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Henriette Cornet, a French entrepreneur, founder of Urban Innovate, and passionate about mobility. Her Journey Originally from France, Henriette spent ten years in Germany, where she discovered the transformative impact of mobility while working with Munich's public transportation authority (MVV). There, she realized how profoundly our transportation choices shape not only an entire mobility system but also our quality of life.

Chapeau! is a family-run story where Philippe Gardelle knows the first names of all his regulars and welcomes new customers like old friends. The Story Nothing in Philippe's childhood suggested that he would one day run one of the Richmond's favorite bistros. Born to a Corsican father and an American mother who chose to raise their children speaking only French, Philippe arrived in San Francisco in his thirties, barely able to speak English.

Ready to cheer on Les Bleus with fellow fans? Across San Francisco and the Bay Area, several spots are showing France's World Cup matches live-and in some places, you can even follow the action with French commentary. At the time of publication, France has already secured its place in the Round of 16, with one final group-stage match ahead against Norway this Friday at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Celebrate Bastille Day with Silicon Valley's French Business Community Bastille Day may officially be celebrated on July 14, but the festivities start early in Silicon Valley. The French-American Chamber of Commerce California (FACC) and La French Tech San Francisco invite members of the French and Francophone business community to gather for an evening of networking, conversation, and celebration in Menlo Park.

School is out, summer vacation begins... But one question often comes up in bilingual families: how can you keep nurturing your child's French without turning summer into another school year? Whether you are Francophone or not, the goal is not to reproduce the school-year routine, but rather to maintain a natural, lively, and motivating connection with the French language. Set a clear goal (SMART) Summer is the perfect time to change pace while keeping a few language habits.

As France swelters under a heatwave, San Francisco residents may actually find themselves searching for a little sunshine and outdoor fun. And what better way to enjoy a true summer day than with a poolside escape? The Bay Area's outdoor swimming pools are popular destinations for anyone looking to soak up some California sunshine.

Welcome to Paris for a Summer of Art, Cinema, and the French Language: Our Cultural Favorites in Paris and Beyond Every summer, Paris turns into a vast playground for cultural discovery. Museums compete in imagination to offer exhibitions that leave a lasting impression. For Francophone and Francophile visitors in our community, here is a selection of artistic escapes that invite you to slow down, look, feel - and sometimes even take the train to extend the experience.

Chloé Caillet and Soulwax Bring a French and Francophone Touch to Portola 2026 Portola Music Festival returns to San Francisco's Pier 80 on September 26 and 27, 2026, with another major electronic music lineup. For the French and Francophone community of the Bay Area, two names stand out this year: French DJ and producer Chloé Caillet and Belgian electronic pioneers Soulwax.

Leila Slimani needs no introduction. Acclaimed author of The Perfect Nanny - for which she was the first Moroccan woman to win France's prestigious Prix Goncourt in 2016. She is a prolific author and has written several novels, such as In the Country of Others, Watch Us Dance, and Adele, often exploring themes of identity, freedom, sexuality, and the tensions between personal aspirations and social expectations.

With this article, we head to Los Angeles for a chocolatey moment with Remy Miralles, who spent many years in San Francisco. You can order his delicious chocolates here. The American Dream Originally from Sète in the South of France, Remy Miralles moved to the United States with his wife Fidji, whom he met in high school.