Travel to French soil and celebrate the end of the 2024 wine harvest with us at La Maison Française for DC’s only official celebration—a night filled with delicious food, exquisite wine, and lively music—no plane ticket required!

Event Highlights

Gastronomic Delights
Savor delicious French cuisine prepared by:

• Chef Daniel Labonne, Executive Chef at the Embassy of France
• Chef Hughes Cossard, President/Owner of FoodExpression

Music All Night
Enjoy performances from four amazing musical acts:

• Jazz band Crush Funk Brass
• The incredible Palmardy
• DJ Mad Bow

Lighting and Sound
Carlos Beaumont of VibesSolutions will transform the room into a stunning “Embassy of Lights” with his expert sound and light engineering.

Les Vins Georges Duboeuf
Georges Duboeuf is a renowned producer of premium French wines from the Beaujolais and Mâconnais regions of Burgundy and the South of France. Celebrated for his legendary palate and enthusiasm, Georges has built a legacy of quality and value through his company, Les Vins Georges Duboeuf, which collaborates with hundreds of small family wine growers. Under the leadership of his son, CEO Franck Duboeuf, the company continues to thrive in the 21st century. Les Vins Georges Duboeuf is imported by Quintessential Wines, based in Napa, California.

Quintessential Wines
Founded in 2002 by father and son Stephen D. and Dennis Kreps, Quintessential is a family-owned import, marketing, and sales company based in Napa. They are dedicated to representing multi-generational, family-owned producers who share their passion for authentic winemaking. For more information, please visit their website.

Open Bar All Night
Enjoy Beaujolais Nouveau, Champagne (VIP tables), and sparkling wines from France. Savor excellent red, white, and rosé wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Alsace, Rhône, Provence, and more.

Entertainment

• Wine tastings
• Cooking demos
• French-themed photo backgrounds for great selfies
• Art exhibits
• Meet an authentic 1990 Citroën 2CV ‘Charleston’ Model

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

Ticket options

Tickets are limited and will sell out quickly. Last year’s event was fully booked!

Premier Cru
Enter at 8 PM and enjoy wine, food, music, and entertainment. Very limited seating.

Grand Cru Premium Entry
Enter at 7 PM for delicious hors d’oeuvres and special wines in an open bar setting with live piano music for the first hour. Stay for the entire event. Very limited seating.

Château Table Service for VIP Singles
Sit at a reserved table in a prime area with up to three other guests, enjoying unlimited Champagne, wine, and personal service all night. Limited availability—reserve early!

Château Table Service for VIP Couples
Enjoy a reserved table for two in a prime area with unlimited Champagne, wine, and personal service. Limited availability—reserve early!

Château Table Service for VIP Groups (up to 4)
Sit at a reserved table with up to three friends in a prime area, with unlimited Champagne, wine, and personal service. Limited availability—reserve early!

No refunds.

Important notes

French-American Chamber of Commerce members receive a 20% discount. Use promo code FACCBN24 when purchasing tickets; membership will be verified.

For security reasons, all attendees must be registered via this site—no multiple registrations under a single name. ID will be required to enter Embassy grounds.

This is a fundraiser for the FACC—your support helps us continue organizing exceptional events. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to stock up on fine wine and food.

No parking will be available inside the Embassy. Public parking is located on Reservoir Rd and at Georgetown University Hospital’s parking garage across the street.

This is an adult-only event; no one under 21 will be admitted.

Dress Code: Cocktail attire. French accents are welcome.