Secretary Chu at the International Energy Agency Governing Board Meeting
October 14, 2009 Secretary Chu attended the International Energy Agency Governing Board Meeting in Paris
Film screening at the Ambassador's Residence: Fame
October 5, 2009 Continuing with the successful film screening series at the Ambassador’s Residence, the embassy had the opportunity to show ‘Fame’ for a youth audience.
Ambassador inaugurates exchange program on mural art
September 19, 2009 Ambassador Rivkin and Ms. Tolson were the guests of honor of the Mayor of Villiers-le-Bel at the inauguration of the first mural achieved within a Franco-American artistic and educational exchange program on mural art.
Graffiti artists at the Ambassador's Residence
September 16, 2009 Bulle d'Ox, a group of young graffiti artists from Bondy, created a happening in the gardens of the Ambassador's Residence
Supreme Court Associate Justice Breyer speaks on the justice system/civil rights
September 11, 2009 Supreme Court Associate Justice Breyer spoke for an Embassy Paris Public Affairs audience of eighty young French leaders including elected officials of diverse backgrounds and law students from the universities “Sciences Po Paris” and “La Sorbonne.”
Ambassador Charles H. Rivkin hosts an Iftar Dinner
September 8, 2009 Ambassador Rivkin and Ms. Susan Tolson hosted an Iftar dinner at their residence. Many personalities attended, such as Secretary of State Nora Berra, and other government officials.
Meryl Streep launches film series at the Ambassador's residence
September 6, 2009 After a presentation at the Deauville Festival, "Julie and Julia" opened Ambassador Rivkin's new series of avant-premiere showings at his residence in the presence of the film's director Nora Ephron and star Meryl Streep.
Networking session for museums directors of institutions linked to human rights
September 4, 2009 The Embassy organized a networking session in Paris for museum directors of institutions linked to human rights, slavery, and memory, to share best practices with John W. Franklin, Director of International Programs for the National Museum of African American History.
Franco-American program of urban murals
Three murals have just been born in Bagnolet, Bondy and Villiers-le-Bel. For 25 years, the Mural Arts Program (MAP) of Philadelphia has helped local communities paint high quality murals, building social cohesion and improving the immediate environment. Today this program is being carried out in France.
Visit of the U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to Paris
July 16, 09 Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner stopped in Paris at the end of his four-day trip to Europe and the Middle East to discuss a range of issues, including collaborative efforts to bring about a sound and sustainable recovery from the global economic and financial crisis.
4-14 Festival
July 10-12, 2009 For its first edition, 4-14 Festival, referring to American and French National Days, gathered 15,000 visitors in Dijon and hosted American and French chefs for a few days of culinary experiences and musical performances.
A Bridge to Freedom - 1789-2009 Tribute to Thomas Jefferson
June 23, 09 Before departing for the United States in 1789, Thomas Jefferson travelled through France over thousands of kilometers to explore the entire French territory. The American Embassy Paris is a partner in the project “Les ponts du Coeur” through which plaques are being placed throughout France in up to 40 towns visited by Thomas Jefferson.
President Obama's Visit to Normandy
June 6, 2009 During his visit in France, President Obama met with President Sarkozy in Caen and participated to activities commemorating the 65th anniversary of D-Day.
International Roma Day Celebrated in Paris at the Fondation des Etats Unis
April 08, 2009 U.S. Embassies throughout Europe recognize International Roma Day on April 8 each year. This year, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a video address about International Roma Day, calling for greater opportunity and recognition for Europe’s largest minority.
President Obama's Visit to Strasbourg for the NATO Summit
April 3-4, 2009 Nato summit celebrates the 60th anniversary of the alliance in the French city of Strasbourg and German city of Baden-Baden. At the same time, France is returning to the alliance’s integrated military structure
Visit of Greg Deason President for the Association of University Research Parks
March 4-11, 2009 During his four-day program in France, Gregory Deason, Director of the Purdue Research Park and President for the Association of University Research Parks, presented to French audiences the history of university research parks in the U.S.
State Secretary Rama Yade Adresses Women of Influence
March 04, 2009 Consul General Catherine Barry was the Embassy’s host for this roundtable which drew more than 100 women of achievement from both the French government and foreign missions.
Reception in honor of the San Francisco - Paris Sister City committee
January 26, 09 Chargé d’Affaires Mark Pekala welcomed a delegation of city officials from San Francisco, led by Mayor Gavin Newsom and Paris city hall representatives.
Traveling Exhibit on American Quilts in Paris
January 7-21, 2009 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy is currently presenting a traveling exhibit on American quilts: "A Patchwork of Cultures: A Traveling Exhibit from Louisiana to France" at the the City Hall of Paris 5th arrondissement