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Wine & Cheese
When : Saturday, August 26th Where : Alliance Française Jacksonville, 4251 University Blvd, Suite 401, Jacksonville, FL 32216 Cost : $30 (Member) ; $45 (Non Member) Time : 12:30 pm to 3 pm Come visit our new offices and socialize with the board around a selection of wines and cheeses. Since, when did French people drink Wine and eat cheese? The history of French wine dates back to 6000 years and of cheese the first recorded mention dates back to 7500 years. “Fromage” the French word for cheese was first used in 13th century. Wine was normally used for normally used for medicinal, dietary and religious purposes. And cheese was only used for dietary purposes. Source: ifood.tv See you all soon! please rsvp to : events@afjacksonville.org Pétanque, Pastis & Rosé Wine When : September 30th Where : Alliance Française Jacksonville, 4251 University Blvd, Suite 401, Jacksonville, FL 32216 Cost : $30 (Member) ; $45 (Non Member) Time : 11 am to 2 pm Let's celebrate the end of summer at the Alliance Francaise, play a game of Pétanque and sip a glass of Pastis or Rosé wine after the games.. What is Pastis? Pastis was invented in 1932 by Paul Ricard who was the son of a wine merchant from Marseille. At only 23 years old he started working on an aperitif that would come to convey the image of the South of France and the Provençal way of life the " Pastis "! Source: france.fr How do French people drink pastis? Generally it's about four to seven parts water to one part pastis. It's usually served neat, accompanied by a jug of water so the drinker can mix according to personal preference. Ice cubes generally don't come with the water – you'll need to ask for those. Only pop one cube in, two at most. Source: thegoodlifefrance.com Looking forward to seeing you all ! please rsvp to : events@afjacksonville.org |
Bingo night
When : October 27th Where : Alliance Française Jacksonville, 4251 University Blvd, Suite 401, Jacksonville, FL 32216 Cost : $30 (Member) ; $45 (Non Member) Time : 7 pm to 10 pm It is BINGO night at the Alliance Francaise de Jacksonville! Come and spend a fun and enjoyable evening with fellow members and board members. There will be prizes and laughter for sure! What is BINGO? The game itself, not originally called bingo, is thought to have had its roots in Italy in the 16th century, specifically, around 1530. Bingo originates from the Italian lottery, Il Gioco del Lotto d'Italia. From Italy, the game spread to France and was known as Le Lotto, played by the French aristocracy. Source: Wikipedia Looking forward to playing Bingo with you all! please rsvp to : events@afjacksonville.org Trip to Nantes Our friends at Jacksonville Sister Cities Association and La Maison des États-Unis in Nantes are planning to hold the French Immersion trip previously planned for this summer in early October 2023. The cost for this trip is expected to be : 600 Euros (not including travel costs) The trip includes:
You may choose to be hosted for a second week (this is optional) which is intended for independent exploration of Nantes and the surrounding area. Please email nantes.committee@gmail.com to be put on the email list for information. |