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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

In this fifth episode, our host Garance Choko welcomes the famous comedian, actor and director Gad Elmaleh. The artist is on tour in the United States and talks about religion, his ties to France and the French-speaking community, and his relationship with his audience.

🗣️ This episode of our podcast is exceptionally in French. Read the transcript in English on our website: https://bit.ly/3IyNa8D

While in New York, Claude M'Barali, better known as MC Solaar, stopped by the Consulate General of France for a special interview as part of our podcast A Propos. A must in French music and a great literary talent, this artist who democratized rap music in France talks about his brilliant career and what inspires him today.

In this third episode of A propos, our host Garance Choko will discuss the climate crisis, its challenges and perspectives, with Pierre Gentine, scientist at Columbia University, and Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, activist and rapper.

With the support of France-Amérique Magazine.

In this second episode of A Propos, our host Garance Choko takes you behind the scenes of the beauty industry with star makeup artist Raisa Flowers and Nathalie Gerschtein, President of L’Oréal’s Consumer Products Division in North America. Together, they explore the complex and magical powers beauty holds over all of us.

With the support of France-Amérique Magazine.

In the first episode of A Propos, our host Garance Choko talks to the Artist, Disney Princess, Jazz Singer and TV star China Moses about growing up in France as an African-American woman, how to make it in show business, and why Internet changed everything. Stay tuned for a heartfelt conversation where you’ll learn "how to choose your battles".