French Embassy: Midnight in Paris Celebration of French Music, Food & Wine

Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm UTC-04:00

Embassy of France in the United States | Washington

International Events Washington DC
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French Embassy: Midnight in Paris Celebration of  French Music, Food & Wine
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Join us on your own or with friends for an unforgettable evening of French wine, cuisine, and dance as you meet other attendees.
About this Event

We cordially invite you to a special evening at the Embassy of France to celebtrate French wine, music, cuisine, and dance.

Immerse yourself in the magic of Paris, without leaving the city! Step into the charm of the French capital for an unforgettable evening at the Maison Française at the Embassy of France.

Indulge in exquisite French cuisine, toast with a glass of champagne, and enjoy the sophisticated atmosphere of an authentic French soirée—all on French soil.

Join us for Midnight in Paris and let the City of Light sweep you away!


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On the Menu: Delicious French food and buffets prepared by Chef Daniel Labonne, Executive Chef of the French and German Embassies

  • Ham by Jambon de Bayonne, with live demo
  • Raclette Station
  • Crepes Station
  • Desserts by Fresh Baguette

Take the opportunity to network with fellow Francophiles, French VIPs, diplomats, professionals and business people in the wonderful Maison Francaise at the French Embassy. Kindly note that event details, entertainment, and menus are subject to change without notice.



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Live Music ALL NIGHT!

  • The incredible Palmardy
  • DJ Mad Bow

Open Bar All Night

  • Excellent red, white and rosé wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Loire Valley, Alsace, Rhone, Provence, etc.
  • Wine tasting
  • Champagne and bubbles from France

Entertainment All Night

  • A Classic Citroen 2CV will be inside the embassy
  • Photobooth for great looking pictures of you and your friends
  • French photo backgrounds for great-looking selfies

Additional Info:

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 allowed.

Dress Code: Cocktail attire. French accents (bleu, blanc, rouge) welcome.

No refunds.

The event is organized by the French American Chamber of Commerce as a festival of French wine and hors-d'oeuvres. As such there are many facets to the evening and the evening is planned so that you can mingle and walk inside the embassy to discover and celebrate French culture and cuisine. Kindly note that the event is not organized as a seated function or dinner event but rather as a cocktail reception with light fare.

Additional Information:

Due to security considerations at the embassy, we are unable to accept walk-ins. You must reserve a ticket in advance to attend this event. Absolutely no door sales. All guests must be strictly 21 and over.

All persons attending the event must be registered via this site. If you purchase multiple tickets, please provide us the name of EACH guest. For table of 2 or 4, register a single person and we will be reaching out prior to the event for the names of your guests. We must receive the names of ALL guests 48 hours prior to the date of the event.

Due to 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. Please verify parking times and rates at the time you park.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Embassy of France in the United States, 4101 Reservoir Road Northwest, Washington, United States

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USD 101.31 to USD 903.95

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