Institut Français

Founded in 1910, and situated in an impressive listed art-deco building in South Kensington, London, the Institut francais is the official French government centre of language and culture. It is one of 150 such Instituts throughout the world. * The Language Centre teaches over 6000 students a year through a dynamic course programme. * The Ciné Lumière, a true showcase for the best in French, European and world cinema, features over 600 screenings a year. Includes premieres, recent releases, classics, and rare movies. Plus personal appearances by directors, screenwriters and actors. * The two-storey multi-media library has a vast choice of French books, newspapers, periodicals, videos, CDs, and more. And there is a special multi-media children library too. * Talks and Debates are regularly programmed, as are wine tastings. * Le Bistrot, a typical French bistrot, offers authentic regional dishes, snacks, and boasts an impressive wine list.