Visit Us

A bit of France in the heart of Boston

Linger for an afternoon in our library. Meet fellow Francophones and Francophiles at a gallery opening. Be challenged by a lecture. Take a class to pick up where your college French left off. Introduce your children to the worlds opened up to them by language. Visit the French Cultural Center and explore the myriad of ways we provide an authentic French cultural and social experience.

The Center will be closed to the public from December 22 through January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Years. Happy Holidays and New Year! The Center will be reopen at 9:00 AM on January 2 and 3 and will close at 7:00 PM. We will also be closed on January 5. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.

53 Marlborough St. Boston, MA 02116

Center Hours

Monday: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Library Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Directions

Green Line - Arlington Station
Orange Line - Back Bay Station
Red Line - Charles/MGH Station
Bus lines: 9, 10, 39, 43, 55, 57

Parking

Parking is available at the Boston Common Parking Garage on Saturdays all day and on week days after 4:00 PM for $10.
Buy your discounted ticket from our receptionist.

Contact Us

617.912.0400
info@frenchculturalcenter.org

Accessibility

The Center is not wheelchair accessible.

The Library

The entire second floor of the building is dedicated to our French language Library. You’ll find reading nooks, a communal study table, curated book displays and a children’s library with almost 6,000 multimedia items and furniture just their size.

The Ballroom

The Ballroom is the main event space of the French Cultural Center. From lectures and performances to fundraisers, the Ballroom is the heart of the building. The room, which can be rented, holds a Steinway grand piano, full A/V capabilities and has a unique atmosphere thanks to the antique Belgian boiserie walls.

The Gallery

The Gallery features monthly exhibitions by Francophone and Francophile artists. Additionally, it is an open gathering space to meet with friends, study before class or enjoy une pause-café. The Gallery is one of our rentable spaces too.

Read More Check out the Current Exhibition

The Kitchen

We host a variety of culinary events in our Kitchen, including workshops by renowned chefs, tastings for both adults and children, and cooking classes in French. The Kitchen is one of the rentable spaces.

The Classrooms

Our native French speaking teachers benefit from the expertise of the Alliance Française for the most effective methods of French language instruction. Our class sizes are small (max 10 students) providing more opportunities for you to communicate in French, creating a lively classroom atmosphere.

Interested in renting our space?

Our beautiful Victorian mansion is the ideal setting for corporate meetings and special events.

Didn't find what you're looking for?

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Want to get in touch?

Fill out the contact form, and our reception team will direct your query to the appropriate staff member.