The Official Centre for French Language and Culture in Jersey. We offer group and private classes for adults, children, companies. French? Reg Jeune and M.
Learn it, Speak it, Love it! The Alliance Française was created in 1883 in Paris under the aegis of Paul Cambon and Pierre Foncin, around personalities such as Jules Verne, Louis Pasteur, Ferdinand de Lesseps, Armand Colin and Jules Renan. Today, it is the leading cultural network worldwide, with 1,040 establishments in 136 countries on all five continents. Each year, 450,000 people, of all ages,
attend Alliances Françaises to learn French and more than 6 million people participate in their cultural activities. The network is coordinated by the Alliance Française Foundation (Fondation Alliance Française). When the French government decided to close the Consulat in Jersey, a few francophiles and French people got together to find a way of maintaining a French link on the island. The Alliance Française in Jersey was then created in 1996 thanks to the will and enthusiasm of Sir Peter Crill, former Baillif of Jersey, Mrs Pierrette Corsane, former French tutor, M. Pierre Aguiton, at the time President du Conseil General de la Manche. Ideally situated in the Jersey old Library at 5 Library Place, the AF was set up in 1996. Official training provider for the States, the AF has also developed partnerships with Education, Sport and Culture, St Helier Town Hall and is keen to maintain close relationships with local bodies and associations. The AF in Jersey offers a wide range of tuition as well as a translation service and cultural activities in partnership with the French Section of the Societe Jersiaise. Our Values
Each Alliance Française is a local not-for-profit organisation operating autonomously with no political or religious commitments. All Alliances Françaises work towards three essential tasks:
Offering French classes for all, both in France and abroad
Spreading awareness of French and Francophone culture
Promoting cultural diversity
Alliances Françaises have shared values which drive the network, acting as the basis for all their actions:
Respect for cultural diversity, a passion for exchanges and solidarity
The values of the not-for-profit sector
Conviviality
Striving for excellence in all activities undertaken
Modernity and innovation
Committee Members
Chairman
Mr John Harris, Non Executive Chairman - Crestibridge
Treasurer
Mr Peter St George, Former Accountant
Members
Miss Christine Bonhomme, Director of La Maison de la Normandie
Mrs Rachael Surcouf, Primary Lead, Education Department & French Teacher - French Experience
Mr Michael DE LA HAYE, Former Greffier of the States
Mr Jérôme THERESE, Senior Investment Officer at Team Asset Management
Mr Pierre Chays, Honorary French Consul & Harbour Pilot
15/06/2026
A Discovery of Occitania - Onlibe Talk
Join Étienne Couderc, a native of Toulouse, for an engaging illustrated talk that uncovers the rich history, vibrant traditions, and unique identity of this remarkable region in southern France. From forgotten historical journeys to the living legacy of the Occitan language, and from cultural heritage to mouth-watering gastronomy, discover an Occitania far beyond the usual stereotypes.
🗓 23rd June
🕧7pm-8.30pm - Online
✨ Illustrated presentation
💬 Audience discussion and Q&A
📅 Book your place before 22 June
An inspiring journey through history, culture, and identity awaits. Don't miss it!
12/06/2026
🎬🎶 SPECIAL MUSICAL & MOVIE NIGHT – 29th JUNE 2026🎶🎬
Join us for a festive evening celebrating French music and cinema with three special screenings :
🎬Les Malheurs de Sophie
A charming and heartwarming family film following the adventures of mischievous young Sophie.
🕠 5:30 PM | 1h45
Family friendly
with English subtitles
☂️ The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
A dazzling French musical and timeless love story filled with unforgettable music and vibrant colours.
🕖 7:30 PM | 1h31
with English subtitles
🎤 Suprêmes
Discover the rise of legendary French rap group Suprême NTM and the birth of French hip-hop.
🕘 9:15 PM | 1h42
with English subtitles
📍Jersey museum
💷£16 for 3 movies/£10 for members
💷 1 movie £8 / £5 for members or under 18 (+ eventbrite fees)
🎟️ booking essential on eventbrite
🍿 Snacks and drinks available for a small additional charge.
We can't wait to welcome you for a fantastic night of music and films !
