The first Passport to France gala, Mr. Ducloz added, attracted 500 guests, while the inaugural Beaujolais Nouveau event celebrating wine made with newly harvested grapes from the French region of Beaujolais, held in Mr. Ducloz’s home, drew 120. France Atlanta, an annual partnership between the consulate and Georgia Tech focused on science, culture and business, entered its 15th year in 2024, while Atlanta recently re-upped as a La French Tech hub — a designation from the French government of the city’s promise for French firms breaking into the U.S. market. Mr.