Alliance Française Rotterdam

Apéro - Cannes you speak French?
2026-05-19 17:30 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
On May 19, during the Cannes Film Festival, come walk the red carpet at the Alliance Française Rotterdam and join us for a French apéro!
Spend an evening in a friendly atmosphere over a drink and meet new people. The concept is simple: work with the other participants to match iconic movie quotes with their films!
💐 We’ll also be welcoming Mélissa, who will be there to introduce her perfumes.
📚 French-language books will also be on sale, take this opportunity to expand your library.
👉 Reserve your spot now
Registration for this event is free, but if you’d like to support the Alliance Française, please feel free to purchase a ticket (€5). Your support allows us to offer a rich and diverse cultural program throughout the year. Merci!
📍 Location: Alliance Française Rotterdam🎟️ Free with registration, donations to support us are welcome.🥂 Drinks available on site✨ No need to speak French to attend this event!

Café de l'actu - 20 mai
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
Pour décrypter l’actualité, feuilleter le dernier magazine féminin, discuter des sujets qui font la une des quotidiens ou découvrir les dernières fake news, retrouvez-nous les mercredis matins devant un café et un croissant. Histoire de comprendre les derniers enjeux politiques, environnementaux ou scientifiques, parler éducation ou, plus légèrement, people.
Mercredi 20 mai à 10h. Prix : 6€ (avec le café et le croissant)
Réservez votre ticket ici !

Apéritif dînatoire - Wine and Food tasting
2026-05-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
Vouvray, Chinon, Saint-Maure de Touraine, rillettes… Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the French Loire Valley.
Red, rosé, and white, the wines of the Loire Valley encompass nearly 26 designations and several thousand producers!
Our specialist, Cyril Girardeaux, invites you to an “apéritif dînatoire” (drinks & finger food) where you’ll discover the region’s most iconic wines, paired with local recipes.
Cyril will share all the secrets of these winemakers’ craftsmanship, passed down from generation to generation for over 15 centuries, and will give you his recipe booklet to recreate these dishes at home.
🗨️ Presentation in English📅 Limited seating❗ Please notify us of any food allergies, this is not a vegetarian event
🎟️ Ticket (6 wines and 6 food pairings + recipe booklet):

45€ for members and students
50€ for non-members

Théâtre en français - Atelier 10
2026-06-01 18:45 - 19:45 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
Nos ateliers de théâtre s’adressent à tous les amateurs de théâtre qui souhaitent se surprendre et rire, improviser et oser jouer. Pas besoin d’expérience, seul un niveau B1 en français est demandé.
Les ateliers ont lieu un lundi sur deux de 18h45 à 19h45. Patrice Haddad, comédien francophone, anime ses ateliers dans une ambiance simple, joyeuse et bienveillante.
Chaque atelier contient un échauffement, des échanges autour de jeux, une pratique concrète en individuel ou en groupe, puis se termine par un retour au calme et un ressenti partagé.
Calendrier 2026 : les 5 Temps du théâtre
– 12 et 26 janvier : Mouvement
– 9 et 23 février : Imaginaire
– 9 et 23 mars : Atmosphère
– 13 avril et 4 mai : Improvisation
– 18 mai et 1er juin : Textes/Personnages
Inscrivez vous ici à l’atelier 9 : 15€ pour les membres de l’Alliance, étudiants et moins de 18 ans / 18€ tarif plein
Chaque étape franchie permet une préparation mentale et physique pour prendre la parole en public, jouer et monter sur scène avec un maximum de confiance et d’aisance.

Conference "Ideology: A Meaning in Motion"
2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
🎤 Conference “Ideology: A Meaning in Motion” – Paul Hannebicq
This conference presented in English by the linguist Paul Hannebicq will explore how the meaning of the term “ideology” has shifted over time – and what this reveals about language, politics, and society.
“What do we really mean when we say ‘ideology’?
Today, the term often refers to rigid beliefs, political bias, or distorted thinking. Yet when it first appeared at the end of the 18th century, it meant something very different: a rigorous science of ideas, developed during the Enlightenment by Antoine Destutt de Tracy. This talk traces the transformation of the word ‘ideology’ across time, focusing primarily on French thinkers – from Destutt de Tracy to Napoléon, and later Louis Althusser and Georges Canguilhem – while also engaging with the decisive intervention of Karl Marx. More broadly, it explores a fundamental question: do words ever have fixed meanings, or are they constantly reshaped by the social and political contexts in which they are used?”
💬 Conference in English📍 Location: Alliance Française Rotterdam🎟️ Free, registration required

