Le Bal des Débutantes, also known simply as "le Bal" (or, previously, the "Crillon Ball"), is a debutante ball and fashion event held annually in November in Paris, bringing together between 20 and 25 debutantes aged 16 to 22 from many countries, together with their parents and a similar number of young men.

What is the purpose of le Bal?

In 1994, Ophélie Renouard invented a modern version that she named “le Bal”. Its purpose is to raise money for Charities to help young women.

How much does le Bal cost?

Families pay $14,000 per table and often up to $10,000 for the girl's dress. However, the crème de la crème of débutante balls is “Le Bal” in Paris.