Samedi 25 avril 2026 - Cercle de l'Union Interalliée
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A grand ball
for French-American friendship
Beyond current events and the vicissitudes of time, let us celebrate 250 years of cultural exchanges between France and America in a timeless manner, with elegance and joie de vivre: in 2026, the Grand Bal Transatlantique will be the most beautiful ball in Paris, celebrating the major role France played in the United States' accession to independence...
Inspired by the expertise of the prestigious Bal des Parisiennes, the Grand Transatlantic Ball is, from its very first edition, the place to be for lovers of France and the United States who want a unique opportunity to celebrate La Fayette and Washington, Offenbach and De Sousa, Josephine Baker, Sidney Bechet and Django Reinhardt, and finally the cinema, where our two countries played a major and pioneering role. In short, all this beautiful shared history that makes our friendship so wonderful to experience!
Discover the venue and the exceptional artistic program that will make this ball one of the most beautiful balls in Paris, a truly grand ball where art, culture and ballroom dancing come together for a memorable evening...
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Honorary Committee
The Grand Transatlantic Ball has been certified by the Embassy of the United States of America in France: this recognition honours the high-quality work produced by our event to bring the celebration of our ties up to date.
The Grand Transatlantic Ball's Honorary Committee brings together leading figures who embody Franco-American friendship in our time: the composition of the 2026 Honorary Committee will be announced on 25 March 2026, one month before the event.
The Grand Transatlantique Ball is organized by the "Paris-Washington Society", represented by Mrs Laure Bories-Devèze, with the help of the "Society for Grands Balls of Paris & France", chaired by Mr. Charles de Lauzun, to the benefit of the American Hospital of Paris.
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The Venue
The Grand Transatlantique Ball will be held in an exceptional venue with a legendary name for French-American friendship: the Cercle de l'Union Interalliée (33 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris), the result of the victory of 1918.
« Through unprecedented sacrifices, the Entente Powers secured their just triumph in the hardest of wars. During peacetime, their union must be maintained, in a memory of imperishable glory, for their common salvation and for the security of the world. This is what the Inter-Allied Union is working for.»
Marshal Ferdinand Foch
Programme
The Grand Transatlantic Ball is a unique and creative event, inspired by traditions of both French and American balls.
7:00 p.m.Welcome of participants of the LA FAYETTE and HEMINGWAY packages
7:30 p.m.Concert by the Quintet of the Hot Club de France. Tribute to Reinhardt and Grappelli.
8:00 p.m.Gala dinner
9:30 p.m.Welcome of participants of the JOSEPHINE BAKER packages
10:00 p.m.Opening ceremony of the Ball
10:30 p.m.Opening of the Ball, with music provided by two orchestras
0:00 a.m.French, or so-called American, improvised quadrille
3:00 a.m.End of the ball
Dress code
Our two countries have cultivated elegance in society throughout the ages... Let's make the Grand Transatlantic Ball a moment of grace!
Ladies
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Sargent (United States) -
Boldini (France)
Ball gown
(long dress covering the ankles to the foot)
Gentlemen
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Leyendecker (Etats-Unis) -
Boldini (France)
White tie.Tuxedos accepted
Uniform or military formal attire
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The Artists
The Grand Transatlantic Ball has all the ingredients for a spectacular ball, with the exceptional participation of two quintets including the prestigious Quintet of the Hot Club de France, as well as entertainment by La Maison de la Valse et in particular the Formation des Grands Bals.
Opening Ceremony
Quintet of the Hot Club de France
Operatic interlude
English waltz performance
Opening waltz by the Formation des Grands Bals on the waltz music "Désirée" by John Philip Sousa
Ball
Two musical groups will alternate every half hour under the Gobelins tapestries and the chandeliers of the sumptuous Salon Foch to offer our guests a continuous concert and an irresistible invitation to dance. Whether you are there for the atmosphere and the music, or to dance, the Grand Transatlantic Ball will be there for you!
Jazz, rock & swing sequence
(alternatively)
Quintet of the Hot Club de France: reformed for the 80th anniversary of this legendary group, which saw Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli invent gypsy jazz, at the crossroads between American jazz and the French style, the Quintet will dazzle and bring its already legendary elegance to this exceptional ball.
