In 2010, the Institut français du Royaume-Uni (The French Institute in the UK) is celebrating its centenary with a series of special events.
A series of encounters, ‘les dialogues du centenaire’, bring together well known British and French authors and film directors to discuss a wide range of challenging topics.
Ciné lumière will screen a special series of films to mark the Institute's 100th birthday. Read more
In May, Culturethèque has been launched, giving public UK-wide access to new cultural and educational resources.
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Playing a pivotal role in Franco-British exchange, the Institut français du Royaume-Uni has also been at the heart of historical events that have shaken our two countries throughout the last century. Founded by a young and enterprising French woman, Marie d'Orliac, in 1910, the Institut found itself facing up to history from 1915, when it opened its doors to child refugees in the First World War and established the Lycée.
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At the opening reception hosted at the Résidence de France on 12 January 2010, French Ambassador Maurice Gourdault-Montagne introduced the eminent British and French members who have agreed to serve on the centenary celebrations honorary committee.
The opening of the Institut français at 17 Queensberry place in South Kensington, by H.R.H Princess Mary on 29 March 1939
A look at the history of relations between France and the UK. Read more
Programme of concerts and live events culminating with the Exhibition Road Music Day in June.
We will celebrate the French language with our Francophone and educational partners. Read more
In the fields of visual & performing arts, the centenary will extend far beyond the Institut.