Bienvenue to the non-profit Alliance Française de Portland, the French language center and cultural community for everyone.
Where Portland gathers to enjoy French culture and the French language.

The Alliance office is open Monday through Friday, 10am to 3pm. 
Contact us at info@afportland.org or leave a voicemail at 503.223.8388.

— What's new —

French Premiere Screening: CLASSE MOYENNE (The Party's over)

French Premiere Screening: CLASSE MOYENNE (The Party's over)

Partner Event: CLASSE MOYENNE (The Party's over) at Cinema 21, October 8, 7 PM. Alliance Française members get 20% off with code PORTLAND-AFP. PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13

Soirée Jeux - Octobre 2025

Soirée Jeux - Octobre 2025

October 15, 6-8pm

19
Oct
19
Oct
VINTUS and Guigal Wine Tasting: Elegance, Complexity, and French Terroir, October Wine Tasting & Seminar

VINTUS and Guigal Wine Tasting: Elegance, Complexity, and French Terroir, October Wine Tasting & Seminar

October 19, 3:30-5:30pm
Introducing one of the most prestigious portfolios from France

Cercle Littéraire Octobre

Cercle Littéraire Octobre

22 octobre

Reading Time With Ivy, The Therapy Dog

Reading Time With Ivy, The Therapy Dog

October 25, 12:30-1:30

Cercle Littéraire Novembre

Cercle Littéraire Novembre

12 novembre

Nouveau: French American Wine Celebration

Nouveau: French American Wine Celebration

November 20. Details coming soon!

Concert: French soprano Axelle Fanyo and pianist Julius Drake

Concert: French soprano Axelle Fanyo and pianist Julius Drake

Our community partner, Friends of Chamber Music invites Alliance Française members to a special afternoon with French soprano Axelle Fanyo and pianist Julius Drake on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Lincoln Performance Hall. Members enjoy exclusive tickets for $29 (regularly up to $63) with code AMOUR.

Enjoy a pre-concert talk with Theresa Koon one hour before the performance, and a free public masterclass with Axelle Fanyo the following day at Portland State University.

Short Film Festival

Short Film Festival

March 25-31

— What's new —

French Premiere Screening: CLASSE MOYENNE (The Party's over)

French Premiere Screening: CLASSE MOYENNE (The Party's over)

Partner Event: CLASSE MOYENNE (The Party's over) at Cinema 21, October 8, 7 PM. Alliance Française members get 20% off with code PORTLAND-AFP. PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13

Soirée Jeux - Octobre 2025

Soirée Jeux - Octobre 2025

October 15, 6-8pm

19
Oct
19
Oct
VINTUS and Guigal Wine Tasting: Elegance, Complexity, and French Terroir, October Wine Tasting & Seminar

VINTUS and Guigal Wine Tasting: Elegance, Complexity, and French Terroir, October Wine Tasting & Seminar

October 19, 3:30-5:30pm
Introducing one of the most prestigious portfolios from France

Cercle Littéraire Octobre

Cercle Littéraire Octobre

22 octobre

Reading Time With Ivy, The Therapy Dog

Reading Time With Ivy, The Therapy Dog

October 25, 12:30-1:30

Cercle Littéraire Novembre

Cercle Littéraire Novembre

12 novembre

Nouveau: French American Wine Celebration

Nouveau: French American Wine Celebration

November 20. Details coming soon!

Concert: French soprano Axelle Fanyo and pianist Julius Drake

Concert: French soprano Axelle Fanyo and pianist Julius Drake

Our community partner, Friends of Chamber Music invites Alliance Française members to a special afternoon with French soprano Axelle Fanyo and pianist Julius Drake on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Lincoln Performance Hall. Members enjoy exclusive tickets for $29 (regularly up to $63) with code AMOUR.

Enjoy a pre-concert talk with Theresa Koon one hour before the performance, and a free public masterclass with Axelle Fanyo the following day at Portland State University.

Short Film Festival

Short Film Festival

March 25-31


— Now at our Language School —

Visit the Student Portal

Visit the Student Portal

Check on your classes and more.

Fall Minis

Fall Minis

French Conversation Groups At The Alliance

French Conversation Groups At The Alliance

Kick-Start Intensive Program

Kick-Start Intensive Program

Kids In-Service Day Camp

Kids In-Service Day Camp

October 10, 8:30am-3:30pm

08
Sep
14
Nov
Enroll Now for Fall

Enroll Now for Fall

Build your skills in our Core language courses or dive into Specialty classes that bring French to life through culture, conversation, grammar, and more. There’s something for everyone this fall! Full Term starts September 8, Minis start October 20.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

20
Oct
14
Nov
French For Travelers

French For Travelers

Beginner-friendly and practical! Learn key phrases and tips to feel confident on your next trip.

01
Dec
19
Dec
Join our December Skills Builder Classes

Join our December Skills Builder Classes

Want to keep your French skills sharp this December? Join a Skills Builder Class to stay engaged, review key concepts, and build confidence in conversation! 

— Now at our Language School —

Visit the Student Portal

Visit the Student Portal

Check on your classes and more.

Fall Minis

Fall Minis

French Conversation Groups At The Alliance

French Conversation Groups At The Alliance

Kick-Start Intensive Program

Kick-Start Intensive Program

Kids In-Service Day Camp

Kids In-Service Day Camp

October 10, 8:30am-3:30pm

08
Sep
14
Nov
Enroll Now for Fall

Enroll Now for Fall

Build your skills in our Core language courses or dive into Specialty classes that bring French to life through culture, conversation, grammar, and more. There’s something for everyone this fall! Full Term starts September 8, Minis start October 20.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

20
Oct
14
Nov
French For Travelers

French For Travelers

Beginner-friendly and practical! Learn key phrases and tips to feel confident on your next trip.

01
Dec
19
Dec
Join our December Skills Builder Classes

Join our December Skills Builder Classes

Want to keep your French skills sharp this December? Join a Skills Builder Class to stay engaged, review key concepts, and build confidence in conversation! 




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PARKING

Street parking on SW 20th St. facing the Kamm House is limited. Free parking is available in Lot A at SW 18th and SW Columbia. Please obtain a parking pass from the office. After 6 pm weekdays, students may park in the Willamette Dental lot at SW 20th and SW Jefferson as available.

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The Alliance office is open 10am-3pm Monday through Friday.
Call us at 503.223.8388 during business hours or leave a message.
Email us at  info@afportland.org.

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