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Open House: The French Institute’s History – A Guided Tour
Institut Français London17 Queensberry Place, London
Today · 14:00
About this event
Did you know that the Institut was founded in 1910 by a woman, Marie d’Orliac? Or that it rallied Charles de Gaulle and hosted part of the Free French Forces during the Second World War? Learn all about the Institut’s fascinating history and stunning Art Deco architecture including its Grade II listed library and recently […]
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LineageFrancophone cinema and filmTrace other London rooms working in this tradition.LineageFrench intellectual traditionTrace other London rooms working in this tradition.LineageContemporary French cultural programmingTrace other London rooms working in this tradition.Adjacent this weekOpen House Festival 2026The Fan MuseumAdjacent this weekGuided Tour: Essentia ArtisLiszt Institute LondonAdjacent this weekOpen House FestivalLadbroke Hall
A different kind of night
Not the same tradition as the lineage above — a genuinely different thread to pull, if you want one.