Exam preparation classes from 9 to 13 April 2018.

The Institut français d’Ecosse has joined forces with Theatre Sans Accents to offer holiday mini camps in April and July 2018

April’s Ciné-récré features 7 short films handpicked by our librarian Catherine.

The Institut français d’Ecosse invites you to celebrate the launch of author and performer Tania Czajka’s new bilingual picture book!

In partnership with the Lycée Hôtelier de Dinard, Edinburgh College is hosting a 3-course Franco-Scottish dinner.

This reading group meets once a month to discuss a pre-selected book in French. April’s book is Le voyage d’Octavio by Miguel Bonnefoy.

In April, the Institut français and l’Art du Vin take you on a wine tasting journey of le vin doux

A lecture on photography by renowned French contemporary artist Daniel Buren; in association with Stills Centre for Photography

An afternoon of science and discovery: games and experiments will have students exploring the solar system, the animal kingdom, and volcanoes.

A monthly gathering at the Institut français’s library, where older children and young teens meet to discuss all things literary.

In May, the Institut français and l’Art du Vin take you on a tour of wines from Bordeaux.

Bestselling author Antoine Laurain ("The President’s Hat", "French Rhapsody") will give a reading of his works at the Sir Patrick Geddes Library at the Institut français d’Ecosse.

Children’s author Claire Ubac ("L’histoire impossible", "Le fruit du dragon") will give a reading of her works at the Sir Patrick Geddes Library at the Institut français d’Ecosse.

The Recovering Early Modern Women’s Past Workshop Series examines the lives and literature of female writers from the early modern period (16th to 18th centuries).

To mark 50 years since the événements de mai, Gavin Bowd, Reader in French at the University of St Andrews, delivers a talk on British perspectives on May 68.

May’s Ciné-récré is "L’île de Black Mor" by Jean-François Laguionie

As part of a visiting delegation from l’Académie du Morvan, protohistorian and expert of the Iron Age Jean-Loup Flouest will give a talk on Bibracte, one of the first protohistoric cities in Western Europe.

Food-centred activities and games about food, health, and nutrition are on the menu for this afterschool club.

A monthly gathering at the Institut français’s library, where older children and young teens meet to discuss all things literary.

The Recovering Early Modern Women’s Past Workshop Series examines the lives and literature of female writers from the early modern period (16th to 18th centuries).

The closing day of the International Conference on Kenneth White, a series of talks, film screenings, a poetry reading, and an art exhibition will be held at the Institut français d’Ecosse

June’s Ciné-récré is "Tout en haut du monde" by Rémi Chayé

A ball to be held in honour of the French Naval Academy’s visit to Edinburgh

A daylong conference celebrating the 250th anniversary of James Craig’s design for Edinburgh New Town

In June, the Institut français and l’Art du Vin take you on a wine tasting journey of la Provence

Lights, camera, action! These are the buzzwords of the afternoon as students create a short animated film.

Join us as we launch our programme for the 2018 Festival Fringe!

An international celebration of sound and summer

As the third installment of her ‘Recovering Women’s Past’ series, Dr Séverine Genieys-Kirk of the University of Edinburgh leads a screening of La Princesse de Montpensier (dir. Bertrand Tavernier, 2010).

Due to unforeseen circusmstances, June’s groupe de lecture has been cancelled.

This summer enrol in our classes and brush-up your French!

This summer, holiday in France... in the heart of Edinburgh!

The French Institute will be CLOSED all saturdays in July.

This summer, holiday in France... in the heart of Edinburgh!

Come and celebrate the Bastille Day at the Consulate & Institut français d’Ecosse

Edinburgh Art Festival Event at the Institut Français

The Institut français hosts "La Fête Champêtre", the exhibition of oil paintings by Edinburgh based artist, Olivia Irvine, on the theme of the pastoral festival, or picnics in the park.

Since 2011, Vive le Fringe ! has been the Institut français d’Ecosse’s Fringe and wider festival programme, bringing you some of the best in French and European theatre, dance, and live performance.

Gaël Faye, writer, composer, and rap artist, will be participating in our series of informal literary discussions at the Institut français d’Ecosse

Plan your exam well in advance !

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous litéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous litéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous litéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous litéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous litéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous litéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous litéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous litéraire à l’Institut.

Un samedi par mois, un rendez-vous litéraire à l’Institut.