Our Mission
French Heritage Society is an American non-profit organization created in 1982 that includes 10 chapters in the US and one in France.
Through various activities and our educational program, we are dedicated to preservation, restoration and promotion of the beautiful French heritage throughout the United States and France.
The central mission of French Heritage Society is to ensure that the treasures of our shared French architectural and cultural heritage survive to inspire future generations to build, dream, and create by:
- Preserving the rich French architectural and cultural heritage throughout France and in the US by raising funds for restoration, preservation and cultural grants.
- Transmitting and safeguarding the skills, knowledge and love of the heritage through transatlantic educational programs for students, architects, artisans, art connoisseurs and collectors.
- Fostering Franco-American friendship and cross-cultural exchange through select tours in France and the U.S., lectures, conferences, galas and other events on both side of the Atlantic.
Board of Directors
Honorary Directors
Administration
New York Office
Paris Office
News from our Chairman
Coups de Coeur de Libba
Ritz Hotel
Ritz Hotel My heart leapt with joy in June of this year as I entered the fabled Ritz Hotel, Place Vendôme, Paris after a four-year ... Read More >
Restaurant Fournaise
Restaurant Fournaise Have you ever dreamed of stepping into a painting? When you arrive at the Restaurant Fournaise, on the charming island of Chatou in ... Read More >
The Enfants Rouges Covered Market
The Enfants Rouges Covered MarketThe Marché des Enfants Rouges is the oldest covered market in Paris, dating back to 1615. The seemingly strange name of ... Read More >
Les Enfants Rouges – Modern Bistro
Les Enfants Rouges - Modern Bistro Just outside the Marché des Enfants Rouges on the narrow Rue de Beauce is the very trendy bistrot “Les ... Read More >
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Partners in Preservation

National Trust for Historic Preservation
An organization who provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to save America’s diverse historic places and revitalize our communities.
Les Vieilles Maisons Françaises
An association dedicated to the preservation of built heritage and landscape, is an association which acts to strengthen funding for heritage, and heritage education and training.
La Demeure Historique
A historic association of private monuments who represents more than 3,000 châteaux, manors, abbeys, or mansions throughout France, and advises owners about sustainability and promotes historic preservation and cultural heritage.
Le Comité des Parcs et Jardins de France
A committee who federates the activities of French national and regional associations concerned with parks and gardens, especially their promotion and protection of adjoining landscapes.
La Fondation du Patrimoine
The organization participates in funding for heritage; identifys buildings in peril; encourages partnerships on a national and local level, and with companies; and promotes job creation and the transmission of trades and know-how.
Other Partners
- Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the US
- The Preservation Society of Newport County
- Cercle de l’Union Interalliée
- American Institute of Architects