Connect to French.

Learn French. Experience Francophone Cultures. Join a Community that brings French to life in Louisiana.

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More than a French Class.

Since 1984, the Alliance Française of New Orleans, a nonprofit organization, has been at the heart of French language learning and Francophone culture in the region—right here in the most French city in America! We proudly share the joy, richness, and diversity of French with our community every day.

Speak French with Confidence

From your first bonjour to real conversations, learn French with expert teachers and become part of New Orleans' Francophone community.

Experience Francophone Cultures

Cinema. Music. Literature. Louisiana Creole. Conversations. Meet the people keeping French and Francophone cultures alive in New Orleans.

Keep French Alive

Help sustain French and Louisiana's unique Francophone and Creole heritage for the next generation.

Connected to the World.

As part of a dynamic global network of over 800 Alliance Française chapters across five continents, we proudly serve as a cultural bridge in New Orleans. Our nonprofit organization is governed by a dedicated board and supported by passionate educators, volunteers, and members, creating a vibrant hub for French language and culture in the heart of Louisiana.

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French isn't just pretty words, it's power in Louisiana.

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Who We Are.

We're passionate about bringing French to life through fun, engaging language classes and lively cultural experiences that celebrate the richness, creativity, and vibrancy of Francophone cultures in Louisiana and beyond!

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Our Members and Students.

Vive la France in New Orleans! I had the privilege to work with Alan Nobili and his staff at AFNO. His team was well prepared, overly welcoming, and grateful to play a role in preserving the link among francophone cultures in Louisiana and around the world.

Jason Theriot Historian and Author

AFNO has been a resource to the many francophone cultures for 3 generations of our family. It is a warm and welcoming place that has served to keep us close to our heritage while teaching our children the benefits of being culturally curious.

Rocky Mollere Board Member

I’ve been a student at the Alliance Française since January 2023, and I cannot say enough great things about this organization! I’ve taken in-person courses with four different instructors, all of whom have been fantastic, native speakers who really know how to teach.

Mary Lachapelle Student