Garden Soiree at the Embassy of France La Maison Francaise
Schedule
Fri Sep 20 2024 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Embassy of France in the United States | Washington, DC
About this Event
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.
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.
Kir (crème de cassis topped with white wine or bubbly)
Pastis: French Riviera's favorite apéritif
Music:
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.
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.
Where is it happening?
Embassy of France in the United States, 4101 Reservoir Road Northwest, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 105.45 to USD 803.95