Author: Equipe IFF

Digital sovereignty, democracy, and the environment: discover the French experts shaping AI in the public interest.

Enjoy breakfast with our two famous French authors during a friendly get-together!

Come and meet these three French authors at several events taking place across the capital in late October!

Get ready for another French pub quiz, this time on French music!

Join us every month at Cinema Orion for a new French film, starting with Éric Rohmer’s Autumn Tale!

Create your own patterns and collages in these free workshops led by French designer Jérémy Gaudibert!

Come and join us for a discussion exploring the relationship between craftsmanship, fashion and design, featuring a cross-cultural exchange between French and Finnish professionals

This autumn, the French Institute will organize two fun workshops free of charge to practice spoken French and build confidence!

Discover the finest French artisanal traditions, presented in the form of a cabinet of curiosities!

A friendly afternoon to discover the research of French scientists and researchers from other Francophone countries in Finland, through short talks, demonstrations and workshops.

Just a few days before the opening of the Crafted Connections exhibition, here’s a sneak peek at how the process is taking shape for our three artist duos.

With a pencil in her hand, comic book artist Elene Usdin brings a sheet of paper to life right before your eyes, turning it into a colorful landscape.

Journalism and the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, as seen by experts from Agence France-Presse, Reporters Without Borders and Amnesty Finland

Drawing on literature, art and science, this lecture invites the audience to rediscover clouds and other atmospheric phenomena as spaces of knowledge, uncertainty and imagination.

The French Institute and the Karhupuisto Film Festival have teamed up—join us for a celebration of French cinema and culture!

Join us for an afternoon of artist presentations exploring our relationship with the sea, waterways, and aquatic ecosystems!

Discover the creations resulting from the Franco-Finnish artistic residency Crafted Connections at this exceptional exhibition during Helsinki Design Week!

Guided tours in French: Laboratories and major scientific infrastructures across the capital region open up their doors. On August 25, it’s Aalto Ice Tank ‘s turn!

The library’s opening hours will change during the summer, as will loan periods! All items borrowed by June 26 at the latest will be due on July 31.

New artist residency at the intersection of French and Finnish design expertise.

Mobility, relaxation, or a sound bath? Join our summer yoga sessions!

Are you an early-career researcher working on Arctic topics in the Nordics? Apply for the French Institute Nordic Award and discover the Arctic research field in France!

Interested in carrying out a mobility and research project between France and Finland? Apply for the Maupertuis Program by September 30, 2026!

Dive into the world of jewelry design and discover the fascinating lost-wax casting technique in this workshop for two participants! The workshop is led by jewelry designer Oriane Selvais.

Looking for something to do on the first Saturday of the summer holidays? Come watch an animated film at the French Institute library!

Meet this francophone filmmaker of Mauritanian origin and discover his films Bamako (2006) and Timbuktu (2014)!

Get ready for another DJ night dedicated to French music!

Welcome to the very first afterwork for Finland’s France Alumni at the French Institute!

Reserve your seller’s spot at latest on June 13 and come hunt for treasures on Saturday, June 8!

From general knowledge to the latest trends buzzing on your feed — put your knowledge of French language and culture to the test!