French Activities in Chicago
- Chicago is rich in French culture.chicago 1 image by Blu-Mu from Fotolia.com
French missionaries and fur trappers were the first Europeans to inhabit the region where Chicago now stands, so it is appropriate that French culture still thrives here. Given Chicago's proximity to Canada it's not odd to hear people speaking French in the city streets. Bastille Day is a big deal here with a block party to celebrate it, but the opportunity to experience French culture exists every day in Chicago. - The Alliance Française de Chicago offers French lessons for all ages.got my green beret image by Peter Baxter from Fotolia.com
Chicago's French cultural and learning center is the city's primary promoter of the French language and facilitates meaningful exchange between French and English speakers. The Alliance offers a spectrum of French-related activities from films to lectures and cooking classes. It is also home to the The Brown Mediateque, which is the largest private collection of French media in the Midwest.
Alliance Française de Chicago
810 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312-337-1070
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Get a close look at originals from French Impressionist masters like Renoir, Manet, Monet and Degas at the Art Institute of Chicago. Thanks to the generosity of private donors, this museum is home to one of the world's largest collection of French Impressionist paintings.
The Art Institute of Chicago
11 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
312-443-3600
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In a city full of delectable options for dining-out, it may be hard to decide on a restaurant. Les Nomades has achieved distinction being ranked as one of Zagat's top French restaurants for six years running (2004 to 2009). Start with one the house-made pates or the duck consome but be sure to save room for the entrees which combine classic French technique and fresh innovative ingredients such as the duo of squab breast and crispy veal sweetbreads served with mustard greens and quinoa. Four and five course price-fixe menus are also available.
Les Nomades
222 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-649-9010
lesnomades.net
Alliance Française de Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago
Les Nomades
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