Cambridge Society of Paris

Wine Sampling evening 24 March 2026
2026-03-24 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Paris) | Cave Pétillance, 19 rue Condorcet, Paris, 75009, France
Wine Sampling evening 24 March 2026
EVENT SOLD OUT

On Tuesday, 24 March, from 19:00 p.m. on, all members of the Society – as well as our friends from the Oxford University Society in Paris – are cordially invited to an evening at Cave Pétillance, 19 rue Condorcet, 75009 Paris. Different wines – accompanied by a small selection of cheese and meats – will be served. Do not miss the chance to sample some interesting wines in a casual setting with fellow Society members.
Tickets are 25€ per person and can be booked using the link below.

Leonora Carrington at the Musée du Luxembourg
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Musée du Luxembourg, 19 rue de Vaugirard, Paris, 75006, France
The exhibition highlights the exceptional legacy of this perpetual traveler, always in search of self-knowledge.
At the Musée du Luxembourg,
Monday 30th March 2026 at 6h00 pm

One more occasion to be all together and share pleasant times. An exclusive guided visit organized by the Cambridge Society of Paris. Marta, our highly competent guide, will peacefully take you through the collection with live commentary.

Assemble at the front entrance of the Musée du Luxembourg, (details will follow).Please arrive by 6:00 PM at the latest to be sure to enter the exhibition on time.Priority access provided. The tour will start at 18:30 Hrs, so please do not be late as we need to pass the security check, leave any bags or coats in the cloakroom and get the audiophones. Marta will be there to greet us and has made all necessary arrangements.
Special Price: €35 all-inclusive of entrance fees, guide charges, the audiophones & headphones.
Optional Dinner is possible after the visit at LM, 13 Rue de Médicis 75006 Paris, right opposite the Museum. Good food and reasonable fixed menu options available in a great ambiance. Cost around €40 per person. Please indicate if you intend to stay on for dinner when making your tour reservation. Payment for the meal will be at the restaurant by each diner.
To book your place: Tickets are €35 per person and can be booked using the ticket section below. Please use the “+” sign to the right of the ticket box to select the number of tickets wanted.

Paris Boat Race Watch Party
2026-04-04 14:30 - 17:30 | The Bombardier, 2 Place du Panthéon, Paris, 75005, France
SATURDAY 4th APRIL
From 2h30 pm at The Bombardier
2 Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris

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We have, with the help of our friends from Oxford, again booked at The Bombardier, 2 Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris (metro Cardinal Lemoine and Maubert-Mutualité (both on line 10) or RER B Luxembourg).
We will meet there to support Cambridge in an atmosphere of friendly rivalry with Oxford on Saturday 4th April from 2h30 pm.
You can let us know that you plan to come by registering in the event section of the website to give us an idea of numbers, but you will be welcome to join us even without registration. Snacks will be provided for all.
The Ladies’ race starts at 15h21 (Paris time), followed an hour later by the Mens’ race
Further information is available on the official Boat Race website here.

The Oxford Society invites us to Dark Blues!
2026-04-15 18:30 - 22:00 | Matcha Café, 10 rue de la Boëtie, Paris, 75008, France
Dark Blues!
CHANGE OF DATE
Wednesday 15 April from 6:30 pm
Matcha Café 10 rue la Boétie, 75008

Drink and chat
with live soul and blues music
from 6:30 pm
Entrance free

Ensemble Rejoyce - "Round Table" with Sir Michael Edwards
2026-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Maison des Sciences Po, 1 Place Saint Thomas d'Aquin, Paris, 75007, France
“Round Table” led by Sir Michael Edwards
at Sciences Po

Society member Gabrielle Desalbres and president co-founder of Ensemble Rejoyce, Cambridge, wishes to share details of a round table event on 17 April, in Paris, which might be of interest to you.
Having recently performed at the Festival de musique sacrée de St Malo, Ensemble Rejoyce, Cambridge will give a concert in Paris for the first time. Ensemble Rejoyce is a Franco-British a cappella vocal octet founded in 2022 by choral scholars from the famous Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, with the aim to strengthen Franco-British friendship through performing French and British music on both sides of the Channel and creating its own bilingual repertoire in collaboration with young composers and distinguished poets such as Sir Michael Edwards, honorary fellow from Christ’s College, Cambridge and member of the Académie française.
A “round table” event has been organised at Sciences Po on Friday 17 April, led by Cambridge Alumnus Sir Michael Edwards and involving members of Ensemble Rejoyce, among whom are a junior research fellow from Trinity College, Cambridge and a young British composer.. The round table will be followed by a concert. The event will take place in Sciences Po on Friday 17 April at 7 pm, and is co-organised by Sciences Po Alumni and Ensemble Rejoyce, Cambridge. It is open to members and non-members alike (members of Sciences Po Alumni : 5 € ; non-members : 10 €; free for students). Link to further details.

Ensemble Rejoyce - Concert
2026-04-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Eglise Notre-Dame des Blancs-Manteaux, 12 rue des Blancs Manteaux, Paris, 75004, France
Choral Concert
Sunday 19 April at 7pm
Notre Dame des Blancs Manteaux, 75004 Paris
Society member Gabrielle Desalbres and president co-founder of Ensemble Rejoyce, Cambridge, wishes to share details of a Franco-British concert happening on 19 April, in Paris, which might be of interest to you.

