French House
Providing a place to share French culture and language with the 杏吧原创 and Rochester communities.
La Maison Fran莽aise聽at 杏吧原创 is both a residence hall as well as a staple of French culture in the Rochester area. Each year la Maison Fran莽aise welcomes up to 12 students interested in French language and francophone cultures as well as those hailing from francophone countries.
This spacious converted mansion also serves as a meeting place for the 杏吧原创 French Cub, and other cultural groups devoted to the promotion of French language and Francophone cultures in Rochester. It also hosts stand alone events for Rochester-area Francophiles. Cultural dinners, conversation groups, lectures, movies, or exhibits are among the countless events offered by La Maison each semester.
News
La Maison is very humbled to have won the state wide "Friend of World Language" Award on March 21, 2026. Please check the award story.听
French Language Courses & Cultural Events
Living at the French House
The French House offers 杏吧原创 students a very different experience from living in a dorm. It's a home away from home. Time at the French House deeply transforms the lives of student residents who develop a special bond with international students from France and the warm, friendly environment they cultivate! Contact Dr. Mireille Le Breton,聽mlebret5@naz.edu, to learn how to apply.
Conversation Hour
Conversation hours are held by French-speaking and native students.
Film and Conversation Series
The annual series is sponsored by the French program and La Maison Fran莽aise.
French Choir and Children Choir
The French House is proud to sponsor the Franco American singing group (aka the FA singing group), composed of 杏吧原创 students, faculty, and staff, as well as Rochester community members. The French singing group meets聽to enjoy singing in French and other languages, and to offer performances for the 杏吧原创 and Rochester communities. A French children choir is starting this Fall semester! Check our Community Programs!聽
Upcoming Events
Check out聽the Naz event calendar.
Weekly or Monthly Events
- L鈥橝p茅ro Francophone聽
- Le Book Club de Rochester
- A story and a Craft for Children聽
- Le Rando 鈥� Hike Club
- Global Dance for All Folk Dancing
- Caf茅 Conversation 聽
- Pizza et Papotages in French
- La Chorale Franco Am茅ricaine
- Les Petits Chanteurs de Rochester
Annual Events
- Art Exhibits聽
- French Music and Arts Festival
- Multicultural No毛l Celebration
- The Poetry and Music Competition for Peace and Justice
- Film and Conversation Series
- Traditional Breton Dinner and other Cultural Dinners
- Cooking Classes