Apéro - Droom van Drôme
2026-06-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
On Tuesday 14 July, let’s celebrate Bastille Day with an apéro in the Alliance Française garden!
Come and enjoy an evening in a friendly atmosphere over a drink and meet new people.
💬 The idea is simple: team up with other participants to form iconic pairs on the theme of French culture!
📚 French-language books will also be on sale, take this opportunity to expand your library.
👉 Reserve your spot now
Registration for this event is free, but if you’d like to support the Alliance Française, please feel free to purchase a ticket (€5). Your support allows us to offer a rich and diverse cultural program throughout the year. Merci!
📍 Location: Alliance Française Rotterdam🎟️ Free with registration, donations to support us are welcome.🥂 Drinks available on site✨ No need to speak French to attend this event!

Ciné-club : Portrait de la jeune fille en feu
2026-06-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
🎥 Portrait de la jeune fille en feu de Céline Sciamma
1770. Marianne est peintre. Elle doit réaliser le portrait de mariage d’Héloïse, une jeune femme qui vient de se fiancer. Mais Héloïse ne veut pas se marier et refuse de poser pour le portrait. Alors Marianne va devoir la peindre en secret. Elle est présentée comme dame de compagnie et commence à observer Héloïse pour pouvoir la peindre.
Rejoignez le ciné-club de l’Alliance Française de Rotterdam ! Une fois par mois, venez assister à la projection d’un film français, suivie d’un débat animé par notre professeure Estelle Meyer.
À chaque séance, Estelle vous propose une présentation de l’œuvre ainsi qu’une fiche de vocabulaire spécialement conçue pour enrichir votre compréhension.
Téléchargez le PDF Le vocabulaire du ciné-club
💬 Tous les films sont projetés en français avec des sous-titres français
👉 Ouvert à tous les francophones et aux apprenants à partir du niveau B1
📍 Lieu : Alliance Française de Rotterdam
🎟️ 5€ pour les membres / 8€ pour le grand public (1 verre offert)
Pour tous les curieux et les amoureux du cinéma !

World Cup 2026 : France - Sénégal ⚽
2026-06-16 19:30 - 23:00
Let’s all get together to watch the French team’s first match in the 2026 World Cup!
Whether you’re a fan of Les Bleus or the Lions of Senegal, come and enjoy an evening in a friendly atmosphere over a drink and meet new people!
On the agenda: a live broadcast of the match, drinks in the garden, charcuterie/cheese board, and a specially designed children’s area 😉
Match commentary will be in French, a great opportunity to learn the language!!
📍 Location: Alliance Française Rotterdam🕛 Apéro from 7.30pm / Match at 9pm🎟️ Free, no booking required🥂 Drinks and boards available on site

Conférence Oh ! : Marie d'Orléans (1813-1839)
2026-06-18 20:00 - 21:00 | En ligne
Les Alliances Françaises du Portugal, d’Espagne, de Pologne, de Belgique, des Pays-Bas ainsi que l’Accueil de la Haye sont heureuses de s’unir de nouveau afin de vous présenter une nouvelle rencontre d’un cycle de conférences sur les incontournables de la culture française. Laissez-vous guider par Giulia FRANCESCHINI lors d’une conférence en ligne sur la sculptrice Marie d’Orléans (1813-1839).

Marie Christine Caroline Adélaïde Françoise Léopoldine d’Orléans, fille du roi Louis-Philippe, se fait connaître comme sculptrice de talent. Bercée dès l’enfance par l’art de l’école romantique et élève de Ary Scheffer, ses œuvres dénotent très souvent d’un caractère historique, et notamment du Moyen-Âge dont elle est férue. Atteinte de phtisie, elle meurt jeune à 25 ans, en laissant derrière elle une production d’à peine une centaine d’œuvres.

Conférence en ligne, inscription ICI !

