Open a door to a new world through French! Enjoy the culture,
language, and friendship of the French-speaking world at l'Alliance
Française de Milwaukee through our French courses,
cultural events and activities.
Our Private and Corporate lessons are made up of individual and small group classes that are not open to other members.
Take our free online placement test to help us understand your strengths and needs so we can recommend the course best adapted to your
current level.
You don’t have to speak French to participate in activities through the Alliance Française. We welcome everyone that is interested in learning and experiencing French and Francophone culture.
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3700 W. Pierce Street, Milwaukee |
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Enjoy an intimate performance by Milwaukee’s own Kevin Soucie, a talented chanteur known for bringing beloved French songs to life. Join us at the Urban Ecology Center Menomonee Valley for a special concert that will transport you to the cafés of Paris with timeless melodies and chansons françaises. You won’t be able to help but sing along!
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1800 E. Capitol Drive |
The remarkable journey of a former UN humanitarian worker who became one of Europe’s leading church craftsmen.
Saturday, June 13, presentation at 3:00pm, followed by a casual reception
At the Alliance Française de Milwaukee, 1800 E. Capitol Drive
in English, both in-person and on Zoom, free & open to the public.
Charles-Emmanuel Guise began his career as a church craftsman in 2010 in Birmingham with the creation of the reliquary for John Henry Newman. He later crafted the reliquary of John Paul II in Brussels and went on to complete numerous major commissions, including an entire set of liturgical furnishings for the choir of a new church in Taiwan. Charles-Emmanuel is also recognized as the last icon board maker in France and was recently appointed to the Ordre national du Mérite for his contribution to the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris.
The real question is this: why would a humble craftsman receive such a prestigious distinction—something that would have seemed almost unimaginable just twenty years ago? The answer can be traced to the morning of April 16, 2019, in Paris. After coming so close to losing one of its greatest treasures to fire, France saw an outpouring of support and donations from around the world, particularly from the United States, to rebuild Notre-Dame de Paris. Funding was not the challenge. The real difficulty was finding enough master craftsmen with the traditional skills needed to carry out the restoration—skills that had become increasingly rare by 2019.
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520 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 |
Calling all volunteers!
We need your help at Bastille Days!
Cathedral Square in downtown Milwaukee
July 9-12, 2026
Milwaukee is home to the largest Bastille Days celebration in North America, and the Alliance Française needs over 200 volunteers to
help us run our ever-popular beignet stand! We count on your
wonderful energy each year, and we look forward to seeing you again in 2026!
Click here for easy online registration
Must be at least 14 years old to volunteer
Discover the benefits of membership at l'Alliance Française. Discounts, access to special events, French language resources and more.
Explore our collection of French books, DVDs, and more. From classic literature to contemporary masterpieces, we have something for everyone.
NEW! Borrow French board games from our library!
Our members enjoy free, 24/7 online access to French publications and language learning resources through this digital library.
Obtain an internationally-recognised diploma of French proficiency. Qualifications can allow you to live, study or work in a francophone
country. We offer the A1, A2, B1, and B2 certification tests.
Find an exam session >
Join us on one of our AF trips to a beautiful French-speaking destination, full of adventure and creating wonderful
friendships. Open for anyone to come along!
Check out our upcoming trips >
As a non-for-profit we rely on the generous support from donors, partners, sponsors and volunteers. This allows us to offer quality
instruction through our French Language Center, and build community through outreach programs, events, and other activities.
Explore ways to support us >
Become a member of Alliance Française de Milwaukee for exclusive offers, member events, discounts and more.
