Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth

08/09/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦? 📚

At Alliance Française Port Elizabeth, we’ve got classes tailored to every goal and schedule:

- General French
- French for Kids & Teens
- French for Business
- Conversation Classes
- French Book Club

We also offer courses in English, Portuguese, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa!

👉 Get 15% off when you enroll by September 27th!

Check out the full schedule and sign up on our website: https://www.afportelizabeth.com/ #

07/09/2026

Clay carries memory, transformation, and traces of the hands that shape it🏺

Ahead of 𝐢𝐢𝐍𝐠𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮, get to know the four Gqeberha ceramicists bringing this exhibition to life.

Bound by friendship, shared roots at Nelson Mandela University , and a deep love for the earth, their work reflects four unique perspectives on identity and belonging.

🗓️ Opening night: Thursday, 17 September @ 05:30pm for 06:00pm

🕒 Gallery open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

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04/09/2026

𝐀 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲: 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐂𝐡𝐚̂𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐱 & 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 🍷

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Loire Valley wine tasting and discover the fascinating stories behind its iconic Renaissance châteaux, breathtaking landscapes, and world-renowned vineyards. Toast to the art de vivre of France's most celebrated valley.

Book now: https://www.afportelizabeth.com/event-details/?eventId=739 #/

The Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth was founded in 1960. It was first situated in Bird Street, in the city centre of the Heritage site before moving to the historical site of Richmond Hill in 1990, where it now owns a beautiful Victorian House.

03/09/2026

Alliance Française de Port Elizabeth is delighted to invite you to iiNgcambu, a ceramic exhibition featuring four local artists.

𝐢𝐢𝐍𝐠𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮 is a Xhosa word that speaks to both physical and symbolic roots: our connection to the earth, our heritage, and the experiences that shape who we are. Through the medium of clay, this exhibition explores how these roots nurture and sustain creative practice.

From 17 September to 17 October, discover the work of: 𝑁𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑜 𝐵𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑠ℎ𝑒 - 𝑆𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑋𝑜𝑙𝑎 - 𝐴𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎 𝐻𝑒𝑠ℎ𝑢 - 𝐴𝑦𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎 𝑀𝑗𝑖

Join us as these artists reflect on identity, belonging, memory, and the enduring relationship between people and place through their unique ceramic creations.🌿

🕒 Gallery open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

01/09/2026

Designed for different age groups, our Kids’ Club sessions blend play, imagination, and cultural exploration, offering children a joyful introduction to the French language in a relaxed and engaging environment 🤩

𝐍𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 - 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐦!

Join us this Saturday, September 12, from 10 AM to 11 AM:

📚 M𝑖n𝑖 𝐾i𝑑s’ 𝐶l𝑢b (𝐴g𝑒s 4-7): Focus on storytelling, songs, and games.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.afportelizabeth.com/event-details/?eventId=740 #/

🧑‍🍳 𝐽u𝑛i𝑜r K𝑖d𝑠’ C𝑙u𝑏 (A𝑔e𝑠 8-10): Hands-on with a fun and interactive French cooking workshop.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.afportelizabeth.com/event-details/?eventId=741 #/

31/08/2026

September is Heritage Month with a French twist! 🇿🇦🇫🇷

Connect at our weekly Bla Bla Café social hours, enjoy movie nights, or bring the little ones to the Mini & Junior Kids’ Club 🤩

Unleash your inner artist at Sip n Crochet, tour the Loire Valley at Wine Tasting, and bake an authentic Tarte au Citron. Plus, celebrate Eastern Cape roots with the iiNgcambu Ceramic Exhibition and explore local history at Café Historique!✨

28/08/2026

Looking to relax, sip a drink, and craft your own crochet piece? Join us for our Sip & Crochet workshop at Alliance Française Port Elizabeth! 🧶✨

What to expect:
- Beginners: Learn the basics by creating a crochet Square
- Intermediates: Refine your skills by crafting a French Béret

*All materials provided. Juice or soft drinks available for non-wine drinkers.

Book your spots now to enjoy a creative and fun afternoon with us: https://www.afportelizabeth.com/event-details/?eventId=734 #/

The Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth was founded in 1960. It was first situated in Bird Street, in the city centre of the Heritage site before moving to the historical site of Richmond Hill in 1990, where it now owns a beautiful Victorian House.

28/08/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐋𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐫 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐩

A masked vigilante, a dangerous double game, and the spark of revolution. When a dashing nobleman robbing the elite gets injured, his idealistic brother steps into his boots, only to discover that real justice means fighting for the people, not personal gain. Swashbuckling romance meets political intrigue in this iconic French classic starring Alain Delon.

📅 Tuesday 1 September, 6 PM
📍 17 Mackay Street, Richmond Hill
🎟 Free entrance | English subtitles
🍿 Snacks & Drinks available (No outside food or drinks allowed)

French Institute of South Africa France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi

27/08/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Sip & Cook workshop! 🍷🧀

Even indoors for the very first time, the atmosphere was wonderful. On the menu: delicious cheese gougères, wines, and wonderful moments shared together ✨

We loved hosting you all, and we can’t wait to see you at the next workshop!