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About cerclefrancaisdebelfast.org
Welcome /Bienvenue
Our History/Notre histoire
Our History/Notre histoire
The history of our Cercle as an interest group for francophiles could be compared to the 'cernes', tree rings or a series of concentric circles.
Our Belfast circle can trace its roots back to the 1980s and what was then the Cercle français d’Irlande du nord, with its ‘hexagone’ logo connecting the nickname for the shape of France with the six-sided basalt stones of the Giant’s Causeway and, in 1989, that Cercle was to the fore in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution – it was a year of the French!
Our History/Notre histoire
Our History/Notre histoire
Our History/Notre histoire
At the time, the Cercle went à pied finding premises throughout the Belfast area to host the different events on our full programme of teaching and activities. However, whilst membership continued to grow thanks to the success and popularity of our talks and wide variety of events, offering language tuition became more challenging and at this time our group became Le Cercle Français de Belfast which is still enjoying the support of the Alliance Française de Londres and is proud to be connected to it and the many other other Cercles in their network.
Our mission/Notre mission
Our History/Notre histoire
Our mission/Notre mission
Since 1995 and throughout the concentric rings of our various phases, Le Cercle Français de Belfast has been uniting our local community of francophone and francophile members, providing a space for cultural exchange and learning. Our mission is to offer those who have a love of, and interests for, anything French to come and join our association as we take the road once more to various venues over the coming year across the Greater Belfast area and beyond and we hope to see you soon, whether in person or virtually at one of our upcoming events.
Au prochain cerne !
Here’s to the next ring!
Our cultural programme/Notre programme culturel
Our programme of upcoming events aims to promote cultural understanding and appreciation of all things French through a varied selection of events, welcoming all those who seek to learn, exchange experiences and connect with others.
Soirée d'accueil
'C'est la Rentrée' and an opportunity to catch up with members far and wide for the launch of our new season!
Café causerie
An opportunity to chat in French during our conversation meet-ups on subjects of general interests or which are making news in France .
Ciné-Cercle
At our Cinema evenings we hope you'll join us to watch and discuss a selection of interesting and thought provoking French films.
NOS PRÉSENTATIONS
From French history to French culture including personal accounts, at our presentation evenings we share experiences through presentation and discussion
Fête des Rois
Join us to celebrate la Fête des Rois and enjoy a slice of Galette des rois and a tipple!
Les Nuits de la lecture
Jeux, lecture et échanges sur la langue française et la littérature francophone pour tous les amoureux de la langue française. All levels welcome !
Cercle de lecture
Join us at our Book club evening to chat and discuss our latest choice of reading!
Dîner annuel
Soirée degustation, join us to celebrate the end of year in style sampling the best of French food and drink!
Promenade en blanc
In keeping with the ‘en blanc’ customs of secret locations join us for our annual promenade!
Annual Membership Fee (Individual)
£30.00
Individual Annual Subscription
Annual Membership Fee (Joint)
£50.00
Discounted Annual Membership fee for a joint subscription
Student Annual Membership
£15.00
Discounted rate for students in full time education - proof required*