Fête de la musique - Live & Karaoké
2026-06-19 17:30 - 21:00
Let’s all celebrate Music Day together / Fête de la musique! Created in 1982, Music Day is a celebration open to all musical styles, during which musicians, both amateur and professional, are invited to perform in public spaces. Today, Music Day is celebrated in more than 120 countries.
The Alliance Française in Rotterdam invites you on Friday, June 19, to celebrate the “Fête de la musique” in its garden. On the program: live musicians and singers, karaoke, DJ, apéro, and a lot of fun!
Are you a singer or musician and would like to join our concert? Don’t hesitate to contact us 🎶
👉 Reserve your spot now
Registration for this event is free, but if you’d like to support the Alliance Française, please feel free to purchase a ticket (€5). Your support allows us to offer a rich and diverse cultural program throughout the year. Merci!
📍 Location: Alliance Française Rotterdam🎟️ Free with registration, donations to support us are welcome.🥂 Drinks available on site✨ No need to speak French to attend this event!

Promenade architecturale - Apprendre à lire Rotterdam
2026-06-20 14:00 - 16:30
To celebrate Architecture Month, the Alliance Française in Rotterdam invites you to discover the city from a new perspective!
Have you ever wondered why the local architecture is so eclectic, or why the city wasn’t rebuilt exactly as it was before the war? Join us for this walking tour, where you’ll uncover all of Rotterdam’s “trade secrets.”
Joé Stehlin, a French teacher and architectural historian, invites you to explore the city’s architectural transformations. He’ll teach you how to read Rotterdam, decode its often unique or surprising buildings, and spot the unexpected little details.
A tour that immerses you in the beating heart of Rotterdam, a city that has forged a new identity through its architecture and continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible!
A chance to connect and chat, where you can ask all your questions about Rotterdam 🏙️
Join us on Saturday, June 20, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM!📍 Departure from the Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14💬 Tour in French
Reserve your spot here:👉 €15 Full price👉 €12 Member, student, or under 18

Coupe du Monde 2026 : France - Norvège ⚽
2026-06-26 19:30 - 23:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
Suivons ensemble le match de l’équipe de France face à la Norvège dans la Coupe du Monde 2026 !
Que vous soyez supporter des Bleus ou des Løvene, passez une soirée dans une ambiance conviviale autour d’un verre et rencontrez de nouvelles personnes !
Au programme : retransmission du match, apéro dans le jardin, planches apéritives et un espace spécialement pensé pour les enfants 😉
💬 Les commentaires du match seront en français, une belle occasion pour apprendre la langue !
📍 Lieu : Alliance Française Rotterdam
🕛 Apéro à partir de 19h30 / Match à 21h
🎟️ Gratuit sans inscription
🥂 Boissons et planches disponibles sur place

Alliance Française Funfair
2026-06-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
Let’s celebrate the end of term with a funfair at the Alliance Française Rotterdam! 🎠🍭
On the agenda: craft activities, a treasure hunt, a fair in the garden, a story brought to life through kamishibai…And to wrap up the day, a delicious “goûter” await the children!Every child will go home with their own creations.
Activities open to French-speaking children aged 3 to 11.And to non-French-speaking children aged 7 to 11. A great opportunity to get familiar with French without having to speak the language!
The Alliance Française team will take full care of the children, so parents can enjoy their afternoon!
Registration: for children who are members of the Alliance / for non-member children
👉 When registering, please fill out this information form.

Le club du mercredi - Little musicians
2026-07-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
WORKSHOP CANCELLED! Unfortunately, the Alliance Française Rotterdam has had to cancel the event. We look forward to seeing you at the next workshop on Wednesday 8 July.
Become a musician during this Wednesday workshop!
A fun and creative afternoon to discover the world of music, make your own instrument and develop your musical talents!
Open to French-speaking children aged 3 to 11, and to non-French-speaking children aged 7 to 11.
A great opportunity to get to know French without having to speak the language!
The children will be fully looked after by the Alliance Française team, so parents can enjoy their afternoon!
❗ Registration open until Sunday 28 June
Reservation: for children who are members (40€) / for non-member children (50€) / for two children (80€)
👉 When registering, please complete this information form

Café de l'actu - 8 juillet
2026-07-08 10:00 - 11:00
Pour décrypter l’actualité, feuilleter le dernier magazine féminin, discuter des sujets qui font la une des quotidiens ou découvrir les dernières fake news, retrouvez-nous les mercredis matins devant un café et un croissant. Histoire de comprendre les derniers enjeux politiques, environnementaux ou scientifiques, parler éducation ou, plus légèrement, people.
Mercredi 8 juillet à 10h. Prix : 6€ (avec le café et le croissant)
Réservez votre ticket ici !

