Sous l’égide du Conseil d’Administration de l’Alliance française du Westchester, le directeur/la directrice dirige, pilote et organise les différents services de l’association : administration, comptabilité, pédagogie, programmation culturelle, communication et marketing, fundraising.

As you know, our team has been working very hard to resume offering in-person classes this term. As more in-person classes, workshops and events are organized in the next few months, we hope you will drop by our office to spend time with other Francophiles. In the meantime, here is a quick preview of what our new offices look like!

AFW's in-person operations in White Plains will resume later this Spring! Here is what to expect during this exciting transition period.

As Spring is on its way and as our team is actively working towards resuming in-person operations, we would like to inform you about our updated policies regarding COVID-19.

Our guest Janet Skeslien Charles really enjoyed meeting our members and she would like to share her favorite locations in Paris with all AFW members.

Pain d’épices is a delicious, velvety, and moist dessert with different variations in different parts of the world. Some of the other names for it are gingerbread, lebkuchen, and gaulderye bread, all with slightly different recipes.

This article was originally written by our intern, Emily Saurack.

Although its original name is French, it is unknown who the true creators of this delicious custard and caramel dessert are. Its many other names include flan, crema caramella, crème renversée, and caramel pudding.

This article was originally written by our intern, Emily Saurack.
Photo: "Original Vanilla Crème Caramel" by L.A. Foodie, licensed under CC BY 2.0

The traditional tarte aux mirabelles from Lorraine is made with delicious yellow and red-dotted mirabelle plums (the symbol of Lorraine) grown only in this region and in parts of Alsace.

This article was originally written by our intern, Emily Saurack.
Photo: "première tarte aux mirabelles de l'année" by fidber licensed under CC BY 2.0

Originally made as a savory buckwheat flour flan with meat dishes, the Far Breton evolved into a French custard dessert. It is similar to Clafoutis, but filled with soaked prunes.

This article was originally written by our intern, Emily Saurack.
Photo: "Far Breton" by Merle ja Joonas licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

As the new academic year is starting soon, we're excited to show you how to use your brand new virtual classroom. In this post, you will learn more about how our team is working hard to integrate more learning resources and tools to improve our students' learning experience.

Oreillettes are a traditional, delicious fried dough dessert that originated in Provence. These pastry puff fritters are made all across France, and commonly eaten for Noël, Mardi Gras, and many other celebrations.

This article was originally written by our intern, Emily Saurack.
Photo: "Chiacchiere" by Ciccio Pizzettaro licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Here is the recipe for galettes, a typical dish from Brittany, which can be eaten traditionally with one egg, ham and emmental cheese, also called “galette complète”. You can also choose your own filling! For example, with smoked trout, cream and chives or with goat cheese, nuts and honey. 

Here is the recipe for piperade, a typical dish from the Basque country, which can be eaten with meat, such as chicken or lamb, or fish, such as tuna. It can also be eaten with scrambled eggs and Bayonne ham. Bayonne ham is also a speciality of the Basque Country, it is cured and dried raw pork ham that is eaten in very thin slices.

Discover the winners of our photo contest about "Frenchness beyond clichés"!

Today, let’s learn about Rosa Bonheur, the Most Famous Female Artist of the 19th Century.

The content of this article has been sponsored by VeronicTravel and was originally written by Véronique. For more information, contact her at: www.veroniquetravel.com | vero@veroniquetravel.com | 917 495 5058

A lot has been happening at AF Westchester since the start of the pandemic. In this blog post, we're excited to introduce our new virtual online classes!

Today, let’s learn about Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor from Colmar (Alsace) internationally known for being the author of the Statue of Liberty.

The content of this article has been sponsored by VeronicTravel and was originally written by Véronique. For more information, contact her at: www.veroniquetravel.com | vero@veroniquetravel.com | 917 495 5058

Our team is going to welcome a new French intern this Spring and Summer. Due to the pandemic, she unfortunately cannot join us in Westchester County and will be meeting our members remotely. As she would like to learn more about American culture, we hope you can join the various cultural workshops and events she will be organizing for our members. Here is a short text Camille wrote in order to introduce herself to all our members.

Martinique, also known as "l'île aux fleurs", is one of the French Caribbean islands. For those who don't like skiing and who prefer tropical fruits to fondue, it certainly is one of the best French destinations at this time of year. Discover this fantastic island and all it has to offer!

The content of this article has been sponsored by VeronicTravel and was originally written by Véronique. For more information, contact her at: www.veroniquetravel.com | vero@veroniquetravel.com | 917 495 5058

Think cozy ski resorts, beautiful chalets, dynamic slopes, and the most breathtaking mountain views. The Alps spans eight countries, reaching their pinnacle on France’s Mont Blanc. Discover this fantastic region and all it has to offer!

The content of this article has been sponsored by VeronicTravel and was originally written by Véronique. For more information, contact her at: www.veroniquetravel.com | vero@veroniquetravel.com | 917 495 5058

At a stone’s throw from Paris and Lyon, the Burgundy region provides a concentrate of all the charms France has on offer: the good life, good food, incredible wines, centuries-old architectural heritage… Get inspired by Burgundy!

The content of this article has been sponsored by VeronicTravel and was originally written by Véronique. For more information, contact her at:
www.veroniquetravel.com | vero@veroniquetravel.com | 917 495 5058

While most of our activities and classes are currently happening online, some of our classes are resuming in person, and we're hoping more will follow soon!

As our fall session begins, we would like to introduce you to our team. Our first interview is with our receptionist, Alice Amundson.

Do you want to bring a little bit of French cuisine into your home? Be sure to try out this simple and delicious recipe and make an île flottante!