The ties that bind Washington D.C. and Paris are stronger than many think. Both capital cities, both designed by Frenchmen, both home to l’art de vivre—the French way of living life to the fullest.

Nowhere in Washington D.C. is l’art de vivre more vividly experienced than at the Sofitel Washington D.C. Lafayette Square. One could say it is inevitable that this property would be the seat of fine, French living in the U.S., given that the Sofitel is a group of hotels born in France and that it is located on Lafayette Square! But much like Washington D.C. was designed with a French sensibility adapted for the American way of life, the Sofitel Washington D.C. is a French experience entirely of its host city.

Housed in a one-of-a-kind Art Deco building, the Sofitel’s design is timelessly contemporary with design flourishes that hint at some of France’s grandest rooms. You’ll feel equally sleek as you will regal! Loaded with all the amenities and services you’re used to you will still be delighted by the in-room spa services.

France truly comes to life here in the hotel’s cuisine. Opaline, the hotel’s restaurant, serves classic French food enhanced by local ingredients. In much the way D.C.’s original designer envisioned Paris, adapted for American living, so has the chef approached Opaline’s menu. Perfect buttery croissants or savory brothy bouillabaisse, to dine at Opaline is to feel transported to your favorite bistro by the Seine.

But what brings all the above together in the experience that has garnered the hotel numerous Readers’ Choice accolades, are the people, staff and guests alike. Core to l’art de vivre is joie de vivre. The joy and elan that each of the staff members bring toward creating a stay that is memorable for its understated enthusiasm, is unlike anywhere and anyone else you’ve experienced. Unless of course you’ve been to Paris!

So, with a place rooted in history and embodying today, Parisian to its core and decidedly D.C., with unrivaled culinary, fitness, and hosting services, there truly is no better place to tie the knot than the Sofitel Washington D.C. Lafayette Square.

The properties 7 event spaces—over 7200 square feet of indoor and outdoor areas—make it easy for you to host your ceremony, reception, and celebration, each in a unique Parisian-inspired room. L’art de vivre turns into l’art de mariage for boutique weddings—intimate events for up to 100 guests. Your guests will revel in your big day by enjoying Washington’s sites just steps from the hotel; the hotel’s services and amenities; and, of course, an extraordinary feast of food and affection. Better yet, you will experience the romance that only the French can convey. And this is true when you apply the points earned by booking your wedding here towards your honeymoon at one of the hotel’s sister experiences around the world, and one-year later when you’ll be invited back to celebrate your 1-year anniversary!

Again, the Sofitel’s wedding team is the epitome of joie de vivre that is born of superlative planning expertise that translates into exceptionally happy couples and their exceptionally well-taken care of guests. There is a confidence that comes with being French and an ease that comes with being American and the wedding team brings both to bear in making real your wedding exactly as you dreamt it.

When it comes to asking: “do you take this man?” the only answer is oui… at the Sofitel Washington D.C. Lafayette Square.