Espace culturel Alliance Française de Lyon
The Alliance Française de Lyon is a true crossroads for meetings, discoveries, and exchanges, open to everyone, where curiosity and dialogue are at the heart of the experience.
Located at the center of Lyon’s cultural life, it showcases the richness of Francophone cultures through a demanding, contemporary, and accessible cultural program. It offers artistic and literary events, workshops, and conferences, thereby fostering sharing, creativity, and openness to the world.
An Open and Engaged Cultural Program
The cultural project of the Alliance Française de Lyon is structured around two complementary pillars:
- Cultural mediation integrated into French language learning, designed for students, in order to strengthen language practice through artistic and cultural experience.
- A cultural program open to the general public, aimed at promoting the diversity and vitality of Francophone cultures in Lyon.
Throughout the year, our venue hosts cultural events in Lyon in partnership with numerous local, national, and international partners: artists, cultural institutions, festivals, and Francophone networks.
Focus on Programming: A Strong Commitment to Emerging Culture
The Alliance Française de Lyon continues and strengthens its commitment to emerging culture by offering an original, transdisciplinary, and innovative program. This dynamic highlights both established artists and emerging talents, while encouraging hybrid formats and participatory approaches.
The program features:
- Music and dance
- Theatre and immersive arts
- Literature and cinema
- Graphic and visual arts
- Civic discussions and debates
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A Program Built Collectively and Rooted in Lyon’s Cultural Life
The cultural program of the Alliance Française de Lyon is developed each year by a dedicated cultural committee made up of team members and external advisors. This committee designs a coherent and dynamic program, ensuring that each event is aligned with the major highlights of Lyon’s cultural calendar.
Propose an Event at the Alliance Française de Lyon
Are you an artist, cultural organization, institution, or project leader wishing to propose a cultural event at the Alliance Française de Lyon?
The cultural committee reviews proposals throughout the year.
For any suggestions, please contact us by email at:
info@aflyon.org
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