Institut français Sénégal, Cultural center in Dakar-Plateau, Senegal.
The Institut français Sénégal is a two-part facility with a cultural center and language school in downtown Dakar. The building contains exhibition spaces, screening rooms, and classrooms used for events and courses throughout the year.
Originally established as the Centre Culturel Français de Dakar, the facility later became the Institut français Sénégal to better reflect its expanding role. This name change marked a shift toward broader cultural and educational partnerships between the two nations.
The center hosts regular exhibitions, performances, and film screenings that bring together French and Senegalese artists. Visitors experience how creative expression flows across both cultures in this shared space.
Plan your visit around the different weekday and weekend hours, and it helps to check ahead for upcoming events or classes. The downtown location makes it easy to reach and convenient to visit between other activities in the area.
The school teaches not only French and Wolof but also offers courses in Spanish and Portuguese alongside digital skills training. This varied program makes it an unusual hub for language learners interested in exploring multiple African and European languages.
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