List of previous guests at breakfasts, lunches and other meetings
(from 1981 until present)
Adbullayeva Leyla Azerbaijan Ambassador January 30, 2023
Afghan Women Raha Sepehr and Kami Rice R. Sepehr Afghan poet, actress, singer October 13, 2024
Ahrweiler Hélène Rector Académie de Paris May 18, 1988
Aillagon Jean-Jacques Head of Centre Pompidou April 25, 1997
Airault Pascal Journalist, Author May 21, 2021
Allègre Claude Education Minister March 11, 1999
Alliot-Marie Michèle Defense Minister 2002, 2004
Alphandery Edmond Finance Minister March 15, 1995 ß
Amadou Jean Humorist & TV personality October 29, 1991
Amara Fadela Head of Ni Putes Ni Soumises 2005, 2008
Angeli Claude Editor of Le Canard Enchainé May 4, 1995
Araud Gérard French ambassador to U.S. Nov. 17, 2017
Arthuis Jean Finance Minister February 29, 1996
Arpaillange Pierre Justice Minister February 16, 1989
Ashraf Jawed Indian Ambassador April 9, 2024
Attali Bernard CEO of Air France June 15, 1982
Attali Jacques Economist, Adviser to Francois Mitterrand 1990, 2007
Aubenas Florence Head of Observatoire International des Prisons March 15, 2010
Aubry Martine Labor Minister June 30, 1992
Audibert Jacques Elysée diplomatic adviser Oct. 6, 2015
Averbach Pierre Physicist January 8, 1996
Ayrault Jean-Marc Prime Minister 2014 (x2)
Bacharan Nicole Political Analyst October 18, 2024
Badinter Robert Justice Minister 1983, 1991
Baker James U.S. Treasury Secretary 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
Balladur Edouard Finance Minister 1987, 1990
Balter Michael Journalist March 18, 2021
Barnier Michel Foreign Affairs Minister April 6, 2005; December 8, 2021
Barre Raymond Prime Minister 1982, 1992, 1995
Barzach Michele Health Minister March 16, 1988
Baudouin Denis European Parliament deputy October 23, 1986
Baud Jacques Swiss Intelligence Officer, author September 25, 2023
Baudry Patrick Spationaute January 30, 1987
Bauer Alain Intelligence expert February 23, 2015
Bayle Laurent Director of Philharmonie de Paris March 23, 2015
Beaune Clément Diplomatic adviser to E. Macron November 21, 2018
Beauvau-Craon Laure de CEO of Sothebys France January 31, 2002
Bedie Henri Konan President of Cote d’Ivoire March 23, 1999
Belliard David Paris Mayor candidate March 5, 2020
Benedetti Carlo de Businessman March 19, 1991
Bentsen Lloyd U.S. Treasury Secretary June 3, 1993
Bérégovoy Pierre Finance Minister May 14, 1985
Bergé Pierre fashion house head January 10, 1989
Bergeron Andre Head of Force Ouvrière union 1984, 1987
Bern Stéphane  Historian, Movie Director September 16, 2021
Bernard Daniel CEO of Carrefour February 19, 1991
Bernardin Sophie Didier Manager of Crazy Horse Saloon April 7, 2004
Besson Luc Movie director April 4, 2007
Bianco Jean-Louis Politician 1991, 2007
Biasini Emile Sec. d’Etat Grands Travaux March 12, 1991
Biberson Philippe Head of Médecins sans Frontières June 8, 1999
Bilger Philippe Avocat Général May 30, 2006
Bin-Noun Aliza Israeli ambassador June 21, 2016
Birkin Jane Artiste October 1, 2004
Birol Fatih Executive Director International Energy Agency November 23, 2022
Bockel Jean-Marie Sec. d’Etats Anviens Combattants January 27, 2009
Bocquet Alain Communist deputy January 27, 1998
Bocuse Paul Chef May 13, 1981
Bokova Irina UNESCO Director-General 2009, 2011
Boniface Pascal Director of IRIS April 9, 2019
Bonne Emmanuel Macron’s diplomatic adviser December 17, 2019; April 15, 2024, March 12, 2025;
Borotra Franck Industry Minister May 5 May 5, 1997
Boskin Michael Head of U.S. Council of Economic Advisers November 15, 1990
Boubakeur Dalil Rector of Paris Mosque March 25, 2004
Boulez Pierre Composer & conductor March 29, 1996
Bové José Ecology activist November 22, 1999
Brady Nicholas U.S. Treasury Secretary June 1 1989, 1990
Braun Francois Minister of Health February 21, 2023
Bregier Fabrice CEO of Airbus March 20, 2014
Brillant Marc-Antoine Deputy Head of VIGINUM April 11, 2024
