The residence, here in mid-summer spendor, sits on five lush acres of gardens that border Rock Creek Park with trees, flowers, birds and a swimming pool. On July 14th every year, the French community is invited to celebrate Bastille Day.

The beautiful pale green boiserie dining room is the site of sumptuous meals and has hosted some of Washington's most notable social and intellectual gatherings. Amb. Vimont will now be responsible for the well-stocked wine cellar - a task his predecessors have taken very seriously, much to the delight of dinner guests.