Past Highlights

  • 17th Century Paris: the First Great Walking City with Dr. Joan DeJoan in partnership with the ICAA of Southern California (photos above)
  • Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte with Alexander du Vogüé in partnership with the ICAA of Southern California
  • Illustrated Lecture: An Invitation to Château du Grand-Lucé by Timothy Corrigan, Author and Designer

The Southern California Chapter organizes a variety of cultural and social events for its members throughout the year in order to raise funds for restorations projects that were voted by the FHS Board members.

Edie Frère is the Co-Chairman of French Heritage Society’s Southern California Chapter; Timothy Corrigan is serving as the interim Co-Chairman. For further information or to learn more about Membership, please contact FHS Programs and Membership Officer Benjamin Wells.

Events

Philadelphia Chapter: The Basilica of Vezelay

Tuesday, May 7, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Please join French Heritage Society's Philadelphia Chapter on May 7 at the Acorn Club for a fascinating luncheon with Christopher Kelly. Mr. Kelly will lead us on an exploration of the stunning Basilica of Vezelay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Burgundy, France.

New York Chapter: The Basilica of Vezelay

Thursday, May 9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Please join French Heritage Society’s New York Chapter on May 9 at a private club in Manhattan for a fascinating evening with Christopher Kelly. Mr. Kelly will lead us on an exploration of the stunning Basilica of Vezelay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Burgundy, France, followed by a wine reception.

Boston Chapter: The Basilica of Vezelay

Saturday, May 11, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Please join French Heritage Society's Boston Chapter on May 11 at the Concord School of Philosophy on the grounds of the Louisa May Alcott Orchard House for a fascinating evening with Christopher Kelly. Mr. Kelly will lead us on an exploration of the stunning Basilica of Vezelay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Burgundy, France, followed by a champagne reception.

The Paris Chapter invites you to an exceptional visit of the Peruvian Embassy in Paris, located in the Hôtel Lafont de la Vernède. This private mansion is a masterpiece of the Belle Epoque, with a succession of reception rooms, a loggia and a dining room featuring exceptional stained-glass windows.