The French-American Chamber of Commerce invites you to an event that is sure to be one of the highlights of the year: spend an evening in the City of Light and celebrate everything Paris without leaving DC!

- The Majesty of the Champs-Élysées

- The Allure of the Eiffel Tower

- The Royalty of Versailles

Tonight, we invite you to the City of Lights – without ever boarding a plane! Celebrate Paris on French soil as we invite you to a special evening at the Embassy of France.

From the elegance of classical French culture to the most celebrated Parisian nightlife of the 21st Century, experience a special evening of fantastic French food, wine, music, and Parisian ambiance in the beautiful and festive Maison Francaise at the French embassy.

On the Menu: Delicious French food

• Hors-d'oeuvres and buffets prepared by Chef Daniel Labonne, Executive Chef of the French and German Embassies
• Ham by Jambon de Bayonne, with live demo
• Crepes
• Desserts by Fresh Baguette

Live Music All Night!

• Guitarist Julien Xuereb sings classic French songs
• The amazing Palmardy
• DJ Mad Bow

Open Bar All Night

• Excellent red, white and rosé wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Loire Valley, Alsace, Rhone, Provence, etc.
• Wine tasting
• Champagne and bubblies from France
• Try French drinks such as Tomate, Perroquet, Monaco, etc.

Entertainment All Night

• A Classic Citroen 2CV will be inside the embassy
• Photobooth for great looking pictures of you and your friends
• French photo backgrounds for great-looking selfies

5 Types of Tickets

• Versailles Premium Entry Reception: walk the red carpet at 7pm, and stay until the end of the event. Enjoy a glass of Champagne when you arrive, special hors-d'oeuvres prepared by the French Embassy's Executive Chef Daniel Labonne, high-end wines from France, and live French songs and music. No guaranted seating.

• Eiffel Tower Tickets: Enter at 8pm. Open bar, food, music and entertainment.

• Champs Elysées VIP Table Service for Singles: From 7:00pm to 11:00pm (includes Premium Entry Reception). You will seat at a reserved table in a ropped-off prime area, with up to 3 others guests. Unlimited Champagne, wine and personal service during the entire event. Very limited number of tables. Please reserve early. An opportunity to make new friends and maybe plan a trip together to Paris?

• Champs Elysées VIP Table Service for Couples: From 7:00pm to 11:00pm (includes Premium Entry Reception). You will seat at a reserved table for just you two, in a roped-off prime area, with unlimited Champagne, wine and personal service during the entire event. Very limited number of tables so reserve early.

• Champs Elysées VIP Table Service for up to 4. From 7:00pm to 11:00pm (includes Permium Entry Reception). You will seat at a reserved table for you and up to 3 of your friends, in a roped-off prime area, with unlimited Champagne, wine and personal service during the entire event. Very limited number of tables so reserve early.

Fantastic Raffle Prizes

• Grand Prize: a pair of RT tickets to Paris, courtesy of Delta Air Lines and Air France
• One Year of Free Croissants Courtesy of Fresh Baguette
• Champagne Magnums
• Bottles of French wine
• Gift Certificates

Additional Info:

• This is a fundraiser: please help the FACC continue to organize great events.
• It is also an excellent opportunity to stock up on excellent wine and food.
• FACC members get 20% off. Please register with code PARISFACC2024. Please note that membership will be verified prior to the event. To become a member, email or call us at 240-994-6932.
• For security reasons, there will be no parking inside the Embassy. Public parking is available on Reservoir Rd and across the street at Georgetown University Hospital's parking garage.
• This is an adult-only event. No one under 21 allowed.
• Dress Code: Cocktail attire. French accents (bleu, blanc, rouge) welcome.
• No refunds.