Past events

Summer Champagne Reception

Tuesday 11 July 2017, 18.30-21.00
At the Hurlingham Club

Sponsored by: Banque Transatlantique

Partner: Ligne Roset, Paul UK, The Dentist Gallery, Caviar Petrossian

Champagne partner: Vranken Pommery

The Summer Champagne Reception has become a not-to-be missed event which gathers around 200 participants from SMEs to blue chip companies. It is a great opportunity to sip delicious Vranken Pommery Champagne while enjoying the elegant surroundings of the Hurlingham Club.

Cost: £50+VAT per person; £80+VAT - Special Price for 2

Rendez-vous with La Belle Assiette at eOfficewith  Le Petit Ballon

Thursday 6 July 2017, 18.00 - 20.00
At e-Office, Fitzrovia

Cost: £20+VAT

Wednesday 5 July 2017, 18.30 - 20.30
At Aviva Digital Garage

Sponsored by Coorpacademy

Guest Speaker: Jean-Marc Tassetto, Co-founder of Coorpacademy and former CEO of Google France

Cost: £35+VAT; Start-up price: £25+VAT

Monday 3 July 2017, 18.00 - 20.00
At Pinsent Masons offices

Guest speaker: HE Ms Sylvie Bermann, French Ambassador to the UK

Moderated by: Olivier Morel, Vice-President of the French Chamber and President of the French Foreign Trade Association in the UK

by invitation only

Business Club Cocktail with Région Hauts-de-France

Tuesday 27 June 2017, 18.00-20.30
At the French Residence

Guest Speakers: Xavier Bertrand, President of the Hauts-de-France Region & Philippe Hourdain, President of the Hauts-de-France Chamber of Commerce

Sponsored by Région Hauts-de-France

Theme: 'Hauts-de-France: your closest point of entry to the European Union' 

Free of charge

Annual General Meeting

Thursday 22 June 2017, 18.30-21.00
At Reed Smith Offices

Free of charge

Tuesday 20 June 2017, 18.00-21.00
At Ciné Lumière, Institut français

Sponsored by HSBC Global Banking & Markets

Guest Speakers: Didier Rappaport, Co-Founder of DailyMotion and CEO and Founder of Happn; and Pascal Cagni, Founder - CEO, C4 Ventures and Apple EMEIA GM, VP (2000-2012)

Moderator: Albin Serviant, Serial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of FrenchConnect London & FrenchTech London Lead

Cost: £40+VAT per person; £65+VAT special price for 2

PA Club at the Hippodrome Casino

Thursday 15 June, 18.00 - 20.00
At the Hippodrome Casino

Free of charge
Organised exclusively for Personal Assistants (by invitation only)

Wednesday 14 June 2017, 19.00-22.30
At Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill

With Jean-François Rouquette, Executive Chef of the Michelin Star Restaurant Pur' at Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme

Partners: Crus Classés de Grave, Martell, Pernod Ricard UK, Perrier-Jouët, and Caviar Petrossian

Cost: £98+VAT

Ambassador's Brief

Monday 12 June 2017, 17.30 - 19.30
At the French Residence

Open to Patron & Corporate members, as well as the Chamber's Advisory Councillors
Main Representatives - By Invitation only

French Open 2017 Roland Garros FULLY BOOKED

Thursday 8 June 2017, 7.00-21.39
At Stade Roland Garros

Sponsored by LacosteI

In Partnership with Eurostar

By invitation only

Rendez-vous chez Boucheron 

Wednesday 7 June 2017, 18.00 - 20.00
At Boucheron, New Bond Street

Cost: £20+VAT

Thursday 25 May 2017, 19.00 - 21.00
At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

In the presence of Raymond Blanc

Organised exclusively for Patron members (Main representative) & their spouses 
By invitation only

Wednesday 24 May 2017, 18.30 - 21.00
At the Connaught Hotel

Organised exclusively for Luxury Club members and Patron members (Main representative) & their spouses
By invitation only

Tuesday 23 May 2017, 18.30 - 22.00
At the Royal Albert Hall

Organised exclusively for Patron members (Main representative) & their spouses 
By invitation only

Tuesday 16 May 2017, 20.00 - 22.30
At the French Residence

Organised exclusively for Patron members, (Main representative) international leaders of French companies

By invitation only

Thursday 11 May 2017, 18.00-20.00
At La Maison Maille

Cost: £20+VAT per person

Friday 5 May, 08.00-10.00
At the Berkeley Hotel

Guest Speaker: Tanuja Randery, Zone President UK & Ireland, Schneider Electric

Cost: £40+VAT per person, £60+VAT Special price for 2

Wednesday 26 April 2017
At the Royal Festival Hall

Organised exclusively for Patron members & their spouses (Main representative)
By invitation only

Tuesday 25 April 2017, 18.00-20.00
At Devialet UK, Tileyard Studios

Cost: £20+VAT per person

Economic Update

Tuesday 25 April 2017, 08.30-10.30
At La Médiathèque, Institut français

Theme: French Presidential Election: For better, for worse?

Breakfast kindly provided by Aubaine

Cost: £25+VAT per person; £40+VAT Special price for 2

Annual Gala Dinner 2017

Wednesday 22 March 2017, 19.00-23.00
At the Landmark hotel

Guest speaker: Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

Wine partners: Le Conseil des Vins de Saint-Emilion andLes Vins de Graves

Attended by over 400 senior executives of the Franco-British business community, this is the Chamber's flagship event, featuring a Champagne reception, a gastronomic dinner with Grands Crus, live entertainment and a silent auction.

Cost: £190+VAT per person; £2,100+VAT per table of 12

Silver Sponsors

Wednesday 15 March 2017, 18.00-20.00
At Pierre Marcolini

Cost: £20+VAT per person

Member to Member Cocktail and Exhibition

Thursday 9 March, 18.00-20.30
At Ligne Roset City

Partners: Service Point, Les Vergers de la Slive, Le Petit Ballon

Cost: £40+VAT per person; £60+VAT Special price for 2

Cross-Cultural Quiz Evening

Thursday 23 February 2017, 19.00-22.30
At PwC offices

Sponsored by PwC

Partners: Vranken Pommery, PowerVote

Donnors: La Maison Maille, Jeff de Bruges, Nuxe

Cost: £80+VAT per person; £800+VAT for a table of 10

Rendez-Vous chez The Hippodrome Casino

Thursday 9 February 2017, 18.00-20.00
At The Hippodrome Casino

Cost: £20+VAT per person 

Seminar sponsored by Bryan Cave

Thursday 26 January 2017, 18.00-21.00
At Bryan Cave Office

Sponsored by: Bryan Cave

Bryan Cave and the French Chamber are pleased to invite you to join what promises to be a very interesting and topical debate. It will be followed by a cocktail reception where you will have the opportunity to network with new business contacts.

Free of charge

Business Club Cocktail with Carolyn Fairbairn

Tuesday 24 January 2017, 18.30-20.30
At the French Residence

Guest speaker: Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General
Sponsored by: Irwin Mitchell

The French Chamber of Great Britain requests the pleasure of your company to listen to Carolyn Fairbairn, Director-General of the CBI, share the CBI's perspective on Brexit and answer your questions on the future outlook for the UK.

Cost: £30+VAT per person; £50+VAT - Special price for two

Ambassador's Brief

Monday 16 January 2017, 17.30-19.30
At the French Residence

Open to Patron & Corporate members, as well as the Chamber's Advisory Councillors

Cocktail Party at Home House

Wednesday 11 January 2017, 18.30-21.00
At Home House

We are delighted to announce the launch of our first dedicated event for Corporate company members. This cocktail party will be held in the magnificent surroundings of Home House and will give Corporate members an occasion to network and celebrate 2017 together.

Free of charge
Organised for Corporate members Main Representatives only

Rendez-Vous chez ... Paul: Celebrate La Galette des Rois!

