Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities

03/27/2026

Join us tonight at Gatsby's Tavern for Game Night!

To Lafayette! A Franco-American Game Night honors the historic friendship between France and the United States. Guests can enjoy games, activities, and a themed presentation while learning more about the era.

Historic Alexandria welcomes guests to an evening of fun, games, and history at Tavern Games Night at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria. Held in the historic ballroom, this lively series features traditional tavern games, a brief themed presentation, and pub trivia around 7:30 p.m., with a cash bar available during the event. Admission includes access to all games, activities, and presentations

Get your tickets now through the Alexandria Shop https://shop.alexandriava.gov/EventPurchase.aspx?dateselected=3/27/2026 registration is recommended as space is limited.

11/21/2025

Santé! 🍷Tonight, a sold out crowd welcomed the Beaujolais Nouveau in style! It is always a pleasure to meet new people and welcome back those who have made this event an annual tradition. Mark your calendar for our 2026 tasting party—see you there! 🎉

11/20/2025

Celebrating 20 years of the Arlington - Reims sister city relationship!! 🇺🇸🇫🇷 🍾🥂

11/14/2025

Only a few tickets left! Join us this Thursday to welcome the 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau. 🍷🎉

Thank you ALXnow - Alexandria Now for highlighting our event!

Alexandria will celebrate its international sisterhood with Caen, France, next week during a "Bienvenue Beaujolais" wine tasting fundraiser. Guests at the cultural, culinary evening can expect guided wine tastings and French cuisine to commemorate Beaujolais Nouveau Day, an annual celebration of the...

11/13/2025

Don’t miss our most elegant night of the year! Next Thursday, put on your party clothes for “Beyond Beaujolais,” a night with numerous wine tastings, music and food from popular local restaurant, Gustave Boulangerie. 🍷🥮🥖🇫🇷🧀🍾🍷

Tickets: https://shop.alexandriava.gov/EventPurchase.aspx?dateselected=11/20/2025

11/11/2025

Today, the Committee honors our Veterans and reflects on the sacrifices made. Pictured is Les Braves, a sculpture on Omaha Beach honoring the western Allies who landed there during WWII. Les Braves consists of three elements: hope, freedom, and fraternity.

10/05/2025

The bébés and mamans showed up for a French Themed Stroller Strides class in honor of Alexandria’s sister City of Caen, France! 👶🏻 🇫🇷 We practiced our French, sang nursery rhymes, and even did some can-can moves, all while working out! 👯‍♀️🎶

Merci Beaucoup to everyone who joined and Fit4Mom Alexandria for making this event so fun and special! 🎉

09/26/2025

Merci Beaucoup to Alexandria’s very own Tom Young for a captivating lecture on his latest book, “The Mapmaker” and to everyone who joined us for the book signing! 📚✨It was an insightful evening learning about the vital role of the French Resistance during World War II. 🇫🇷

09/25/2025

Ce soir! Alexandria author discusses the French Resistance movement and introduces his newest book!

7pm, Lyceum, $15

09/22/2025

*THIS THURSDAY* Alexandria author, Tom Young, discusses the French Resistance and his newest WWII novel, “The Mapmaker.”