Breton Thierry Finance Minister September 19, 2005; November 13, 2020
Bricq Nicole External Trade Minister November 15, 2013
Bros, Thierry, Dr Senior Expert Energy Delta Institute, Prof. at Sciences Po. November 16, 2022
Brown Derek Director of Michelin Guides June 17, 2002
Bruguiere Jean-Louis Investigating magistrate 1997, 2003, 2004, 2009
Bruttin Thibaut Director, Reporters without Borders April 3, 2025
Buberl Thomas AXA CEO July 1, 2016; January 10, 2020
Buchwald Art Humorist October 23, 1995
Bureau Jean-Francois Elysée external relations counseler November 22, 1991
Caine Patrice THALES CEO October 23, 2020
Calle Sophie Artist June 27, 2007
Calvet Jacques CEO of Peugeot-Citroen February 13, 1991
Camille   Singer May 23, 2006
Camus Philippe Co-CEO of EADS October 9, 2001
Castelbajac, de  Jean-Charles Designer November 20, 2024
Castries Henri de CEO of AXA July 1, 2016
Cavada Jean-Marie TV/radio executive June 13, 1995
Cazeneuve Bernard European Affairs Minister November 13, 2012
Chaban-Delmas Jacques President of National Assembly December 2, 1987
Chantepy Christophe Manager of S. Royal’s election campaign February 23, 2007
Charrette Hervé de Foreign Affairs Minister November 9, 1995
Chevallier Eric Adviser to B, Kouchner at Quai d’Orsay March 25, 2009
Cherèque François CFDT union leader May 6, 2003
Chertoff Michael US Secretary of Homeland Security November 12, 2018
Chevènement Jean-Pierre Industry/Defense Minister 1983, 1987, 2016
Cheysson Claude Foreign Affairs Minister 1981, 1982, 1990
Chirac Jacques Leader of RPR party and Paris Mayor 1981, 1983, 1989
Chomsky Noam Linguist & political commentator May 28, 2010
Cicilline David US Representative April 19, 2022
Cohn-Bendit Daniel European Parliament deputy March 5, 2012
Colombani Jean-Marie Editor of Le Monde January 17, 1995
Coluche Comedian February 9 1981
Combeau Yves Dominican Priest November 20, 2020
Coons Chris US Congressman April 19, 2022
Copé Jean-Francois Head of UMP 2010, 2011
Costa-Gavras Constantin Movie director June 26, 2003
Cousteau Jacques-Yves Marine explorer May 20, 1986
Cresson Edith Prime Minister July 8, 1991
Croon Chirs US Senator April 19, 2022
Curien Hubert Research Minister November 27, 1985
Curley Walter U.S. Ambassador 1990, 1992
D’Allest Frédéric Head of CNES January 9, 1985
Dati Rachida Justice Minister March 25, 2008
Daveu Marie-Claire KERING’s CSO December 3, 2019
David-Weil Michel CEO of Lazard Bros January 21, 1993
Decaux Alain Historian October 6, 1988
Decaux Jean-François & Jean-Charles CEOs of JCDECAUX November 8, 2018
Decourtray Albert Archbishop December 15, 1988
Delanoé Bertrand Mayor of Paris March 4, 2004
Delors Jacques Finance Minister & European Commission Pre 1984, 1998
Delpey Roger Writer April 7, 1981
Denécé Eric Intelligence specialist February 21, 2005
Désir Harlem Head of SOS Racisme May 3, 1988
Desmarest Thierry CEO of Total April 26 2001
di Giovanni Janine Co-founder and CEO The Reckoning Project February 19, 2025
Dordain Jean-Jacques Head of European Space Agency December 1, 2010
Doust-Blazy Philippe Foreign Affairs Minister June 28, 2005
Dutreuil Renaud Sec. d’Etat PME & Commerce March 9, 2004
Ducasse Alain Chef February 19, 2001
Dufourcq Nicolas Head of Banque Publique d’Investissement February 4, 2013
Dumas Roland Minister for European Affairs November 13, 1984
Elkabbach Jean-Pierre Radio journalist October 6, 1994
Emptaz Erik Editor of Le Canard Enchainé 2005, 2016
Essabaa Samia Founder of LANGAGE DE FEMMES November 12, 2019
Etienne Philippe Diplomatic adviser to E. Macron November 21, 2018
Everts Steven  Director, European Union Institute for Security Studies March 25, 2025
Fabius Laurent Prime/Finance/Foreign Minister 1986, 2000, 2013, 2015
Al-Fahoum Hael Palestinian Ambassador June 23, 2011
Falque-Pierrotin Isabelle Head of CNIL January 21, 2015
Farrell Deirdre Irish Diplomat October 3, 2019
