In response to requests from the local community, the Alliance Française chapter based in the Twin Cities began hosting cultural and educational programming in Rochester in May 2015. Since then, we have celebrated Bastille Day and held regular movie nights and conversation groups and also hosted classes in person and via Skype for Rochester students.
Prior to 2015, a number of dedicated Alliance Française members and students from the area had to make the commute all the way to Minneapolis and back for any classes or events they wanted to attend. However, the Alliance is proud to now offer classes and cultural events outside of the Twin Cities metro area. We look forward to the continued work with local institutions and organizations to bring French-language classes and cultural events to Olmsted County and the surrounding area!
If you have any requests for future Rochester events or questions about ongoing programs contact Natalia at culture@afmsp.org.
If you have any requests for classes in Rochester contact Alix at education@afmsp.org.
AFMSP Classes in Rochester
While we are not offering in-person classes in the Rochester area at this time, we welcome students in Rochester to join virtual classes. More information can be found here!
Register on our website or by phone at 612 332 0436.
AFMSP is also proud to provide private tutoring via Skype or Zoom (learn more here!) to our Rochester community.
AFMSP Events in Rochester
P’tit Café at Café Aquì
Un groupe de conversation mensuel pour les francophones à Rochester !
A monthly French conversation group in Rochester!
Join our wonderful volunteer Lily Letourneaut at Café Aquì for our monthly conversation coffee hour en français ! On the first Sunday of every month, join us for P'tit café, our coffee and conversation group. Practice your speaking skills, make new friends in French, meet other French families and purchase some delicious afternoon treats and coffee!
When & Where
Next Meeting: Sunday, January 7, 2024, 2 to 3:30 pm at Café Aquì (1811 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN, 55902)
Click here to visit our events calendar and learn about all upcoming P’tit Café events.
Become an AFMSP member and take advantage of member benefits! If you prefer not to do so when registering for a class in Rochester, please call our office.
You may also register by phone at 612 332 0436, or in person at The Joly Center.
Donate to support these programs today ! AFMSP is a self-funded non-profit and relies on donations to support our free programs in Rochester. Did you come to an event but didn’t have anything to put in the donation box at the time? Ne vous inquiètez pas ! Donate online to directly support our programs- including our many online events!