Alliance Francaise

Alliance Francaise http://www.af-chicago.org/app/homepage.asp is Chicago’s French cultural and learning center dedicated to the study of French language,cultural exchange, and friendship between Americans and French speaking people. But actually everyone is welcome: if you like France, events with French flavour or just would like to meet a nice international crowd you will definitely enjoy AF events.

AF organizes classes, cultural events, presentations, etc. which are good both for social and business networking (you can meet various types of professionals at the events) You can find the calndar of events on AF's website.

AF also organised a Facebook group which will help you in online networking with members. (the link to it is on AF's homepage)

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Union des Francais de L'Etranger

This organization unites all French people living abroad. It has chapter in various countries and cities including Chicago: http://www.ufechicago.org

The Union organizes various events mostly of social nature: galas, dinners, etc. It also has several clubs that fall into three main categories: art, sport and other (under "other" there are various clubs from aviation to architecture to travel) Any member is free to join the clubs.

The Union's website also provides a place for employment related issues: members can post their CVs and employers can post their job offers.

Membership is for a small fee but it is well worth it. it is a unique organization for all French people abroad.

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