Le club du mercredi - Narrate your story!
2026-07-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
Discover the art of Kamishibai during this Wednesday workshop!
Kamishibai is a small Japanese paper theatre used for storytelling. Listen to the story “Les langues de chat”, a multilingual tale that will introduce you to a diverse cast of characters from different cultural backgrounds and speaking various languages. Then create your own story!
Open to French-speaking children aged 3 to 11, and to non-French-speaking children aged 7 to 11.
A great opportunity to get to know French without having to speak the language!
The children will be fully looked after by the Alliance Française team, so parents can enjoy their afternoon!
Reservation: for children who are members (40€) / for non-member children (50€) / for two children (80€) / ISOF children
👉 When registering, please complete this information form

Coupe du Monde 2026 : France - Maroc ⚽
2026-07-09 20:00
Let’s watch the France v Morocco match at the 2026 World Cup together!
Whether you’re a fan of Les Bleus or the Atlas Lions, come and spend this quarter-final evening in a friendly atmosphere over a drink and meet new people!
There’ll be a live broadcast of the match, drinks in the garden, charcuterie and cheese board. and a specially designed children’s area 😉
💬 The match commentary will be in French, a great opportunity to learn the language!
📍 Venue: Alliance Française Rotterdam🕛 Drinks from 8.00 pm / Match at 10.00 pm🎟️ Free, no booking required🥂 Drinks and boards available on site

Paper Poetry Workshop
2026-07-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
Paper Poetry Workshop – Creating Handmade Recycled Paper 🎨
Immerse yourself in the creative world of handmade paper-making during this 2-hour workshop with Marine Astic Ruoff, a French artist and designer, where you will learn to create your own sheets of paper from coloured recycled paper pulp.
This workshop, based on a method developed by the artist and inspired by Laotian and European craft techniques, guides you step by step through the art of shaping unique sheets of paper.
Workshop programme: The workshop is divided into two parts:

Learning the basics: Participants make plain sheets of paper to master the key stages of the process.
Creative experimentation: Participants explore combinations of coloured pulp to create patterns, marbling or unique effects, giving free rein to their imagination.

In a friendly and inspiring atmosphere, each participant will leave with around ten sheets of handmade paper in various sizes, the fruit of their creativity.
Weather permitting, the workshop will take place in the Alliance Française garden.
🎨 Audience: Intergenerational workshop – ages 12 and over💬 Workshop in English🎟️ Price (2-hour workshop, materials included, creations to take home):• €55 for members• €60 for non-members• €110 for two people
❗ Registration open until Tuesday 7 July
If there are not enough participants, the Alliance Française reserves the right to cancel the event.

Apéro Bière, Blanc, Rosé
2026-07-14 17:30 - 21:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
On Tuesday 14 July, let’s celebrate Bastille Day with an apéro in the Alliance Française garden!
Come and enjoy an evening in a friendly atmosphere over a drink and meet new people.
To mark the occasion, you’ll also find a stand from La maison du pain, the only French bakery in Rotterdam. Along with artisanal French products from Terroir Amsterdam!
📚 French-language books will also be on sale, take this opportunity to expand your library.
👉 Reserve your spot now
Registration for this event is free, but if you’d like to support the Alliance Française, please feel free to purchase a ticket (€5). Your support allows us to offer a rich and diverse cultural program throughout the year. Merci!
🕛 17h30 – Apéro 21h00 – Game time📍 Location: Alliance Française Rotterdam🎟️ Free with registration, donations to support us are welcome.🥂 Drinks available on site✨ No need to speak French to attend this event!