Fashion designers March 19, 1981
Fauroux Roger Industry Minister September 26, 1990
Fenoglio Jérôme Editorial Director of LE MONDE March 27, 2018
Fergusson Sir Ewen British Ambassador 1987, 1991, 1992
Fitzpatrick Robert CEO of EuroDisney November 28, 1989
Folz Jean-Martin CEO of Peugeot-Citroen March 30, 2004
Fontaine Alain Chef June 25, 2020
Fontaine André Director of Le Monde February 24, 1987
Fontaine Nicole President of European Parliament June 23, 2000
Forgeard Noel CEO of Airbus November 23, 2004
Fottorino Eric and Sylvie Ka Director of Le Monde November 9, 2010
Fred & Farid Creative consulting December 12, 2017
Fressoz Roger Director of Le Canard Enchainé March 29, 1990
Fretwell Sir John British Ambassador 1982, 1985
Furet Francois Historian February 22, 1996
Furstenberg von Diane Fashion designer March 8, 2005
Gal Yossi Israeli ambassador September 8, 2011
Galbraith Evan U.S. Ambassador 1981, 1985
Villeroy de Galhau Francois Finance Ministry chef de cabinet January 15, 1999
Gallo Max Writer February 20, 202
Gallois Pierre Head of Institut International de Géopolitique March 23, 1983
Gallois Louis CEO of EADS April 15, 2008
Gandois Jean Head of CNPF September 25, 1997
Garaud Marie-France Conservative politician & presidential candida 1981, 1986
Garnier Laurent DJ & musician May 10, 2001
Gattaz Pierre Head of Medef (patronat) June 23, 2017
Gaymard Hervé Agriculture Minister February 21, 2003
Gensburger Sara Professor of Sociology  and History at Sciences Pô February 7, 2025
Giesbert Franz-Olivier Editor of Le Figaro March 12, 1993
Giraud André Defense Minister November 26, 1986
Giscard d’Estaing Valery Head of UDF party 1986, 1991, 1996
Glavany Jean Agriculture Minister October 20, 1999
Glucksmann André Philosopher October 14, 2003
Gonzales Arancha Dean, Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Pô. April 11, 2025
Goodall Jane World expert on chimpanzees/animal protection icon December 1st, 2023
Gourdault-Montagne Maurice Elysée diplomatic adviser September 23, 2005
Greco Juliette Artiste October 28, 2009
Greenwald Bruce Professor, Columbia University October 15, 2018
Griveaux Benjamin Politician February 12, 2018; January 30, 2020
Guigou Elisabeth European Affairs/Justice Minister 1990, 1991, 1997, 2000, 2016
Gumbel Peter Journalist, Author January 29, 2021
Guriev Segei EBRD March 24, 2022
Gurria Angel OECD Secretary-General February 16 2006, 2009, 2010
Guyau Luc Head of U.N. Food & Agriculture Organisation May 23, 1994
Habsburge-Lorraine H.E. Georges de Hungariqn Ambassador to France May 23, 2023
Hanon Bernard CEO of Renault November 6, 1984
Hardy Francoise Singer May 31, 2005
Harriman Pamela U.S. Ambassador September 28, 1993
Hartman Arthur U.S. Ambassador February 2, 1981
Haussmann Helmut German Economy Minister May 30 1990
Heisbourg Francois Head of International Institute for Strategic S 1990, 1996, 2003, 2024
Hernu Charles former Defense Minister March 3, 1986
Hersant Robert Press baron December 8, 1983
Hibbert Reginald British Ambassador February 18, 1982
Hilberg Raul Historian November 26, 1996
Hidalgo Anne Mayor of Paris January 17, 2014
Hitti Nassif Arab League ambassador October 4, 2011
Holmes Sir John Eaton British Ambassador 2002, 2005, 2007
Holmes Penelope British Ambassador’s wife December 8, 2004
Hoog Emmanuel CEO of AFP Sept. 20, 2016
de Hoop Scheffer Alexandra Acting President German Marshall Fund December 19, 2024
Horvilleur Delphine Rabbi, writer, philosoper January 25, 2019
Hue Robert Head of French Communist Party April 27, 1994
Hulot Nicolas Environmentalist November 25, 2015
Hurd Douglas U.K. Foreign Secretary June 5, 1991
Ilké Fred U.S. Under Secretary of Defense October 15, 1981
Illouz Eva Sociologist February 21, 2018
Jacob Gilles President of Cannes Film Festival April 25, 2005
Jaffré Jerome Political Analyst March 22, 1995
Jaffré Philippe CEO of Elf Aquitaine February 1, 1999
