Maison de la Francité – Prise de Parole en Public

The Maison de la Francité is a Brussels-based non-profit association (ASBL) whose mission is to promote the French language and international Francophonie. Its Public Speaking Workshop (Atelier de Prise de Parole en Public) offers progressive 10-session cycles held every Monday evening. Led by professional theatre practitioners, participants work in small groups (max. 15) to develop confidence, structure, vocal presence, and stage presence through tools drawn from theatre, eloquence, improvisation, and declamation.

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In addition to offline public speaking classes, you can practice public speaking online from Brussels

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Contact & location

18, rue Joseph II, 1000

Open website

02 219 49 33

eaydin@maisondelafrancite.be

Membership & sessions

No annual membership required. Participation is per workshop cycle: €165 for the full 10-session cycle; reduced rate of €110 for students and job-seekers. Registration via eaydin@maisondelafrancite.be or by phone at 02 219 49 33.

Services: Public speaking workshop (10-session progressive cycle), Eloquence training, French conversation tables (tables de conversation française), Creative writing workshops, Literary dinners (diners littéraires), Conferences and lectures, Text-writing competitions, Poetry events and open-mic sessions, Newsletter subscription

Membership: 165 EUR / yearly

Meeting schedule: Mondays, 18:30–21:00, in cycles of 10 weekly sessions (excluding school holidays). Maximum 15 participants per cycle.

Languages: French

Meeting formats: in-person

Additional information

The organisation was founded in 1976 and is part of an international network of associations defending Francophone values and heritage. Office hours: 09:00–12:30 and 13:30–17:00. Nearest metro: Arts-Loi. General contact: secretariat@maisondelafrancite.be.

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