Médaille de l'Ordre Lafayette Monde
Ordre Lafayette Monde 1901 nonprofit association | Hero of two worlds
Liberty | Equality | Fraternity

Lafayette
World
Order

An institution of commitment, memory and influence, inspired by the Marquis de Lafayette and by the Franco-American friendship he still embodies today.

Philanthropic Charitable Historical Cultural
Our association

Welcome to the Ordre Lafayette Monde

The Ordre Lafayette Monde brings together those who wish to keep alive a legacy of courage, liberty and elevation. The association honors the memory of the Marquis de Lafayette, hero of the American Revolution, and extends his spirit of openness between France, the United States and peoples attached to living democracy.

The Order's line

Memory, action, transmission

An institution that is at once institutional, cultural and deeply human.

Médaille de l'Ordre Lafayette Monde A house of service and discipline, guided by standards, dignity and purpose.
Our history

An Order that keeps memory alive

The Ordre Lafayette Monde places its action within a living history, grounded in honor, the spirit of service and the transmission of a demanding Franco-American legacy.

What we uphold

Three pillars, one standard

One guiding line, expressed through action, transmission and influence.

01

Extend Lafayette's legacy

Conferences, ceremonies, tributes and public addresses extend the spirit of the two worlds in a form that is clear, elegant and grounded.

02

Encourage understanding between peoples

The Order promotes dialogue between France and the United States in an international, educational and diplomatic spirit.

03

Serve through meaningful action

Charitable projects, youth initiatives, culture and field engagement give substance to the motto: live to serve.

Our vision
To promote throughout the world the memory of Lafayette as the hero of two worlds.

The Order seeks to recall what this figure still embodies: a concrete commitment to liberty, fairness, fraternity and responsible democracy.

Our work

An intellectual, cultural and charitable presence

  • Conferences and seminarsMeetings led by recognized speakers on history, geopolitics, culture and contemporary issues.
  • Cultural and institutional exchangesBridges between backgrounds, commitments and viewpoints that strengthen the quality of the Franco-American bond.
  • Charitable projectsSupport for solidarity initiatives, youth, health and useful programs across several territories.
Join us

Join a spirit of service

Joining the Ordre Lafayette Monde means becoming part of a community that values honor, personal quality, historical memory and the usefulness of action.

Robert Dulas
Robert Dulas Grand Master of the Ordre Lafayette Monde