Language Resources in Minnesota
French Resources
Organizations
AATF Minnesota
MN-AATF is the Minnesota affiliate of the American Association
of the Teachers of French. This membership organization
offers a quarterly newsletter which keeps members informed
about local activities. The website includes a list of the
executive members, information about French contests and
other activities, and links to other relevant organizations.
Contact:
Lydia Belatèch, President
Email: belat001@umn.edu
Website: http://mnaatf.org
Alliance Française
Members of the Alliance Française receive a monthly
newsletter which announces local French-related events.
The Alliance offers courses in French, many weekly conversation
groups, and summer camps on French language and culture
for children. Members may check out resources, such as magazines
and videos, from the Alliance office.
Phone: 612-332-0436
Fax: 612-332-0438
E-mail: bonjour@afmsp.org
Website: http://afmsp.org
Events
A Vous la Parole, Minnesota French contest, sponsored
by AATF
AATF Minnesota
Contact: Clare Hagen
Phone: 651-423-7501
E-mail: avouslaparole@hotmail.com
Website: http:///mnaatf/2.htm
Festival of Nations
The International Institute of Minnesota
1694 Como Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 651-647-0191
or St. Paul Chamber of Commerce:
651-223-5000
Website: http://www.festivalofnations.com
Held at the beginning of May in the St. Paul Civic Center,
this is a weekend of international exhibits, entertainment,
food, marketplace, and educational activities for all ages.
Weekday hours are scheduled for student groups.
French Day at the Minnesota Zoo
Exhibits are presented in German, French, and Spanish on
World Language Days. Held in February, the zoo offers a
day of exhibits, presentations, and entertainment designed
for high school language students. Curriculum packages available.
Phone: 952-431-9200
Website: http://www.mnzoo.com
Theaters
Théâtre de la Jeune Lune
Often presents productions of French plays (in English).
Special times can be arranged for student groups.
Phone: 612-333-6200
Website: http://www.jeunelune.org
Omni Theater: Science Museum of Minnesota
Some films in French for class outings. Accompanying materials
are available.
Phone: 1-800-221-9444 / 651-221-9444
Website: www.smm.org
Restaurants/Bakeries
Chez Daniel
2800 W. 80th Street
Bloomington, MN 55431
Phone: 952-888-4447
Forepaugh’s
276 S. Exchange
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 952-224-5606
Hotel Sofitel
5601 W. 78th Street
Bloomington, MN 55439
Phone: 952-835-1900
Hotel Sofitel has two restaurants and a bakery.
Pierre’s Bistro
2221 W. 50th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: 952-928-0582
Tulips Restaurant
452 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-221-1061
Country French cuisine. Bastille Day Festival.
Gift Shops/Markets
The Gift Shop at Hotel Sofitel
5601 W. 78th Street
Bloomington, MN 55439
Phone: 952-835-1900
The Gift Shop has many French souvenir items, including
flags, books, perfumes, music, candy, etc.
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