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Nestled at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers, Lyon is a city that perfectly blends history, elegance, and a vibrant modern lifestyle. Want to know more about this city?
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Pop quiz: Where was film born?
Answer: As film buffs and francophiles surely know, cinema has its origins in a factory warehouse in Lyon.
It was there, in 1894, that brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière devised the cinematograph.
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Kansas City: Une Ville Française - “Mother of Kansas City”: Bérénice Ménard Chouteau is so called because she was the first white woman known to have lived in the area that would become Kansas City
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Presented by Dr. Kathy Krause, Emerita Professor of French, UMKC
On March, 30th, 2025, Dr. K. Krause spoke about the role of French women in the founding of Kansas City. The founding of Kansas City is
generally attributed to men, however the role of women in the city’s early development is often overlooked.
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On March 8, 2025, AFKC had the honor of presenting an exceptional cultural event at the Musical Theater Heritage. The evening featured a theatrical interpretation of Stupeur et tremblements, the acclaimed novel by Amélie Nothomb, performed by Layla Metssitane.
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An afternoon with Scott Dominic Carpenter for his book Paris, Lost and Found in partnership with Rainy Day Books
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A Taste of France in Kansas City: An Evening with Jane Bertch and The French Ingredient
In partnership with Rainy Day Books – June 20, 2024
On a warm summer evening in Kansas City, the charm of Paris came alive at an unforgettable literary event hosted in partnership with Rainy
Day Books.
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On June 7th 2024, we were pleased to welcome the artist Layla Metssitane for the world premiere of the exhibition, Des Fissures et des Mots. This exhibition, part of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, highlights unique works of art that celebrate Paralympic athletes, true heroes and heroines of the 21st century.
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Launched in 2016, Night of Ideas has become a worldwide event presented in 190 cities and 104 different countries. Night of Ideas 2045 is presented by Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation thanks to the leadership support of the Judy & Peter Blum Kovler Foundation, and with the support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. It is coordinated worldwide by the Institut Français.
