Garden Party at the Embassy of France

• To celebrate the arrival of the sun, 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.

• Ham cut in front of you ?

• French Crepes

• Buffet campagnard (French buffet)

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.

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! ????

• 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

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.

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.

• 50 Shades of Rosé Event + VIP Reception: come in at 6:30pm, 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 7:30pm. 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 Service for Singles: From 6:30pm to 9:30pm (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 Service for Couples: From 6:30pm to 9:30pm (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 Service for up to 4. From 6:30pm to 9:30pm (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.

• 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.

Host or Publisher French-American Chamber of Commerce