Learning Expeditions
10+
PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
5
DAYS OF IMMERSION
4
COHORTS AVAILABLE
About the Program
What is a Learning Expedition?
A structured exchange program dedicated to French master's students wishing to deepen their knowledge of international and governmental relations while discovering American culture. Participants engage directly with senior executives, diplomats, academics, and elected officials.
Why the FACC?
With over 300 member organizations — including leading French multinationals established in the U.S. — the FACC provides unparalleled access to high-level professionals, French diplomats at the Embassy, and the broader Washington business community. It is the ideal partner for this experience.
Programme
VP-level Government Affairs — French multinationals
Direct access to senior leaders from major French corporations with U.S. operations, focused on government relations and transatlantic strategy.
Airbus Thales Sodexo Safran Michelin CMA CGM + more
French expatriate entrepreneurs & SME executives
Intimate conversations with French entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses in the Washington area — a unique window into the reality of Franco-American entrepreneurship.
Fresh Baguette Cuisine Solutions Jade Fiducial Orbiss + more
Behind the secnes of a major company
An exclusive guided visit of a leading company's U.S. operations — observing business processes, sustainability initiatives, and workplace culture firsthand.
Sodexo Fresh Baguette OVHCloud Cuisine Solutions
French Embassy — Ambassador & Economic Service
Exclusive access to French diplomats — including the Ambassador, Consul, or Chef de Mission, as well as a member of the Regional Economic Service — for candid dialogue on Franco-American relations.
French Embassy Service Économique Régional
Washington's iconic landmarks & museums
Curated visits to Washington's world-renowned cultural and historical sites, offering an essential immersion in American history and identity.
Washington Monument Air & Space Museum Museum of American History African-American History Museum
Academic exchange with a top Washington university
A guest lecture or seminar with a professor from one of Washington's leading universities, enriching participants' academic perspectives on U.S. policy and governance.
Georgetown George Washington University American University UMaryland
U.S. Congress — French Caucus member
A rare opportunity to meet a sitting member of Congress — ideally from the French Caucus — with a possible guided visit to the U.S. Capitol building.
U.S. Capitol French Caucus
Iconic innovation spaces
A visit to a world-class showroom or innovation hub, offering a front-row seat to cutting-edge technology and corporate vision.
Airbus Experience Center Amazon HQ2
Exclusive reception with the FACC community
A curated networking evening bringing together FACC members, alumni networks (Sciences Po, Skema, Oxford), and French diplomats — the ideal launchpad for participants' professional futures.
French Embassy Zebax / CMA GCM Airbus Experience Center
Program Costs
ACCOMODATION
Group rate negotiated at selected Washington hotels
MEALS INCLUDED
3 lunches + 3 breakfasts served at the French Embassy cafeteria
TRANSPORTATION
Local transport throughout the program — $1,000 included
GROUP SIZE
Maximum 18 students per cohort — ensuring a high-quality experience.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Miscellaneous expenses — $1,000 included. All professional meetings, venue access, and event coordination are covered by the FACC.
Available dates — 2026
A prestigious base: the French Embassy, Washington DC
The program is anchored at the French Embassy at 4101 Reservoir Rd, NW — one of Washington's most distinguished addresses. Meals, diplomatic meetings, and networking events all take place within this exceptional setting, immersing participants in the heart of Franco-American institutional life.