Welcome to Devon's official centre for French language and culture.
Whether you are a language novice or enthusiast, come and enjoy our relaxed
and engaging French classes led by talented and supportive teachers.
From September to June, sign up to one of our extensive courses. We offer small group classes Exeter, Totnes or if traveling isn't easy for you,try the online option via Zoom. We have a wide range of learning opportunities always with great quality teaching and in a small group.
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Looking for a 1-1 experience? Or have a particular concept or topic you would like to concentrate on? You may benefit from personalised training adapted to suit you and your requirements by choosing one of our private tuition offers.
View our Private Tuition Packages >
New to French? Or if you already have some knowledge of French and/or have taken French lessons in the past, our free online test will
help you determine which level course is the right one for you.
Take our Online Level Test >
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Dec 12 |
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
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Online |
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Welcome to our Monthly book-club with this multi award winning novel Kukum by the Canadian author Michel Jean
Cost:£25 per session or £184 for 8 sessions.
Participation Level: B2, C1, C2
Minimum participants: 5
Registrations End: 11 Dec 2025 12:00am
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
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Exeter Community Centre, 17 St. Davids Hill, Exeter, EX4 3RG |
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Want to learn about the Galette des Rois? Come join us to taste this delicious French treat and discover the tradition behind it.
Registrations End: 12 Jan 2026 1:00pm
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
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Online |
Welcome to our Monthly book-club with this award winning novel Western by Maria Pourchet
Cost:£25 per session or £184 for 8 sessions.
Participation Level: B2, C1, C2
Minimum participants: 5
Registrations End: 15 Jan 2026 12:00am
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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6:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
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Exeter Community Centre, 17 St. Davids Hill, Exeter, EX4 3RG |
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Join us for an evening of French cinema and conversation about how an individual destiny may be affected by international politics. Book
your spot and immerse yourself in French culture through film!
Registrations End: 16 Jan 2026 6:00pm
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
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Online |
Welcome to our Monthly book-club! This month we're reading 555 by Hélène Gestern - winner of the grand prix RTL lire.
Cost:£25 per session or £184 for 8 sessions.
Participation Level: B2, C1, C2
Minimum participants: 5
Registrations End: 15 Jan 2026 12:00am
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
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Online via Zoom |
"Une rivalité franco-anglaise dans l’aventure du déchiffrement des hiéroglyphes ? animée par Karine Madrigal"
En 1822, lorsque Champollion présente au monde savant sa méthode de déchiffrement des hiéroglyphes, Thomas Young se trouve alors de passage à
Paris. Quelles relations existaient entre ces deux figures majeures ? Y avait-il une véritable rivalité entre le savant français et son
homologue anglais ? Cette conférence reviendra sur le contexte de rivalité franco-britannique qui entoura la prise de la pierre de
Rosette.La conférence retracera leur parcours et leurs échanges et permettra de montrer que tout n’est pas aussi tranché que ce que l’on a
pu dire.
Karine Madrigal est diplômée en égyptologie de l’Université Lyon 2. Elle a été chargée d’étude pour la collection
égyptienne du Musée des Confluences à Lyon, avant de consacrer plusieurs années à l’étude des archives Champollion. Elle est aujourd’hui
professeure de civilisation égyptienne et vice-présidente de l’ADEC (Association dauphinoise d’égyptologie Champollion).
In 1822, when Champollion presented his method for deciphering hieroglyphs, Thomas Young happened to be in Paris. This conference examines
the relationship between these two key figures and questions whether real rivalry existed between them. By placing their work in the context
of Franco-British tensions surrounding the capture of the Rosetta Stone, it retraces their respective contributions and exchanges, showing
that the story of the 1822 decipherment race is far more complex than usually claimed.
The conference will be held in French, there will be 20 minutes for Q&A at the end of her presentation.
Free, registration required.
En partenariat avec toutes les Alliances Françaises du Royaume-Uni.
Have some questions about our French courses and/or cultural events? We have collected some of the most common questions and answers here.
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