Thierry Chevallier, President and Founder of the FRANCE UNITED STATES – French Riviera & Monaco association, expresses his lifelong passion for the United States, a passion that began in his childhood and has been enriched by his personal experiences. By creating this association on December 5, 2012, he wanted to share this enthusiasm with other lovers of the "American Dream." The modern, active, and dynamic association seeks to bring together as many people as possible who share this passion and to promote intergenerational relationships. It places the individual at the heart of its projects, valuing everyone's skills, regardless of their background or experiences.

The association aims to continue the enduring friendship between France and the United States, a relationship spanning nearly five centuries. It works to foster greater mutual understanding between the two countries by promoting various cultural, educational, and professional projects. It benefits from an exceptional structure that enables major projects and events to express the passion of bilateral relations. Despite the challenge of securing funding commensurate with its ambitions, Chevallier remains optimistic thanks to the confidence of the partners involved in the association's management. FRANCE ETATS-UNIS – French Riviera & Monaco is recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as "an association contributing to the influence of France and the promotion of the Francophonie," and continues to work to strengthen ties between the two nations, embracing both tradition and modernity.