French Ambassador's Residence La Soiree Champagne
Exclusive and rare opportunity to enjoy a delightful evening of Champagne at the residence of the Ambassador of France. Also enjoy delectable hor d'oeuvres prepared by the Ambassador's chef to pair with the Champagne along with live music and an art exhibit. 

Event Date

Friday, March 1, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Event Address

Residence of the Ambassador of France
2221 Kalorama Road NW
Washington DC 20008

Requested Attire

Cocktail attire requested. All guests must be 21 and over.

Event Description

There is no better way to start the New Year than an exclusive Champagne open bar evening at the Residence of the Ambassador of France. The International Club of DC invites you to the 4th annual La Soiree Champagne presented by the French-American Chamber of Commerce! The event will be hosted in the private Residence of the Ambassador of France, Gérard Araud, in his presence. This is the perfect occasion to enjoy a rare opportunity to taste different Champagnes from France's leading houses, while at the same time mingle with the Chamber's Board of Directors as well as distinguished guests, high-ranking diplomats and VIPs.
 
In addition to an open-bar serving Champagne, there will be an upscale finger-food cocktail prepared by the Residence's Chef, to pair with the Champagne! The Soirée will also feature live music and art.

The Champagne: just like last year, we will have some of the best Champagne in the world. Some of the expected selections include (Selections may change):

~ Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire, Cuvee Roger-Constant 2008, Prestige Tête de Cuvée
only 1200 bottles made (retail $625)

~ Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire, Cuvee Hautes-Prieres 2009, Blanc de Blancs Millesime, Chardonnay
3600 bottles made (retail $305)

~ Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire, Cuvee Trianon 

~ Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire,Rose de Saignee Limite

~ Moet et Chandon 

~ Dom Perignon

Enjoy Light Fare by the Ambassador's Chef
- Cube de Thon Pate de Citron 
- Toast Saumon and Cream Cheese 
- Toast Foie Gras 
- Charbon a la Truffe 
- Gougere 
- Guimauve Framboise 
- Tarte Citron 
- Cannele Bordelais 
- Macarons

Delightful Music: The musical ensemble Bergamot Rose will be performing original music and world jazz, featuring vocals in French, Italian, Spanish and English. The duo features Jennifer (Scott) Bergamot-Rose on piano and vocals and Cristian Perez on guitar. Jennifer's debut album, Le temps de l’amour, reached the Top 40 on the jazz charts and has been played on radio stations world-wide. The ensemble is delighted to return to the French Ambassador’s Residence to perform at La Soirée Champagne. More information on the group is available at www.bergamotrose.com.

The Residence: From a portrait of Lafayette to a bust of Benjamin Franklin to Empire-style couches, neo-classical tapestries and other works of contemporary art, the residence is home to numerous treasures. Some of the residence’s featured works of art came from the collections of the Louvre museum, while others were donated by diplomatic officials or other French ambassadors over the 80 years that the home has belonged to the French government. 

Click here to view a virtual tour of the Residence.

Please note that this exclusive event is presented as a fundraiser for the French American Chamber of Commerce, a 501c6 nonprofit organization. The event is presented as a cocktail reception with champagne and appetizers and not a seated function or dinner event. Kindly note that the Ambassador's presence is subject to change based on his official duties and responsibilities. In the event the Ambassador is called away on official business, another high ranking official from the embassy will welcome you to the event.

Event Agenda (May change)

6:00 PM Admission commences. Please arrive on time.
8:30 PM Event concludes.

Kindly note that the Snow Date for the event is Wednesday, February 20th in the event the event is postponed due to weather conditions.

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking


Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.