Jama Tatiana Founder of SISTA October 16, 2020
Jay Sir Michael U.K. Ambassador 1997, 2000
Jay Lady Sylvia U.K. Ambassador’s wife December 8, 2000
Jean-Pierre Thierry Investigating magistrate January 21, 1994
Jenkins Brian Michael Terrorism analyst with Rand Corp January 21, 1995
Joly Eva Investigating magistrate April 1, 1999
Johnston Donald OECD Secretary-General May 11, 2001
Jones General James Supreme Allied Commander Europe November 5, 2004
Jospin Lionel Head of Socialist Party / Prime Minister 1983, 1986, 1988
Jouyet Jean-Pierre Sec. d’Etat Affaires Européennes October 23, 2008
Joxe Pierre Interior / Defense Minister 1985, 1992
Julliard Jean-Francois Head of Reporteurs sans Frontières October 18, 2010
July Serge Director of Liberation 1987, 1992, 2005
Juppé Alain Budget/Foreign/Prime Minister 1986, 1993, 1994, 2012
Juquin Pierre Leftist politician February 9, 1988
Kodmani Bassma Spokesperson of Syrian National Council January 26, 2012
Kendall Ray Secretary-General of Interpol March 16, 1982
Kennedy Douglas Author 2010
Kemp Percy Author and Middle East specialist October 9, 2002
Kepel Gilles Commentator on Islam January 21, 2009
Khosrokhavar Farhad Sociologist and author May 13, 2019
Kiev Ciy Ballet June 9, 2022
Killion David U.S. Ambassador to UNESCO April 3, 2012
Kingon Al U.S. Ambassador to the E.U. October 26, 1988
Klarsfeld Serge and Arno War criminal hunters October 30, 1996
Knaus Gerald Founder and Director, European Security Initiative June 15, 2025
Koruturk Osman Turkish Ambassador to France 2006, 2009
Korsia Haim Grand Rabbi of France September 16, 2014
Kosciusko-Morizet Nathalie Paris Mayor candidate February 27, 2014
Kouchner Bernard Foreign Affairs Minister 1985, 1998, 2006, 2011
Krasucki Henri CGT leader February 16, 1984
Krhounek Kim Minister-Counselor of Political Affairs, US Embassy December 17, 2024
Kron Patrick CEO of Alstom December 8, 2006
Kuklinski Kai CEO AXA Art May 25, 2016
Kuper Simon Journalist, Author February 5, 2021; April 3, 2024
Lacoste Pierre Former head of DGSE 1988, 2001
Lacroix Jean-Paul June 17, 1988
Lagarde Christine Finance Minister 2007, 2010
Lagardere Jean-Luc CEO of Matra 1982, 1990
Laguiller Arlette Founder and spokesperson of Lutte Ouvrière 1999, 2001
Lajoinie André Communist deputy July 10, 1987
Lamy Pascal former head of WTO March 24, 2014; May 25, 2018
Lang Jack Culture Minister, head of Arab World Institute 1982, 1989, 2005, 2013
Lange Olivier CEO of Drouot auction house May 18, 2017
Lasvignes Serge President of Pompidou Center Jan. 11, 2017
Latour  Bruno Sociologist and author March 20, 2019
Lauvergeon Anne CEO of Areva April 21, 2006
Lazergues Christine Head of French Human Rights Commission
Leach Howard U.S. Ambassador November 15, 2001
Lechevallier Aurélien Diplomatic adviser to E. Macron November 21, 2018
Le Foll Stephane Gov’t spokesman May 28 May 28, 2014
Le Maire Bruno Minister of Economy June 25, 2018
Le Pen Jean-Marie Front National chief 1983, 1986, 1988, 2002,2017, 2019
Le Pen Marine Front National chief 2003, 2014, 2017, 2021
Le Pors Anicet Communist politician February 20, 1985
Le Floch-Prigent Loik French industrialist October 8, 2001
Lellouche Pierre Chirac diplomatic adviser, editorialist 1994, 2010
Leotard Francois Culture Minister; Defense Minister 1985, 1992, 1994
Lescure Pierre CEO of Canal Plus November 22, 1994
Leveque Jean-Marie ? April 27, 1987
Levitte Jean-David Elysée diplomatic adviser 1996, 1999, 2008, 2010, 1011
Levy Bernard-Henri Philosopher 1992, 2011
Levy Maurice CEO of Publicis Groupe November 6, 2015
Lissner Stéphane  Director of Paris Opera Oct. 1, 2016
Loiseau Nathalie Director of ENA January 28, 2015
Lombard Didier CEO of France Telecom July 6, 2007
Longuet Gerard Defense Minister April 6, 2012
Loshak Andrei Russian Dissident November 11, 2024
Loyrette Henri President of Louvre Museum January 14, 2005
Lustiger Jean-Marie Catholic cardinal June 28, 1985
