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 The history of Pittsburgh is rich in French culture. It was in 1754 that the French built the "Fort Duquesne de la Sainte Vierge" (Fort Duquesne of the Holy Virgin.) After its fall to the English in 1758, the fort was renamed "Fort Pitt," which later became Pittsburgh, but many French names (Duquesne, Ligonier, Marchand, Jumonville, etc...) are still the result of the French presence here.
 About 500 French people live in Pittsburgh today. They are represented by an Honorary Consul, Jean-Dominique Le Garrec and at their disposal are two organizations, one cultural, the Alliance Française of Pittsburgh, the other one business-oriented, the French American Chamber of Commerce. About 30 American subsidiaries of French companies are based in Pittsburgh. The French-speaking community, however, is large and diversified, due to the presence of Canadians, Belgians, Swiss, Lebanese, representatives of French-speaking African countries and a sizeable number of francophone Americans.
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Community Contacts
Honorary Consul of France
Jean-Dominique Le Garrec
TEL: 412-726 5893
EMAIL: consul.fr.pit@verizon.net
The Alliance Française de Pittsburgh
Founded in 1903, a non-profit organization, member of the Federation of Alliances Française in the United States. Its purpose is to encourage the study of French language, literature and culture and to promote activities in the fields of education, the arts and entertainment. 1328 Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412-624-6259
Fax: 412-624-6263
Email: afpitt@yahoo.com
www.afpitt.org French Culture & Conversation
Sign up for events and classes at www.meetup.com/FrenchLessons/. We are currently studying French cinema & culture. The level is adv. beginning to advanced. The Pittsburgh French Meetup Group is a well established group for French speakers of all ages and abilities to meet up and practice French conversation & share interests in French culture. We meet most weeks at a location in the Pittsburgh area for fun, conversation, & exchange of ideas.
 Marc Snyder has a Doctorate and two Masters degrees from Stanford University in French Literature & Western Culture. Currently, he lives in Pittsburgh PA. and teaches in the Penn State University system. In addition to teaching French & Western Civilization, he runs an open-source site that distributes hard-to-find e-books & textbooks. Please join us soon in Pittsburgh or the North Hills.
Marc Snyder Ph.D.
412-398-2576
msnyder@stanfordalumni.org
French Culture.org
The website of the Culture Services of the French Embassy in the United States. Includes current events and culture, music, art, and media resources. Offers the American public the opportunity to explore, experience and benefit from the vast and evolving world of French culture.
http://www.frenchculture.org/
Embassy of France in the United States
This site is part of a network of French Embassies and Consulates' websites operated by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Provides useful information for French and Americans. Text in French and English.
http://www.info-france-usa.org/
Jean-Marc Chatellier’s French Bakery
European & American Pastries, Cakes, Pies, Bread & Truffles
213 North Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15209-2501
In the heart of friendly Millvale. Exit 3 off Route 28.
Tuesday - Friday 7 AM - 5 PM | Saturday 7 AM - 2 PM
Visit us online or call 412.821.8533. New Classes FranceInfo.US
FranceInfo is a place for sharing teaching and learning materials pertaining to French language and culture. Classes are ongoing and there is always a need teachers. For more information on classes or to become an instructor, please go to the FranceInfo.US site. Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
Vaccine Information Statements
The IAC works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. The Coalition also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, health care organizations, and government health agencies.
Click here for language specific Vaccine Information Statements (VIS). VIS are information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal law requires that VIS be handed out whenever (before each dose) certain vaccinations are given. Immunization Action Coalition
http://www.immunize.org
admin@immunize.org 1573 Selby Avenue, Ste. 234
St. Paul, MN 55104
Tel: (651) 647-9009 Fax: (651) 647-9131
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