Alliance Française de Durban

Alliance Française de Durban FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL CENTRE SINCE 1936
📍 Across Durban & beyond
🌍 Learn French, isiZulu & Portuguese
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Founded in 1936, Alliance Française de Durban is the French corner of KZN. We promote not only the French language and culture but also, more widely, the dialogue between all cultures and the development of the multi-cultural wealth of the city of Durban and of South Africa. We strive to be a point of reference in Durban for life-long learning, the promotion of art and culture and the exchange of

ideas. A local meeting place for the global family. The Alliance Française of Durban is both a local NPO and the member of a network of more than 800 language and cultural centres around the world.

⚓📸 A journey through 400 years of maritime history!The Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, the French...
09/06/2026

⚓📸 A journey through 400 years of maritime history!

The Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, the French Defence Mission in Pretoria, the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS), the Alliance Française of Durban and the Port Natal Maritime Museum invite you to discover a unique photo exhibition commemorating the 400th anniversary of the French Navy.

From historic voyages to contemporary missions across the globe, this exhibition celebrates four centuries of French naval heritage, innovation, and commitment to the world’s oceans.

The exhibition also marks the upcoming arrival in Durban of L’Astrolabe, France’s iconic polar patrol and research vessel, highlighting France’s long-standing engagement in the Southern Ocean and Antarctica, as well as the strong maritime ties between France and South Africa.

As the world continues to reflect on the importance of protecting our oceans following World Oceans Day, this exhibition serves as a reminder of the shared commitment of France and South Africa to maritime cooperation, scientific exploration, and ocean conservation.

It is also the perfect opportunity to (re)discover the Port Natal Maritime Museum, one of Durban’s hidden gems, and explore its fascinating permanent collection dedicated to the city’s rich maritime history.

📸 PHOTO EXHIBITION
🗓️ 19–24 June
🕰️ Mon-Sat: 8:30-15:30. Sun: 10:30-15:30
📍 Port Natal Maritime Museum, Samora Machel Street, Durban Central

Come aboard and explore four centuries of stories from the sea! 🌊⚓🇫🇷🇿🇦



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🎬🌍 The African Cineclub, our monthly club dedicated to films from across the African continent and organized by in part...
04/06/2026

🎬🌍 The African Cineclub, our monthly club dedicated to films from across the African continent and organized by in partnership with , returns this month with a powerful and visually striking tale:

🔥 NIGHT OF THE KINGS by Philippe Lacôte

One night at La MACA prison in Abidjan, one of the most overcrowded prisons in the world, a young inmate is chosen by the prison’s leader to become the new “Roman” - the storyteller whose duty is to entertain the other prisoners through the night. As the red moon rises, he begins weaving a spellbinding story inspired by the legendary outlaw Zama King, blurring the lines between myth, memory, and reality.

✨ A hypnotic and vibrant film that explores storytelling, power, survival, and imagination in the face of violence.

Praised for its stunning cinematography and rich oral storytelling traditions, the film premiered at the 2020 Venice Film Festival and was Ivory Coast’s official submission to the Academy Awards.

🎞️ NIGHT OF THE KINGS by Philippe Lacôte (Ivory Coast, 2020, 1h33)
🗓️ Wednesday 10 June, 17:30 for 18:00
📍 KZNSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer Road
🎟️ Free entry - KZNSA Arts Café open for order before 17:30
📞 RSVP on Whatsapp: +27(0)660556774

The African Cineclub is a shared space to watch, reflect and discuss contemporary African cinema. Join us! 🍿✨

🌍🇫🇷 French opens doors... and sometimes, it opens careers!We’re delighted to announce that our partner, Club Med, a glob...
03/06/2026

🌍🇫🇷 French opens doors... and sometimes, it opens careers!

We’re delighted to announce that our partner, Club Med, a global leader in hospitality and tourism, is currently recruiting French-speaking professionals across a variety of sectors for the Vikela Safari Lodge.

From hospitality and guest relations to sports, entertainment, administration, and more, speaking French can be a real advantage in accessing exciting international career opportunities.

✨ Already speak French?
This could be your chance to take your skills around the world.

✨ Don’t speak French yet?
There’s never been a better time to start.

At Alliance Française de Durban, we help learners gain the language skills and confidence needed to connect, travel, and grow professionally.

Because French isn’t just a language. It’s a career asset.

Ready to unlock new opportunities?
📩 [email protected]
📞 031 312 9582
📱 WhatsApp: 066 055 67 74


🌍 One language. Five continents. Endless possibilities.Why learn French?Because « Bonjour » can take you a lot further t...
03/06/2026

🌍 One language. Five continents. Endless possibilities.

Why learn French?

Because « Bonjour » can take you a lot further than you think.

🇫🇷 From international careers and business opportunities to unforgettable travels and meaningful connections, French opens doors in over 50 countries around the world.

And let’s be honest, everything sounds a little more elegant in French. 😎

✨ New term starting soon!
Whether you’re learning for work, study, travel, or simply the joy of it, now is the perfect time to start.
Your future self might thank you in French.

Be curious.
Be connected.
Parlez français.

