French Embassy Collection

Malta, Valletta, fish-shaped door knockers at the French Embassy

The Peace Illumination: the French Embassy, Albert-Gate, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Illumination: the French Embassy, Albert-Gate, 1856. London celebrations to mark the end of the Crimean War. In a fit of old-boyish excitement...the old gentlemen of England determined to

The Sultan Proceeding to the Ball given by the French Ambassador, at Constantinople, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Sultan Proceeding to the Ball given by the French Ambassador, at Constantinople, 1856. The Sultan...accompanied by his Ministers and the chief officers of his household

Women at French Embassy, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Women at French Embassy
Women at French Embassy, between 1910 and 1920

Library of the French Embassy, 1925 (colour litho)
909282 Library of the French Embassy, 1925 (colour litho) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bibliotheque de l Ambassade Francaise)

Tuesday Reception at the French Embassy in Rome during the Sitting of the Council (engraving)
2772078 Tuesday Reception at the French Embassy in Rome during the Sitting of the Council (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bazaar in Aid of French Charities in London (litho)
1629788 The Bazaar in Aid of French Charities in London (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bazaar in Aid of French Charities in London)

M Waddington, the Late Ambassador, in his Study at the French Embassy, Albert Gate (engraving)
1038835 M Waddington, the Late Ambassador, in his Study at the French Embassy, Albert Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Waddington)

Meeting of the Ambassadors of the Great Powers at the French Embassy at Therapia, on the Bosphorus (engraving)
1053754 Meeting of the Ambassadors of the Great Powers at the French Embassy at Therapia, on the Bosphorus (engraving) by English School

The Queens Visit to the French Embassy (engraving)
1619027 The Queens Visit to the French Embassy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to the French Embassy)

The Berlin Congress, the Royal Castle and Ambassadorial Residences in Berlin (engraving)
1050129 The Berlin Congress, the Royal Castle and Ambassadorial Residences in Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Berlin Congress)

The Ball at the French Embassy (engraving)
1619045 The Ball at the French Embassy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ball at the French Embassy)

The Bal Costume at the French Embassy, Albert-Gate House, Arrival of Her Majesty (engraving)
1619026 The Bal Costume at the French Embassy, Albert-Gate House, Arrival of Her Majesty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Franco-Italian Riots at Aigues-Mortes, the Demonstration against the French in the Piazza Colonna, Rome (engraving)
1062901 The Franco-Italian Riots at Aigues-Mortes, the Demonstration against the French in the Piazza Colonna, Rome (engraving) by English School

Comtesse de La Tour-Maubourg (Marie-Louise-Charlotte-Gabrielle Thomas de Pange... 1841
Comtesse de La Tour-Maubourg (Marie-Louise-Charlotte-Gabrielle Thomas de Pange, 1816-1850), 1841

French Embassy, Schwarzenbergplatz, Vienna, Austria, 2015. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
French Embassy, Schwarzenbergplatz, Vienna, Austria, 2015. Designed by Georges Chedanne in 1904-12, who was famous as the architect of the Galeries Layfayette department store

The French Legation, Peking, China, late 19th century. Artist: C Laplante
The French Legation, Peking, China, late 19th century. The French diplomatic building in what is now Beijing

Ambassade de France au Caire Basse Egypte Janvier
Ambassade de France au Caire, Basse Egypte Janvier 1906, Travel albums from Paul Fleurys trips to Switzerland, the Middle East, India, Asia, and South America, Bonfils, Felix, 1831-1885, Albumen, ca

French Embassy building in Vienna, Austria

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The French Embassy in Valletta, Malta stands as a symbol of historical significance and diplomatic relations. Adorned with fish-shaped door knockers, it welcomes visitors into a world of cultural exchange and political dialogue. One such momentous occasion was when Queen Elizabeth graciously received the French Ambassadors after the St Bartholomew Massacre. This event, immortalized in William F Yeames' painting, showcases the resilience of diplomacy even during tumultuous times. Inside the embassy lies a treasure trove of knowledge - the Library of the French Embassy. In 1925, this vibrant space housed countless books and manuscripts that served as bridges between nations. On Tuesdays, receptions at the French Embassy in Rome brought together diplomats from around Europe during council sessions. These gatherings fostered camaraderie and facilitated discussions on pressing global issues. Beyond its walls, the French Embassy organized charitable events to support those in need. The Bazaar in Aid of French Charities held in London showcased solidarity among nations for humanitarian causes. Within Albert Gate's hallowed halls resided M Waddington, an esteemed ambassador who dedicated his life to fostering international understanding. His study at the French Embassy became a hub for intellectual discourse and strategic planning. Far away from European shores but still steeped in history is Therapia on the Bosphorus. It witnessed significant meetings between ambassadors from great powers within its elegant confines at the French Embassy - moments that shaped destinies and altered alliances forever. Even royalty graced these diplomatic quarters; Her Majesty visited with grace and elegance during her memorable trip to Paris. The Queen's visit to the French Embassy exemplified strong bilateral ties rooted in mutual respect and admiration. Across borders lay Berlin Congress where royal castles stood alongside ambassadorial residences. Here too did diplomacy thrive within grand halls as leaders negotiated agreements crucial for peacekeeping efforts across Europe. Amidst formal affairs were nights filled with joyous celebration like The Ball at the French Embassy.