French Embassy in the U.S.

06/07/2026

Look at those kids who are now playing at a World Cup level!

Images: Equipe de France, FFF

06/06/2026

Today, we thank those who bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.

06/05/2026

Thank you and merci to those who made D-Day possible.

Image: LOIC VENANCE / AFP

06/05/2026

On June 10, the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. and Monnaie de Paris will convene leading voices from government, academia, finance, and the numismatic world for a special symposium exploring the evolution of money, from the birth of modern republics to the digital revolution.

As part of the Embassy’s America 250 programming, the afternoon will feature two discussions: one exploring the Franco-American story through numismatics and the second examining questions about the future of money and how rules governing it are being rewritten. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to see a rare exhibition of historical medals and coins and the unveiling of the Washington-Lafayette commemorative coins marking America’s 250th anniversary.

Speakers include Founder of Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries Jeff Garrett; Professor of Marketing at Johns Hopkins University Joël Le Bon; Former President of the American Numismatic Association and former Chairman of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) Thomas D. Uram; US Mint Director Paul Hollis; Chief Policy Officer of Coinbase and former economic advisor to President George W. Bush Faryar Shirzad; Monnaie de Paris General Engraver Joaquin Jimenez; Monnaie de Paris Collection Manager Julien Sabouret; and Monnaie de Paris Chairman and CEO Marc Schwartz.

Register to attend: https://swll.to/1bRJMc

06/05/2026

Nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy on D-Day.

In total, more than 2 million people representing over a dozen nationalities contributed as soldiers, sailors, pilots, and medics to the success of Operation Overlord.

More than 4,000 Allied troops lost their lives on June 6, 1944, including approximately 2,500 Americans.

We thank those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Image: The National WWII Museum

06/04/2026

Your coolest friends are wearing the Levi’s x French Football Federation merch.

06/03/2026

Join us for the 21st annual Raymond Aron Lecture, hosted by the Brookings Institution Center on the United States and Europe. This year’s lecture, “Russia and Ukraine: Societies transformed by war,” will feature Anna Colin Lebedev, who will examine how more than 12 years of war have profoundly reshaped Russian and Ukrainian societies and their relationship.

Following the lecture, Ambassador John Tefft will join Anna Colin Lebedev for a discussion moderated by Brookings Senior Fellow Fiona Hill. Opening remarks will be delivered by Vice President and Director of Brookings Foreign Policy Suzanne Maloney and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of France Agnès von der Mühll.

Named after the renowned French thinker Raymond Aron, the lecture series brings together leading French and American voices to discuss key issues shaping the transatlantic relationship.
The event will take place on June 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDT in a hybrid format, with the option to attend either in person or online.

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On June 5, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings will host Anna Colin Lebedev for the 21st annual Raymond Aron Lecture.

06/03/2026

🏆 Choose France 2026: a historic record, including major American contributions

This year, the Versailles summit marked an unprecedented milestone: 71 announcements, €93 billion in investments and 15,600 jobs created — more than the previous 8 editions combined (€87 billion).

🗽 American companies stood out in particular, with 17 projects representing nearly 1 in 4 announcements, with the minimum estimated at €3.8 billion just for the announcements calculated at this stage.

These investments extend to every French economic sector: ☁️ Cloud & IA — Salesforce, HPE, Databricks 📦Logistics — Amazon, GXO 💊 Health — PTC Therapeutics, Curium Pharma 🌾 Agribusiness — Mars ⚙️Manufacturing & Energy — Ecolab, Linde 🪨 Critical minerals — USA Rare Earth

Sending a strong signal: against a complex geopolitical and commercial backdrop, France remains a top investment destination for American companies.

06/03/2026

Venez nombreux !

Old Glory DC will take on Anthem Rugby Carolina at George Mason Stadium in Fairfax on June 6th, the anniversary of D-Day. In light of this special day, the game will pay tribute to the French-American friendship with several gestures including: a word from the Marquis de Lafayette, the raising of the French flag, a rendition of the La Marseillaise, an appearance from French rugby legend Serge Betson, and even a drop kick by Ambassador Laurent Bili.

Plus, ahead of the match, attendees can enjoy a tailgate of French food and wine, an amateur match, and more!

Interested? Use promo code GOLAFAYETTE from the American Friends of Lafayette for 40% off General Admission Tickets: https://swll.to/tk1FNj

06/02/2026

Last night, French Ambassador Laurent Bili, alongside our colleagues from the Consulate General of France in Atlanta, had the privilege of saluting 28 WWII veterans before they fly to Normandy for the 82nd anniversary of D-Day and the 2026 Freedom Prize ceremony.

✈️ For the fifth consecutive year, Delta Air Lines and the Best Defense Foundation, with the support of Michelin, are bringing these heroes back to the shores where they helped shape history and defend freedom.

🏫 Two dozen students are also joining this journey through two educational programs designed to ensure the stories and values of the “Greatest Generation” live on: the Best Defense Foundation’s NextGen Program and the Région Normandie’s Freedom Prize program.

Wishing all the veterans, students, and volunteers a safe and memorable journey! 🇺🇸✈️🇫🇷

Photos: Rank Studios