Art Meets Wine – Raffle Details
American Friends, Cité du Vin, and our special guests have offered four experiences to be raffled at the Art Meets Wine Dinner on October 26, 2022. Proceeds from this exclusive and intimate event will support the mission of La Cité du Vin.
Art Meets Wine: Champagne Dinner to Benefit La Cité du Vin
The American Friends of Cité du Vin will host a special champagne reception and three-course dinner created by chef Laëtitia Rouabah on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. The dinner will be held at French Cultural Services, Payne Whitney Mansion, 972 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. Gaëtan Bruel, Cultural Counselor of the French Embassy, will attend. The
SAVE THE DATE for Cité du Vin’s 7th Annual Gala
Tickets purchased for the Gala will support the 2023 cultural season of the Cité du Vin.
October trip to Jefferson’s Bordeaux | FINAL PAYMENT
It is our pleasure to welcome you and thank you for your generous participation in this extraordinary voyage to Thomas Jefferson's Bordeaux, October 9-12, 2023. Please make your final payment here.
Thank you! We are FULLY BOOKED for the 2023 President’s Trip to Bordeaux
Join us for a special small-group fundraising trip taking place this October 9-12 in Bordeaux, France. Included in the trip fee, your tax-deductible charitable contribution of $2,000 will support the educational programming at the unique Cité du Vin museum and cultural center.
We will explore Bordeaux through the lens of young Ambassador Thomas Jefferson, and of course visit La Cité. This specially curated trip will include visits with the winemakers and château owners who cultivate and preserve the wines beloved by the young ambassador. Most notably, our visits will include exclusive tours and tastings at the prestigious Châteaux: Haut-Brion, Margaux, d'Yquem, Carbonnieux, Smith Haut-Lafitte, and Kirwan.
Thank you! We are FULLY BOOKED for the 2023 President’s Trip to Bordeaux Copy
Join us for a special small-group fundraising trip taking place this October 9-12 in Bordeaux, France. Included in the trip fee, your tax-deductible charitable contribution of $2,000 will support the educational programming at the unique Cité du Vin museum and cultural center.
We will explore Bordeaux through the lens of young Ambassador Thomas Jefferson, and of course visit La Cité. This specially curated trip will include visits with the winemakers and château owners who cultivate and preserve the wines beloved by the young ambassador. Most notably, our visits will include exclusive tours and tastings at the prestigious Châteaux: Haut-Brion, Margaux, d'Yquem, Carbonnieux, Smith Haut-Lafitte, and Kirwan.
Get your tickets for Jefferson’s Bordeaux Reunion Dinner
On behalf of Mr. George Sape, AFCDV cordially invites you to attend a reunion dinner celebrating our recent trip to Thomas Jefferson's Bordeaux.
THANK YOU, our guest list is complete! – The 2000 years of history and heritage of Saint Émilion, France
SOLD OUT! Thank you for your patronage.
Join American Friends of Cité du Vin October 20-24, 2024 to explore 2000 years of history as we travel to Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for an immersive adventure into this renowned village's heritage, history, gastronomy, and wine.
SAVE THE DATE for La Cité du Vin’s 9th Annual Gala
Tickets purchased for the Gala Dinner will support the 2025 cultural season of La Cité du Vin.
April 15 Benefit Dinner at Restaurant Le 7, La Cité du Vin
Join us on April 15 for an exceptional dinner to benefit the Foundation for Culture and Civilizations of Wine.
SOLD OUT – 2025 President’s Trip to Pomerol, France
Beyond the vineyards, immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and timeless charm of Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Stroll through picturesque vineyards, engage with esteemed winemakers, and indulge in exclusive receptions with fellow wine enthusiasts and philanthropists. This unique journey blends luxury, culture, and purpose—raising a glass to extraordinary wines and to the preservation and appreciation of wine history worldwide. Reserve your place today and be part of an unforgettable adventure that gives back.
Ports of Memory: Tracing Bordeaux’s Global Legacy
Join us for an exclusive, historian-led tour of the Musée d’Aquitaine, one of France’s premier history museums. Explore centuries of Bordeaux’s rich heritage—from ancient relics to the legacies of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Michel de Montaigne—followed by a refined lunch along the Garonne River. Highlights include the museum’s powerful second-floor exhibits, which trace the city’s transformation through the 18th century, its role in global trade and the transatlantic slave trade, and its evolution into a modern port city. Experience the stories that shaped Bordeaux.