Having recently performed at the Festival de musique sacrée de St Malo, Ensemble Rejoyce, Cambridge will give a concert in Paris for the first time. Ensemble Rejoyce is a Franco-British a cappella vocal octet founded in 2022 by choral scholars from the famous Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, with the aim to strengthen Franco-British friendship through performing French and British music on both sides of the Channel and creating its own bilingual repertoire in collaboration with young composers and distinguished poets such as Sir Michael Edwards, honorary fellow from Christ’s College, Cambridge and member of the Académie française.
There will be a concert at the church of Notre Dame des Blancs Manteaux, 75004 Paris, on Sunday 19th April at 7pm. It will include sacred and lighter pieces from the Renaissance to our days, with original arrangements and compositions for the group, such as Over the white cliffs of Dover in a unique arrangement for 8 voices. For more details go to this link. Entry is free, with a retiring collection.

CAMentrepreneurs - Entrepreneurship and bien-être workshop
2026-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Le Cirque, 141 rue Saint-Martin, Paris, 75004, France
EVENT CANCELLED
CAMentrepreneurs apoligises for any inconvenience caused.

World Cuisine - Basque Dinner 27 May
2026-05-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Auberge Etchegorry, 41 rue de Croulebarbe, Paris, 75013, France
Our World Cuisine Series – Basque Cuisine

On 27 May 2026 come and join us to enjoy typical Basque Cuisine.

Keep your taste buds ready for an exclusive Basque Cuisine at the Auberge Etchegorry, Paris. This is a long-awaited event in the World Cuisine Series.
Exceptional menu selected with Starters, Main & Dessert or Basque Fromage, accompanied by Basque red & white wine. Don’t forget to select the dishes you wish to have from the exclusive menu prepared for you and let us know while making your booking.

Price Euro 45 per person. To book, go to the ticket section below.

Auberge Etchegorry
41 Rue de Croulebarbe
75013 Paris France
Metro : Les Gobelins (line 7), Place d’Italie (lines 5, 6 & 7) Corvisart (Line 6)

Menu choices
Starters
Péquillos de poisson et pomme de terre
Cevice de merlu à la mangue
Croustillant de tomates et mozzarella au basilic (Vegetarian option)
Vegan option

Mains
Confit de canard pommes de terres
Blanquette de Lotte avec ses petits légumes et riz
Joue de boeuf braisée, purée de pommes de terre maison
Oeuf mollet croustillant piperade (Vegetarian option)
Vegan option
Desserts
Gateau Basque à la crème pâtissière servi avec sa confiture de cerise noire d’Ixassou
Assortiment de Sorbets
Ile Flottante aux pralines roses
Fromage de Brebis avec sa confiture de cerise noire
Vegan option
Vin: Gorri rouge et Blanc de Colombelle (une bouteille pour 3 personnes)
avec des eaux minérales et café

Oxford and Cambridge "First Monday" Drinks
2026-06-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Frog Hop House, 10 rue des Capucines, Paris, 75002, France
First Monday drinks

IMPORTANT UPDATE
There are two major changes to our Monthly Drinks, starting on Monday 1 June.
We have changed the day to Monday. Following difficulties in recent months in securing our usual space on a Wednesday – which is often in conflict with football matches – the advice of the venues we have been using is that Monday is much quieter and so we are more likely to get the space we want on that day.
We have changed the venue to the FROG HOP HOUSE, 10 rue des Capucines, 75002 Paris. After a successful trial for the May drinks, we have decided to move to the Frog Hop House.
We will still meet from 7pm – no change there

All Oxford and Cambridge Alumni, whether or not members of the Paris Societies, are cordially invited to join us for our Monthly drinks get-together at this centrally located bar – very close to Opera and Madeleine metro and Auber RER stations – at 10 rue des Capucines, 75002 Paris. The Fog Hop House may be known to some of you under its former name, Kitty O’Sheas.

This is a “drop in if you are free” event – there is no need to book. If you don’t find us ask the staff where we can be found.

The Oxford and Cambridge Summer Garden Party
2026-06-04 18:30 - 21:00 | British Ambassador’s Residence in Paris, 39 rue du Faubourg St-Honoré, Paris, 75008, France
Tickets are almost sold out and will no longer be available after Wednesday 20th May – so if you want to come, please book now!
You will need the booking code which was included in the email send to members on 6th May. Contact Tony Banton on treasurer@camsocparis.org if you have not got it.
The Oxford & Cambridge Garden Party
at the British Ambassador’s Residence
Thursday, 4th June 2026 at 6.30 pm (sharp)
The British Ambassador, Sir Thomas Drew, has agreed to welcome us at his Residence for our Garden Party, which is making a welcome return after a two year gap. In addition to the Oxford and Cambridge Societies, we will be joined by alumni from Science Po.
Sir Robin Niblett
Former Director of Chatham House and Warden-Elect, New College, Oxford
will speak on the subject
‘The Importance of Learning in a Period of Uncertainty’
This is traditionally an enjoyable evening and a prestigious event in our season.
Please make sure you book as soon as possible. Details below.
Howard Norman
President
Oxford University Society of Paris