MacKenzie Ruth Artistic Director of Théâtre du Châtelet November 25, 2019
M’Bow Amadou-Mahtar UNESCO Director-General October 21, 1983
Madelin Alain Industry Minister 1987, 1988
Mailly Jean Claude Leader of Force Ouvrière union June 1, 2006
Maire Edmond Leader of CFDT union November 9, 1982
Malkovich John Movie actor and director October 10, 2002
Malhuret Claude Sec. d’Etat Droits de l’Homme July 7, 1987
Mallaby Christopher British Ambassador May 18, 1993
Mamère Noel Ecology politician March 26, 2002
Marchais Georges Leader of Communist Party February 23, 1983
Marenches Alexandre de French intelligence specialist June 20, 1989
Margerie Christophe de CEO of Total December 11, 2012
Mars Alexandre  Entrepreneur, Philantropist May 18, 2018
Martinez Philippe Secretary General CGT January 11, 2018
Marx Thierry Chef  November 8, 2023
Matsura Koichiro UNESCO Director-General March 8, 2000
Maulny Jean-Pierre Deputy Director, Institut des Relations Internationales et Strategiques June 4, 2025
Mauroy Pierre Prime Minister 1982, 1990
Maxwell Robert and Ian Press baron October 12, 1987
Mazars Nicolas Legal and Public Affairs Director, SCAM July 4, 2025
Mazzella Frédéric CEO of BlaBlaCar October 9, 2015
McCreevy Charles European Union Commissioner September 18, 2007
Megret Bruno Front National deputy leader April 8, 1998
Menard Robert Head of Reporteurs sans Frontières 1996, 2006
Mendras Marie Russian Specialist, Science Pô February 24, 2022
Mer Francis Finance Minister October 22, 2003
Mermet Guy ? January 25, 1989
Messier Jean-Marie CEO of Vivendi 2000 (X2)
Mexandeau Louis Minister for Telecommunications May 1, 1982
Miles Hugh Author and journalist November 22, 2006
Miot Jean Executive of Le Figaro February 24, 1987
Mitterrand Francois Presidential candidate March 26, 1981
Mitterrand Jacques CEO of Aerospatiale May 23, 1985
Moisy Claude Head of Reporters sans Frontières February 12, 1996
Le MONDE  L. Dreyfus and J. Fenoglio LD: President Directoire groupe Le Monde;JF: Directeur Le Monde October 20, 2023
Monory Réné Education Minister October 7, 1986
Montagnier Luc Biologist who discovered AIDS virus 1986, 1991
Montand Yves Actor and entertainer March 22, 1991
Montchalain Amelie, de Secretary of State for European affairs June 28, 2019
Montebourg Arnaud Socialist deputy and Industry Minister 2004, 2006, 2013
Monteil Vincent Orientalist March 14, 1990
Morano Nadine Spokesperson for UMP November 9, 2006
Morella Constance Head of U.S. Delegation to OECD January 22, 2004
Morizet Nathalie K UMP deputy and Paris Mayor candidate February 27, 2014
Moscovici Pierre European Union Commissioner and Finance M 1988, 2012
Mustafat Besnik Albanian ambassador April 30, 1997
Nakache Suzanne Founder of LANGAGE DE FEMMES November 12, 2019
Ndiaye Sibeth Spokesman for the French Government November 24, 2019
Neef Alexander Director of the Paris Operq May 4, 2023
Niel Xavier CEO of Iliad & Free June 2, 2014 ; January 24, 2018
Niox-Chateau Stanislas Doctolib founder January 12, 2024
Noble Ronald Secretary-General of Interpol February 3, 2011
Nossiter Jonathan Movie director November 30, 2004
Notat Nicole Leader of CFDT union July 3, 1997
Noyer Christian Bank of France Governor 2005, 2012
Noir Michel Mayor of Lyon and figure of RPR party May 17, 1989
Nourry Arnaud CEO of Hachette Livre Sept. 8, 2017
Nouvel Jean Architect Sept. 22, 2017
O Cédric Secretary of State for Digital Economy February 3, 2020
Oubrou Tareq Imam of Bordeaux March 10, 2015
Omelchenko Vadym Ukrainian Ambassador January 30, 2024
Palomeros Jean-Paul France’s former Air Force Chief of Staff March 14, 2023
Panafieu Francoise de UMP deputy April 20, 2006
Panosyan-Bouvet Astrid Renaissance deputy and member of Commission Affaires Sociales February 8, 2023
Paris 2024 Olympic  Committee May 5, 2022
Paris Olympics Briefing Tony Estanguet President, Comite d’organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques October 12, 2023