Tuesday 10 January 2017, 19.00-21.00
At Tower 42

 Cost: £25+VAT per person 

The Nutcracker

Monday 9 January 2017
At the Royal Opera House

 Organised exlusively for Patron members & their spouses (Main representative)

By invitation only - places are limited

Annual Financial Lunch

Wednesday 14 December 2016, 12.00-14.30
At the Four Seasons Hotel, Park Lane

Guest speaker: The Rt Hon. the Lord Darling of Roulanish
Theme: the City of London's position following the EU referendum and the potential post-Brexit scenarios
Champagne partner: Vranken Pommery
Wine partner: Les Vins du Médoc

The French Chamber of Great Britain and Societe Generale request the pleasure of your company to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of our Annual Financial Lunch.

Cost: £100+VAT per person; £1,140+VAT for a table of 12

Business Club Cocktail with Hold-On Productions

Thursday 8 December 2016, 18.30-21.00
At The Hyatt Regency London

 Sponsored by Hold-On Productions

 Cost: £30+VAT per person; £50+VAT - Special price for two

Cross-Cultural Debate 

Tuesday 6 December 2016, 18.30-20.30
At the French Residence

 Guest speakers: The Right Honourable Dominic Grieve QC MP and Yann Bonduelle, Partner and UK Consulting Data Analytics Leader, PwC

Moderator: Peter Alfandary, Chair of the Cross-Cultural Forum and Senior Vice-President of the Chamber

 Cost: £40+VAT per person; £70+VAT - Special price for two

Franco-British Business Awards

Wednesday 30 November 2016, 19.00-22.30
At The May Fair Hotel

The Franco-British Business Awards acknowledge the accomplishments of French and British companies of all sizes, from start-ups to SMEs and blue-chip companies on both sides of the Channel.

Cost: £110+VAT per person; £160+VAT for non-members; £1,000+VAT for a table of 10

Wednesday 23 November 2016, 18.00-20.00
At Maison Corthay

Join us to discover the savoir-faire of Maison Corthay. Come and surround yourself with vibrant colours and exquisitely finished products for a luxury evening of networking. 

Cost: £20+VAT per person 
Book online

Arsenal vs PSG - Champions League

Wednesday 23 November 2016, kick-off at 19.45
At Arsenal Emirates Stadium

The French Chamber of Great Britain, in partnership with Renault UK, is delighted to organise an exclusive patron event for the Champions League's return match between Arsenal and PSG.

Organised for Patron members (Main Representatives)
By invitation only - places are limited

Franco-British Conference: Disrupt or be Disrupted

Monday 21 November 2016, 08.30-17.00
At One Great George Street

This one-day conference will be divided into two main panels, starting with a focus on what disruption means and finishing with a look into the future.

Cost: £120+VAT per person for members; £190+VAT for non-members

Partners: French Embassy, French British Council, French Connect London

Main Sponsors

Supporting Sponsor

PA Club at Christofle

Thursday 17 November 2016, 18.00-20.00
At Harrods

For the very first time, Christofle is opening its doors to you for an exclusive visit of their shop in Harrods. The flagship store in London exudes modernity and strength of character, showing pride in its origins and the branded products used in its ‘art de la table’.

Free of charge
Organised exclusively for Personal Assistants (by invitation only)

Women, Inspiration & Leadership - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 8 November 2016, 18.30-20.30
At the French Residence

Speakers: Dame Carolyn McCall DBE, CEO of easyJet, and Lord Davies of Abersoch CBE

Moderator: Peter Alfandary, Senior Vice-President, French Chamber of Great Britain
Sponsored by CHANEL

Dame Carolyn McCall DBE, CEO of easyJet, awarded a Damehood in the New Year's Honour List in 2016 for services to the aviation industry; and Lord Davies of Abersoch CBE, who released the 5th Women on Boards in 2015 report, will talk about how gender diversity matters within the business structure. In addition, a cocktail reception with canapés will provide an opportunity to network and build relationships with 100 to 150 like-minded professionals.

Cost: £40+VAT per person; £70+VAT - Special price for 2
This event is sponsored by ESCP Europe as supporting sponsor

Breakfast with Estelle Brachlianoff

Thursday 20 October 2016, 08.00-10.00
At The Berkeley Hotel

Speaker: Estelle Brachlianoff, Senior Executive Vice-President, UK & Ireland
Theme: 'The journey to the circular economy and building the responsible business of the year'

Estelle Brachlianoff joined the Veolia group in 2005 as Special Advisor to the CEO of Waste Management. She then was in charge of Waste Management in the Greater Paris area as well as the Facility Management and Cleaning Services branch. Since July 2012, Estelle Brachlianoff leads the combined water, waste and energy business in the UK & Ireland and sits on the Veolia Executive Committee.

Cost: £35+VAT per person; £60+VAT - Special price for 2

Luxury Dinner

Monday 17 October 2016, 19.00-23.00
At Claridge's

Speaker: Viscount Linley, Honorary Chairman Europe, Middle East, Russia & India, Christie's and Founder of LINLEY
Champagne partner: Laurent Perrier
Wine partner: Crus Classés de Graves
Partners: Hermès, Pierre Hermé, Profirst

This prestigious black-tie event will allow you to expand your network of contacts, strengthen existing business relations and entertain key clients and colleagues.

Cost: £210+VAT per person; £1,900+VAT for a table of 10; £2,200+VAT for a table of 12

Friday 14 October 2016, 08.30-10.30
At Home House

Speakers: Steven Saywell, Global Head of FX Strategy at BNP Paribas, and François Barrault, Chairman and Founder of FDB Partners, Chairman Idate/DigiWorld Institute
Theme: Brexit, what is next?

Our Economic Updates, chaired by Philippe Chalon, Managing Director of the Cercle d'outre-Manche and Director of External Affairs at International SOS, are a great opportunity to network with senior executives of member companies as well as receive an overview of the current economic situation in the UK.

Cost: £25+VAT per person, £40+VAT - Special price for 2

Rendez-vous chez The Rembrandt Hotel

Thursday 13 October 2016, 18.00-20.00
At The Rembrandt Hotel

Come and enjoy an evening in the newly refurbished Conservatory of the Rembrandt Hotel, a historic London hotel in the heart of South Kensington and Knightsbridge.

Cost: £20+VAT per person

Cocktail Reception at Maison Assouline

Wednesday 5 October 2016, 18.30-20.00
At Maison Assouline

Hosted by Prosper Assouline, Co-Founder of Assouline

An exclusive evening to discover the three-floor temple to the act of reading, Maison Assouline.

Organised exclusively for Patron Members & Luxury Club Members and their spouses
(main representative only)

Your invitation to the 2018 Ryder Cup

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 18.30 to 21.30
At the French Residence

Coming to France in 2018 for the first time in its history, the Ryder Cup will be unveiled by Pascal Grizot, President of the Ryder Cup France, and Antoine Arnault, Chairman of Loro Piana and Managing Director of Berluti. The event will be preceded by a champagne reception.

Organised exclusively for Patron Members 
(main representative only)

International Tasting: Wine, Spirits and Beer

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 18.30-20.30
At Drapers' Hall

Network with and meet members from other chambers and catch-up with existing contacts while sipping fantastic beverages from all over the world!

Cost: £30+VAT per person - for members ; £40+VAT per person - for non-members

Trade Delegation to Liverpool

Thursday 15 September 2016
One day trip led by the French Ambassador

This delegation, led by the French Ambassado to the UK, HE Ms Sylvie Bermann, is a unique opportunity to meet key local figures and businesses.

By invitation only

Rendez-vous chez Le Vieux Comptoir

Wednesday 14 September 2016, 18.00-20.00
At Le Vieux Comptoir

Get into the village-like spirit at Le Vieux Comptoir for an evening of French wine and artisan delicacies. A wine cellar, a deli, a cheese counter, coffee shop and tea house, as well as a restaurant, Le Vieux Comptoir is full of delicious surprises.

Cost: £20+VAT per person

Dîner des Chefs at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 6 September 2016, 19.00-00.30

Champagne partner:Perrier Jouët
Wine partner:Crus Classés de Graves
Partners:RenaultetPernod Ricard

Join us to discover Raymond Blanc OBE's culinary talents and be part of a "unique dining experience" while networking with business contacts from a wide range of Member Companies.

