Thank you for making Passport to France 2009 a memorable celebration of our 25th annual event!

Passport to France is a celebration of fine French cuisine, wines and spirits from all over France, live French entertainment and the very best of French culture. It all began 25 years ago when FACC-Chicago launched the city’s original, largest and most festive soirée in honor of the Beaujolais Nouveau’s official uncorking.

We invite you to join us to relax and enjoy the fun of this annual harvest festival Thursday, November 19 from 6-9 pm at the Union League Club of Chicago.

Your Passport to France evening includes

French cuisine from our featured restaurants and sponsors

Tastings of the 2009 Georges du Boeuf Beaujolais Nouveau and a selection of French wines and spirits

A chance to win trips to France and more in the silent auction

Souvenir photographs by DejaViews USA

Your own 2009 Passport to France souvenir wine glass

Each year for Passport to France we seek out unique items for our silent auction to offer you creative gifts for the holidays and excellent bargains for yourself!

Click here to preview all of the lots.

Download the menu (.pdf) to see what our Featured Restaurants are preparing, which fine wines will be served and all the food and drink at the event!

Lynette Kalsnes of Chicago Public Radio stopped by Passport to France 2008  for a piece on U.S. French people's reaction to the 'Obama Effect' on France and Chicago. The audio and transcript can be found at this link.

You can also use the following links to

See photos from our 2008 event

Download the Press Release

Download a Printable Invitation (pdf)

Crêpe Brothers Catering Company