Le club du mercredi - Become a real scientist!
2026-07-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
Become a real scientist during this Wednesday workshop!
A fun, science-filled afternoon where you’ll carry out lots of experiments. Learn whilst having fun and make your volcano erupt! 🌋
Open to French-speaking children aged 3 to 11, and to non-French-speaking children aged 7 to 11.
A great opportunity to get to know French without having to speak the language!
The children will be fully looked after by the Alliance Française team, so parents can enjoy their afternoon!
❗ Registration open until Sunday 12 July
Reservation: for children who are members (40€) / for non-member children (50€) / for two children (80€) / ISOF children
👉 When registering, please complete this information form

Le club du mercredi - Discovering French!
2026-07-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
Discover the French language during this Wednesday workshop!
Come and explore the French language in this workshop specially designed for children who want to get to know the language. Fun games and activities are on the programme. The best way to learn a language is to have fun!
Open to non-French-speaking children aged 6 to 11.
The children will be fully looked after by the Alliance Française team, so parents can enjoy their afternoon!
Reservation: for children who are members (40€) / for non-member children (50€) / for two children (80€) / ISOF Children
👉 When registering, please complete this information form

Le club du mercredi - Scrapbooking workshop
2026-07-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
Discover the art of scrapbooking during this Wednesday workshop!
Want to create, cut, paste and let your imagination run wild? This workshop is for you. Take all your creations home with you: personalised cards, decorations, boxes or even photo frames.
Open to French-speaking children aged 3 to 11, and to non-French-speaking children aged 7 to 11.
A great opportunity to get to know French without having to speak the language!
The children will be fully looked after by the Alliance Française team, so parents can enjoy their afternoon!
❗ Registration open until Sunday 26 July
Reservation: for children who are members (40€) / for non-member children (50€) / for two children (80€) / ISOF children
👉 When registering, please complete this information form

Open day
2026-09-04 16:30 - 20:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
Open day, venez trinquer !
The Alliance Française Rotterdam invites you to a special evening ✨ Take this opportunity to explore all the activities we offer here.
The perfect occasion to:

Meet the teachers who lead our French classes for adults and children;
Discover all the cultural activities and meet the theater, music, and yoga instructors;
Meet our language partners: Expedition Deutsch for German and De Schrijfschool for Dutch;
Pick up a few French products from the Terroir – Amsterdam delicatessen and La Maison du pain the city’s only French bakery);
Join Rotterdam’s French-speaking community!

An opportunity for the Alliance team to welcome you (or welcome you back)!
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026🕛 From 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.🥂 Apéro on-site

Promenade architecturale - Apprendre à lire Rotterdam
2026-09-12 14:00 - 17:00
The Alliance Française in Rotterdam invites you to explore the city off the beaten track!
Have you ever wondered why the local architecture is so eclectic, or why the city wasn’t rebuilt exactly as it was before the war? Join us for this walking tour, where you’ll uncover all of Rotterdam’s “trade secrets.”
Joé Stehlin, a French teacher and architectural historian, invites you to explore the city’s architectural transformations. He’ll teach you how to read Rotterdam, decode its often unique or surprising buildings, and spot the unexpected little details.
A tour that immerses you in the beating heart of Rotterdam, a city that has forged a new identity through its architecture and continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible!
A chance to connect and chat, where you can ask all your questions about Rotterdam 🏙️
Join us on Saturday, September 12, from 2:00 PM to 5 PM!📍 Departure from the Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14💬 Tour in French
Reserve your spot here:👉 €15 Full price👉 €12 Member, student, or under 18

Ciné-club en extérieur : Les tontons flingueurs
2026-09-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Alliance Française Rotterdam, Westersingel 14, Rotterdam, 3014 GN, Netherlands
🎥 Les tontons flingueurs by Georges Lautner
Fernand Naudin, the owner of a small tractor factory, leads a quiet, uneventful life until a telegram summons him to Paris. He arrives just in time to be with a childhood friend, Louis known as ‘the Mexican’, as he draws his last breath. Louis entrusts him with his shady business dealings, as well as the care of his daughter, Patricia. And that’s when the trouble begins…
Join the Alliance Française de Rotterdam ciné-club! Once a month, attend a screening of a French film, followed by a discussion led by our teacher Estelle Meyer.
At each screening, Estelle gives you a presentation of the film and a vocabulary sheet specially designed to enhance your understanding.
Download PDF Ciné-club vocabulary
💬 All films are shown in French with French subtitles👉 Open to all French speakers and learners at B1 level and above📍 Location: Alliance Française de Rotterdam🎟️ 5€ for members / 8€ for the general public
For all film lovers and the curious!