Cost: £120+VAT per person

Summer Champagne Reception

Tuesday 12 July 2016, 18.30-21.00
At the Hurlingham Club

Champagne partner: Vranken Pommery
Partners: Caviar Petrossian, Ligne Roset, PAUL UK

This reception promises high-level networking with up to 200 participants from a whole host of sectors, a great way to kick off the British summer! Do not miss the opportunity to sip Vranken Pommery champagne whilst enjoying the elegant surroundings of the Hurlingham Club.

Cost: £50+VAT per person, £80+VAT - Special price for 2

From scratch to success: Business stories

Tuesday 5 July 2016, 18.00-21.00
At The French Institute

Speakers: Alain Afflelou, Founder, Chairman, and CEO at Alain Afflelou, Jean-François Cécillon, Former CEO of EMI, Founder of Universal MATRIX and Managing Director of Waddington Custot Galleries and Ning Li, Co-Founder and CEO of Made.com

Join us to hear from three visionaries who will talk about their career paths, each representing a real “success story”. The debate will be moderated by Eric Albert, UK Correspondent for Le Monde and followed by a buffet dinner at the Bistrot. Do not miss this inspirational debate! 

Cost: £40+VAT per person, £65+VAT - Special price for 2

PA Club at Merci Maman

Wednesday 29 June 2016, 18.00 to 20.00
At the studio of Merci Maman

For the very first time, Merci Maman is opening its doors to you for an exclusive visit of their studio, where you will have the opportunity to see behind the scenes of one of the favourite jewellery brands of The Duchess of Cambridge. Join us to discover Merci Maman's personalised jewellery and Home collection of personalised embroidery. The evening will be accompanied by drinks and canapés.

Organised exclusively for Personal Assistants - by invitation only

Dîner des Chefs with Alain Solivérès and Emile Cotte, Chefs of the two Michelin-starred restaurant Les 110 de Taillevent, Paris

Tuesday 21 June 2016, 19.15-22.30
At Les 110 de Taillevent, London

Wine partner: l'Union des Crus Classés de Graves

Discover Les 110 de Taillevent, the recently opened restaurant on Cavendish Square and network with around 50 fellow members. Meet the iconic chefs Alain Solivérès and Emile Cotte and enjoy the French art de vivre and gastronomic excellence alongside a selection of wines from l'Union des Crus Classés de Graves in exquisite surroundings.

Cost: £120+VAT per person, including a four-course menu

Annual Gala Dinner - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 14 June 2016, 19.00-23.00
At the Landmark hotel

Guest speaker: Jacques Attali, President of Positive Planet
Champagne partner: Perrier-Jouët
Wine partners: Le Conseil des Vins de Saint-Emilion, Les Vins de Graves et Les Vins de Pessac Léognan

Attended by over 400 senior executives of the Franco-British business community, this is the Chamber's flagship event, featuring a Champagne reception, a gastronomic dinner with Grands Crus, live entertainment and a silent auction, this year in aid of Positive Planet. 

Cost: £190+VAT per person; £1,800+VAT per table of 10; £2,100+VAT per table of 12

Gold Sponsors
 

 Silver Sponsors

Annual General Meeting

Monday 6 June 2016, 18.30-21.00
At Reed Smith Offices

Rendez-vous at The Dentist Gallery

Thursday 2 June 2016, 18.00-20.00

Join us on 2^nd June to discover what reviewers are already calling a “unique and relaxing place”. The Dentist Gallery is a first-of-its-kind private dental surgery which perfectly combines Art and Fine Dentistry. You will never see the dentist in the same way again!

Cost: £20+VAT per person

Swan Lake Dress Rehearsal

Tuesday 31 May 2016, 19.00-22.30
At the Royal Albert Hall

An exclusive evening for Patron members and their spouses to watch the dancers from the English National Ballet perform in Derek Deane's critically acclaimed production of Swan Lake. The performance will be preceded by a Champagne reception.

Organised exclusively for Patron Members and their spouses
(main representatives only)

Rendez-vous chez Jeff de Bruges

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 19.00-21.00

With more than 450 shops around the world, Jeff de Bruges, the French company for Belgian chocolates, has now opened its only boutique in the UK, in South Kensington. Let your taste buds be charmed by a selection of Belgian chocolate creations while networking with new business contacts from a wide range of industry sectors.

Cost: £20+VAT per person

Breakfast with Michael Borrell

Wednesday 18 May 2016, 08.00-10.00
At The Berkeley Hotel

Speaker: Michael Borrell, Senior Vice President Europe & Central Asia, Total

Michael Borrell, a graduate of Cambridge University in Chemical Engineering, joined Total in 1985 where he has held senior managerial positions since 1995. From 2009 to 2010, he was Vice President of the Caspian Area and Central Asia for Total Exploration and Production. In 2010, he became Senior Vice President, Continental Europe and Central Asia. In January 1st 2015, he was appointed Senior Vice President Europe & Central Asia which comprises the former Continental Europe and Central Asia Division and Northern Europe Division.

Cost: £35+VAT per person; £60+VAT special price for two

Economic Update

Thursday 12 May 2016, 08.30-10.30
At the French Institute

Speaker: John Peet, Europe Editor, The Economist
Theme: EU Referendum

John Peet, Europe Editor, was previously Business Affairs Editor (from 1998), responsible for the business, finance and economics and science & technology coverage of the paper. Prior to this he had been Brussels correspondent, Executive Editor, Surveys Editor, Finance Correspondent, Washington DC Correspondent and Britain correspondent. Before joining The Economist he was a civil servant, working for the Treasury and the Foreign Office from 1976 to 1986. He is the co-author of "Unhappy Union: How the Euro Crisis - and Europe - Can Be Fixed", published by Profile Books May 2014.

Cost: £25+VAT per person ; £40+VAT - Special price for 2

Ambassador's Brief

Wednesday 11 May 2016, 17.30-20.30
At The French Residence

Host: HE Sylvie Bermann, French Ambassador to the United Kingdom
Speakers: Jean-Pierre Thébault, French Ambassador to Ireland; Jean-Manuel Lejeune, Business Operations Manager for RPS Group - Ireland; David Jullo, Head of EMEA mobile strategy, Google Dublin HQ and Olivier Melennec, Managing Director, CACI Ireland (Crédit Agricole)

The French Chamber requests the pleasure of your company at the next Ambassador's Brief. On this occasion, we will have the exclusive opportunity to hear from the French Ambassador to Ireland as well as French Foreign Trade Advisors. They will share their views on the present performance of the Irish economy and their personal business experiences on the Irish market. The debate will be followed by a Champagne reception.

Open to Patron & Corporate members as well as the Chamber's Advisory Councillors

Rendez-vous chez Big Fernand

Thursday 28 April 2016, 18.00-20.00  

Discover Big Fernand while networking with business contacts from a wide range of industry sectors and be prepared to taste homemade and gourmet burgers such as the Bartholomé, made with raclette cheese, smoked streaky bacon and a homemade cocktail sauce.

Cost: £20+VAT per person

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Wednesday 20 April 2016, 18.30-21.15 
At the Royal Festival Hall

Join us at the London Philharmonic Orchestra to enjoy an evening of French Masterpieces: Honegger, Saint-Saëns, Dukas and Debussy conducted by Vladimir Jurowski, Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor.

Organised exclusively for Patron Members and their spouses
(main representatives only)

Member to Member Cocktail & Exhibition

Tuesday 12 April 2016, 18.00-20.30
At the Pullman London St Pancras
In partnership with Service Point and PowerVote

Whether you are small or big, an innovative start-up or a large corporate: 
Come and discover your fellow members' generous offers and the services/products on display. Network and make new business contacts through attending or taking a stand. Enjoy delicious canapés and drinks. Be the lucky winner of an amazing prize by participating in our quiz.

