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Liam Hetherington
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Alianza Francesca

Alianza Francesca

The Alianza Francesca is conveniently located right across from the Santa Catalina Convent. This building is supported by the Alliance Francais, the French cultural institution. It puts on French cultural exchanges, organises courses in the language, and provides a support function for French (and Francophone) travellers - the French honorary consul in Arequipa has an open surgery every Monday from 3:30pm to 6pm. To those of you who only know of the institution of honorary consuls through the novel of Graham Greene, I am assured she is nothing like Charley Fortnum!

Of most interest to non-French travellers though would be the centre's cafeteria. It is a pleasant wood panelled room with windows onto the street, and into the sunny courtyard. It has a balcony, a French / Spanish library, and a selection of board games. I came here for breakfast - they do exceedingly good crepes. Two crepes and a fruit juice will set you up for the day no problem - recommended before you tackle the convent across the street.

Before you leave, be sure to visit the toilets. A doorway lets you out onto the flat roof of the building. From here you can get your first glimpse into the forbidden city of the Convent.

From journal Ary Quepay - Here I Rest

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