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EU Open House 2026 was an open house event hosted by the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. It took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM at La Maison Française. Admission was $25. Nearest Metro: 30-min walk from Rosslyn (Blue/Orange/Silver).
Each year, the EU Open House returns on the first Saturday after Europe Day on May 9. This date marks the signing of the Schuman Declaration on May 9, 1950, which established the European Coal and Steel Community, a multinational entity that would eventually become the European Union as we know it today.
A valid photo ID
Your Eventbrite ticket, either printed or ready on your phone
⚠️ Important: The name on the ticket must match the name on the ID. If you haven’t added the names of your guests yet, you can still update your ticket info directly on Eventbrite from your computer.
For security reasons, large bags, umbrellas, backpacks, and bike helmets are not allowed on Embassy grounds. The security team may confiscate any items considered inappropriate.
Parking:
There is no on-site parking.
Metered parking is available on Reservoir Road at $2.30/hour (max 4h until 10pm)
Garage parking is available at Georgetown MedStar Health (Entrance #2, 2800 Reservoir Road NW), approx. $25 for up to 3 hours
La Maison Française
La Maison Française, 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC, 20007, United States
30-min walk from Rosslyn · Blue/Orange/Silver (approx.)
Open in Google Maps →7:00 PM · Residence of the French Ambassador
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