Cost: £40+VAT per person; £60+VAT - Special price for 2; £750+VAT per stand + 5 complimentary invitations

Say "cheese" and Wine - SOLD OUT

Tuesday 15 March 2016, 19.00-21.00
At la Cave à Fromage

Join us on 15th March at La Cave à Fromage and discover exceptional cheeses, paired with complementary wines, while meeting up to 30 new business contacts from a wide range of industry sectors. Experts will guide you through the history and anecdotes of the cheeses and wines tasted during the evening.

Cost: £20+VAT per person

Luxury Club Breakfast

Friday 11 March 2016, 8.30-10.00
At Claridge's

Theme: The Luxury Hotel Industry: challenges and opportunities

Guest speaker: Paul Jackson, General Manager at Claridge's

Chaired by Bertrand Michaud, Managing Director, Hermès GB Ltd, Advisory Councilor of the French Chamber

Aimed at: CEOs and senior representatives of luxury brands, Michelin-starred restaurants and chefs, GMs of five-star hotels and cultural institutions

This event is an opportunity to meet the new General Manager of Claridge’s and network with peers in the luxury sector.

Pcubed Rugby League Varsity Match- OXFORD Vs CAMBRIDGE

Friday 4 March 2016, 12.00-17.00
At the Honourable Artillery Company

Guest speaker: Shaun Edwards OBE, former rugby league player and current rugby union coach

Join us for the fourth biggest annual Varsity Match between Oxford and Cambridge 
University and get a chance to meet Shaun Edwards OBE, the rugby legend.

Organised exclusively for Patron & Corporate Members
(main representatives only)

Economic Update

Friday 4 March 2016, 8.30-10.30
At the French Institute

Theme: Higher Education in 2016: How do universities attract the best and meet future business needs?

Guest speakers: Peter Todd, Dean of HEC Paris and Susan Liautaud, Vice Chair of Council and Court of Governors of the London School of Economics and Political Science and Founder and Managing Director of Susan Liautaud & Associates Limited

Peter and Susan, representing two of the best schools in the world, will be discussing how their schools prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.

The debate will be chaired by Philippe Chalon, Managing Director of the Cercle d’outre-Manche and Director of External Affairs, International SOS.

Cost: £25+VAT per person; £40+VAT - Special price for 2

Cirque du Soleil

Thursday 11 February 2016, 18.45 - 22.00
At the Royal Albert Hall

Cirque du Soleil returns to the Hall with one of its newest touring shows, Amaluna. Amaluna has never before been seen in the UK and will mark Cirque du Soleil's 20th year at the stunning Royal Albert Hall.

Organised exclusively for Patron Members & their spouses
(main representatives only)

Breakfast at Christie's

Monday 8 February 2016, 08.00-10.00
At Christie's London

Hosted by Patricia Barbizet, CEO and Chairman of Christie's
By invitation only

This exclusive event, hosted by Patricia Barbizet, CEO and Chairwoman of Christie’s will start with a breakfast served in Christie’s Galleries and will be followed by a private view of Post-War and Contemporary Art auction, led by Edmond Francey, Head of Department.

Organised exclusively for Patron Members 
(main representatives only)

Rendez-vous chez Sushi Shop - SOLD OUT

Thursday 4 February 2016, 18.00-20.00
At Sushi Shop Marylebone 

Cost: £20+VAT per person

Ambassador's Brief

Tuesday 26 January 2016, 17.30-19.30
At the French Residence

Theme of the Brief: « Quelles perspectives pour les relations franco-britanniques à la veille du référendum sur l’Union Européenne ? »

Organised exclusively for Patron & Corporate Members
(main representatives only)

Cross Cultural Quiz Evening

Thursday 14 January 2016, 19.00-22.30
Sponsored by PwC
At PwC Embankment Place Offices 
Announcement of the winner of the Intercultural Trophy, sponsored by AXA
Cost: £80+VAT per person; £800 +VAT for a table of 10

PA Club at PAUL

Wednesday 13 January 2016, 18.00-20.00
At Le Restaurant de Paul, Tower 42, 25 Old  Broad Street, Ground Floor,
London EC2N 1HQ 
Organised exclusively for Personal Assistants - by invitation only

Breakfast with Jacques Attali - New date! 

Monday 11 January 2016, 08.00-10.00
At the Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane
Guest speaker: Jacques Attali, President of Positive Planet

Celebrate la Galette des rois!

Thursday 7 January 2016, 19.00-21.00
At Le Restaurant de Paul, Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, Ground Floor,
London EC2N 1HQ
Free of charge

Luxury Club Breakfast at Maison Assouline

Thursday 26 November 2015, 8.30am-10.15am
At Maison Assouline
Theme: 'Industrie du Luxe: where do we stand?'
Organised exclusively for our Luxury Club members and by invitation only

Economic Update at the French Institute

Wednesday 25 November 2015, 08.30-10.30am
Speaker: Frederic Rombaut, Head of Corporate Development International at Cisco, UK 
Theme: 'How the UK and France scale up their start-ups? Is France the new Silicon Valley?'
Sponsored by HEC Paris
At The French Institute
Costs: £25+VAT per person; £40+VAT Special price for two
Book online

Franco-British Business Awards

Thursday 26 November 2015, 19.00-22.30
At The May Fair hotel

PA Club at Vranken Pommery

Thursday 19 November 2015, 18.00-20.00
At Vranken Pommery
Organised exclusively for Personnal Assistants - by invitation only 

Exclusive event with Martin Donnelly CMG

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 17.45-18.40
Guest speaker: Martin Donnely CMG, Permanent Secretary, Department Business, Innovation & Skills
Cost: £30+VAT per person
Organised exclusively for Patron members 

England vs France football match

Tuesday 17 November 2015, 19.00-21.45
At Wembley Stadium
Organised exclusively for Patron members (Main representatives only)

The Franco-British Digital Conference

Thursday 12 November 2015, 08.00-17.00
At One Great George Street

Supporting sponsors

Main sponsors

Cross Cultural Evening Debate

Monday 9 November 2015, 18.30-20.30
At the French Residence
Sponsored by Russell-Cooke LLP
Guest speakers:Tanuja Randery, Zone President UK & Ireland of Schneider Electric and Warner Rootliep, General Manager UK & Ireland, AirFrance KLM
Cost: £40+VAT per person; £70+VAT special price for two 

Annual Financial Lunch

Thursday 5 November 2015, 12.00-14.00
At The Berkeley
Guest Speaker: Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, Chariman of the Bord of Societe Generale
Champagne partner: Vranken Pommery
Wine partners: Les vins du Médoc, les Vins de Pessac-Léognan

Women, Inspiration and Leadership

Tuesday 3 November 2015, 17.30-20.30
At The May Fair Hotel
Guest speakers: Estelle Brachlianoff, Senior Executive Vice-President UK & Ireland of Veolia and President of the French Chamber of Great Britain and Helena Morrissey, CEO of Newton Investment Management & Founder of the 30% Club
Moderator: Marc Roche, Correspondent Le Point

Rendez-vous chez PAUL UK

Wednesday 21 October 2015, 18.00-20.00
At Le Restaurant de Paul, Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, Ground Floor, London EC2N 1HQ
Cost: £20+VAT per person
Book online

A Royal Ballet rehearsal

Thursday 15 October 2015, 18.00-21.00
At the Royal Opera House
Free of charge - organised exclusively for Patron members (main representatives only)

Exclusive opening of "Les 110 de Taillevent" restaurant 

Wednesday 14 October 2015, 18.30-20.30
At Taillevent, 16 Cavendish Square, London W1G 9DD
Free of charge - organised exclusively for Patron members (main representatives only) - by invitation only

Business Club Cocktail - S.T.Dupont

Tuesday 13 October 2015, 18.00-21.00
At the French Residence
Guest speaker: Alain Crevet, CEO of S.T.Dupont

Breakfast with Wilfrid Petrie

Friday 9 October 2015, 08.00-10.00
At the Four Seasons London Hotel at Park Lane
Guest speaker: Wilfrid Petrie, Executive Vice-President Energy Services Business line of ENGIE and Chief Executive Officer of Cofely UK

