French-American Chamber of Commerce - Washington, DC

06/18/2026

🎶 SON DE L’AMOUR 🎶

✨ Celebrate Pride Month with Villa Albertine DC at the Embassy of France!

📌 Join us on June 20 for a unique evening featuring live music, DJs, food, community organizations, Pride partners, and special guest IDK and friends .

🎸 From pop and jazz to hip-hop and classical music, artists will perform throughout the Embassy, creating an unforgettable musical journey in the heart of Washington, D.C.

🎤 This year’s edition will feature :
- Tanya Anisimova (cellist) and pianist Kuei-I-Wu - Classical music
- Shelley Star (duet) - Pop Rock
- Maggie Paxson (singer) - Folk
- Fuzzy Goldmine (band) - Funk
- Palmardy (band) - Pop Rock
- Mas Gallo - DJ
- Embassy of France’s Choir
- Duke Ellington School of the Arts
And more to come !

📍 Embassy of France
📅 June 20, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎟️ $5 admission | Free for children under 15
Tickets: link in bio!

Music. Community. Pride. France.

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06/18/2026

🌸 Come to the Garden Party to enjoy delicious food and party!

🍽️ MENU:
- Ham cut in front of you
- French Crepes
- Buffet campagnard (French buffet)

🥖 Fresh Baguette
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.

🍖 Ham Cut in front of you - A Culinary Experience Like No Other:
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!

🥂 Open Bar All Night:
- Bubbles, 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:
🎹 Jenniffer Scott live
Experience the elegance of live piano under the open sky. Jenniffer Scott, a gifted pianist with a soulful touch, will bring a unique atmosphere to the garden party—refined, warm, unforgettable.

🎸 DJ set by David Duprès!
The garden party hits a new level. Laid-back vibes, sunny atmosphere, and a groovy set—David Auprès brings his signature sound outdoors.

06/18/2026

🌼 The garden party on July 17th is a must-attend event!

💃 New this year: Swing dance lessons during the event!
Come hone your dancing skills with a private instructor coming just for the occasion! A wonderful moment of sharing and celebration ahead, all with a specially dedicated playlist and space. Feel free to join in or not!

👒 Hat contest!
Come with your best hats and try to win great prizes if you are chosen!

🚗 Meet an Authentic 1990 Citroen 2CV
Introducing the 1990 Citroen 2CV 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.

🎟️ Choose from 5 ticket types:
- 50 Shades of Rosé Premium Entry (7pm)
- Stop and Smell the Rosé Tickets (8pm)
- La Vie en Rosé Table VIP Service for Singles (from 7pm to 10pm, includes VIP Reception)
- La Vie en Rosé Table VIP Service for Couples (from 7pm to 10pm, includes VIP Reception)
- La Vie en Rosé Table VIP Service for up to 4 (from 7pm to 10pm, includes VIP Reception)

RAFFLE:
Fantastic Raffle Prizes !
🧺 A Basket of French Delights
🍷 Bottles of Fine French Wine and Champagne
🌸 Tickets to our next Garden Party

06/17/2026

✨ Join us on Friday, July 17th for an incredible Garden Party at the French Embassy, organized by the French-American Chamber of Commerce!

🇫🇷 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. More info coming soon!

🎟️ The early birds are here—get your tickets in our bio!

06/09/2026

⚽️ Come join us for the watch party on June 16th at Penn Social! Starting at 2:30 PM with kickoff at 3:00 PM.

📍 Where? 801 E St NW, Washington, DC 2000

🎟️ Free and mandatory reservation (a ticket does not necessarily guarantee a seat)!

🔗 Reservation link: https://www.pennsocialdc.com/event-details/france-world-cup-match-against-senegal-1

06/09/2026

Washington, D.C., although not among the competition's host cities, is establishing itself as a true gathering point for watch parties! Read the article to find out where to meet up if you're a soccer fan! ⚽

Via: Axios
Read more:

From Croatian embassy parties to Argentine patios and England pub crowds, bars across the region are turning the World Cup into a global celebration.

06/08/2026

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration measure aimed at sharply increasing H-1B visa fees for highly skilled foreign workers. Following lawsuits from business groups and academic organizations, the court halted the fee hike on the grounds that the government had failed to follow the required administrative and legal procedures, notably the obligation for public consultation.

Via: The Hill
Read more:

A federal judge on Monday blocked a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications imposed by the Trump administration.  U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin agreed with…

06/05/2026

The Airbus A350-1000ULR has become the world's longest-range airliner following its maiden flight! Thanks to the addition of a rear center fuel tank, this aircraft is capable of flying nearly 10,000 nautical miles and performing non-stop flights lasting up to 22 hours. Specially designed for the Australian airline Qantas, which has ordered 12 units, it will directly connect the east coast of Australia to cities like London or New York.

Via: New Atlas
Read more:

If it's ever been your dream to spend 22 hours on a non-stop flight from Sydney to London, then good news: Airbus has announced the maiden flight of the world's longest-range airliner, the Airbus A350-1000ULR, with a range of almost 10,000 nautical miles.

06/04/2026

🚨 Announcement!

We are looking for a swing dance instructor to host our 'Garden Party' event, which will take place on July 17th from 7 PM to 10 PM at the Embassy of France. 💃

It’s going to be a festive evening where guests will have the opportunity to enjoy great food, mingle, dance, and celebrate! To perfectly capture the spirit of the evening, we are ideally looking for someone who can curate a playlist featuring French music.

🔗 Full event details can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-party-at-the-embassy-of-france-tickets-1982314239252?aff=oddtdtcreator

Interested? Connect with us via social media or reach out directly at [email protected]

06/03/2026

🚨 Tomorrow: Screening by French Premiere!

🎥 Nobody would have bet on Jérémy, working behind a video store counter, or Bouna, cleaning at the airport. Without connections, money or much English, nothing suggested they would become Major NBA agents. Inspired by a true story.

📖 Language: French with English subtitles
🏠 Venue: LANDMARK BETHESDA ROW, 7235 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD
📅 Date: Thursday, June 4th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets in bio!
Get a discount by entering this code: DREAM-FACCWDC