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La Maison Française

c/o Embassy of France
Washington, DC 20007
202-944-6091
[email protected]

Near

Washington 40 Bethesda 20 Baltimore 45

The events below fall within the miles distance listed above.

Behind the gold-leaf statuary of Ipousteguy, through the smoked-glass doors and marble architraves, La Maison Française awaits you within the 8-acre landscaped grounds of the Embassy of France.

Completed in 1984, La Maison Française has become a bustling center of cultural activities, including art exhibitions, theatre, cinema, conferences and concerts on a wide variety of musical genres. Public access has allowed a large and enthusiastic Washingtonian public to fully experience the world of French arts in this elegant venue, which includes a 285-seat auditorium, an exhibition area, a landscaped terrace and a permanent modern art collection.

Directions:

Security note :

Access to the Embassy of France is restricted for security purposes.

To gain access, you must be on an event's guest list (thus, a reservation is required to attend all events at La Maison Française).

From the South : Follow I-95 to I-395 North. Take exit toward Memorial Bridge. The road will divide, follow signs for Key Bridge. As you exit, stay to the right, follow signs for Key Bridge. You will want to be in the left lane as you cross over Key Bridge. Take a left at the light at the end of Key Bridge. This is Canal Road. Get in the right lane. When the road divides, bear to the right. At this point, the road changes names and becomes Foxhall Road. At the third light, make a right hand turn onto Reservoir Road. The Embassy is about two blocks down on the left hand side of the road, across the street from Georgetown University Hospital.

From Alexandria : Take the George Washington Parkway North. Follow signs to the key Bridge. Cross over Key Bridge. Take a left at the light at the end of Key Bridge. This is canal Road. Get in the right lane. When the road divides, bear to the right. At this point, the road changes names and becomes Foxhall Road. At the third light, make a right hand turn onto Reservoir Road. The Embassy is about two blocks down on the left hand side of the road, across the street from Georgetown University Hospital.

From the West : Follow I-66 East to the Key Bridge exit. Exit and stay in the left lane. At the third light take a left, stay in one of the middle lanes. As you cross Key Bridge you will want to get into the far left lane. Take a left at the light at the end of Key Bridge. This is Canal Road. Get in the right lane. When the road divides, bear to the right. At this point, the road changes names and becomes Foxhall Road. At the third light, make a right hand turn onto Reservoir Road. The Embassy is about two blocks down on the left hand side of the road, across the street from Georgetown University Hospital.

From Route 270 : Follow 270 South towards Washington/Virginia. Take I-495 South to Virginia. Follow to Cabin John Parkway Exit 40 (Glen Echo). Continue on the Parkway past Chain Bridge and take a left at the light. This is Arizona Avenue. Take a right onto MacArthur Blvd. The road will eventually divide, bear left onto Reservoir Road. After you cross over Foxhall Road, the Embassy is about two blocks down on the left hand side of the road, across the street from Georgetown University Hospital.

From Baltimore and North : Follow I-95 South to I-495 West exit towards Silver Spring. Continue towards Virginia on I-495 South. Follow to Cabin John Parkway Exit 40 (Glen Echo). Continue on the Parkway past Chain Bridge and take a left at the light. This is Arizona Avenue. Take a right onto MacArthur Blvd. The road will eventually divide, bear left onto Reservoir Road. After you cross over Foxhall Road, the Embassy is about two blocks down on the left hand side of the road, across the street from Georgetown University Hospital.

By bus

You can easily get to La Maison Française using Metrobus service. The Embassy of France is located on lines D3 (morning only) and D6. Plan your trip online now!

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