Alliance Francaise of Charleston, SC


Alliance Française de Charleston, South Carolina

Raison d’Etre

1.    The purpose of the Alliance Française is to encourage interest in the French language as well as Francophone culture and history, and to promote continued exchange, mutual understanding, and a growing friendship between American and Francophone peoples.

2.    The Alliance Française de Charleston is affiliated with the Federation of Alliances Françaises USA.  http://www.afusa.org/

3.    The Alliance Française is a non-profit, non-political, non-denominational organization open to members of the community who are interested in enjoying the opportunities provided by our association for these purposes.

4.    Knowledge of the French language is not required. We have interesting programs which appeal to adults and students, such as lectures, concerts, exhibitions and celebrations of French events.  We also greet and entertain certain visitors from France.

5.    The Alliance Française de Charleston:

  • Helps its members plan their trips to France through the media offered by the Federation.
  • Welcomes French visitors and help them find their way through the local community.
  • Helps promote a close relationship between France and the United States.
6.    Through our membership, we can provide help to anyone who wishes to improve his/her knowledge of the French language as it applies to travel, business, or translation of documents.