Who We Are
The Société Francophone de Cape Cod was founded in April 2007 by the late Pauline Nelson, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Foreign Languages at Bethany College in West Virginia. Pauline had a deep appreciation for French language and culture and wanted to share that passion with others on Cape Cod.
Today, we are a friendly social group for adults who enjoy speaking French, meeting new people, and celebrating French and Francophone culture. From September through June, we meet at restaurants and other locations around Cape Cod for coffee, drinks, lunch, or dinner.
Some events are casual meetups, while others are sit-down dinners or celebrations inspired by French holidays and traditions, including Bastille Day and Dîner en Blanc. There are no classes or formal programs—just interesting conversation and a chance to keep your French alive.
French is spoken throughout our events, so participants should be comfortable taking part in a basic conversation. You do not need to be fluent. We welcome different conversational levels and do our best to help everyone feel included.
Attending an Event
Advance registration is required so we can make appropriate arrangements with each venue. There is no charge for the event and everyone pays for their own food and beverages. Whenever possible, restaurants provide individual checks. If separate checks are not available, we may ask participants to pay in cash.
Becoming a Member
The Société is managed by a volunteer team that maintains the website, selects event locations, and sends announcements about upcoming events. We work together as equal partners, without formal officers, to keep French alive on Cape Cod.
Membership is $25 per season and includes our email announcements and event invitations. Your dues help cover website maintenance, domain name renewal and occasional French treats at our events.
Newcomers are welcome to attend three events before becoming members. After that, we hope you’ll support the Société by paying your dues which can be done at any of the events or email us for information. Membership is on the honor system, and we appreciate everyone’s support!
Our Season and Membership Renewal
Our current season runs from September 2026 through June 2027.
- If you’ve already paid for this season, you’re all set! Your next payment will be due in September 2027.
- If you’ve attended three events and haven’t yet paid, please pay your $25 dues as soon as you can. Your payment covers the current season, and you’ll renew in September 2027.
Dues cover one September–June season, regardless of when you join. Merci for helping our French-speaking community thrive!
If you have any questions, please email us at societefrancophonecc@gmail.com
