In Mireuil, at Le Pertuis Socio-Cultural Centre, workshops will finish after 26 June and resume in September. The dates and times for registration for the 2026/2027 academic year will be finalised and announced shortly.

At the Dor School, the festival season begins on June 20^th and only the evening workshops will continue throughout the summer.

La Fabrique du lien social Christiane Faure will be closed from August 3^rd to 18^th . Enrolment for the 2026/2027 academic year will open in September.

We wish you all a lovely holiday and look forward to seeing you again in the new term!

In a warm and friendly atmosphere, reflecting the spirit of the association, the participants shared an emotionally rich occasion, punctuated by personal accounts, songs, poems and chance encounters. Many learners took the floor to recount their journeys, their discovery of the French language and the importance to them of the support provided by the association. These testimonies, often deeply moving, served as a reminder of just how much learning French is a key driver for gaining independence, forging social ties and finding one’s place in society.

One of the most memorable moments of the celebration was undoubtedly the birthday song sung in many languages, reflecting the cultural diversity that is the hallmark of Parler Français. It was a symbolic way of highlighting that the association is, above all, a place for people from very different backgrounds to meet, exchange ideas and share experiences.

The presence of Ms Nathalie Deau, Deputy Mayor of La Rochelle, also highlighted the municipality’s recognition of the importance it attaches to the work carried out over the past twenty years by the volunteers and partners who keep the association alive.

This anniversary celebration was a moment of shared joy, but also a tremendous source of motivation for all those who volunteer their time for the charity. Seeing so many people come together, hearing their stories and reflecting on how far we have come together is the greatest reward for these twenty years of commitment and solidarity.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this anniversary such a great success!

This year, Parler Français association is celebrating 20 years of dedication to teaching French and helping foreign nationals integrate into French society.

Since its creation in 2006 in La Rochelle by Joëlle Riondet, the association has continued to grow, driven by the energy of its volunteers and the rich backgrounds of its learners. Today, it has become a true hub for meeting, exchange and cultural diversity.

To mark this anniversary, an event will be organised shortly. This convivial occasion will be a chance to come together, share and celebrate these 20 years of encounters, learning and solidarity.

More information to follow very soon.

Volunteers and learners shared their favourite recipes (in French!) in the magnificent Agora room at the Fabrique du lien social Christiane Faure. It was an opportunity to forge connections and share a convivial moment around a generously laid table.

French is also the second most widely learnt language in the world after English, with 51 million learners for whom it is a foreign language. It is the only language, alongside English, to be present in virtually every school system on the planet.

This growth in the French language is particularly strong in Africa, where 65% of French speakers now live. This trend could see the number of French speakers rise to 590 million by 2050.

Read the OIF report