SPEAK FRENCH. MAKE NEW FRIENDS. ENJOY CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. RECEIVE VALUABLE DISCOUNTS. Alliance Française of Hampton Roads, was founded in 1969 to connect people with others interested in the French language and francophone culture. The chapter serves members living in the Hampton Roads community, which includes the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, and surrounding areas. Alliance Française, offers a variety of activities to appeal to all ages: - French language instruction for all ages following official Français Langue Etrangère curriculum. - Free monthly conversation. Meetups around the region. - Regular chapter events that celebrate Francophone traditions, offer opportunities for networking with individuals with similar interests, and conversation. Events include wine-tastings, films, concerts, and celebrations of Francophone national holidays. - Annual Concours de Français, which encourages language proficiency for high-school students throughout the region. - E-mail alerts of issues and news important to French citizens and expatriates living in Hampton Roads. - A website and monthly newsletter announcing regular and special events and celebrations. - Discounts and/or free admission to chapter events and some community events. Do not miss this opportunity to be part of the AF’s French and Francophone community!