At the Embassy of France: Garden Soiree & Dance under the Stars

C'est la rentrée! We cordially request the pleasure of your company for a garden soiree at the Embassy of France, La Maison Francaise, for a memorable evening of French wine, music, and cuisine under the stars!

Experience a night of elegance and French culture in Georgetown in the heart of Washington DC. This is a rare opportunity to experience the elegance, charm, and sophistication of France without leaving the city. Don’t miss this exclusive event, sponsored by the French American Chamber of Commerce with members of the International Club of DC.

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

• Authentic French cuisine, including Jambon de Bayonne, freshly made French crêpes, and delicious French ice cream.
• 🍾 VIP Champagne Bar with unlimited champagne for VIP guests.
• 🍷 An Open Bar featuring French wines, sparkling wines, and a variety of beverages.
• 🥤 A special Karahiyo Beverage Stand, showcasing refreshing specialty drinks.
• 🎶 Live music by French singer Julien Xuereb.
• 🎧 Entertainment throughout the afternoon with DJ David Dupre.
• 💃 Professional dance instructors offering fun introductory swing dance lessons for everyone interested
• 🚗 A display of classic French historic cars.
• 👒 Our elegant Summer Hat Contest, wear your most stylish or creative hat for a chance to win a special prize.
• ⚽ A fun FIFA World Cup-themed photo corner.

Agenda

7:00 PM Doors open for Premium Entry and VIP Seated
7:15 PM Julien Xuereb, French solo guitar and singing
8:00 PM General Admission Commences

8:30 PM Julien Xuereb's Performance concludes

8:45 PM Swing dance lesson
9:15 PM Swing dance lesson ends; DJ David Dupre starts

10:00 PM Event concludes

On the Menu: Garden Party the French Way

French Crepes

Buffet campagnard (French buffet)

Ham carved in front of you

Open Bar All Night

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

Bar selections subject to change.

Music:

Enjoy a delightful evening of music at our French garden soiree under the stars!

Important Information:

For security reasons, we will need the names and emails of each guest attending the event at least 3 days prior to the event. If you are reserving a table for 2 or 4, please be sure to send the names and email addresses of your guests at least 3 days prior to the event. If you purchase more than 1 ticket, please email us the first name, last name, and email address of each of your guest(s) to [email protected].

Kindly note that though French wine and food are served at the event, this is not a seated dinner function. Please plan to have dinner before or after the event.

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.

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.

Photo credits: FACC and Comet Creation

No refunds. All ticket sales are final.