Books & Ideas Fri 6 Nov at 16.00 Discover the story of the Institut français d’Écosse with Odile Hughson and Stéphane Pailler As the Institut français d’Écosse celebrates its 80th anniversary, join us for a fascinating exploration of its history, its predecessors and the other organisations that…
Books & Ideas Talks Thu 12 Nov at 16.00 Meet the author Jérôme Chantreau French novelist Jérôme Chantreau will present his latest novel, L’Affaire de la rue Transnonain, winner of the Grand Prix des Lectrices ELLE 2025. Born in…
Books & Ideas Tue 24 Nov at 12.30 Reading group “L’inconnue du portrait” by Camille de Peretti Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Books & Ideas Talks Thu 26 Nov at 18.00 What Can Literature Do in Times of War? – A Talk with author Rachid Benzine Join French-Moroccan novelist and political scientist Rachid Benzine for a conversation on literature in times of crisis, on the occasion of the UK publication of…
Arts Books & Ideas Kids & Families Sat 5 Dec at 10.30 Storytime Christmas Special Join us for a magical Christmas Storytime filled with festive tales and crafts! Gather around to listen to heartwarming stories that capture the spirit of…
Books & Ideas Tue 15 Dec at 12.30 Reading group “La reine du labyrinthe” by Camille Pascal Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Arts Books & Ideas Tue 15 Dec at 16.00 Claude Monet and Paul Gauguin: Impressionism & Post-Impressionism Join us for a special art-historical event bringing together two Edinburgh authors to present their new books on two renowned French artists who were both…
Books & Ideas Tue 26 Jan at 12.30 Reading group “L’allègement des vernis” by Paul Saint-Bris Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Books & Ideas Tue 23 Feb at 12.30 Reading group “Les mangeurs de nuit” by Marie Charrel Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Books & Ideas Tue 30 March at 12.30 Reading group “Le fruit le plus rare” by Gaëlle Bélem Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Books & Ideas Tue 27 April at 12.30 Reading group “Une sortie honorable” by Eric Vuillard Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Books & Ideas Tue 25 May at 12.30 Reading group “Notre guerre civile” by Judith Perrignon Once a month, the reading group meets up to discuss a couple of books selected in advance (from classical to contemporary French literature) and discovers…
Books & Ideas Music Talks Theatre 80 Years of the Institut français d’Écosse Next event : Mapping projection: 80 years of the Institut français d’Écosse! Mon 02 Nov at 18:00
