Evening at the Embassy of France: A Night in Paris

Tonight, we invite 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

Without leaving DC, step on French soil and celebrate in the "City of Lights" – without ever boarding a plane!

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

Live Music AND LATE NIGHT DJ

Jennifer Bergamot-Rose plays classic French songs on the piano

Bands playing French songs

French DJ to finish the night

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

European Beers

Entertainment All Night

A Classic Citroen 2CV will be inside the embassy

French photo backgrounds for great-looking selfies

Contemporary Art by African Art Beats

5 Types of Tickets

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 guaranted seating.

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

Champs Elysées Table Service for Singles: From 7:00pm to 11:00pm (includes VIP 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 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.

Champs Elysées Table Service for up to 4. 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.

Fantastic Raffle Prizes

Grand Prize: a pair of RT tickets to Paris, courtesy of Delta Air Lines and Air France

Champagne Magnums

Bottles of French wine

Gift Certificates

A pair of tickets to an upcoming DC United game.

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 event is being sponsored in collaboration with the French American Chamber of Commerce!

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

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