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The 12th edition of French Restaurant Week is back in New York in July!
The 12th edition of French Restaurant Week will take place from July 10 - 16, 2023, featuring French restaurants with a 3-course prix-fixe menu.
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Black History Month: The story of Bessie Coleman
After sharing the story of Eugene Bullard last year, this year, we wanted to shine a spotlight on Bessie Coleman, who, in 1921 earned her pilot’s license in France, soaring into history as both the world’s first African-American and first Native American woman pilot.
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Centennial of the Curie Foundation and Marie Curie’s first trip to the United States
2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Curie Foundation, now Curie Institute, France’s largest cancer research center, but also of Marie Curie’s first trip to the United States. We are celebrating with a look back at this revolutionary scientist’s life-journey.
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Black History Month: The Story Of Eugene Bullard
As Black History Month is upon us, we want to shine a spotlight on a historical figure dear to France and to New York City. Eugene Bullard served for France during World War I and was the first Black American military pilot. His story is incredible, one that almost comes out of a movie.
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French Chefs for the Planet : when French gastronomy meets food sustainability
From September 23rd to September 29th, during Climate Week NYC, the “French Chefs for the Planet” initiative invites you to enjoy the best of France without compromising your commitment to climate action.
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Mapping The Lafayette Trail
The Marquis de Lafayette was a French-born aristocrat who, beginning at the age of 19, served as a Major General in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War alongside George Washington. He came to the United States four times: in 1777, 1780 during the American Revolution, and for subsequent visits in 1784 and 1824.
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France is back at the Summer Fancy Food Show!
Business France, the French Trade Office, is bringing back the French pavilion to the Summer Fancy Food Show. With 44 exhibitors, the French pavilion will offer a wide range of gourmet food products, from beverages and cheese to specialty chocolates and jam – with a few good surprises.
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After two years of sailing across the Pacific Ocean, Tara returns to the port of Lorient!
After a final crossing of the Panama Canal, the schooner sailed through the mythical New York Bay before docking at the North Cove Marina harbor.
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2 minutes with the Klarsfelds (video)
Don’t miss the Klarsfelds behind the scenes video before their last conference at the Consulate.
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Frank Devita, a World War II Veteran who took part in the DDay battle, tells his story
The Consulate met with Frank Devita at his home in New Jersey. He delivers a poignant testimony of the DDay battle, on the French coastline referred to as `Omaha Beach’ on on June 6th 1944.
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