France 44 Events

France 44 Events is a Minneapolis wedding and event venue located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of South Minneapolis, offering flexible room layouts with in-house catering. The venue includes three bookable spaces (the Brick Room, Lounge, and Patio with a rooftop terrace), in-house artisanal catering sourced from local producers, and a connected wine shop; it also supports guided tastings, cooking classes, and hands-on food experiences. The France 44 business was founded in the 1950s by Red and Harriet Anderson, has been family-owned across three generations, and added its event space in 2022 when the Linden Hills building was expanded. Based in Linden Hills, South Minneapolis; off-site catering and bartending services are also available. Couples consistently highlight the quality of the food (with specific mention of brown butter Rice Krispies and crab cakes), the attentive coordination from staff members Yunah and Hailey, and the smooth execution of events for groups around 120 guests.