Embassy of France, Washington, D.C.
| French Embassy, Washington, D.C. Ambassade de France à Washington | |
|---|---|
French Embassy in 2022 | |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Address | 4101 Reservoir Road, N.W. |
| Coordinates | 38°54′49.27″N 77°4′40.63″W / 38.9136861°N 77.0779528°W |
| Ambassador | Laurent Bili |
The Embassy of France in Washington, D.C., is the French diplomatic mission to the United States.
It is located at 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, D.C., just north of Georgetown University. It is accessed by the Rosslyn station on the Washington Metro. The embassy opened in 1984. With some 400 staffers, it is France's largest foreign embassy. The embassy represents the interests of France and French citizens in the United States and conducts the majority of diplomatic work on such interests within the U.S.
The embassy is headed by the French Ambassador to the United States, currently Laurent Bili. In addition to the standard diplomatic facilities, the compound includes La Maison Française, a cultural facility consisting of an auditorium, ballroom, and exhibition hall. Like many embassies, it regularly hosts events for the general public including music recitals (e.g. Baroque, classical, jazz, contemporary, pop and alternative music), films, dance, exhibitions, lectures and theatre.