French Embassy in the U.S.

01/25/2025

In France, today is the second National Anti-Sexism Day.

The community at the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. recognized these important days by holding a workshop under the theme (Zero Tolerance).

Combating sexism is one of the commitments included in the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs’ action plan promoting gender equality in the workplace. As part of its feminist foreign policy, France also combats sexism abroad and is working actively to fight the inequality, discrimination and gender stereotypes that perpetuate it.

Learn more: https://swll.to/DjWaS.

01/24/2025

"What’s happening in the Middle East concerns us all. Our security, our economy and our daily lives are at stake. The migration crisis related to the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria is an example of this. Let’s take action," 🇫🇷 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.

01/24/2025

French superstar Victor Wembanyama and his San Antonio Spurs took on and defeated the Indiana Pacers in Paris.

📸: .tshilo on Instagram

01/24/2025

Wemby and the Spurs took home a victory over the Pacers today during the first NBA Paris Game 🇫🇷

Video: NBA

01/24/2025

From February 6-11, France is bringing the world together to take practical steps to ensure AI develops in the public interest. What’s the program for this ? Special Envoy Anne Bouverot has your answer.

Learn more: https://swll.to/YeqVc

01/23/2025

"Bonjour, un croissant 🥐 s’il vous plaît."

In 2024, France welcomed 100 million international visitors, a number that reaffirms its position as the leading global tourist destination.

01/23/2025

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Fat Tuesday came very early to the French Ambassador's Residence–January snow was on the ground in both DC and NOLA–thanks to a reception honoring Washington Mardi Gras. Friends and colleagues from across the District of Columbia and the state of Louisiana gathered to share a piece of King Cake and to toast the unique culture, character and resilience of the Bayou State.

Fun fact, Washington Mardi Gras began about 80 years ago as a celebration for congressional staffers who were missing their ancestral homeland. Since then, it has blossomed into a multi-day party complete with a Carnival Ball. This year's theme is, "Duty, Honor, Louisiana."

On this occasion, Ambassador Laurent Bili was pleased to welcome special guests Speaker Mike Johnson, Senator Bill Cassidy, Congressman and Chairman of 2025 Washington Mardi Gras Troy Carter, King of 2025 Washington Mardi Gras Rico Alvendia and Queen of 2025 Washington Mardi Gras Kendall Williams.

01/22/2025

Today we celebrate 🇫🇷🇩🇪 Franco-German Friendship Day

In 1963, French President Charles de Gaulle and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer signed the Élysée Treaty, forging a unique bond between France and Germany. The partnership they created grew to become a pillar of a united Europe, promoting global stability and peace.

German Embassy Washington

01/17/2025

From 🇫🇷 President Emmanuel Macron.

01/17/2025

"Women’s bodies are political.

In many countries, some want them to be hidden, to own them or control them.

50 years ago, thanks to the courage of Simone Veil, France promulgated an act that decriminalized abortion, giving French women control over their own destiny.

Today, our Constitution guarantees all women the freedom to choose to have an abortion.

Women’s bodies are their own – nobody else’s."

– Isabelle Rome, French Ambassador for Human Rights

01/17/2025

01/17/2025

in 1975, France made history by enacting the Loi Veil, a groundbreaking law decriminalizing abortion.

Named after Simone Veil—France’s first female Minister of Health and a tireless advocate for women’s rights—it marked a major step forward for gender equality.

France continues to champion women’s autonomy, both at home and abroad, as a cornerstone of its commitment to Universal Human Rights.

01/16/2025

American director David Lynch has passed. Lynch twice won France's César Award for Best Foreign Film, as well as the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and was an Officier in the French Legion of Honor.

He frequented Paris and worked with several French companies, including StudioCanal on his Mulholland Drive and Figaro on his slapstick "The Cowboy and the Frenchman." Lynch described the French people as, "the biggest film bugs and protectors of cinema in the world."

Although he claims he didn't, "speak French," and instead just "murder[ed] the language," Lynch was a friend of France and a great supporter of French cinema.

01/16/2025

Immense relief and a glimmer of hope.

01/15/2025

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose message of equality and justice continues to inspire people around the globe—including in Toulouse, France.

The French city of Toulouse shares a unique connection to Dr. King through Irene Dobbs Jackson, who spoke about his Civil Rights work while studying there. Her son, Maynard Jackson, later became mayor of Atlanta and helped establish a Sister City partnership between Atlanta and Toulouse, uniting their shared histories.

Toulouse has celebrated Dr. King's legacy through educational events, programs, and even naming a plaza in his honor—a lasting tribute to his profound impact.

01/14/2025

Congratulations to Charlie Dalin on winning the –the single-handed (solo) non-stop, unassisted round the world yacht race that begins and ends in the Département of Vendée, in France.

© Tom Dufour / Adrien François / Marcus Vrignon / Nefsea Prod / VG2024

01/14/2025

"The word 'impossible' is not French! Charlie Dalin becomes one of the Vendée Globe greats, triumphing over oceans in record time: fewer than 65 days! His victory is an ode to audacity and human achievement. Well done!" 🇫🇷 President Emmanuel Macron.