Sir Robin Niblett, KCMG

Robin Niblett is a Distinguished Fellow with Chatham House (the Royal Institute of International Affairs, London) and its former Director and Chief Executive (2007 – 2022). In September 2026, he will become the Warden of New College, University of Oxford, where he studied for his DPhil in International Relations.
Robin is also Distinguished Fellow with the Asia Society Policy Institute, and Senior Adviser to the Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington DC, serving previously as its Executive Vice President and Director of the Europe Program. He regularly advises private institutions on geopolitical trends and risk management and is a member of the International Advisory Board of Brown Advisory, the US investment firm. He was Senior Adviser for geopolitics and international affairs with Hakluyt, the London-based strategic advisory firm, from 2022 through 2024.
A leading expert on the relations between Europe, the US, and Asia, he is the author of The New Cold War: How the Contest Between the US and China Will Shape Our Century (Atlantic Books, 2024), as well as numerous articles and Chatham House and CSIS reports.
Robin was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in 2022.
EVENT DETAILS
Venue:
The British Ambassador’s Residence, 39, rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, 75008 Paris
Access:
Metro: Concorde / Champs-Elysées Clémenceau / Madeleine
Parking : Concorde / 3 avenue Matignon
Timing :
The Embassy gate will be opened to members and guests at 6.30 pm sharp. The Speaker’s talk will begin at 6.50 pm so we strongly recommend that you arrive promptly at 6.30 pm.
Carriages at 9.00 pm.
Dress code:
Lounge suits or cocktail attire.
Cost and booking procedure:

Standard members tickets at €80 each, for members of either the Oxford University Society of Paris or the Cambridge Societies of Paris/Belgium/Luxembourg and one guest.
Under 30 members tickets at €60 each, for members who are under 30 years of age. One guest ticket can also be booked at the U30 rate, although that guest does not need to be also under 30.
Additional guest tickets at €100 each, for those members who wish to invite a second or more guests.
Non-members tickets at €100 each, for alumni of either University who are not members of OUSP or CamSoc and their guests.

Tickets are available through the Oxford Society Website , using this link which sends you to the Garden Party event page. Non-members tickets can be booked by any Oxford or Cambridge alumni without being a member of the Paris Societies of each University tor Belgium or Luxembourg for Cambridge alumni). To book non-member tickets you should use the access code GARDEN.
If you are a member of the Cambridge Societies of Paris, Belgium and Luxembourg, the codes to access the discounted priced tickets will have been sent to you separately.
If you require assistance with the booking process, or if you are a member of the Cambridge Society and have not received the access codes for the discounted tickets, please contact Tony Banton on treasurer@camsocparis.org.
Once your payment has been received, you will be sent a confirmation of your registration.
Access to the Residence and Security:
For security reasons, the Embassy requires a list of names in advance. Please provide your own name in full, together with those of your guests, as they are shown on your photographic ID (passport or ID card) which must be presented at the gate to gain access.
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. In order that the full list of names can be provided to the Embassy in accordance with their request, bookings will close on Wednesday, 20th May. In addition, cancellations will only be accepted and refunded if received by that date.

Society AGM
2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du VIIe, 4 rue Amélie, Paris, 75007, France
The Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 7pm at the Society’s registered office, the Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du VIIe, 4 rue Améile, 75007 Paris (métros Invaldes, lines 8 and 13, and LaTour Maubourg, line 8).
The meeting will be followed by light refreshments and a presentation by one of the students who has recently been awarded a Trevor Brown Bursary.
All members may attend, either in person or online, although it is requested that those intending to come along register using the “ticket’ section below.
Full details, including the agenda, a proxy form, a committee nomination form and the link to attend online will be sent to members by email.

Matisse Exhibition at the Grand Palais
2026-06-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Grand Palais, Avenue Winston Churchill, Paris, 75008, France
Matisse 1941 – 1954
The exhibition Matisse sheds light on the final years of Henri Matisse’s career, between 1941 and 1954, through more than 300 works.
At the Grand Palais – 26 June 2026
Not to be Missed

An exclusive guided visit organized CAMSOC. Marta our highly competent guide will peacefully take you through the collection with live commentary. This is a rare opportunity for a sold-out Exhibition.

Assemble at entrée Square Jean Perrin, 17 Av du General Eisenhower 75008 Paris: 18:30 PM at the latest to be sure to enter on time. Priority access provided.
The tour will start at 18:45 so meet at 18h:30. To pass by the security check, leave your stuff in the cloakroom and get the audiophones. Marta will be there and has made all arrangements.
Special Price: €40 all-inclusive of entrance fees, guide charges, the audiophones & headphones.
Optional Dinner is possible after the Visit at a restaurant close by to be communicated soon. Good food and reasonable fixed menu options available. Cost around €35 per person to be paid on the night by each attendee. To be booked at the same time as you make your visit reservation through the ticket section below and please be aware that late cancellations may not be able to be refunded.
