He convinced M. Daniel de Monterville to try and find funds to begin the project from people in New Orleans who were interested in cultural affairs.

On January 2, 1984, M. Charpentier met with Mme Brandt and M de Monterville in the office of an attorney to sign the articles of incorporation.

The Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans provides: - French classes for all ages and levels - Online classes - Louisiana Creole classes - Language workshops - Literature and conversation groups - Cultural and social events[4] The Alliance also offers the Test d'évaluation du français certificate (TEF), a diploma delivered by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris and DELF diploma (DELF), a diploma delivered by France Éducation international L'Alliance Française of New Orleans offers a wide variety of social activities and cultural events, including festivals [5], lectures, concerts, films, exhibits, guided tours to museums, "wine and cheese" parties, and discussion groups.

In addition to on-site collections, the Alliance offers access to the first French e-library in the United States, Culturethèque, with more than 200 magazines and newspapers, e-books, bandes dessinées, and music.

The Alliance communicates regularly to 6,000 individuals through mailed brochures, blast e-mails, its website and via Facebook and Linkedin.