Bastille Day Ball 2012 Cancelled

Given the the current economic climate, it is with enormous regret that we had to take the very painful decison to cancel both the Ball and the Family Day due to take place on 14th and 15th July respectfully.

Axelle Lemaire wins in Northern Europe

Axelle Lemaire

François Hollande received an outright majority and is now free to move forward with his programme of reforms. In Northern Europe, Axelle Lemaire (PS) was elected with 54.8% against Emmanuelle Savarit (UMP) who achieved 45.2%. In total, 8 of the 11 new seats created to represent the French living abroard have been won by the left.

France - Ukraine : Blue sky for France after thunderstorm

Jeremy Menez and Yohann Cabaye’s goals mean France is now at the top of group D after beating Ukraine in a match suspended for 45 minutes due to an electrical storm. Now les Bleus need to draw against Sweden to qualify for the quarterfinals.

4 Helpful Tips for Interview Success

This month, Executive Coach Alexandra Sleator shares 4 invaluable tips to guarantee you make an impact when interviewing and stand out from your competitors. To find out how to make a fantastic impression and differentiate yourself from the other candidates for YOUR job, read on...

Cloclo Party : From Yéyé to disco

My Way, is probably one of the most famous and beloved songs of all time. Here's the story behind this legendary tune. Claude François (nicknamed Cloclo), a man whose ambition drove him to stardom, but ultimately led him to a tragic death when he was only 39 years old. Join us for the film that tells us his life story and party after until late.

Requiem for a Killer

Lucrèce (Mélanie Laurent, Inglorious Basterds), a hitwoman looking to go clean, must eliminate an opera singer who is threatening the interests of a multinational corporation. Fantastic New thriller with the Beautiful Mademoiselle Laurent on top form.

Showing this week at the French Institute!

Free: Anne B Live in Hyde Park on June 23rd

"....nothing will prepare you to the intimate beauty of her live performances..." Ben Osborne - Noise of Art, DJ Mag With Adrien Tronquart on guitar, Sjur Opsal on bass, Gonzague Huynh on drums.

Not to be missed!

Learn French this Summer

Summer's here! (kind of) So now's the time to dust off that old resolution to spruce up your French. And what better way than with one of the many fun french classes starting at the Institut Français. What's that? Cheese and Wine tasting with some French grammar on the side? Yes please!