Garden Party at the Embassy of France

• To celebrate the arrival of the summer, we invite you to a unique evening in the lush gardens of the French Embassy.

• The French Touch : come spend your Friday evening in the French Embassy's expansive and beautiful outdoor space to mix and mingle with francophiles, French VIPs, diplomats, professionals and business people.

Important: This is a rain or shine event - In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors inside the beautiful Maison Francaise.

On the Menu: Garden Party the French Way 🇫🇷

• Ham cut in front of you 🍖

• French Crepes

• Buffet campagnard (French buffet)

🥖 FRESH BAGUETTE 🥖

Fresh Baguette will be gracing our Garden Party with their authentic French touch. Dive into the savory world of France with their delectable quiches and unique cro'gels. 🍽️

More, receive a delicious complimentary baguette from Fresh Baguette for every guest at our Garden Party! One more reason not to miss this exceptional event.

🍖 Ham Cut in front of you - A Culinary Experience Like No Other🌟

We're excited to introduce the talented Hugh Cossard, who will be carving a Jambon right before your eyes! Don't miss this unique chance to taste authentic French flavors. A fusion of tradition and experience awaits. Come, savor, and be mesmerized! 🇫🇷🇺🇸

Open Bar All Night

• Excellent rosé of course, but also red, white and wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Loire Valley, Alsace, Rhone, Provence, etc.

• Kir (crème de cassis topped with white wine or bubbly)

• Pastis: French Riviera's favorite apéritif

• Raffle: Win restaurant gift certificates, wines, sports tickets, etc.

• French photo backgrounds for great-looking selfies

🎹 Experience the Magic of Live Piano 🌼🎶

Step into a world of musical enchantment at our Garden Party, featuring the exceptional Simon Charette 🎹, Artistic Director at the French Choir of Washington. As he graces the keys with his live piano performance, you'll be transported to a realm of elegance and harmony.

🎹 Meet an authentic 1990 Citroen 2CV ‘Charleston’ Model 🚗

Introducing the 1990 Citroen 2CV Charleston car: A timeless classic designed in the 1930s for farmers, it offers a soft ride and unique features like seats that double as picnic chairs. With a simple design and no frills like radio or A/C, it's the essence of basic French automobile transportation.

5 Types of Tickets

• 50 Shades of Rosé Premium Entry: come in at 7pm, and stay until the end of the event. During the first hour, you will enjoy special hors d'oeuvres and high-end wines from France. No guaranteed seating.

• Stop and Smell the Rosé Tickets: Enter at 8pm. Open bar, Kir Royal (crème de cassis topped with bubbly) de bienvenue, French food, crepes, mix and mingle. No guaranteed seating.

• La Vie en Rosé Table VIP Service for Singles: From 7pm to 10pm (includes VIP Reception). You will seat at a reserved table in a roped-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 France?

• La Vie en Rosé Table VIP Service for Couples: From 7pm to 10pm (includes VIP 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.

• La Vie en Rosé Table VIP Service for up to 4. From 7pm to 10pm (includes VIP 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.

Additional Info:

• For security reasons, we will need the names and emails of all persons attending the event. If you are reserving a table for 2 or 4, we will ask you the additional names the week of the event,

• FACC members get 20% off. Please register with code FACCROSE24. 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. However, we strongly advise you to use a car-sharing service.

• This is an adult-only event. No one under 21 allowed.

• Photo credits: Comet Creation & Guillaume Laplace

• No refunds.