French Embassy Beaujolais and Beyond: Wine, Music, Cuisine, and Dance Soiree: A celebration of French savoir-vivre
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! Savor the latest Beaujolais Nouveau wine. Join us on your own or with friends to meet and socialize with ICDC members as you enjoy an evening of music, wine, and dance at the French Embassy!

Event Date

Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 6:30 PM

Event Address

Embassy of France
 4101 Reservoir Road NW
Washington DC 20007

Requested Attire

Cocktail attire suggested. All attendees must be strictly 21 and over with the French Embassy checking and validating IDs of guests.

Event Description

Each year, in November; a fresh batch of Beaujolais Nouveau wine is released in France, shipped throughout the world and enjoyed by thousands! This special tradition is celebrated each year at the Embassy of France and is a must for party-goers who appreciate French "savoir-vivre."

The Beaujolais and Beyond Celebration is a French cultural "Fete" that will take place in accordance with popular French annual tradition and custom for uncorking the Beaujolais Nouveau wine. "Beaujolais and Beyond" will welcome wine lovers, foodies, Francophiles and party goers to the Maison Francaise, Embassy of France in Georgetown.

We will serve light fare from leading DC restaurants, accompanied by French breads, cheeses, pâtés and pastries. Guests will be treated to free-flowing Beaujolais Nouveau wine. Beer, sparkling wine, and other wines available for purchase at the cash bar. The festivities will include a well-known Washingtonian D.J., dancing, French wine, silent auction and a raffle drawing for round-trip tickets to Paris. Beaujolais and Beyond is a must for lovers of savoir-vivre!

Don’t miss this fun-filled and free-flowing annual tradition at the Embassy of France! We encourage you to purchase tickets soon, as this event sells out quickly every year.

Free-Flowing Beaujolais Nouveau Wine. Beer, Sparkling Wine, & other wines for purchase at the cash bar:
VIP Tasting Reception guests will enjoy an open bar until 8:00 PM. Afterwards enjoy free-flowing Beaujolais Nouveau wine. Beer, sparkling wine, and other wines available for purchase at the cash bar. General Admission guests will enjoy free-flowing Beaujolais Nouveau wine. Beer, sparkling wine, and other wines available for purchase at the cash bar.

Please Note:
The event is organized as a festival of wine. As such there are many facets to the evening and the evening is planned so that you can mingle and walk inside the embassy to discover and celebrate French culture and cuisine. Kindly note that the event is not organized as a seated function or dinner event but rather as a cocktail reception with light fare.

Event Agenda (May change)

Due to security considerations at the embassy, we are unable to accept walk-ins. You must reserve a ticket in advance to attend this event. Absolutely no door sales. All guests must be strictly 21 and over.

6:30 – 8:00 PM VIP Tasting Reception Admission
Make your experience extra special with a VIP Tasting Reception until 7:30 PM. A hundred of our top-tier members and well-known personalities from Washingtonian political and professional circles will be in attendance. VIP Guests arrive an hour and a half in advance of the Beaujolais & Beyond Celebration to enjoy tastings of food and wine. Open bar until 8:00 PM for VIP guests and after that enjoy free-flowing Beaujolais Nouveau wine with beer, sparkling wine, and other wines available for purchase at the cash bar.

8:00 – 11:00 PM Beaujolais and Beyond Celebration Admission
Enjoy light fare from leading DC restaurants, accompanied by French breads, cheeses, pates and pastries. Guests will be treated to free-flowing Beaujolais Nouveau wine with beer, sparkling wine, and other wines available for purchase at the cash bar. The festivities will include a dancing to a DJ, a silent auction and a raffle drawing for round-trip tickets to Paris. The event concludes at 11:00PM.

Please ensure that you arrive at the French Embassy by 9:30 PM as Embassy Security may conclude admission to the event at 9:30 PM.

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

If driving, street parking will be available on Reservoir Road and throughout the surrounding neighborhoods. Also, there is a pay lot located across the street at Georgetown University Hospital. Due to security considerations, parking WILL NOT be available on the grounds of the Embassy of France.

If using public transportation, the D6 Metro Bus towards Sibley Hospital drops off directly in front of the embassy. Due to limited parking, we recommend Uber, public transportation or a cab.


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.