Embassy of France Celebration: La Galette des Rois 2026

In January, it is a tradition for the French to celebrate Galette des Rois and wish each other the best for the new year. Let's do both!

Travel to French soil and celebrate with us two of the most important French traditions. No plane ticket required.

• La Galette des Rois: in the U.S., food festivities start at Thanksgving and continue with Christmas and New Year's Eve, and then it's over. But it's not over in France, where during the entire month of January and even a little beyond, families and friends gather, usually on several occasions, to celebrate the 700-year old tradition of Galette des Rois (The King's Cake). The cake, traditionally topped with a golden paper crown, is a sweet and delicious puff pastry confection with almond-flavored frangipane filling. But the celebration is much more than that, as the person who will end up with la fève, a small porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices, becomes a "King/Queen for the Day". Be assured, there will be many kings and queens during our evening!
  

• Les Voeux: Wishing "Meilleurs Voeux pour la Nouvelle Annee" (best wishes for the New Year) in France is not just something you do on January 1. French people do it the entire month, and it often becomes the pretext for more celebration and Champagne toasting.

Join us for this most traditional yet lively evening featuring:

• Delicious Galettes des Rois prepared by Fresh Baguette

• Hors-D'oeuvres prepared by Chef Daniel Labonne, Executive Chef at the Embassy of France - VIP Hour only

• Degustation of Jambon de Bayonne, a delicate and delicious cured ham from the Basque region of France.

• Buffet with delicious French cheeses, cold cuts and veggie options.

• Open bar all night - As if you were invited to an upscale party on the Champs Elysees, set the mood to celebration by enjoying a glass of bubbly or other fine French wine.

• Champagne and bubblies from France

• Excellent red, white and rosé wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Alsace. Rhone, Provence, etc.
• European Beers

• Live music

• All guests will leave with a baguette from Fresh Baguette.

• French photo backgrounds for great-looking selfies

• Prizes for all the Kings and Queens

• Raffle

• Art

Take the opportunity to network with fellow Francophiles, French VIPs, diplomats, professionals, and business people in the wonderful Maison Francaise at the French Embassy.

5 Types of Tickets:

• La Couronne Premium Entry: Enter at 7 pm and enjoy a glass of Champagne, special hors-d'oeuvres prepared by the French Embassy's Executive Chef Daniel Labonne, high-end wines from France, and live songs and music. No reserved seating.

• Kings and Queens Table Service for Singles (7 pm to 11 pm): Same as La Couronne VIP guests but you will be seated at a reserved table in a roped-off prime area with up to 3 other guests, with unlimited Champagne, wine and personal service during the entire event. Very limited number of tables, so reserve early. An opportunity to make new friends!

• Kings and Queens Table Service for Couples - Table for 2 (7pm to 11pm): Same as La Couronne VIP guests but you will be seated 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.

• Kings and Queens Table Service for up to 4 (7 pm to 11 pm): You will seat at a reserved table with up to 3 of your friends, in a roped-off prime area with unlimited Champagne, wine and personal service
  Additional Info:
• We are hosting this event in conjunction with our partners at the FACC (French American Chamber of Commerce)
• 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 or business attire. French accents welcome.
• No refunds.
• No multiple registrations under a single name. ID will be required to enter the Embassy grounds.
• For tables of 2 or 4, register a single person and we will be reaching out prior to the event for the names of your guests.

• La Fève Tickets (from 8pm to 11pm): Includes Galette des Rois, Open Bar. No reserved seating.

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