The hub for france-american exchange

The American Friends of Versailles (AFV) was established on June 30, 1998 as a charitable corporation for improving and promoting a positive American-French relationship. They serve as a sister organization to Les Amis de Versailles. AFV was and continues to be designated as the official representative for Versailles in the United States. The express purpose of the corporation is to encourage support of the Palace of Versailles and its gardens focusing on cultural interchange between the United States and France in the fields of education, architecture, fine and decorative arts, garden architecture and musical endeavors. We will raise funds for the support of seminars, educational exchange and specific restoration projects in the Palace and its gardens.