Parisian Gala At The Embassy of France - An Evening In Paris

Parisian Gala At The Embassy of France - An Evening In Paris

Paris is the most visited city in the world. It is for a reason and we will bring you that experience, without ever boarding a plane!

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Date and time

Saturday, May 18 · 7 - 11pm EDT

Location

Embassy of France in the United States

4101 Reservoir Road Northwest Washington, DC 20007

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

About this event

  • 4 hours

- 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


Please note that in order to ensure the safety of the event for all, the program has been especially tailored to ensure everyone not only has an enjoyable time during the evening, so the number of tickets sold is limited. Tickets will go fast so register early. Prices are subject to increase. They go up as ticket inventory goes down. Grab your tickets before then.

The event is mainly a standing reception style. Seating is available only for table service.

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


Dress Code options: Cocktail attire. French accents (bleu, blanc, rouge) welcome.



5 Types of Tickets

1. Versailles VIP 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 guaranteed seating.


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


3. Champs Elysées Table Service for Singles: From 7:00pm to 11:00pm (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 Paris?


4. Champs Elysées Table Service for Couples: From 7:00pm to 11:00pm (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.


5. Champs Elysées Table Service For A Group of Four. From 7:00pm to 11:00pm (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.



Payment Instructions :

1. Login to see the 'Get Tickets' button, after RSVPing. Then hit the button.

2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for.

3. If you don't have a Paypal account, proceed to the next page and scroll down to see "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card". Then turn off the button 'Save The Info and Create Your Paypal Account'.

4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal.


How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone

Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps :


For Safari Users :

1. Go to Settings.

2. Scroll down to Safari and click on it.

3. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off.


For Google Chrome Users :

1. Open Google Chrome.

2. Click on the three dots and you will see many options.

3. Click on Settings.

4. Scroll down to content settings.

5. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off.


Refund and Ticket Resell Policy

All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to those who purchased tickets advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.

However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a message letting us know the full name and contact details of the person taking your spot. You must let us know eight hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.



$109 – $895