Institut Français D'Ecosse

Have you ever wondered about the history of this building? Have you ever been curious to visit it?
Since Sept 2017, it houses the French Institute, and you’re very welcome to come and explore it during the Doors Open Days!
29 Sept, 10:00 - 14:00... 30 Sept, 14:00 - 18:00
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👉 We recommend Cyrano de Bergerac, a National Theatre of Scotland, Citizens Theatre, and Lyceum Theatre co-production. I saw this show last week, and even in Scots, the power and poetry of Rostand's pen shines through. A braw good time and not your thÃĐÃĒtre de papa.
Book here for Glasgow (til the 22nd) and Edinburgh (Oct.): https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/⠀Ķ/cyrano-de-bergerâ€Ķ/

Don't forget our two very special days when you can meet the Institut Français' teachers, who will be ready to answer any question you have about French classes at the Institut!
🌟Saturday 8 September 10:00-13:00 🌟Monday 10 September 17:00-20:00
... http://www.ifecosse.org.uk/Open-House-Aut umn-2018.htmlâ€Ķ
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â–ķïļ We are thrilled to welcome Davide Messina (University of Edinburgh) on September 27th at the Institut, to present his new book 'Pasolini et son chant du signe: Écriture, cinÃĐma, musique.' He will present his analysis and interpretation of the highly poetic writing of Pier Paolo Pasolini both in his texts and in his scenarios.
This talk is open to all, especially to the Comparative Literature and Film Studies students at the University of Edinburgh.
... Thursday, 27th September 2018, 17.30 IN ENGLISH | FREE but booking essential: https://ifecosse.extranet-aec.com/events/ detail/224
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Now that the Fringe is over, it's time to think about our rentrÃĐe!📚😏 We offer 2 sessions on which you can come at the Institute, meet the teachers, have your level assessed & discover our premises : ➡ïļSat 8 Sept (10-1pm) ➡ïļMon 10 Sept (5-8pm) Come & have a chat with us!

Yesterday was the end of the Fringe, and today we are already missing our artists... A huge thanks to all of them, to our fantastic volunteers who have given us their essential support and contribution, and to our amazing audiences! Bonne continuation à tous! Duo Mimikry Cubitus Cubitus Ludens Ensemble Sita Iona Pieraccini Guerassim Dichliev artiste, Constant Vigier & dancers

Things have been so busy at the Institut français this whole month (c'est la vie / #viveLeFringe !?), but I'm very happy to be finally step off the #RoyalMile to see #FirstSnow/#PremiÃĻreNeige. Big expectations for this #Scottish-#Canadian co-production at Summerhall !

The comics masterclass on Sunday, 26 August will be part of a larger focus on drawing and illustration that day, as it will be followed by a Rencontre littÃĐraire in the Institut’s mÃĐdiathÃĻque between illustrator and author Barroux and Jonathan Gibbs, Director of Illustration at the Edinburgh College of Art.
Sunday 26 August | 2.30 - 3.30 pm Free event, but booking essential: http://www.ifecosse.org.uk/Rencontres-lit teraires-Stephane,â€Ķ

Venez voir la piÃĻce que nos cousins les quÃĐbÃĐcois et nos amis les ÃĐcossais ont coproduite: #FirstSnow / #PremiereNeige
Looks like a brilliant play about two nations that have a lot of questions about where to go next! Only two more performances left!

So proud and happy to have received GaÃŦl Faye today with his translator at the Institut Français d'Ecosse today, to speak about his book 'Petit Pays'!

In our next Rencontre LittÃĐraire, on Aug 25th, meet distinguished historian, professor of Middle East Studies at Sciences Po, & former advisor to the French Prime Minister, Jean-Pierre Filiu. He is has recently been working with graphic novelist and illustrator on the 'Best of Enemies' series since 2012, where they explores the relations between American and the Middle East. Don't miss him! Saturday 25 August | 3.00 - 4.00 pm FREE, but booking is essential here: http://www.ifecosse.org.uk/Rencontres-lit teraires-Jean-Pierâ€Ķ

Don't miss Crazy Comics Puppets, today at 5pm !ðŸĪ—

Merci pour l’accueil du 14 juillet et pour l’aprÃĻs victoire le 15

Julien is a fantastic teacher and the lessons are very engaging. Would recommend to all French learners.

It's a great place to be, a fun place to work and a wonderful place to learn.

Merci pour l’accueil du 14 juillet et pour l’aprÃĻs victoire le 15

Julien is a fantastic teacher and the lessons are very engaging. Would recommend to all French learners.

It's a great place to be, a fun place to work and a wonderful place to learn.

Merci pour l’accueil du 14 juillet et pour l’aprÃĻs victoire le 15

Julien is a fantastic teacher and the lessons are very engaging. Would recommend to all French learners.

It's a great place to be, a fun place to work and a wonderful place to learn.