Women's Business Network

Wednesday 23 September 2015, 12.00-14.30
At the Delaunay
Sponsored by Louis Vuitton

By invitation only - organised exclusively for female CEOs, CFOs or senior executives holding global positions

International Tasting - Wine, spirits & beer

Wednesday 23 September 2015, 18.30-20.30
At Church House Conference Centre
Champagne & wine partners: The Crus Classés de Graves, 
Vranken-Pommery Monopole

SME & Entrepreneurs Club

Tuesday 22 September 2015, 08.30-10.00am

Subject: 'Changes in the Labour Laws'
Speaker: Gary Freer, Partner, Bryan Cave
Venue: The French Chamber

Diner de la Rentrée

Tuesday 22 September 2015, 19.00-22.30
At the Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane
Sponsored by EDF Energy
Guest speaker: Vincent de Rivaz CBE, Chief Executive of EDF Energy
Champagne partner: Vranken Pommery
Wine partner: The Crus Classés de Graves

Dîner des Chefs at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

Thursday 17 September 2015, 19.00-22.30

At Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

Sponsored by Pernod Ricard UK, Renault UK and The Crus Classés de Graves

Champagne Partner: Perrier-Jouët

Caviar tasting offered by Caviar Petrossian

Trade Delegation to Manchester

Wednesday 16 September 2015
One-day trip led by the French Ambassador
In partnership with Manchester City Council
By invitation only

Economic Update at The French Institute

Tuesday 15 September 2015, 08.30-10.30am
Theme: Europe - Brexit - How would Brexit impact businesses and the economy in the UK and in Europe?
Sponsored by HEC Paris
Guest Speakers: Alberto Alemanno, Jean Monnet Professor of EU Law and Risk Regulation, HEC Paris and Andy Bagnall, Director of Campaigns, CBI
At The French Institute

Luxury Club Cocktail

Wednesday 9 September 2015, 19.00-21.00
In partnership with Financial Times and Walpole
Champagne Partner: Perrier Jouët
Cocktail Partner: Pernod Ricard
Macaroon Partner: Ladurée UK
At the Connaught
Subject: "Celebrating the best of French and British Luxury"
By invitation only - organised exclusively for Luxury Club members

PA Club at La Maison Maille

Tuesday 8 September 2015, 18.00-20.00
At La Maison Maille
Organised exclusively for Personal Assistants - by invitation only

Rendez-vous chez The Exhibitionist Hotel

Thursday 3 September 2015, 18.00-20.00
At the Exhibitionist Hotel

Rendez-vous chez Pierre Hermé Paris

Thursday 6 August 2015, 18.00-20.00
At Pierre Hermé Covent Garden

Summer Champagne Reception

Tuesday 7 July 2015, 18.30-21.00
At the Hurlingham Club
Sponsored by Banque Transatlantique, Berkeley Law and Frenger International
Champagne partner: Vranken Pommery
Partners: Ligne Roset, PAUL UK

Annual Gala Dinner

Thursday 2 July 2015, 19.00-23.00
At the Landmark London Hotel
Guest speaker: Carolyn McCall OBE, CEO of easyJet
Champagne partner: Perrier-Jouët
Wine partners: Le Conseil des Vins de Saint-Emilion, Les Vins de Pessac Léognan and Les Vins de Graves
Charity partner: Doctors of the World
Cost: £190+VAT per person; £1,800+VAT for a table of 10; £2,100+VAT for a table for 12

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Annual General Meeting

Thursday 25 June 2015, 18.00-21.00
At Reed Smith Offices
All members are welcome - free of charge

Annual Legal Lunch

Wednesday 24 June 2015, 12.00-14.30
At the Connaught
Guest speaker: the Rt Honourable Domic Grieve QC MP
Cost: £100+VAT per person; £950+VAT for a table of 10; £1,100+VAT for a table of 12

General Election explaned by
the Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH

Tuesday 23 June 2015, 18.00-20.30
At the Connaught
Sponsored by Crédit Suisse
Guest speaker: The Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH, former Prime Minister
Organised exclusively for Patron & Corporate members (main representative only) - By invitation

Dîner des Chefs - Sold out

Monday 22 June 2015, 19.15-22.30
At Club Gascon
With Chef Pascal Aussignac
Cost: £95+VAT per person

Breakfast with Nicolas Petrovic

Friday 19 June, 08.00-10.00
At the Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane
Sponsored by PAUL UK
Guest speaker: Nicolas Petrovic, CEO of Eurostar
Cost: £30+VAT per person, £50+VAT special price for two

Luxury Breakfast

Thursday 18 June, 08.30-10.00
At the Royal Albert Hall
Guest speaker: Jonathan Chippindale, CEO of Holition
Subject: "The internet of luxury things"
Organised exclusively for Luxury Club members - by invitation

Rendez-vous chez Porsche Design

Thursday 11 June, 18.00-20.00
At Porsche Design
Cost: £20+VAT

Business Stories: from scratch to success

Wednesday 3 June, 18.00-21.00
At Ciné Lumière, French Institute
Sponsored by HSBC
Guest speakers: Antoine Flamarion, Founder of Tikehau Capital & Chairman of Tikehau Capital Advisors and Bernard Liautaud, Founder of Business Objects & General Partner at Balderton Capital
Moderator: Eric Albert, City Correspondent for Le Monde
Wine partner: Domaine de Nizas
Cost: £35+VAT per person; £60+VAT special price for two

Ambassador's Brief

Wednesday 27 May, 18.00-19.30
At the French Residence
Organised exclusively for Corporate & Patron members (main representatives only) - by invitation

Indulgence at Caudalie

Wednesday 13 May, 18.00-20.00
At Caudalie
Organised exclusively for Personal Assistants - by invitation

Say "Cheese" and Wine

Wednesday 6 May 2015, 19.00-21.00
At La Cave à Fromage
In partnership with Wine Story
Cost: £25+VAT per person

Rendez-vous chez La Maison Maille

Wednesday 29 April, 18.00-20.00
At La Maison Maille
Cost: £20+VAT per person

Training: Public Speaking & Media Interviews

Tuesday 28 April, 09.00-13.00
At the French Chamber of Great-Britain
Trainers: Olivia Penichou & Etienne Duval from LiveSpeech
Cost: £290+VAT per person
For non-members: £580+VAT per person

Luxury Dinner

Thursday 23 April, 19.00-23.00
At the Claridge's
Sponsored by Société Générale Private Banking Hambros
Guest speaker: Lucy Yeomans, Editor-in-Chief NET-A-PORTER.com & content editor PORTER magazine
Champagne partner: Laurent Perrier
Wine partners: Les Vins du Médoc, Les Vins de Pessac-Léognan
Cost: £210+VAT per person; £1,900+VAT for a table of 10; £2,200+VAT for a table of 12

Economic Update

Wednesday 22 April, 08.15-10.00
At the French Institute
Guest speakers: Eric Albert, City Correspondent for Le Monde and John Peet, Europe Editor of the Economist
Cost: £25+VAT per person; £40+VAT special price for two

Paris 2015 Climate Conference: the business view

Monday 30 March, 16.00-19.30
At Europe House, 32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU
Free of charge - RSVP Isabelle Meyers

Member to Member Cocktail & Exhibition

Wednesday 25 March, 18.00-20.30
In partnership with Pictawall, PowerVote & Service Point
At the Pullman London St Pancras
Cost: £40+VAT per person, £60+VAT special price for two

Indulgence at Le Pain Quotidien

Monday 16 March, 18.00-20.00
At Le Pain Quotidien
Organised exclusively for Personal Assistants - by invitation only

Pcubed Rugby League Varsity Match

Friday 6 March, 12.00-17.00
At the Horourable Artillery Company
Open to Patron & Corporate members (main representatives only)

Breakfast with Tom Meggle

Friday 6 March, 08.00-10.00
At the Bulgari Hotel
Sponsored by PAUL UK
Guest speaker: Tom Meggle, Managing Director of Louis Vuitton UK, Ireland & South Africa
Cost: £30+VAT per person; £50+VAT special price for two