10/06/2026
Ready to truly speak French? 🇫🇷
Come join us for our conversation au pub! 🗣️🍻
📍The Peirson Pub, 1st floor The Peirson Pub
📅Friday 22th May
⏰From 5.30pm to 7pm
💷 Free
🇫🇷 French? Speak it today ! ❤️
08/06/2026
📚✨ Discover Our Monthly Library Selection!
Looking for your next great read? Each month, we carefully select a variety of books and resources to inspire readers of all ages and interests.
From children's books and graphic novels to novels, biographies, cultural discoveries, and French language learning materials, our monthly selection is designed to help you explore the richness of the French language and culture while enjoying the pleasure of reading.
Whether you're taking your first steps in French, helping your children learn, or simply looking for a captivating story, you'll find something waiting for you on our shelves.
☀️ This month's selection is now available to browse and borrow at the Alliance Française Library.
Not a member yet?
Become an Alliance Française member and enjoy access to our library collection throughout the year, along with many other benefits designed to support your French language journey.
📍 Visit us, discover the selection of the month, and find your next favourite book!
05/06/2026
🎬 A weekend of French cinema awaits!
Our next screenings are just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome you for two very different but memorable cinematic experiences.
🎺 En Fanfare
Join us for this acclaimed French film, a moving and heartwarming story filled with music, humour and emotion.
📅 Friday 12 June at 5:30pm
📍 Jersey Museum
🐻 The Bear's Famous Invasion
Our next Ciné Kids screening brings Lorenzo Mattotti's beautiful animated tale to the big screen. A visually stunning animated adventure full of imagination, courage and humour. Perfect for our Ciné Kids audience (8+) and anyone who loves beautiful storytelling.
📅 Saturday 13 June at 2pm
📍 Alliance Française Jersey
🍿 Bring your friends, bring your family, and enjoy the best of French cinema with us.
🎟️ Advance booking is essential via Eventbrite.
03/06/2026
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Let’s celebrate Pride Month ! Do you know about France’s LGBTQ+ recent history and its fight against homophobia? Here is a short summary of key dates to help you understand it more!
1981: France removes homosexuality from the list of mental illnesses.
1982: End of the discrimination that set the age of sexual consent at 15 for heterosexuals and 21 for homosexuals
1999: The Civil Solidarity Pact (PaCS) is passed. This marks the first legal option for same-sex unions in France.
2010: ‘Transsexualism’ is removed from the list of psychiatric conditions. France is a pioneer in this regard.
2013: The law authorising same-sex marriage and adoption
2016: Simplification of procedures for changing first names and gender on civil status records
Authorisation for homosexuals to give blood (but still restricted)
2021: The Bioethics Act extends assisted reproductive technology (ART) to female couples and single women
2022: Ban on ‘conversion therapy’ in France
01/06/2026
Don't miss our events for this month at the Alliance Française de Jersey ! Here is a glimpse of all our events for June! 😎☀️🥵🍉⛱️🍦
29/05/2026
✨ What a vibrant May at the Alliance Française Jersey!
This month, we explored poetry and emotions during a special workshop with La Poèt’tie, inspired by the powerful photography exhibition on Ukraine. A moving moment of reflection, writing, and artistic exchange.
We were also delighted to welcome author Vincent Potier for an inspiring literary encounter with our members and readers.
Throughout the month, we celebrated cinema at the 13th Parish Festival, shared stories at the Book Fair, and welcomed young visitors from St Lawrence Primary School, Jersey for a special discovery of the Alliance Française and the Norman Market and cooked with Annick.
May was full of culture, ideas, books, and connection. 🇫🇷📚✨
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, participated, supported our events, and helped bring the French language and culture to life in Jersey. We can’t wait to see you at our upcoming events! 💙❤️
27/05/2026
Do not miss our next Online talk !
The Alliances Françaises UK is offering a free online lecture in French on a scientific topic, and on this occasion we are delighted to welcome Vincent Doumeizel, Ocean Advisor at the United Nations, where he leads the world’s first coalition dedicated to algae. An optimist and committed advocate, Vincent has for years been developing and promoting ocean-based food and climate solutions, particularly algae and plankton.
Author of *La révolution des algues* (Équateurs, 2022), translated into several languages and adapted into a comic book, he published *Le manifeste du plancton* in 2025, the result of a project led at the UN with leading experts in the field, which will be published in May 2026 under the title *The Power of Plankton*, Legend Times, in the UK.
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