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Under the energetic leadership of Chairman 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 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.
March 12, 2010 / Paris
Repas Sacre, repas profane - Visite and Conference by the Princesse Laure de Broglie
After the fascinating guided visit on The Mystery of Time, Laure de Broglie
proposes a new theme : Sacred and Profane Meals.
Following the Etruscans and funeral banquets, the peasant feasts of the Middle
Ages will be evoked, as well as hunt feasts given by Maximilien of Austria, as
represented in Tapestries. After examining the Flemish school of painting
depicting royal festivities, we will admire the representations of the Last Supper by Pourbus and Joss van Cleve. We will conclude our itinerary with the works of the Le Nain brothers and the delicate Dessert of Wafers scene by
Lubin Baugin.
Price 25 euros. Number of participants: 20
2:30 p.m. Musee de Louvre. Meet under the pyramid which reads: Groups
March 30, 2010 / Paris
Cocktail Culturel - Christina Burrus, Commissaire d exposition independante
Independent is the key word for Christina Burrus, the word from which she
draws her inspiration. Over the years, following her passions, she has attempted
to reinstate the world s great works of art. Her countless impulses, preferences
and fascinations, from Chagall to Frida Kahlo via the very symbolic Jewish
Theater, have led her around the globe. Her study of Art History, her inspiration
and her desire to share her passions with others, are her driving motivation,
causing some to define her as a free spirit. Despite a very busy schedule, she
also manages to sculpt, to write and to organize concerts.
Christina Burrus will open her home to us for this cultural cocktail party.
Price 39 euros. Number of participants: 30
6:00 p.m. Metro: Bac
April 13, 2010 / Paris
Chapter Meeting
Chapter Annual meeting followed by cocktails. Tina Roach, our RMHF fellow 2009 will give a presentation on her fellowship in France, and President Comte Denis de Kergorlay will present FHS actions for the year including grants and program activities.
6:00 PM Cercle Interallie Paris
For further information about Membership or to contact the Paris Chapter directly,
please email: paris@frenchheritagesociety.org