The new development of Battersea Power Station

Wednesday 25 February, 08.30-10.00
At Battersea Power Station
Open to Patron & Corporate members (main representatives only)

Rendez-vous chez...L'Atelier des Chefs

Tuesday 10 February, 18.00-20.00
At L'Atelier des Chefs, 19 Wigmore Street, London W1U 1PH
Cost: £20+VAT per person

Cross Cultural Quiz Evening

Thursday 5 February, 19.00-20.30
At PwC Embankment Place Offices
Announcement of the winner of the Intercultural Trophy, sponsored by AXA
In partnership with Pernod Ricard
Cost: £75+VAT per person, £700+VAT per table

Ambassador's Brief

Tuesday 20 January, 18.00-20.00
At The Residence of the Ambassador
Open to Patron & Corporate members (Main representatives only) - Free of charge

Cirque du Soleil Kooza

Friday 16 January, 19.00-22.45
At the Royal Albert Hall
Open to Patron Members and their spouses (Main representatives only)

Rendez-vous chez Aubaine

Thursday 15 January, 18.00-20.00
At Aubaine, 37-45 High Street Kensington, London W8 SED
Cost: £20+VAT per person

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Franco-British Business Forum 

Friday 28 November, 08.30-17.30
At The Pullman London St Pancras
BtoB Meetings, Roundtables and Expert Village
Cost: One day only package £600+VAT; Additional participant from the same company £290+VAT 
All inclusive package £870+VAT; Additionnal participant from the same company £440+VAT
Sponsors: DHL, Eurostar, HSBC, Mazars
Supporting sponsors: Boulle international, Bryan Cave , Invest in France, Ubifrance, UK Trade & Investment
Partners: ASEMP.ETI, British Chambers of Commerce, CCE Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur, CCI de Bourgogne, CCI France International, CCI Paris île-de-France,  CCI International Rhône-Alpes, Enterprise Europe Network 

Supporting sponsors

Partners

Sponsors

Franco-British Business Awards

Thursday 27 November, 19.00-22.30
At The May Fair Hotel 
Cost members: £100+VAT per person, £900+VAT for a table of 10
Cost non-members: £120+VAT per person
Sponsors: Eurostar, HSBC, Mazars
Partners: Invest in France, UK Trade & Investment
Champagne partner: Vranken Pommery
Wine partners: Les Vins de Graves, Les Vins de Pessac-Léognan,
Les Vins du Médoc

Partners

 Press Partner

 Sponsors 

Breakfast with Marc Pontet 

Friday 21 November, 08.00-10.00
At the Four Seasons London Hotel at Park Lane 
Guest speaker: Marc Pontet, Global Chief Executive Officer of Asendia ( La Poste)

Rendez-vous chez Caudalie

Wednesday 19 November, 18.00-20.00
At Caudalie
Cost: £20+VAT per person

Rameau and Les Arts Florissants

Tuesday 18 November, 19.30-21.00
At the Barbican Hall
Sponsored by Alstom
Open to Patron members & their spouses (Main representatives only)

Annual Financial Lunch 

Friday 7 November, 12.00-14.30
At the Dorchester
Sponsored by Société Générale Corporate Investment & Banking 
Guest Speaker : Xavier Rolet, Chief Executive of the London Stock Exchange Group 
Champagne Partner: Vranken Pommery 
Wine Partners: Les vins de Graves, Les vins de Pessac-Léognan, Les vins du Médoc

An Evening at the Royal Opera House 

Monday 3 November, 19.15-21.00
At the Royal Opera House 
Champagne partner: Vranken Pommery
Open to Patron members only and their spouses (Main representatives only)

Say Cheese & Wine

Wednesday 29 October, 19.00-21.00 
At La Cave à Fromage 
Cost : £25+VAT per person

In partnership with La Cave à Fromage & Wine Story

The Franco-British Transport Conference

Meeting the challenges for the city of tomorrow
Tuesday 14 October, 08.30-17.00
At One Great George Street 
Main sponsors: Alstom, Bouygues Energies & Services, HSBC, Keolis, Renault, TomTom
Supporting sponsors: Altran, Bolloré
In partnership with the French Embassy to the United Kingdom & the Franco-British Council

Supporting sponsors

 Main Sponsors 

Indulgence at Aubaine

Monday 29 September, 18.00-20.00
Organised exclusively for Personal Assistants - By Invitation only
At Aubaine Mayfair

Diner de la Rentrée

Tuesday 23, September 2014, 19.00-22.30
Sponsored by Airbus
At The Four Seasons London Hotel at Park Lane
Guest Speaker: Fabrice Brégier, Président & CEO of Airbus
Champagne partner: Vranken Pommery
Wine partners: les vins de Graves, les vins du Médoc, les vins de Pessac-Léognan
Cost: £100+VAT per person; £1,140+VAT for a table of 12

International Wine & Spirit Tasting

Tuesday 16 September 2014, 18.30-20.30}
At the Grand Connaught Rooms
Partner: Vranken Pommery 
Cost members: £30+VAT per person

Breakfast with Nicolas Beytout 

Friday 12 September 2014, 08:00-10:00
At the Four Seasons London Hotel at Parl Lane
Guest speaker: Nicolas Beytout, President & Founder of L'Opinion
Cost: £40+VAT per person, special price for two £60+VAT 

Discover Ruinart

Thursday 11 September 2014, 18:30-20:30
At Moët Hennessy UK
Opento Patron members (Main representatives only)

Rendez-vous chez...The Royal Park Hotel - SOLD OUT

Thursday 7 August 2014, 18.30-20.30
At The Royal Park Hotel
Cost: £20+VAT per person

Emirates Cup 2014

Day one: Saturday 2 August 2014 (14.00 or 16.20)
Day two: Sunday 3 August 2014 (14.00 or 16.20)
At Emirates Stadium
Open to Patron members (Main representatives only)

Opening Ceremony of the Glasgow 2014
Commonwealth Games

Wednesday 23 / Thurday 24 July 2014
Sponsored by Atos
In partnership with easyJet
2 days trip to Glasgow
Open to Patron members (Main Representatives) - By Invitation only

Summer Champagne reception - Fully booked

Sponsored by Accuracy
Tuesday 8 July 2014, 18.30-20.30
At The Royal Automobile Club
Cost: £40+VAT per person; £60+VAT - Special price for 2

Indulgence at Chaumet

Thursday 26 June 2014, 18.30-20.30
Organised exclusively for Personal Assistants - By invitation only
At Chaumet

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 18.30-21.00
At Reed Smith Offices
All members are welcome - Free of charge
To book your place, please contact Carla Coutinho on 0207 092 6603

Annual Legal Lunch

Wednesday 25 June 2014, 12.00-14.30
At The Connaught
Guest Speaker: Alderman Fiona Woolf CBE, Lord Mayor of London
Champagne partner: Vranken Pommery
Wine partner: Crus Classés de Graves
Costs: £100+VAT per person; £1,100+VAT for a table of 12

Exclusive Tour of the Beefeater Distillery visitor centre

Thursday 19 June 2014, 18.00-20.30
At Beefeater Gin Distillery
Open to Patron & Corporate members (Main Representatives only)

Rendez-vous chez... La Maison Maille

Tuesday 17 June 2014, 18.30-20.30
At La Maison Maille
Cost: £20+VAT per person

CEO Breakfast

Friday 13 June 2014, 08.00-10.00At Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
Sponsored by PAUL UK
Guest Speaker: Jean-Jacques Lebel, Chairman of L'Oréal UK & Ireland
Costs: £40+VAT per person; £60+VAT - Special price for two

Romeo & Juliet dress rehearsal - Fully Booked

Tuesday 10 June 2014, 17.45-22.30
At The Royal Albert Hall
Open to Patron members & their spouses (Main Representatives only)