Waltz sequence
(alternatively)
La Parisienne String Quintet: created especially for the first edition of the Grand Transatlantic Ball, the La Parisienne String Quintet will play the great French waltzes (Waldteufel, Offenbach, Métra) and the most beautiful English waltzes in the repertoire to create an atmosphere of unparalleled elegance and prestige.
Midnight quadrille
The French quadrille has profoundly inspired American square dances: at midnight, all participants are invited by the master of ceremonies to join the dance floor to learn how to dance, whatever their level, a figure of the so-called «American» French quadrille.
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Being prepared
Dance lessons: swing and English waltz
On Friday, April 17th from 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., participate in a dance lesson with the schoolLa Maison de la Valse, who is responsible for the artistic direction of the Grand Transatlantic Ball and is preparing theFormation des Grands Bals to the opening ceremony. During this course, meet the other participants at the ball and learn the basics of swing and slow waltz (known as the ‘English’ waltz).
Where to find your ball gown
Take advantage of the opportunities offered by our official dress hire partner marobedebal.com : high-quality service for all budgets, backed by a genuine passion for grand balls.
Any questions to help you prepare in the best possible conditions? Contact us at contact@lesgrandsbals.fr!
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Packages
La Fayette Package
« The hero of two worlds »
Dinner + Show + Ball
From 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
The Prestige Package benefits our charity, the American Hospital of Paris.
Seat in the VIP box during the opening ceremony and the ball
Exclusive service of caviar of Paris and unlimited champagne directly in the VIP box
Concert by the Quintet of the Hot Club de France (tribute to Reinhardt and Grappelli)
Gala dinner
Access to the ball until 3:00 a.m., with two atmospheres (one jazz, rock & swing, the other waltz & quadrille) led by two quintets
Charity open bar: soft drinks and spirits included in your package. You give what you want: everything you give goes to our charity beneficiary, the American Hospital of Paris.
€550 per person
Hemingway Package
« Paris is a moveable feast »
Dinner + Show + Ball
From 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Concert by the Quintet of the Hot Club de France (tribute to Reinhardt and Grappelli)
Gala dinner
Opening ceremony with the participation of the Quintet of the Hot Club de France and the Formation des Grands Bals. This package includes seating only at dinner and not during the opening ceremony (30 minutes). It is possible to seat in the bar rooms afterwards.
Access to the ball until 3:00 a.m., with two atmospheres (one jazz, rock & swing, the other waltz & quadrille) led by two quintets
Charity open bar: soft drinks and spirits included in your package. You give what you want: everything you give goes to our charity beneficiary, the American Hospital of Paris.
€300 per person
€265 duo-rate, per person
€250 school rate La Maison de la Valse (active students enrolled in a second semester course cycle in February 2026)
Josephine Baker Package
« J'ai deux amours, mon pays et Paris »
Show + Ball
From 9.30 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Opening ceremony with the participation of the Quintet of the Hot Club de France and the Formation des Grands Bals. Standing room only. It is possible to seat in the bar rooms afterwards.
Access to the ball until 3:00 a.m., with two atmospheres (one jazz, rock & swing, the other waltz & quadrille) led by two quintets
Charity open bar: soft drinks and spirits included in your package. You give what you want: everything you give goes to our charity beneficiary, the American Hospital of Paris.
€150 per person
€135 duo-rate, per person
€105 school rate La Maison de la Valse (active students enrolled in a second semester course cycle in February 2026)
Midnight in Paris package
« I love Paris in the springtime... »
Ball alone
From 23.30 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Access to the ball from 23.30 p.m. (prefer the Josephine Baker package to access from 9.30 p.m.) until 3:00 a.m., with two atmospheres (one jazz, rock & swing, the other waltz & quadrille) led by two quintets
Charity open bar: soft drinks and spirits included in your package. You give what you want: everything you give goes to our charity beneficiary, the American Hospital of Paris.
85 € per person
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Don't miss this spectacular edition and celebrate in Paris our eternal friendship since the Independance war!
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