Cultural programme for November 2026 at the French Institute in Tlemcen

The French Institute of Algeria in Tlemcen holds a varied cultural programme in November 2026. On Wednesday 4 November at 18:00 there is a meeting with the writer Anouar Benmalek to present his novel Irina, an opera russe, which follows the encounter between Irina and Walid, an Algerian student in the USSR.

An augmented-reality exhibition, FAUNE, opens on Thursday 12 November at 18:00. Using a smartphone app, the posters reveal animated imaginary animal creatures.

The exhibition is visible until 30 November 2026.

During Novembre numérique, a sensory performance called Lecture dans le noir takes place on Wednesday 18 November at 17:00, where digital texts are mixed with guitar melodies, the performers with blindfolds.

Other events include a debate on marine ecology and sustainable fishing led by Meriem Amiar on Tuesday 17 November at 18:00; the presentation of works by the 13th promotion of Lab DZ, a documentary cinema programme, on Tuesday 24 November at 18:00; and a Trackmania tournament on Tuesday 17 November at 15:00.

Workshops for children and adults include a children's theatre workshop for ages 6 and up every Saturday at 14:00, an adults' theatre workshop every Wednesday and Thursday at 17:00, both led by Boumediene Zeblah, an animal learning workshop for ages 8 to 10 on Tuesday 3 and Saturday 21 November at 15:00, a 3D printing introduction for ages 15 and up on Saturday 7 November at 14:00, and virtual reality sessions on Saturday 14 November from 10:00.

Workshop reservations can be made by calling 040 96 10 45 or 0557 98 36 90.