La Chandeleur: Crêpe Party

Join the Alliance Française de Seattle and Mirabelle by Orphée to celebrate La Chandeleur with a cozy, delicious, and interactive cultural experience! This evening is inspired by a beloved French tradition.

What is La Chandeleur?

Celebrated on February 2nd, La Chandeleur (also known as Candlemas), is a cherished French tradition marking the return of longer days and light. Over time, it became closely associated with making and sharing crêpes, symbols of prosperity and good fortune.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, February 2
• Time: Seatings at 5pm and 6:30pm
• Location: Mirabelle by Orphée (616 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104)
• Price: $59/person
• Language Level: Open to all levels

Tickets Include:

• An artisanal buckwheat, savory galette
• A sweet crêpe
• A glass of dry brut cider
• An opportunity to practice French skills with other Francophones and Francophiles

CRÊPE MENU

Savory galette options (one selection per person):

• White ham, organic sunny-side-up eggs, and 20-month aged Comté
• Smoked salmon, goat cheese, crème fraîche, and chives
• Ratatouille (vegetarian)

Sweet crêpe options (one selection per person):

• Demi-sel cultured butter with vanilla sugar
  
• Apple and pear compote with salted butter caramel
  
• Chocolate with flambéed banana

Alongside the meal, guests are invited to enjoy a dedicated space to practice French language skills. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced speaker, this relaxed setting is perfect for building confidence, meeting fellow Francophiles, and immersing yourself in French culture, all one bite and one conversation at a time.

Come for the crêpes, stay for the conversation, and celebrate La Chandeleur à la française !