📩 [email protected]
📞 031 312 9582
📱 WhatsApp: 066 055 67 74

🐶 Ready to build connections that truly matter and change your lifestyle?🇫🇷 French is spoken across continents, unlockin...
02/06/2026

🐶 Ready to build connections that truly matter and change your lifestyle?

🇫🇷 French is spoken across continents, unlocking opportunities for connexions, travel, career growth, business, and access to a global network unlike any other.

New term starting soon! Don’t miss your chance to get started.✈️

Sign up today and take the first step toward new possibilities.

Be bold.

Start speaking the world’s language now. 🌍

📩[email protected]
📞 031 312 9582 / WhatsApp: 066 055 67 74

🎨 This month’s is all about VISUAL ART!🖌️ From “une exposition” to “un coup de pinceau,” discover how French brings co...
28/05/2026

🎨 This month’s is all about VISUAL ART!

🖌️ From “une exposition” to “un coup de pinceau,” discover how French brings color and creativity to the world of art. Whether you’re admiring “une œuvre d’art” in a gallery or sketching your next masterpiece, express your imagination with FRANCOPHONE CHIC!

🇫🇷✨ Discover some essential French visual art vocabulary, perfect for your next museum visit, creative project, or artistic conversation!

🎬 Big screen. Real lives. Good coffee. Once a month, we gather to watch the world a little more closely. Following the m...
26/05/2026

🎬 Big screen. Real lives. Good coffee. Once a month, we gather to watch the world a little more closely.

Following the moving screenings of The Last Seed, Fish With A Story and Paradise, we continue our documentary film series at Humble Coffee with another powerful true story. 🌍☕

🚨 This June, we screen SAVE OUR SOULS by Jean-Baptiste Bonnet.

Set in the Mediterranean Sea aboard the Ocean Viking rescue ship, this gripping documentary follows humanitarian crews as they respond to the ongoing migrant crisis, saving men, women and children attempting one of the world’s deadliest sea crossings. Through intimate moments at sea, the film sheds light on human dignity, solidarity and the moral urgency of rescue operations in the face of political indifference.
A deeply human and essential film that confronts one of the defining humanitarian issues of our time.
We are honored to share this moving documentary with our community.

🎥 SAVE OUR SOULS by Jean-Baptiste Bonnet
🗓️ Thursday 4 June, 17:30 for 18:00
📍 Humble Coffee, 222 Lilian Ngoyi Road
🎟️ Free entry, snacks & drinks available for purchase
📞 RSVP via WhatsApp: +27 (0)66 055 6774

Come for the film. Stay for the coffee, the people and the conversations that matter ☕✨

📚✨ We were honoured to join today’s inspiring conversation around translating stories across South African languages wit...
25/05/2026

📚✨ We were honoured to join today’s inspiring conversation around translating stories across South African languages with acclaimed translator and author George Lory.

Hosted by UKZN - Pietermaritzburg Campus in partnership with Alliance Française Pietermaritzburg, with the support of IFAS and the Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, the discussion explored the richness of South African literature, the art of literary translation, Lory’s close relationship with Breyten Breytenbach, and the journeys stories take across languages and cultures. 🌍

Inspired by George Lory’s book Les Strelitzias: Balades en littérature sud-africaine, the event brought together English, French, and Afrikaans in a warm and engaging exchange on language, identity, and storytelling. 📖💬


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🗣️ FRENCH BLABLA is back! 🇫🇷Want to practice your French in a relaxed, friendly space?Come chat, laugh, and meet new peo...
21/05/2026

🗣️ FRENCH BLABLA is back! 🇫🇷
Want to practice your French in a relaxed, friendly space?
Come chat, laugh, and meet new people, whatever your level 💬✨

Once a month at St Clements before the French Cineclub 🎬

📍 St Clements, 191 Musgrave Road
📅 Tuesday 26th May
⏰ 16:30
💸 Free & open to everyone
📲 RSVP on Whatsapp: +27(0)660556774

No pressure, just good vibes and good conversations 🥐☕

À bientôt !

🚀 MAKE UBUNTU GREAT AGAIN! 🇿🇦🔥After a week of intense rehearsal, the Make UBUNTU Great Again Tour exploded onto the scen...
20/05/2026

🚀 MAKE UBUNTU GREAT AGAIN! 🇿🇦🔥

After a week of intense rehearsal, the Make UBUNTU Great Again Tour exploded onto the scene with 2 concerts mémorables! From the Chairman in Durban to The Local Café in Lion’s River, the energy was electric! ⚡️

The crowd was present, engaged, and excited to dive into electric poetry. We went FULL FRONTAL POETRYCORE! 💥🎤

Fresh off their latest live album 25 Lìve, this boundary-pushing trio is a force of nature: 🇿🇦 Spoken word powerhouse Ewok 🇫🇷 Modular musician Charles Amblard 🔊 Sound architect Vincent Hoppe

Together, they create a performance that is raw, improvised, intimate, and absolutely explosive! 💥✨

NEXT STOPS: 📍 Gonubie 📍 Makhanda 📍 Jozi
Don’t miss this immersive live experience where poetry, electronic music, and radical imagination collide! 🌪️🎶



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