21 and 22 novembre in Rome: Speech & Gala dinner at Palazzo Farnese
It is with great pleasure that we share the programme of an exceptional evening and Saturday in Rome, dedicated to celebrating the enduring friendship between France and Italy through art, diplomacy, and cultural heritage.
Friday, 21 November 2025
The weekend will begin with a reception at Palazzo Farnese, the seat of the French Embassy in Italy, at 7:00 p.m. Guests will be welcomed by the Deputy Ambassador and the Economic Counsellor for an evening honouring Franco-Italian relations. The event will include a private visit of the magnificent Palazzo Farnese and a speech on the shared history and collaboration between our two nations, followed by an very exclusive seated Gala dinner in the Galleria dei Carracci (€150 per person).
FULLY BOOKED
Cocktail attire Men: jacket and tie Women: cocktail dress or elegant evening attire
- 18:50 – Meeting point in front of the Embassy (do not forget your ID!)
- 19:00 – Opening conference with the participation of:
Cyril Blondel, Minister Counsellor; May Gicquel, Economic Counsellor; Florence Alibert, Cultural Counsellor; Fabrice Maiolino, Consul; Jocelyn Fiorina, Science & University Cooperation Attaché. - 21:00 – Seated dinner in the Galleria dei Carracci
Saturday, 22 November 2025
On Saturday, participants will be received at Villa Medici, where they will discover the recently completed restoration works. The Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy will offer a presentation on French heritage and the métiers d’art, highlighting the excellence and savoir-faire that define our cultural tradition. The day will continue with an exclusive private visit after closing hours of the new Cartier exhibition, as well as a second visit — to be confirmed — possibly including Saint-Louis-des-Français or another emblematic site of Franco-Italian heritage.
- 10:00 – Private visit of the Cartier exhibition at the Musei Capitolini
Meeting point: in front of the entrance
(Exhibition link: https://www.museicapitolini.org/it/mostra-evento/cartier-e-il-mito-ai-musei-capitolini) - 14:30 – Guided thematic visit of Villa Medici, focused on the “métiers d’art” and the newly completed restorations
- 17h30 - Visite de l'Église Saint Louis des Français avec le Recteur, le Père Jean Christophe Meyer
This exceptional weekend offers a rare opportunity to experience the beauty of French culture abroad and to strengthen the bonds that unite our two countries in art, craftsmanship, and diplomacy.
We look forward to sharing these unforgettable moments with you in the timeless setting of Rome.
Reservation and payment in advance is necessary to secure the booking,
Yours sincerely,
Fabienne Mailfait
Alumni HEC Italy President
cell: 335 81 00 578
Diplômé
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