Soak up the last of summer evenings with a free outdoor viewing of Amélie this week 🌙✨ On Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 PM, join @filmsonthegreen and @villa.albertine on the National Mall for this beloved 2001 French classic directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and starring Audrey Tautou and Mathieu Kassovitz. The evening opens with the short film "La vie quand t’ai mort" by Raphael Frydman, followed by Amélie in French with English subtitles as the sun sets over DC. 🎬 Free & open to all | Registration encouraged 📅 Sept 17 at 7:30 PM but arrive early to grab a spot 🔗 Details here: https://villa-albertine.org/va/events/films-on-the-green-2025-washington-dc/ This event is made possible by Films on the Green, Villa Albertine, Albertine Foundation, MK2 Films, BNP Paribas, Fondation Louis Roederer, TV5MONDE, and JCDecaux. (fb)

The Royal Opera of Versailles is on tour in North America for the first time - bringing centuries of French musical tradition from the gilded stage of Versailles to world-renowned festivals across the U.S. and Canada 🇫🇷🎻 From The Daughter of the Regiment at @napafest to The Last Castrato with @franco_fagioli_official in New York, Montréal, and Toronto, this landmark tour marks a powerful moment in transatlantic cultural exchange. It was a true privilege to host an intimate reception in NYC to welcome @operaroyal.chateaudeversailles and celebrate this historic debut! (fb)