Annual Gala Dinner

Wednesday 28 May 2014, 19.00-23.00
At The Landmark London Hotel
Gold Sponsors: EY, HSBC
Silver Sponsors: Accor, Colas Rail, EDF Energy, Safran
Guest Speaker: Lionel Barber, Editor of the Financial Times
Charity partner: Handicap International
Champagne Partner: Perrier Jouët
Wine Partners: Le Conseil des Vins de Saint-Emilion, Les Vins de Graves, Les Vins de Pessac Leognan

Silver Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Lunch at Cartier

Friday 16 May 2014, 12.00-14.30
At Cartier New Bond Street
Open to Patron members - By Invitation only

Rendez-vous chez L'Occitane

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 18.30-20.30
At L'Occitane - Covent Garden

The Conran Shop Launch Party - "A season in France"

Thursday 1 May 2014, 19.00-21.00
Open to Patron members & their spouses

Discover Lotus F1 Team

Thursday 24 April 2014, 13.30-20.30
At Lotus F1 Team
Open to Patron Members - By Invitation only

CEO Breakfast

Wednesday 23 April 2014, 08.00-10.00
At Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
Sponsored by PAUL UK
Guest Speaker: Victor Chavez, Chief Executive of Thales UK
Costs: £40+VAT per person; £60+VAT Special price for two

Luxury Dinner

Tuesday 15 April 2014, 19.00-23.00
At The Claridge's
Sponsored by Société Générale Private Banking Hambros
Guest Speaker: Nicholas Coleridge CBE, President of Condé Nast International and Managing Director of Condé Nast in Britain
Champagne partner: Laurent-Perrier
Wine partner: Crus Classés de Graves
Costs: £190+VAT per person;
£1800+VAT for a table of 10; £2100+VAT for a table of 12

Business Club Cocktail
Thursday 3 April 2014, 18.30-21.00
Sponsored by HSBC
Speakers: Peter Dockar, UK Head of mortgages, HSBC; Alexandre Terrasse, Partner, Jeffrey Green Russell and Martijn Van der Heijden, Global Head of mortgages, HSBC
Theme: "A short guide to a successful home purchase: UK vs France"
At HSBC St Jame's Street Offices
Cost:£35+VAT per person; £50+VAT - Special price for two

Dîner des Chefs - Hosted by our Luxury Club
Monday 24 March 2014, 7.15- 10.30
At L' Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Cost: £115+VAT per person
For more details and to register your interest, please contact Karim Mijal kmijal@ccfgb.co.uk

Business in Society
Wednesday 19 March 2014, 19.00-21.15
At the Tate Modern
Open to Patron members - By Invitation only

"Women, Inspiration and Leadership"
Tuesday 18 March 2014, 18.30-21.00
At the Institute of Directors
Guest Speakers: Dame Helen Alexander, former President of the CBI and
Laurence Parisot, former President of MEDEF (French equivalent of the CBI)
Moderator: Simon Walker, Director General of Institute of Directors
Cost:£40+VAT per person; £60+VAT Special price for two

Member to Member Cocktail and Exhibition
Thursday 13 March 2014, 18.00-20.30
At Pullman London St Pancras
Partner: PowerVote and ServicePoint
Cost: £40+VAT per person; £60+VAT - Special price for two

Cross Cultural Debate at La Résidence de France
Thursday 6 March 2014, 18.30-20.30
At The Résidence de France
Guest Speakers: Sir Ian Cheshire, Group Chief Executive Kingfisher Plc and Nicolas Petrovic, Chief Executive Officer Eurostar International Ltd
Cost: £40+VAT per personFor more information, please contact Karim Mijal

Rendez -vous chez... Léon de Bruxelles
Tuesday 4 March 2014, 18.30-20.30
At Léon de Bruxelles
Cost: £20+VAT per person

Indulgence at Aubaine
Monday 24 February 2014, 18.30-20.30
Organised exclusively for Personal Assistants-By invitation only
At Aubaine Marylebone

Say "Cheese"... and Wine
Tuesday 11 February 2014, 19.00-21.00
At La Cave à Fromage
Cost: £25+VAT per person

From Scratch to Success: Business Stories
Thursday 30 January 2014, 18.00-21.00
At the Ciné Lumière, French Institute
Sponsor: HSBC
Guest Speakers: Arnaud Vaissié, co-founder, chairman & CEO of International SOS and Nathalie Gaveau, founder & CEO of Shopcade, co-founder of PriceMinister
Wine Partner: Domaines Paul Mas
Cost: £45+VAT per person including buffet dinner
Special price for a limited time only: £35 per person or £60 for 2 people 
Dress Code: Business attire

Indulgence at Aubaine - SOLD OUT
Monday 20 January 2014, 18.30-20.30
Organised exclusively for Personal Assistants - By invitation only
At Aubaine Mayfair

Rendez vous chez... Aubaine - SOLD OUT
Thursday 16 January 2014, 18.30-20.30
At Aubaine

Say "Cheese"... and Wine
Tuesday 10 December, 19.00-21.00
At La Cave à Fromage
In Partnership with La Cave à Fromage and Wine Story

Soirée de Noël
Intercultural Trophy sponsored by AXA
Tuesday 3 December, 19.30 – 22.00
At The Charing Cross Hotel, Strand  Charing Cross, London WC2N 5HX                    
In partnership with Bongrain, La Maison Maille, Nuxe, PAUL UK

Quarterly Economic Update
Thursday 28 November, 08.15-10.00
Venue: L'Institut Français
Chaired by Philippe Chalon, Director of External Affairs at International SOS & Managing Director of the Cercle d'Outre-Manche
Guest speaker: David Kern, Chief Economist of the British Chambers of Commerce
Cost: £25+VAT per person

Franco-British Business Awards Dinner
Tuesday 26 November, 19.00-22.00
At The Marriott's Hotel Champs-Elysées in Paris
Sponsors: Barclays, Eurostar, London&Partners
In partnership with the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry in France

CEO Breakfast
Friday 22 November, 08.00-10.00
At the Andaz Hotel
Sponsored by PAUL UK
Guest speaker: Philippe Mellier, CEO of De Beers Group

Rendez-vous chez... Eccleston Square Hotel - SOLD OUT
Wednesday 20 November, 18.30-20.30
At Eccleston Square Hotel

Annual Financial Lunch
Friday 8 November, 12.00-14.30
At The Berkeley
Sponsored by Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking
Guest speaker: Christian Noyer, Governor of the Banque de France
Partners: Champagne Vranken Pommery, Le Conseil Des Vins du Médoc,
Domaine Brand & Fils

The Franco British Energy Conference 2013
Tuesday 29 October, 08.30-13.45
At One Great George Street
In Partnership with the French Embassy in the United Kingdom,
The Franco-British Council and ESCP Europe
Main Sponsors: Alstom, EDF Energy, HSBC, Total
Supporting Sponsors: Altran, Areva, SPIE, VINCI Energies
Partners: French Embassy in the UK, The Franco-British Council, ESCP Europe

Supporting Sponsors

Main Sponsors

Annual Gala Dinner - SOLD OUT
Tuesday 22 October, 19.00-23.00
At The Landmark London Hotel
Gold Sponsors: EY, HSBC
Silver Sponsors: Accor, Colas Rail, EDF Energy, International SOS, Safran
Guest speaker: Guillaume Pepy Chairman of SNCF (French National Railways)
Partners: Champagne Perrier Jouët, Le Conseil des Vins de Saint-Emilion,
Les Vins de Pessac-Léognan

Silver Sponsors
                           

Gold Sponsors

"Say Cheese... and Wine"-SOLD OUT
Wednesday 9 October, 19.00-21.00
At La Cave à Fromage
In Partnership with La Cave à Fromage and Wine Story

Special Trade Delegation to Scotland 
Thursday 3 - Friday 4 October
Sponsored by International SOS - Société Générale Hambros
In Partnership with easyJet
This delegation, led by the French Ambassador to the UK, HE Mr Bernard Emié, 
is a unique opportunity to meet key local figures and businesses.