Parisot Laurence Head of MEDEF (patronat) May 5, 2006
Pasqua Charles Conservative politician and Interior Minister 1989, 1993, 1997, 2000
Paye Jean-Claude OECD Secretary-General June 19, 1990
Pean Pierre investigative journalist October 11, 2011
Pécresse Valérie President, Regional Council of Île-de-France April 24, 2024
Peleta Patrick Deputy CEO of Renault December 17, 2009
Pellerin Fleur Culture Minister March 11, 2015
Pepy Guillaume CEO of SNCF June 12, 2008
Pereira Alvaro OECD Chief Economist November 21, 2022
Perrault Dominique Architect Decemer 12, 2023
Perrineau Pascal SciencesPo professor March 28, 2017
Peyrelevade Jean CEO of Credit Lyonnais February 16, 1996
Pérol François Elysée economic adviser July 10, 2008
Pierson Jean CEO of Airbus November 26, 1991
Pietragalla Marie-Claude Choreographer April 9, 2008
Pigasse Matthieu Head of Lazard France April 30, 2012
Piketty Thomas Economist May 6, 2015; June 13, 2023
Pinault François-Henri Chairman and CEO of Kering June 14, 2022
Pisani Edgard President of Institut du Monde Arabe May 29, 1991
Pitte Jean-Robert Expert on gastronomy and wines October 24, 2006
Pivot Bernard TV personality and Academicien July 2, 2001
Plantu Cartoonist March 14, 2002; September 13,2022
Plenel Edwy head of Mediapart May 15, 2013;  January 9, 2018
Pons Bernard UMP politician February 21, 1983
Poupeau Christian General February 3, 2005
Quencez Martin Deputy Director of the German Marshall Fund June 15, 2022
Racamier Henri CEO of Louis Vuitton April 24, 1990
Racine Bruno President of Centre Pompidou June 17, 2004
Raimond Jean-Bernard Foreign Minister November 7, 1986
Raffy Papazian Jacques Sec. Gen. LE MOUVEMENT ARMENIEN February 3, 2023
Ramstein Céline IDDRI expert on climate change November 3, 2015
Rasmussen Anders Secretary General of NATO November 12, 2018
Rawlings Menna UK Ambassador December 20, 2023
Raynaud Philippe Professor of Political Theory December 18, 2020
Regan Donald U.S. Secretary of the Treasury 1982, 1983, 1984
Renaud-Basso Odile President of  EBRD May 26, 2023
Reynié Dominic CEO of Fondapol & SciencesPo professor June 2, 2017; March 29, 2022
Richard Alain Defense Minister April 13, 1999
Ricketts Peter U.K. Ambassador June 22, 2012;  April 7, 2021
Riester Franck Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness January 26, 2021
Rigail Anne Air France CEO September 29, 2023
Rocard Michel Agriculture & Prime Minister 1984, 1986, 1989
Rodgers Joe U.S. Ambassador June 2, 1987
Rogers Gen. Bernard Supreme Allied Commander – NATO April 18, 1983
Rohatyn Felix U.S. Ambassador, financier 1988, 2000, 2011
Rosenberg Pierre Director of Louvre Museum November 17, 1999
Rouart Jean-Marie Académicien June 2, 1999
Rousselet Andre CEO of Canal Plus October 19, 1990
Rousso Henry Historial September 9, 2021
Roy  Olivier Political philosopher March 17, 2016
Royal Segolene Deputy & minister November 17, 2004
Rozenbaum Willy Co-discoverer of HIV virus January 14, 1986
Rubinski Yuri Software developer June 29, 1988
Ryan Jennifer Best selling author May 20, 2019
Sabliere Jean Marc de la Diplomatic adviser to Jacques Chirac January 22, 2001
Al-Salami Khadija Yemeni film maker May 10, 2012
Salkazanov Charly Asylum and Immigration Lawyer January 21 2025
Samad Omar Afghanistan ambassador June 22, 2010
Sapin Michel Finance Minister 1992, 2014
Sarnez Marielle de Candidate for Mayor of Paris June 10, 2008
Sarkozy Nicholas Deputy & minister & president February 2, 1995
Sautter Christian Finance Minister November 26, 1999
Savary Jerome Director of Opéra Comique February 12, 2001
Scarlet Peter Film maker June 27, 2001
Schweitzer Louis CEO of Renault November 23, 1999
Sciolino Elaine Journalist, writer June 2, 2025
Seguela Jaques V-P of Havas March 21, 2001
Seguin Philippe Minister & President of Assemblée Nationale 1987, 1992, 2001
