For people round the world who are interested in France, the Alliance Francaise is first base. Founded in Paris in 1883, it now operates 1,056 centres in 140 countries.

In Ireland, the Alliance has its headquarters in Dublin, on the corner of Kildare Street and Nassau Street. There are branches in Athlone, Carlow, Enniscorthy, Kildare, Kilkenny and Waterford. There is also a centre in Belfast.

Language classes are the chief activity of the Alliance - it offers a wide range of courses for adults and schoolchildren, both primary and second-level. And, on the business front, the number of companies attending Alliance classes is constantly rising.

The Alliance Francaise is a strong promoter for French culture. It arranges many cultural activities in Ireland, from literature and music, to art and the cinema.

Contact points

Phone: 676.1732

Web: www.alliance-francaise.ie

E-mail: info@alliance-francaise.ie