CEO Breakfast
Friday 27 September, 08.00-10.00
At the Andaz Hotel
Sponsored by PAUL UK
Guest speaker: Robin Southwell, CEO, EADS UK

International Wine Tasting-SOLD OUT
Tuesday 17 September, 19.00-21.00
At DSTRKT London
Partner: Enologia

Dîner de la rentrée - SOLD OUT
Wednesday 4 September, 19.00-22.00
At the Grand Connaught Rooms
Sponsored by Citroën
Guest Speaker: Philippe Varin, Chairman of the Board of PSA Peugeot-Citroën
Partners: Champagne Vranken Pommery, Domaine Brand & Fils,
Le Conseil des vins du Médoc

CCFGB Annual General Meeting
Monday 8 July, 18.30 - 21.00
At the Reed Smith offices
All members are welcome - Free of charge

Ambassador's Brief
Thursday 4 July, 18.00 - 19.30
At The Residence of the French Ambassador
It is a great pleasure that we inform you that H.E. Mr Bernard Emié, French Ambassador to the United Kingdom, will be present and will say a few words

Diner des Chefs at Club Gascon 
Wednesday 3 July
The French Chamber of Commerce and its Luxury Club are pleased to announce that its next Diner des Chefs will take place at Club Gascon, with award winning chef Pascal Aussignac. 
With the generous support of Pernod-Ricard and Club Gascon

Summer Champagne Reception
Monday 17 June, 18.30 - 20.30
At the Trafalgar Hotel
In partnership with Vranken Pommery

Claudio Monteverdi and Les Arts Florissants
Saturday 15 June, 19.30 - 21.00
At the Barbican Hall
Sponsored by Alstom

VIP Mornings
George Bellows (1882-1925): Modern American Life'
Friday 24 May, 8.30 - 9.30
At the Royal Academy of Arts
Open to Patron members' Main rep only and their spouses - free

Rendez-vous chez... The East India Company
Wednesday 15 May, 18.30 - 20.30
At The East India Company
In partnership with The East India Company

Luxury Club Breakfast on Art and Luxury
Tuesday 14 May, 08.00 - 10.00
At the Royal Academy of Arts

With guest of honour Dr Charles Saumarez Smith CBE, Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Arts, and guest speaker Nigel Hurst, Chief Executive of the Saatchi Gallery.
By invitation only

Quarterly Economic Update
Friday 10 May, 8.15 - 10.00
Guest speaker: Paul Mortimer-Lee, Global Head of Market Economics, BNP Paribas

French vs Australian Wines
Wednesday 8 May, 18.45 - 21.00
At the Australia House
Open to Patron and Corporate members' Main rep only

Luxury Club: Dîner des Chefs
Monday 29 April, 19.00 - 21.30
At L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
With the generous support of Pernod Ricard UK

VIP Morning for Patron Members
Friday 26 April, 08.30 - 10.00
At the Royal Academy of Arts
Modern American Life will be the first retrospective of works by American realist painter George Bellows to be held in the UK.

Member to Member Cocktail and Exhibition
Wednesday 24 April, 18.00 - 21.00
At the Royal Garden Hotel

Relais & Châteaux - Dîner des Grands Chefs
Monday, 22 April, from 19.00
At Old Billingsgate
Organised by Relais & Châteaux
In partnership with the French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain

Luxury Wine Master Class
Thursday 18 April, 18.30 – 21.00
Sponsored by the Conseil des Vins de Saint-Emilion
At Harrods

Business in Society for Patron Members
Wednesday 20 March, from 7pm - 9.30pm
At Tate Modern
The French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain and Mazars are pleased to invite you to attend the event “Business in Society” co-organised by your fellow patron member Mazars and the leading think tank Tomorrow’s Company.
A panel of experts will debate the widely held conviction that a new relationship is needed between business and society

Finance Forum
Thursday 21 March 2013, 08.30 - 10.30.
Co-chaired by Patrick Gougeon, UK Director, ESCP Europe and John Peachey, Managing Director - CFO Global Markets, HSBC Bank Plc.
Theme: 'New Currencies: Export Dimension and Access to Markets'.
Speakers: Frédéric Bourgeois, Managing Director, Coface and Ray Moore, Director - Global Trade and Receivables Finance, HSBC Bank Plc

HR Forum
Wednesday 20 March 2013, 08.30 - 10.00.
Chaired by Rose Gledhill, HR Director - Northern Europe, International SOS. Theme: 'Corporate Volunteering'. Guest Speakers: Michelle Dawson, Director of Community Operations, East London Business Alliance and Stéphanie Pullès, Head of Corporate Responsibility, Bouygues UK

Business Club Cocktail Event
Wednesday 13 March, 18.30 - 20.30
Sponsored by Locate Jersey
Guest Speakers: Senator Maclean, Jersey’s Economic Development Minister
and Richard Corrigan, Head of Business Development for Jersey Finance
Hosted at the Sofitel London St James

Indulgence at Robuchon
Tuesday 4 March 2013, 19.00 - 21.00
Organised exclusively for Personal Assistants
At L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

SME & Entrepreneurs Club
Wednesday 27 February 2013, 08.30 - 10.00am
Co-chaired by Frédéric Larquetoux, Senior Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP and Sébastien Delecour, Managing Director, Doublet UK Ltd
Theme: 'Logistical and Operational Challenges'
Session led by David Franks, Managing Director, Glacia

Finance Forum
Tuesday 12 February 2013, 10.00 - 12.00.
Co-chaired by Patrick Gougeon, UK Director, ESCP Europe and John Peachey, Managing Director - CFO Global Markets, HSBC Bank Plc.
Theme: 'Financial Regulations: Review and Perspectives'.
Speaker: Cecilia Thorn, Head of European Affairs, Financial Reporting Council

Climate Change Forum
Tuesday 5 February 2013, 10.00 - 12.00
Chaired by Richard Brown, Chairman, Eurostar International Ltd.
Theme: 'Making the UK's Electricity Market Reforms a Success'
Speaker: Dr. Chris Anastasi, Head of Government Affairs, Policy and Regulation at GDF Suez Energy UK-Europe

CEO Breakfast
Thursday 31 January 2013, 08.00 - 10.00
Sponsored by PAUL UK
Guest Speaker: Maxime Holder, Chairman PAUL UK
Hosted at the Andaz Hotel

HR Forum
Wednesday 30 January 2013, 08.30 - 10.00.
Chaired by Rose Gledhill, HR Director - Northern Europe, International SOS.
Guest Speaker: Matt Griffin, Recruitment Manager - Northern Europe, International SOS.
Theme: 'Managing Human Capital: Resourcing and Retention Strategies'

SME & Entrepreneurs Club: 'Win your next big pitch' Workshop
Wednesday 23 January 2013, 08.30 - 10.00.
Chaired by Frédéric Larquetoux, Ernst & Young LLP and Sébastien Delecour, Doublet UK Ltd.
Guest speaker: Jeanne Monchovet, Founder, Olystix

Ambassador's Brief
Monday 17 December 2012, 18.00 - 19.30
Hosted at The Residence of the French Ambassador

Les Arts Florissants (conducted by William Christie)
Thursday 13 December 2012, from 19.00
At the Barbican Centre
Sponsored by Alstom, Principal Sponsor of the Arts Florissants
For Patron Members

Christmas Party
Tuesday 11 December 2012, 20.30 - 00.00
Hosted at the French Institute
Sponsored by Renault
In partnership with Alain Ducasse, La Cave à Fromage, Ladurée,Options, Pom Pom Factory and The French Institute.

Climate Change Forum

Tuesday 11 December 2012, 10.00 - 12.00 at the Chamber.

Session chaired by Stephen Burgin, UK Country President, Alstom.

Guest speaker: Simon Pringle, Head of Sustainability and Cleantech, BDO LLP.

Theme: 'Funding the Green Economy'

HR Forum

Tuesday 4 December 2012, 08.30 - 10.00 at the Chamber

Chaired by Rose Gledhill, HR Director, Northern Europe International SOS

Guest speaker: Eve Mathieu, Resourcing, Talent & Development Director at EDF Energy

Theme: 'International Mobility'