Inaugural gala

An exceptional opening night in Paris

On the eve of the Forum, Friday, March 13, 2026, a gala dinner will bring together 180 guests in Paris, attended by Francesco Arezzo, President of Rotary International.

We will open the Forum in one of the capital's most iconic heritage sites: the Chapelle des Beaux-Arts, a 19th-century masterpiece renowned for its majestic vaults, acoustics, and unique artistic atmosphere.

This International President's Gala, limited to 150 guests, will bring together leading figures alongside Francesco Arezzo in an exceptional setting.

La Chapelle des Beaux-Arts

This chapel is the only remaining building of the Petits-Augustins convent, founded in the early 17th century by Queen Marguerite de Valois.

From 1795 onwards, the building housed the Museum of French Monuments. In 1816, it was assigned to the School of Fine Arts, successor to the Royal Academies.

The chapel houses remarkable casts of French and Italian works from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, which are used to train young artists.

  • Chapelle des Petits-Augustins
  • 14 rue Bonaparte
    75006 Paris
  • Friday March 13th
  • 19H30
  • Dress code : long dress / black tie
  • Tickets are non-transferable.
    You will be asked to show proof of identity.
  • Métro 4 : Saint-Germain-des-Prés (300m)
  • Métro 10 : Mabillon (400m)
  • Métro 12 : Rue du Bac (600m)
le forum du rotary un portail historique en fer orné de piliers en pierre et de deux statues en buste se dresse devant un grand bâtiment classique arborant le drapeau français. plusieurs bicyclettes sont garées à proximité, tandis que des personnes marchent sur le trottoir, peut être à la recherche d'informations pratiques à l'intérieur.
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