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
  • A pair of tickets to an upcoming Old Glory DC rugby gameThis event is being sponsored in collaboration with the 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 is allowed.