List of ambassadors of the United States to France
The United States ambassador to France is the official representative of the president of the United States to the president of France. The United States has maintained diplomatic relations with France since the American Revolution. Relations were upgraded to the higher rank of Ambassador in 1893. The diplomatic relationship has continued through France's two empires, three monarchies, and five republics. Since 2006 the ambassador to France has also served as the ambassador to Monaco.
| Ambassador of the United States of America to France Ambassadeur des États-Unis en France | |
|---|---|
Seal of the United States Department of State | |
| Residence | Hôtel de Pontalba |
| Nominator | The President of the United States |
| Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
| Inaugural holder | Benjamin Franklin as Envoy |
| Formation | 1778 |
| Website | U.S. Embassy – Paris |
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