Seilliere Ernest Antoine Head of CNPF & MEDEF 1998, 2002
Senard Jean-Dominique CEO Renault-Nissan July 18, 2019
Sepehr Raha Afghan poet, actress, singer October 14, 2024
Shahid Leila Head of Palestinian Authority in France January 12, 1994
Shek Daniel Israeli Ambassador April 27, 2009
Shultz George U.S. Secretary of State June 8, 1983
Simphal Thibaud CEO of Uber France Feb. 24, 2016
Sitruk Joseph Grand rabbi of France June 7, 2006
Smart Bruce U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce November 13, 1985
Smith Ben Air France KLM CEO January 17, 2020, June 23 2022
Smith Tommie Olympic Gold Medalist June 11, 2024
Smith Vaughan Wikileaks official March 19, 2012
Soisson Jean-Pierre Agriculture Minister February 12, 1992
Souss Ibhramin PLO representative to France June 22, 1998
Spinetta Jean-Cyril CEO of Air France-KLM April 21, 2005
Stapleton Craig U.S. Ambassador November 8, 2005
Steeg Helga Director-General of IEA 1986, 1990
Stevenson Richard International Herald Tribune editor September 26, 2013
Stirbois Jean-Pierre Front National deputy June 20, 1986
Stock Jürgen Secretary General of INTERPOL December 19, 2018,; June 1, 2022, Sept. 4, 2024
Stora Benjamin Historian, University Professor at Paris-XIII April 21, 2021
Strauss-Kahn Dominique Finance minister November 26, 1997
Streator Edward U.S. Ambassador to OECD 1985, 1987
Stutzmann Roland Deputy director of Cité des Sciences May 26, 1999
Tanaka Nobuo Director-General of IEA February 18, 2011
Tasca Catherine Culture Minister July 11, 2000
Tamen Harriet U.S. attorney November 2, 1999
Taubira Christiane Justice Minister January 27, 2015
Tavares Carlos CEO of PSA Peugeot-Citroen May 2, 2016
Tchuruk Serge CEO of Alcatel-Lucent April 5, 2001
Theodore Jean-Francois CEO of Euronext May 30, 2007
Thibault Bernard Leader of CGT union April 9, 1999
Tiberi Jean Mayor of Paris June 26, 1996
Toubon Jacques Deputy & Culture Minister 1981, 1993
Touraine Marisol Health Minister June 16, 2015
Trappier Erick Executive Chairman Dassault Aviation May 31, 2023
Trichet Jean-Claude Bank of France Governor & ECB President 1984, 1998, 2001, 2012
Trueheart Charles Director of American Library in Paris Oct. 11, 2016
Tulett Darren TV presenter May 24, 2005
Turner Ed V-P of CNN May 18, 1995
Valenti Jack Movie industry executive September 29, 1994
Vallaud-Belkacem Najat Education Minister June 1, 2015
Vedrine Hubert Foreign Minister 1988, 1991, 1992, 1997
Veil Simone European deputy & Health and Social Affairs 1984, 1993
Vergès Jacques Lawyer April 30, 1987
Villani Cédric Paris Mayor candidate February 11, 2020
Villepin Dominique,  de Foreign Minister & Prime Minister September 11, 2003; February 15, 2025
Vimont Pierre French Ambassador to EU March 12, 1999
Voynet Dominique Environment Minister February 26, 1998
Waechter Tony ? May 24, 1989
Webber Douglas INSEAD professor March 21, 2017; March 3, 2019; February 24, 2022; June 10, 2024
Weill Patrick CNRS historian Jan. 28, 2016
Weissberg Christopher French Deputy representing citizens in the US and Canada May 13, 2024
Welty Rochefort Harriet Author November 23, 2020
Wiesel Elie Author & Nobel prize winner January 15, 1988
Wieviorka Michel Sociologist January 18, 2022
Wilkinson Paul Terrorism expert October 27, 1995
Woerner Manfred Secretary-General of NATO June 21, 1990
Wyser-Pratt Guy Businessman June 11, 2012
Young Mie  Kim Professor of Journalism November 24, 2017
Zero Karl TV presenter January 13, 1998
Zonca Erick Movie director November 17, 1998
OTHER EVENTS
Annual Galas: Until 1990 were evening dinner-dances ; since then have become afternoon garden parties, usually in June, alternating between the British and American Embassy residences. But not only.  2019; Day trip to Normandy April 23, 2024
