About us
It's a French-speaking world out there... French is spoken as a first language by about 136 million people worldwide. A total of 220 million speak it as a first and second language. French speaking communities are present in 57 countries and territories.
The goal of this Meetup is to make you discover all these communities, one at a time. Not just France and its regions, but Quebec, Haiti, Louisiana, Senegal, Cameroon, Togo, Belgium, Switzerland, etc... If French is spoken there, we can have a Meetup about it. Each Meetup will be organized around a French-speaking region. For example, we might pick Belgium, have a Happy Hour at Brasserie Beck (a great Belgian restaurant in DC) with Belgian beers and some typical Belgian munchies, and a person from Belgium will present his country to us for a few minutes. Or we will have a Meetup at the Embassy of Senegal.
Meetups might be: Happy Hours (most frequent), dinner, joining an already organized event (for example live music or 'La Grande Fête de la Francophonie'), visiting an exhibition, etc... Venues will be cafes, bistros and restaurants, museums, embassies, virtual events, etc... Mostly in DC but some might be in the nearby MD or VA suburbs.
Do you need to speak French? No! However, expect many people to speak French (likely they will be at least bilingual French/English). But it's OK to speak whatever you want as long as you have an interest in the French speaking country/region we will be having the Meetup about.
Will there be a cost? Depends. Some Meetups will be free with a cash bar for example, others might require a payment upfront to secure the venue or a group dinner.
What nationality do I need to be? All nationalities welcome. Each Meetup will focus on a different French-speaking country or region. If you are from that country or region, come and talk to others about it. If you are not, come to learn about it, or just come to enjoy the event and make a few new friends.
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Yoga and Sound Bath
Location not specified yetYou need to buy a ticket for this event, not only RSVP !
🎟️Register here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-and-sound-bath-tickets-1979627608467?aff=oddtdtcreator
🎟 Free for FACC Members
💵 $25 for Non-MembersJump start the new year by prioritizing yourself.
Join us on January 29, 2026 from 6-7:30pm for a nourishing gentle yoga class accompanied by a deeply restorative sound bath. Yoga offers far more benefits than just stress relief. It is a powerful practice for whole-body well-being, especially for women as we move through different life stages. Gentle yoga supports hormonal balance, improves sleep, strengthens the body, enhances flexibility, boosts our mood, and helps reduce inflammation. It also allows us to cultivate greater awareness of our bodies, empowering more intentional self-care and supporting the management of chronic health conditions.
This class is accessible, supportive, and welcoming to all levels. Whether you are a new or practiced yogi or yogini, come as you are and leave feeling grounded, restored, and renewed. Be sure to register early as space is limited to 20 yogis!
Event Details- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Venue: 4401 East-West Hwy Suite 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
Featured Instructors
Julia Gaspar-Bates is a certified hatha yoga instructor and a Board member of the FACC Women in Leadership committee. A yoga practitioner for nearly 30 years and a teacher for 18 years, Julia’s classes are designed to incorporate a deep awareness of breath control with careful attention to the physical alignment and benefits of each pose. An intercultural consultant in her non-yogic world, Julia integrates mindfulness practices in her work to enhance self-awareness and help develop cultural intelligence.
Juan Hernandez Gonzalez – Originally from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Juan has lived in the DC area since 2007. A visual artist and self-taught musician, Juan started to play gongs and singing bowls as part of his personal meditation and spiritual practice. The abstract, enveloping sounds of these instruments invite him to transcend, and he finds joy and fulfillment in sharing this experience with others. Juan has performed at his congregation as part of centering activities and during yoga classes.
About the 1440 Health Collective
1440 Health Collective was founded in 2017 in Bethesda, MD as a space for true healing transformation, not just treatment. The name was inspired by the 1,440 minutes in each day—a reminder that wellness isn't a luxury or a destination but is woven into every moment of life, a reminder to nurture oneself. Founded by Jessica Luke with one room in a chiropractor’s office, today 1440 Health Collective a thriving wellness center—a collaborative community of independent practitioners who provide care for one’s whole being. https://1440health.com/The Women in Leadership Committee (WIL) of the **French-American Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C.**empowers and connects women across the French-American professional landscape through events, advocacy, and leadership development. WIL works to spotlight and support women leaders in the United States and beyond.
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La Galette des Rois - Les voeux 2026
Ambassade de France / Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC, USTravel to French soil and celebrate with us two of the most important French traditions. No plane ticket required. 👑
You need to buy a ticket for this event, not only RSVP !
🎟️Register here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-galette-des-rois-les-voeux-2026-a-french-celebration-tickets-1956401883699?aff=oddtdtcreator- La Galette des Rois: in the U.S., food festivities start at Thanksgving and continue with Christmas and New Year's Eve, and then it's over. But it's not over in France, where during the entire month of January and even a little beyond, families and friends gather, usually on several occasions, to celebrate the 700-year old tradition of Galette des Rois (The King's Cake). The cake, traditionally topped with a golden paper crown, is a sweet and delicious puff pastry confection with almond-flavored frangipane filling. But the celebration is much more than that, as the person who will end up with la fève, a small porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices, becomes a "King/Queen for the Day". Be assured, there will be many kings and queens during our evening!
- Les Voeux: Wishing "Meilleurs Voeux pour la Nouvelle Annee" (best wishes for the New Year) in France is not just something you do on January 1. French people do it the entire month, and it often becomes the pretext for more celebration and Champagne toasting.
Join us for this most traditional yet lively evening featuring:
- Delicious Galettes des Rois prepared by Fresh Baguette
- Hors-D'oeuvres prepared by Chef Daniel Labonne, Executive Chef at the Embassy of France - VIP Hour only
- Degustation of Jambon de Bayonne, a delicate and delicious cured ham from the Basque region of France.
- Buffet with delicious French cheeses, cold cuts and veggie options.
- Open bar all night - As if you were invited to an upscale party on the Champs Elysees, set the mood to celebration by enjoying a glass of bubbly or other fine French wine.
- Champagne and bubblies from France
- Excellent red, white and rosé wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Alsace. Rhone, Provence, etc.
- European Beers
- Live music
- All guests will leave with a baguette from Fresh Baguette.
- French photo backgrounds for great-looking selfies
- Prizes for all the Kings and Queens
- Raffle
- Art
Take the opportunity to network with fellow Francophiles, French VIPs, diplomats, professionals and business people in the wonderful Maison Francaise at the French Embassy.
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