Consulate of France in Houston

07/22/2026

POV: You attended Houston’s Bastille Day Celebration and enjoyed delicious treats, live music, amazing vibes, Texan line dancing, and, of course, a classic French party. Thank you to everyone who attended the event! We can’t wait to see you back at next year’s celebration!

POV : Vous avez participé à la célébration de la Fête nationale française à Houston et avez profité de délicieuses gourmandises, de musique live, d’une ambiance incroyable, de danse en ligne à la texane et, bien sûr, d’une véritable fête à la française. Merci à toutes celles et tout ceux qui ont participé à l’événement. Nous avons déjà hâte de vous retrouver lors de l’édition de l’année prochaine !!

07/21/2026

Accompagnez- moi à l’inauguration de Petite Lucie, le tout nouveau café d’inspiration française à Houston ! Situé au cœur de Downtown, ce café est l’endroit idéal pour faire une pause autour d’un café, de délicieuses pâtisseries ou d’un bon repas. L’ambiance était incroyable, avec de nombreuses activités pour les enfants, de la musique, des comédiens hauts en couleur et, bien sûr, de la danse. Leur menu est tout simplement irrésistible, avec un large choix de boissons, de plats et de pâtisseries, et le service… absolument exceptionnel. C’était un vrai plaisir de voir les habitants de Houston profiter du beau temps malgré la chaleur, et encore plus de les voir savourer de délicieuses spécialités françaises. 

Ce nouveau café français est à ne pas rater, aussi beau que gourmand !

Come with me to the grand opening of Houston’s newest French-inspired café,Petie Lucie
Located in the center of Downtown, this cafe is the perfect place to stop for coffee, pastries, and food. The event had the best vibe with plenty of activities for kids, live music, fun actors, and of course, dancing. They have such an enticing menu with an array of drinks, food, and pastries, and the service was simply incredible.It was so nice to see Houstonians getting outside despite this warm weather and even more exciting to see them enjoying French treats.  

Don’t miss out on this new, beautiful, and delicious French Cafe.
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07/14/2026

Bonne fête nationale! 🇫🇷

07/13/2026

🇫🇷✨ What a wonderful Bastille Day celebration! ✨🇫🇷

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Alliance Française de Houston to celebrate France's national day!

It was a pleasure to gather with members of the French community, our American friends, partners, sponsors, and supporters for an evening filled with music, great food, and shared friendship.

A heartfelt thank you to the Alliance Française de Houston, our generous sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and everyone who helped make this celebration such a success.

As we celebrate this year's Bastille Day and the 250th anniversary of the friendship between France and the United States, we are reminded that the bonds between our two countries continue to grow stronger through our shared history and vibrant community.

Merci à tous, and we look forward to celebrating with you again next year! 🇫🇷🇺🇸



All pictures are available here -
https://gallery.charliehorsephotos.com/bastilledaycelebrationslaallianceonlovett/outsidearoundtheevent/

Thanks Charlie for all the wonderful memories you captured!

07/13/2026

On Friday, July 10th, Consul General Frank Marchetti hosted a Bastille Day reception at his residence in River Oaks. Attendees included city officials, the consular corps, members of the French business community, representatives of Houston arts institutions and our generous sponsors.

The ceremony was dedicated to 250 years of friendship between our two countries and featured an exhibition of the authentic musket that once belonged to Lafayette.

On this occasion, the consul general had the immense honor of awarding the Legion of Honor to Henry Kolinek—a Texan veteran of the 1944 Battle of Normandy.

Thank you to our generous sponsors and to Jean-Luc Royere and Oralia Perez at the Post Oak Hotel, Gérard Bertrand wines, Savencia and the French Farm.

07/13/2026

This Friday, Consul General Frank Marchetti presented France’s highest distinction, the French Legion of Honor, to Henry "HJ" Kolinek Jr., a Texas World War II veteran whose bravery helped liberate France.

At nearly 101 years old, Mr. Kolinek's service and sacrifice continue to inspire future generations.

We are honored to celebrate his extraordinary legacy during our Bastille Day festivities in Houston.

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07/13/2026

🇫🇷🇺🇸 On Friday July 10th 2026, France and Houston celebrated the enduring friendship between our two nations with the dedication of an original 1825 bust of the Marquis de Lafayette at the historic Julia Ideson Building. We were very honored to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Independence and the crucial role played by Marquis de Lafayette with our American friends.

Our very special thanks to the French-American Cultural Foundation, the Houston Library, the Houston Public Library Foundation and to our generous sponsors SLB, TotalEnergies, ENGIE, Viridien, The Awty International School and Watt & Well

Charles Foster
Ann Chao
Sandy Gaw
Frank Marchetti
Debra R. Dunn
Chase Untermeyer

07/07/2026

🇫🇷 Merci à nos sponsors !

À quelques jours de notre célébration de Bastille Day, nous tenons à remercier chaleureusement nos généreux sponsors pour leur soutien et leur confiance.

Leur engagement contribue directement au succès de cet événement et nous permet de partager cette belle fête avec toute la communauté à l'Alliance Française de Houston.

Nous sommes fiers de pouvoir compter sur des partenaires aussi engagés et impatients de célébrer avec eux et avec vous le 11 juillet ! 🎉✨

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07/03/2026

06/30/2026

Only 11 days to go until our Bastille Day celebration! 🇫🇷🎉
A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors for their invaluable support. Your partnership makes this celebration possible, and we are grateful for your commitment. We can't wait to celebrate with you!