The photalbum of Bastille Day 2022 -La Vendée is available here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BcLCAD6b4UUtMTJQ9
Tickets available now on Eventbrite- Bastille Day 2022- La Vendée.
Our annual celebration for Bastille Day will feature "La Vendée".
Join us at the French Embassy July 15th at 7 pm
This year’s theme is La Vendée - part of the French Atlantic coast, a beautiful and culturally rich area of France with a strong culinary tradition.
On Friday, July 15th, join us to experience the beautiful region "La Vendée"; where the Loire valley meets the Atlantic coastline.
Enjoy a delicious selection of dishes curated by the best local chefs, participate in our silent auction filled with wonderful items and sip a glass of wine while listening to some fantastic live music.
With the participation of the Ambassador of France to the United States Philippe Etienne who will deliver welcoming remarks.
With Guest Chef Chef Gilles Epié , who has cooked for George Bush, Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton and was the youngest chef in the world to ever receive a Michelin Star at the age of 22! https://www.chefgillesepie.com/
and Guest Chef Jean-Claude Plihon from Blue Duck Tavern and Park Hyatt Washington DC
- Champagne Welcome and red carpet walk with "step and repeat" take selfies to post on social media;
- Elegant multi-course Seated Dinner with wine pairings. Menu below;
- Cognac Tasting from the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S;
- Live music until 10pm with Ensemble Veronneau fronted by French Canadian vocalist Lynn Veronneau and her English husband guitarist Ken Avis - https://www.veronneaumusic.com/
- Dancing with a DJ after dinner ;
- Live Art creation by Graffiti Artist Rajan Sedalia -https://artjar.com/
- Raffle tickets for great Prizes! - You can Purchase Raffles with your tickets in ADVANCE - pick up at event to Save Time! ;
- Online Auction - Bid now on great trips and tour packages. Link below;
- Silent Auction with more than 80 exclusive items not available on line- you have to come to the party to bid on those! Dinner cruise, Classes, Health & beauty and incredible fine dining opportunities in the best area restaurants;
- Goody-bags for all guests.
- Cash Bar
- ALTO is Bastille Day’s preferred Rideshare partner and that two discounts of $25 will be available to all attendees. https://www.ridealto.com/
- Dress Code: Festive Cocktail Attire.
You will enjoy local specialty dishes prepared by DC’s best chefs highlighting the Vendée Region, visit our on site artist and enjoy live entertainment as you stroll the Embassy and tented areas.
Bastille Day is the annual fundraiser for the Comité Tricolore. All proceeds from the evening will help sustain its charitable mission throughout the year.
Check out our On-line Auction with wonderful items, vacations and activities! We will be adding new items each week so be sure to bookmark and monitor your bidding.
Tickets available now on Eventbrite- Bastille Day 2022- La Vendée.
Please click on the link below to go directly to our Online Auction:
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?auctionId=341699774
Visit Often *** NEW Online Auction items added each week. ***
We thank our Sponsors:
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Sponsorship opportunities are still available, increase your visibility on the Red Carpet display your logo on our "Step and Repeat" maximize your impact! – contact: steveschieber@gmail.com.
We are dedicated to keeping everyone safe and following recommendations from public health agencies and local government officials.
Photo-album of last year’s Bastille Day featuring La Savoie-the French Alps->https://www.comite-tricolore.org/Photo-albums
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