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French Connexions, French Language

"Inspiration and l’Amitié: Sustaining Life in the French Heritage Corridor"

We hope you will join us for the exciting activities comprising our fifth annual conference. You are welcome to participate in any and all elements that interest you by using the registration links below.
French Heritage Corridor 5th Annual Conference

You’re Invited
 
“Inspiration and l’Amitié: Sustaining Life in the FHC”
Washington University
St. Louis, MO
 
Wednesday, April 23 - Saturday, April 26, 2025

We hope you will join us for the exciting activities comprising our fifth annual conference.
You are welcome to participate in any and all elements that interest you by using the registration links below.

Wednesday, April 23
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
“Creole Culture and Identity in Upper Louisiana” Colloquium
hosted by
French Connexions Center of Excellence at Washington University in St. Louis


Thursday, April 24
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
FHC Fifth Annual Conference
Full day conference at Washington University
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cocktail Reception at The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

Friday, April 25
Full day in Ste. Geneviève, Missouri
Chartered bus tour of French heritage sites, concluding with a private visit and dinner reception hosted by the St. Louis Mercantile Library

 

Additional Program Information

FHC Conference Registration Options
Space for in person conference is limited so it is recommended that you register soon

À l’Université
Includes conference, lunch, and cocktail reception on April 24
$75 FHS Members | $100 non-members

Sortir de Classe
Includes all activities on April 24 and 25
(see below for more information)
$125 FHS Members | $150 non-members

Classe Virtuelle
Virtually attend the FHC Conference on April 24 via Zoom
Zoom link will be furnished closer to the date of the event
$10 per person

L’étudiant
Current students can attend April 24 activities in person or virtually free of charge - RSVP required
Register Online

Saturday, April 26
Celebrating Lafayette's Bicentennial
For full event information, visit lafayette200.org. Registration opens February 22, 2025

Accommodations
Lodging options with a special conference rate

Cheshire Inn
6300 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63117
$129/night Sunday-Thursday, $145/night Friday and Saturday
Includes complimentary daily breakfast, self parking is $10/day

Book with these special rates
 Special instructions: At the top of your screen, click the red button marked “Accommodations Washington University” then click the red button at bottom of the screen marked “Update Guest Rooms” and select dates in the April calendar.
Contact Andrea Breeden, Director of Sales, for assistance @ 314.932.7858

Marriott Le Meridien
7730 Bonhomme Ave, St. Louis, MO 63105
$189/night

Book with these special rates
Special instructions: Type “Washington University in St. Louis” in the Destination Box. Click on the Special Rates button. Enter the Corp Promo Code “WAS”. Choose Marriott Le Meridien.
RSVP