You are invited to the

Cambridge Society of Paris Annual Dinner

with Debbie Prentice, Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University

19h30 to 23h30
Friday 24th October 2025

La Maison des Polytechniciens, 12 Rue de Poitiers, 75007 Paris

l’Hôtel de Poulpry

The mansion was built in 1703. The house has accommodated several political and artistic organizations over the centuries. Successive occupants have left their mark with the installation of elegant fireplaces and balconies. The name “Poulpry” comes from one of its owners in the late eighteenth century.

The house is now the base of the Association des Amis des Polytechniciens and is also made available to other groups for their events.

Our Guest Speaker

Professor Deborah Prentice became the University of Cambridge’s 347th Vice-Chancellor on July 1, 2023. 

An eminent psychologist, Professor Prentice carried out her academic and administrative career at Princeton University, which she first joined in 1988. She rose through the academic ranks and took on administrative responsibilities of increasing scope, chairing the Department of Psychology for 12 years, serving as Dean of Faculty for three years, and then serving six years as Provost, with primary responsibility for all academic, budgetary, and long-term planning issues. 

Her academic expertise is in the study of social norms that govern human behaviour – particularly the impact and development of unwritten rules and conventions, and how people respond to breaches of those rules. She has edited three academic volumes and published more than 50 articles and chapters, and she has specialised in the study of domestic violence, alcohol abuse and gender stereotypes. 

Ticket Application

The Cambridge Society of Paris is delighted to invite you and your guests to one of the landmark events of the CamSoc year.

Members of the Cambridge Societies of Paris, Belgium or Luxembourg may apply for one or two members’ tickets. The price for aperitif, dinner and drinks is €75 per person. Additional guests are also welcome, although their ticket price is €90 each.

For our younger members, under 30 years of age, tickets are €55 per person, again with one guest being able to be invited at the same price, irrespective of the age of the guest. Additional guests are €90 each.

Alumni of Cambridge University who are not members of the Paris, Belgian or Luxembourg Societies may also join us, with tickets available at €90 per person.

To apply for tickets, use the plus sign to the right of each ticket type to select the tickets you would like to book. Please note that applications for more than two of the Standard Members tickets or U30 Members tickets will not be accepted.

If you have any questions about the Dinner, please contact Tony Banton, Treasurer.

Dress: Black tie (or lounge suits if preferred).

Please note that refunds will only be possible for cancellations received by Wednesday 12th October 2025.