French in Acton celebrated the French Independence Holiday, Bastille Day, with a sold-out dinner hosted by restaurant Bondir Concord yesterday, July 14. More than 40 Francophiles, mostly adult students and friends of French in Acton, gathered for this sixth annual event, featuring a meal and entertainment themed to the French national holiday.

Bondir Concord chef Jason Bond prepared a three-course prix-fixe dinner influenced by French cuisine. As in French tradition, the final course offered a choice between a selection of local cheeses, a poached rhubarb dessert, and a dark chocolate Calvados mousse.

The group delighted in French conversation and cheer, as well as the custom flag waving and singing of La Marseillaise, the French national anthem.

To learn more about French in Acton, call 978-929-9101 or visit www.frenchinacton.com.