Institut Francais Du Royaume-Uni
Overview
Founded in 1910, the Institut Francais is renowned as being the centre for language and culture for the French government. It is also host to many art films and exhibitions as well as wine-tasting sessions and they also boast a library area.
Practical Information
17 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London, SW7 2DT
For More Information:
+44 (0)20 7073 1350
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Institut Francais Du Royaume-Uni
- Address
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17 Queensberry PlaceSouth KensingtonLondonSW7 2DT
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)20 7073 1350
- Public transport:
- South Kensington, Underground
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Yesterday morning the Café philo debate topic was whether the beauty/art lies in the eyes of the beholders. Such an intriguing topic was surrounded by 35-40 beautiful minds (including mine :) on the 2nd fl. Salon. We didn't even bother Le Bistrot, the Café bar & épicerie on the ground fl where they serve excellent parfait...
Yet, my favourite spot within the Institut is the la médiathèque -...more
The Cine Lumiere inside Institut Francais is a gem. The seats are comfortable, and there is TONS of leg room! No squeezing past the people next to you to run to the loo! Obviously, they show mostly (or only?) French films, but there are subtitles for those of us with pathetic French skills (stand up and be accounted for!). It's sort of other-worldly to walk into the building and be...more
When I decided to start taking French evening classes, even though I live on exactly the opposite side of town, I decided I definitely wanted to do them here in this little French quarter pocket of London. I still love being able to semi almost pretend I'm in Paris after two hours of French chat with my lovely teacher and lovely classmates. It's really relaxed, they accept you're grownups and...more
