SUMMARY

• From the Ambassador's desk: a message from Gérard Araud
• President Hollande and Minister Fabius attend the UNGA
• FACTS Conference takes place in Washington, D.C.
• Interview: The magic of "Carmen" according to two French opera stars
• In depth - On a European vacation: three American friends become international heroes
• Best of France draws thousands to New York City
• Seuls en Scène festival brings French theater to Princeton University
• Airbus plant opens in Mobile, Alabama
• Bolloré Group launches BlueIndy in Indianapolis
• Destination of the month: Le Mont Saint-Michel