
La Maison Française - Our services
In-house Catering Le Café Descartes
Your dinner and reception can only be a success with the help of our catering services: Le Café Descartes. Our French chef, Mark Courseilles, is professionally trained and has worked with the famed Michel Richard. Thanks to these top-notch services, your guests will enjoy fresh and innovative French cuisine. Our chefs can also work with you to create a specialized menu which fits your taste and preferences.
For more information, please contact Le Café Descartes: Max Jacquet
Office: (202) 944-6075
Email: max@lecafedescartes.com
Website: www.lecafedescartes.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lecafedescartes
« La Maison’s » Enhancements
Fully equipped auditorium
Values AV partners
Lighting
On site conference chairs and conference tables
Sound system
Wireless Internet Access
Valet parking partners option upon request
Coat Check
Security team
A very helpful event management assistance is available from our staff. They will be able to help you set up a perfect venue for your guests in order to have a delightful time on the night of the event.
The “Maison Française” also has excellent providers for all of your needs. Please contact us for further information.
Getting there
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Plane
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Bus If you catch the bus to the Embassy, two Metro Bus lines, D2 & D6, are available and will take you right to the main doors.
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Train Union Station: if you get to Washington D.C by train, you will likely arrive at Union Station. From there, it will take you 15 minutes to reach the Embassy by taxi. |
Parking
Parking Garage
Georgetown MedStar Health Parking – Entrance 2 on 3800 Reservoir Road NW
Rate : $75 per day from the first hour (Valet only)
Note that Entrance 1 is closed due to a new construction.
Metered Parking
On Reservoir Road from 7AM to 10PM
Rate: $ 2.30 per hour – 4hr. Max.
Valet Parking
The “Maison Française” is in contact with several companies for Valet Parking that can provide you assistance for the day/night of the event if needed.