The age of Baroque music stretches from 1600 to 1750 and represents a rich and large musical production in France. Lully, Rameau, Couperin, do these names ring a bell? Come along to talk further about them or just to discover them and their music.
Talk in French (advanced level)
Admission free
Due to severe weather, evening classes (5.30 to 7pm and 7.15 to 8.45pm) are cancelled on Wednesday 28 February.
Replacement classes will be offered at the end of the winter term.
Please watch this space for information regarding classes on Thursday 1 March.
Off to the mountains!
As another winter season is currently underway in the Alps’ numerous resorts, this conference will explore the early years of tourism in the Alps, in order to understand how they became the mountainous space ‘par excellence’ in Europe. From the early discovery of Chamonix by British travellers in 1741 to the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924, and of course Mont Blanc’s first ascent in 1786, this conference will attempt to explain why these valleys played a crucial role in order to shape the Alps’ reputation during the Age of Enlightenment. This reputation then allowed the Alps to develop tourism infrastructures and welcome increasing numbers of visitors in the nineteenth century.
Ciné-récré is our cinema strand for families to enjoy films in a relaxed children-friendly setting. Once a month, the Institut français d'Ecosse welcomes members and their children to attend this special screening in our médiathèque.
Please note that February’s Ciné-récré film has not yet been announced, but we will update this page soon with more information.
Fri, 16 February | 2.00pm
IN FRENCH, English subtitles may be available
Running time: 1hour 30mins approx.
Age 3+ | Members only | FREE
Advanced booking recommended at 0131 285 60 30 or info ifecosse.org.uk
Ciné-récré is our cinema strand for families to enjoy films in a relaxed children-friendly setting. Once a month, the Institut français d'Ecosse welcomes members and their children to attend this special screening in our médiathèque.
Please note that February’s Ciné-récré film has not yet been announced, but we will update this page soon with more information.
Fri, 16 February | 2.00pm
IN FRENCH, English subtitles may be available
Running time: 1hour 30mins approx.
Age 3+ | Members only | FREE
Advanced booking recommended at 0131 285 60 30 or info ifecosse.org.uk
This month, librarian Catherine Guiat will welcome children and younger teens into the Insitut français’s médiathèque to talk about how to choose a book when visiting a library.
Come and see what our library has to have, then stay to chat about books you like, share ideas and get advice on great books you might discover. You can bring along your favourite!
3.00pm
IN FRENCH
Running time: 1 hour approx.
Members only | 8-12 YO | FREE
Advanced booking recommended at 0131 285 60 30 or info ifecosse.org.uk
