PN 10% discount Following an amazing refurbishment, since October 2011, Manchester welcomes it's first dining French restaurant situated in the heart of the Northern Quarter! The Moreau family, have recently opened the restaurant 63 Degrees, where the food is an expression of modern French cuisine, using only locally sourced, fresh ingredients. !Members of the AF de Manchester, get a 10% discount by showing your AF membership card! | ||
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Ciné-Club - Cycle L'âge ingrat AccomplicesFriday 3 February @ 6pm - AF in French with English subtitles £2 Members / £3 Non-Members By Frédéric Mermoud (Detective, France, Switzerland, 2010, 80min) With Emmanuelle Devos, Gilbert Melki Vincent and Rebecca fell in love at first sight, when they first exchanged glances at a cyber-cafe. They are both young, barely eighteen years old, and face the future with few doubts or worries. Two months later, Vincent's body is discovered in the Rhône, and Rebecca has disappeared. Inspector Hervé Cargan and his partner, Karine Mangin, are placed in charge of the investigation. Trailer - Snacks and wine after the film. | ||
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Littérature Book clubMonday 6 February @ 6:15pm - AF Book of the month : Topaze, by Marcel Pagnol "Topaze: Vous avez donc oublié ce que nous avons dit vingt fois dans cette classe. Le travail est-il fatigant ? Élève Bertin (il se lève, les bras croisés et récite d'un trait): Le travail ne fatigue personne. Ce qui fatigue c'est l'oisiveté, mère de tous les vices. Topaze: Parfait ! Monsieur Bertin je vous donne dix." Meetings are conducted in French. Complimentary snacks and drinks. No participation fee. Further information: culture@afmanchester.org | ||
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Visite - Art Valette's walk in Manchester city centerSat 18 February @ 2pm In English £6 Born in France, Adolphe Valette was to make his name in Manchester. Valette introduced his own brand of Impressionism to the city in a series of paintings that captured the atmospheric mood of the streets, squares, waterways and buildings, seemingly forever shrouded in fog and pollution. Organised by Stéphanie. An independent tour revisiting Manchester of a century ago when thriving and industrial, and when the French painter Valette depicted distinctive and atmospheric views of the streets. Information & booking: 07922 206 274 / email@charmegraphicdesign.co.uk | ||
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Festival - Cinéma My French Film FestivalFestival online 12 January to 1st February MyFrenchFilmFestival.com is an innovative concept to let you discover young French creation and allow you to share your love of French cinema with Internet users across the globe. Ten feature films and ten shorts by young French creators are in competition. You are invited to score all the films and leave your comments on the website. The festival is available in 14 languages. Six prizes will be awarded at the end of the festival. | ||
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Cinema French Films at CornerhouseFebruary 2012 Not to be missed in February at Cornerhouse... Amélie, by Jean-Pierre Jeunet Members and students of the Alliance française de Manchester are entitled to the concessionary price for any French-speaking film screened at the Cornerhouse. Don't forget to bring your membership card! | ||
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Musique French concerts in ManchesterDon't miss the next French concerts in Manchester : - 29th January: Fránçois & the Atlas Mountain @ Castle Hotel - 31st January: Genticorum (Quebec) @ The Met, Bury - 9th February: La femme @ Kraak Gallery - 13th February: Justice @ Manchester Academy - 26th March: Feist @ Apollo For more information: http://french-music.org - Enjoy!
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Activités pour les enfants C'est la récréFriday 3 February 2012, 4:30pm, AF Avis aux parents francophones! Venez passez quelques heures avec vos enfants autour d'un goûter et retrouver ou rencontrer de nouvelles têtes... Diverses activités pour enfants au programme, le tout en Français! Age recommandé : entre 4 et 10ans. Inscription obligatoire ou plus d'informations sur culture@afmanchester.org ou au 0161 236 7117 Dates à venir : 2 Mars 2012 - 27 Avril 2012 - 15 Juin 2012 | ||
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 AF de Manchester is on Facebook and Twitter!More updates on cultural events, forthcoming sessions, etc. on our Facebook and Twitter (AF Manchester) ! Come and join typing 'Alliance-Française de Manchester' | ||
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Alliance française de Manchester
3rd Floor, 55 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3HP
Tel : 0161 236 7117 | Fax : 0161 236 7997
Registered Charity n°1068084
Opening hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9.30am - 8.30pm
Friday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday: 9.30am - 12.30pm
