About Elena Aguirre-Guidet

Lover of frites, a good chocolatine, and café noisette, Elena has been in love with French language and culture since her early teens. She enjoys social media blogging about food and travel, and is passionate about building online communities.

In Pictures: Member Holiday Party 2019

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Elena Aguirre-Guidet

The interlude between Thanksgiving and the New Year is the perfect time to gather with friends. Every year, the Alliance Française of San Antonio prepares a members-only soirée to celebrate Continue Reading →

Francophiles Weigh In: Tony Parker and His Impact on Alamo City

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Elena Aguirre-Guidet

As iconic as The Alamo is to our city, it doesn’t rival Spurs fandom as the greatest source of pride and unity in San Antonio. Locals and visitors alike show Continue Reading →

How to Practice Your French When You’re Scared of Speaking

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Elena Aguirre-Guidet

Learning a language is fun – until it isn’t. I don’t mean that in a “This became really boring” way, more like “I have to get up in front of Continue Reading →