SUMMARY

• President Sarkozy' s visits to the U.S. foster international cooperation
• Simone Veil is inducted to the Académie Française
• European embassies in D.C. host Open House in May
• Stirring American zest for French gastronomy
• American photographers capture France
• Richmond's feature presentation
• In depth - President Sarkozy visits the United States
• France aims to digitize written works
• Mind-boggling event encourages Europeans to use their heads
• French office buildings go greener
• Agriculture sprouts interest in France
• Casanova's adventures acquired by France
• Exhibition examines Crime and Punishment
• France reaches for the (Michelin) stars
• Blockbuster spring events heat up nation's Capital
• Illuminated prayer book on display in New York