A Propos: France and New York in conversation

Who was Lafayette?

In 1824, Lafayette embarked on a farewell tour to the U.S. where he was received as the Guest of the Nation. To mark the bicentennial of this tour, he will be the star of several celebrations in New York in August 2024. Learn more about his fascinating life with American historian Mark Schneider on our podcast, A Propos: France and New York in conversation.

Women in Sports: Insights of an Olympic Champion

Gail Marquis is a professional basketball player, an Olympic Silver Medalist from New York, Queens, and a great friend of France. She has reached the legendary status of a Basketball Hall of Famer. She is also a pioneer – she was a part of the first women’s team to ever play in the Madison Square Garden stadium. She joined us on our podcast, A propos: France and New York in Conversation, to tell us about her life and career as a woman in sports, a few days before the 2024 Olympic Games begin in Paris!

Disability and inclusion at work - With Yann Bucaille, Co-founder of Café Joyeux

The Consulate General of France in New York is delighted to launch the second season of its podcast A Propos, France and New York in conversation. For this first episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with French entrepreneur Yann Bucaille-Lanzerac, co-founder of Café Joyeux. This chain of café-restaurants was the first in the world to train and employ people with mental or cognitive disabilities. After years of success across Europe, it has just opened in New York, in the heart of Manhattan.

Marc Levy: The Freedom of Writing

In the seventh episode of our podcast, our host Garance Choko interviews Marc Levy, the world's most widely read French writer. He talks about his experience as an author, his life in New York City, what writing brings him and what he wants to pass on to his readers: freedom.

Daniel Boulud: Food And Business Stories Of A French Chef in New York

In this sixth episode of our podcast, our host Garance Choko welcomes Daniel Boulud, one of America’s most beloved chefs. The owner of several award-winning restaurants across the globe talks about his journey as a chef and a businessman, from a family farm in France to the Big Apple. With the support of France-Amérique Magazine.