Freelance Workshop: February 4, 1995; Internet Workshop: April 10, 1996; Covering Paris Workshop: November 1998; Writing Workshop: February 8, 1999; Photojournalism;  Meeting: April 30, 2004; Freelance Seminar: June 9, 2004; Authors’ meeting: March 28, 2011; Freelance seminar (with NUJ): Oct. 15, 2016; Fake News, April 2018; DART Training Session  June 18 2020session September 2020;  DART training session; Authors’ panel December 10, 2020; Freelancers seminar, March 22 2022 Freelance Seminar Nov. 16, 2024;
Field trips / Visits: Theatre des Champs Elysees, March 29, 1996 ; Imprimerie Nationale March 14, 1997 ; Stade de France April 24, 1998 ; Aerospatiale, (Les Mureaux) April 7, 1999 ; Louvre Museum November 17, 1999 ; Versailles Palace, June 24, 2000 and March 18, 2013 ; European Space Agency, March 28, 2003 ; UNESCO, November 27, 2003 ; Paris Mosque, March 25, 2004 ; Crazy Horse Saloon, April 4, 2004 ; Airbus HQ and assembly plant at Toulouse, November 23, 2004 ; Garde Republicaine, February 3, 2005 ; France 24, November 30, 2006 ; Moulin Rouge March 16, 2007 ; Immigration Museum, November 9, 2007 ; European Space Agency, 2010, 2016; Arab World Institute December 17, 2013
Visit to Drouot auction house 2017; Visit to Monnaie de Paris 2017; Visit to  Maison des Journalistes, April 2019 ; Notre Dame visit, February 22 2025;
Memorial Services / Tributes : Aline Mosby November 5, 1998 ; Flora Lewis October 14, 2002 ; John G. Morris tribute in Hotel Scribe, September 11, 2014
Musical Events: St. Eustache organ recital, followed by informal dinner, September 24, 1996 ; Dress Rehearsal “Rigoletto” at Opéra Bastille, June 27, 1997 ; Dress Rehearsal, William Christie and “Les Arts Florissants,” September 15, 1997 ; Rehearsal “La Traviata” Opéra Bastille, December 12, 1997 ; Rehearsal of “La Clemenza di Tito” February 24, 1999 ; “The Flying Dutchman at the Opéra Bastille, June 14, 2000 ; Rehearsal of “Macbeth,” March 4, 2002 ; Opéra Bastille, “Parsifal,” April 4, 2003 ; Opéra Bastille, “Otello” March 2, 2004 ; Opéra Bastille, “Samson & Dalilah” Oct. 1, 2016; Chatelet Theater, “My Fair Lady” December 3, 2010; Chatelet Theater, “Singin’ in the Rain” March 6, 2015; Philharmonie de Paris, March 25, 2015
Opera “Tristan & Isolde” 2017
Sporting Events: Paris Police Shooting Club visit & compétition : April 2, 1998, February 8, 2002, February 6, 2004, Annual bike ride in May since 2018;
Other events: Winetasting, Paris, April 20, 2000 ; Alcazar “Christmas Pour” Party, December 18, 2003, December 17, 2004, December 19, 2005; Boomers-Generation-50 meeting, May 2, 2005 ; New Members’ Greeting May 16, 2008 ; Christmas “Pour” December 20, 2007 ; American Chamber of Commerce spring party March 20, 2008 ; Visit to Rue 89 newspaper June 3, 2009
110th Anniversary cruise 2017; Climate change panel November 2019; Visit to the F. Pinault Collection at the Chambre de Commerce, May 18, 2021 y 18, 2021; Kiev City Ballet June 9, 2022; Freelancers Seminar March 22, 2022; Rehearsal”The Dante Project” Opera May 4, 2023; Visit of Villa Windsor, November 13, 2023; Olympic Aquatic City Visit, February 7 2024; March 6, 2024; Noormandy day trip April 23 2024; 
Annual General Meetings: December 15,1981 ; December 16, 1982 ; December 16, 1983 ; December 11, 1984 ; December 17, 1985 ; December 9, 1986 ; December 17, 1987 ; December 7, 1988 ; December 13, 1989 ; September 28, 1990 ; September 26, 1991 ; September 24, 1992 ; September 23, 1993 ; September 22, 1994 ; September 19, 1995 ; September 30, 1996 ; September 12, 1997 ; September 24, 1998 ; September 17, 1999 ; October 6, 2000 ; October 12, 2001 ; October 2, 2002 ; October 23, 2003 ; October 22, 2004 ; October 12, 2005 ; October 9, 2006 ;, October 15, 2007, October 13, 2008, November 2009 ; November 24, 2010 ; November 14, 2011 ; December 12, 2012 ; December 11, 2013; December 17, 2014; December 14, 2015;
Yearly event Dec. 16, 2016; December 14, 2017; December 13, 2018; December 17, 2019;  December 15, 2020; December 9, 2021; December 13, 2022; December 6, 2023