Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region
About Alliance Francaise of the Lake Champlain Region
The Alliance Française of the Lake Champlain Region stands as a vital cultural institution in Burlington, Vermont, dedicated to preserving and celebrating French and Francophone heritage in a region with four centuries of French history. As a nonprofit volunteer-led organization, the AFLCR builds Vermont's Francophone and Francophile community by offering far more than language instruction—it creates meaningful connections between people who share a passion for French culture, intellectual exchange, and artistic expression. The organization welcomes everyone interested in experiencing French culture, regardless of language proficiency, through bimonthly conversational gatherings, cultural events, and social hours that foster genuine friendships and community bonds. Members receive a monthly newsletter keeping them informed about French-related cultural happenings throughout the region, along with periodic updates about opportunities to engage with the broader Francophone world, including nearby francophone Canada. Part of a prestigious global network founded in Paris in 1883 by Louis Pasteur, Ferdinand de Lesseps, and Jules Verne, the AFLCR carries forward a 140-year legacy of promoting French language and culture across 137 countries. Today, the Lake Champlain chapter continues this mission by hosting events, sister city exchanges, and community gatherings that strengthen cultural ties and create opportunities for meaningful engagement with French-speaking communities worldwide. The AFLCR invites you to become part of a vibrant community that values cultural connection, intellectual growth, and the enriching experience of engaging with the French-speaking world.