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Under the energetic leadership of Co-Chairmen Dominique Flahaut de Billarderie and
Astrid Stanfield-Pinel, French Heritage Society’s Paris Chapter organizes a variety of social
events for its French and visiting American members. These include ‘Cultural Cocktails’
with guest lecturers in private Parisian apartments; special ‘behind-the-scenes’ visits to
select destinations and restoration projects; gala dinners and prestigious fundraising
events; workshops; and cultural excursions outside of Paris.
Proceeds from Chapter benefits have been designated for specific grants that members
have voted to support. The Paris Chapter has raised funds for restoration projects including
The American Cathedral in Paris; and most recently Château de Vixouze in France; as
well as providing significant support to projects in New Orleans as part of FHS’s Katrina
Heritage Rescue Fund.
May 21, 2008 / Paris
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Paris Chapter of French Heritage Society will take place at the Cercle de l\'Union Interalliee, Salon Foch. Report of activities for 2007 will be presented by Co-Chairman Astrid Stanfield-Pinel and Dominique Flahaut de la Billarderie. In the presence of Elizabeth Stribling, FHS Chairman of the Board, Marie-Sol de La Tour d\'Auvergne will present the grants awarded in 2007 on the occasion of our 25th anniversary. She will introduce her successor, Denis de Kergorlay who takes office as President in April 2008.
6:00 PM 33 rue du Fauborg Saint Honore
May 29, 2008 / Paris
La Maison Soubrier, une caverne d\'Ali-baba
A stroll through the old Saint Antoine neighborhood will begin on the steps of the Opera Bastille before proceeding through Saint Marguerites church then on to a charming cul-de-sac, full of flowers, to the Maison Soubrier. Founded in the 19th century, this store is an authentic cavern of treasures, containing a trove of old furniture and objects from all corners of the world. A gold mine for movie, television and theater set designers, who can rent objects to create a special decor. Madame Chantal Doumic-Nerot, journalist and a member of the founders family, will guide us through this unusual display.
10:00 AM Place de la Bastille
June 12, 2008 / Paris
Le Chateau de Fontainebleau
The Paris Chapter\'s traditional summer outing will this year be to Fontainbleau to visit the chateau and admire the newly restored rooms, such as the Papal Chambers and the chapel of Saint Saturnin. Bernard Notari, Directeur du Domaine National et du Mussee de Fontainebleau will welcome the group and explain his plans for the future of the chateau. A special bus will provide transportation to and from Fontainebleau and the group will lunch at a local transportation to and from Fontainebleau and the group will lunch at a local restaurant.
9:30 AM
May 13, 2008 / Paris
Les Salons de l\'Hotel de Ville
Since 1357 when Etienne Marcel acquired the Maison des Piliers, the headquarters of Parisian municipal institutions have always been situated on this same spot. Today City Hall, rebuilt by Theodore Ballu and Edouard Deperthes after a fire set by the Comunards in 1871, is an exact replica of the one designed by Boccardor in the 16th century. We will discover this Palace of Paris and its history. Through the decor of these magnificent reception rooms we will encounter many of the political, artistic and cultural leaders who played important roles in this symbolic heart of the history of Paris and the Parisians.
3:00 PM Hotel de Ville de Paris
For further information about Membership or to contact the Paris Chapter directly,
please email: paris@frenchheritagesociety.org
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