On the sidelines of the Villers-Cotterêts Summit, organized jointly by France with the International Organisation of La Francophonie, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is launching a trade fair for innovation in French, FrancoTech, on 3 and 4 October.
The Francophonie Festival, Making a Better World, will take place from 2 to 6 October at La Gaîté Lyrique and other venues in Paris, as well as at the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française in Villers-Cotterêts. The Festival will be a unique opportunity for meetings, discussions, and exploration of the Francophone world and its cultures, now made up of over 320 million people and 88 countries all over the world.
Accreditation is required to access the Festival venues.
While French is often described as the language of love, it is often forgotten that it is also a language that can make you laugh (a lot). This series of videos reflects the very essence of Francophone humour. Feel free to binge-watch!
After months of wild rumours, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony showed the world four hours of unique, inventive and spectacular performances set against the backdrop of Paris, with the Seine replacing the usual location of an Olympic stadium. Directed by Thomas Jolly, this ode to the rich history of France and its position as a cultural crossroads also paid tribute to the diversity and vibrancy of French speaking cultures. Relive the five most memorable Francophone moments of the night.
After nearly two months, the jury of the #ChanteEnFrançais contest on Instagram have finally made their decision! Discover the names of the five winners and the prize they will receive and remember their whole lives.