Thursday 6 July
Online: French Trivia – le saviez-vous?
Test your knowledge of French culture with our online Trivia! You will be tested over four rounds as we delve into History and Geography, Food and Wine, Pop Culture and Sport.
Whether you are representing the French, Francophones or Francophiles, this is your chance to win bragging rights – and much more!
So mark this date in your diary, register now and enjoy some Trivia fun during your lunch break!
Prizes include:
– 1 x $500 Gift Card from Blue Illusion
– 1 x Trivia Hamper from France at Home includes 1 packet of Petit Écolier, 1 packet of Petit Prince, 1 packet of fraises Tagada, 1 jar of Bonne Maman Strawberry Jam, 1 packet of Belin Monaco and 1 packet of Curly
and many other prizes…!
Everyone who registers will automatically receive a $40 Blue Illusion voucher.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Online
$10 including GST and booking fee
Friday 7 July
Les Lumières JAUNE: The Road to the Paris Village
In 2024, all eyes will turn to Paris as they host the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games. To mark just over a year to go until this highlight on the international sporting calendar, and in conjunction with the Bastille Day French Festival, athletes and coaches will come together to form a panel discussion Les Lumieres Jaune: The Road to Paris Village.
They will share what they expect village life to be like during the Paris 2024 Olympics while also sharing past village experience. We will gain insights as to how they adapt to the environment that they are expecting to be competing in during Paris 2024 and we will also hear the different perspectives/experiences of athletes from the past to our current athletes.
As they say, ‘it takes a village’, and this Les Lumieres will find out about the village it takes to get the team to the village! Join Bill Davoren, AIS High Performance Coach Development Manager, Kyle Vander-Kuyp, Paris 2024 Deputy Chef de Mission, Linley Frame OAM, Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement Manager, Swimming Australia and more as they start the countdown to Paris.
This is an ALL AGES event.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
NAB Place 395 Bourke Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia
$20 including GST and booking fee
Saturday 8 July
Bouygues Walking Tour: French Icons of Melbourne
Come and immerse yourself in lesser known aspects of Melbourne seen through a French eye.
Be prepared to walk a little and enjoy a few French touches along the way… L’Occitane… Christine… La Belle Miette… All senses awaken !!!!
Tours conducted in English.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Christine on Collins, Level 2/14 Collins St Melbourne, VIC 3000
$28,50 including GST and booking fee
Masterclass: All Things French with Fragrance
Join us for this immersive insight into the fashion ateliers and fragrance houses that have endured through decades of change with an unflinching commitment to quality, craft and innovation.
Hosted by fashion doyenne Christine Barro, you will be delighted with stories on the heroes of Haute Couture and expert instruction on the selection of a signature French scent, enjoyed with French champagne and festive macarons.
This is an exclusive masterclass not to be missed!
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Level 2/14 Collins Street Melbourne, VIC 3000
Ticket Cost: $20 including GST and booking fee
Masterclass: Mime by mime artist Rod Lara
Come along and immerse yourself in the world of a Mime. Learn from renowned Mime artist Rod Lara whose career expands 24 years in theatre, film & TV.
Learn all the techniques of becoming a mime – particularly special as this year marks 100 years since the birth of Marcel Marceau.
Whether you are an actor or just curious, Rod’s workshops are fun and interactive and will be kept to small numbers to ensure each participant receives the best attention.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, VIC 3000
$28,50 including GST and booking fee
Bouygues Walking Tour: French Icons of Melbourne
Come and immerse yourself in lesser known aspects of Melbourne seen through a French eye.
Be prepared to walk a little and enjoy a few French touches along the way… L’Occitane… Christine… La Belle Miette… All senses awaken !!!!
Tours conducted in English.
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Bastille Day French Festival Information Booth, Queen Victoria Market Sheds C & D Queen Street Melbourne, VIC 3000
$28,50 including GST and booking fee
Masterclass: A Taste of France – Cheese & Wine
Join us for a delightful experience at the “A Taste of France” Masterclass! Indulge in the exquisite pairing of five artisan cheeses carefully curated by Gaetan from Long Paddock Cheese, accompanied by five glasses of meticulously selected wines by Ana from Voila Wine and Co.
Immerse yourself in a sensory journey that will tantalize your taste buds and deepen your appreciation for the art of cheese and wine pairing. Whether you prefer Saturday or Sunday, this Masterclass is the perfect way to spend your weekend.
Don’t miss out on this Magnifique opportunity! Reserve your spot now and get ready for a gastronomic adventure with the “A Taste of France” Masterclass
This 1-hour Masterclass is strictly for 18yrs old and over.
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Multicultural Hub 506 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, VIC 3000
$60 including GST and booking fee
Masterclass: Tour de France of Spirits
Introducing the “Tour de France of Spirits” masterclass! Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Cognac and Armagnac, where you’ll discover these iconic French spirits’ distinct flavours and rich heritage.
Led by Brieuc from Cerbaco, this immersive experience delves into the history, production techniques, and tasting notes, allowing you to deepen your knowledge and appreciation for the art of fine spirits.
Embark on a captivating journey through the finest Cognac and Armagnac the French terroir offers. Sign up now and elevate your spirits expertise!
Masterclass is strictly for 18yrs old and over.
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Queen Victoria Market Elizabeth Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia
$60 including GST and booking fee
Sunday 9 July
Masterclass: The Secrets of French Style
Come along to our Blue Illusion styling masterclass, ‘The secrets of French style’ and immerse yourself in the fashionable world of Paris, en vogue! Where globe-trotting Catriona Rowntree and Blue Illusion’s founder and creative director, Donna Guest will introduce you to their new ‘travel capsule’ collaboration; as well as share their tips and techniques of how to adopt your own unique sense of style, à la Française.
If you are a lover of all-things-French and would love to learn a thing or two about the secrets of French Style, then this delightful masterclass is just the one for you! To top off the session, you’ll also receive a special gift from Blue Illusion. Come and say enchanté by attending this masterclass on Sunday 9 July at 10am. We can’t wait to meet you!
This is an ALL-AGES event.
10:00 AM
Multicultural Hub 506 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, VIC 3000
$28.50 including GST and booking fee
Bouygues Walking Tour: French Icons of Melbourne
Come and immerse yourself in lesser known aspects of Melbourne seen through a French eye.
Be prepared to walk a little and enjoy a few French touches along the way… L’Occitane… Christine… La Belle Miette… All senses awaken !!!! The tour will end with a glass of sparkling at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins in the Atrium Bar.
Tours conducted in English.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bastille Day French Festival Information Booth, Queen Victoria Market Sheds C & D Queen Street Melbourne, VIC 3000
$28,50 including GST and booking fee
Les Lumières BLANC: Finding the unexpected: Pierre Bonnard and the observation of life in late 19th century Paris
In the 1890s the young Pierre Bonnard roamed the streets of Paris, painting quickly-observed studies of the city’s residents and commercial activities.
This talk looks at Bonnard’s innovative years as a young artist, as he both explored the city’s streets and engaged with its nightlife through his involvement with experimental theatrical productions in Paris.
This is an ALL AGES event.
This Les Lumières talk is being held as part of the 2023 Bastille Day French Festival.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Clemenger BBDO Auditorium 180 Saint Kilda Road Southbank, VIC 3006 Australia
$20 including GST and booking fee
Masterclass: Mime by mime artist Rod Lara
Come along and immerse yourself in the world of a Mime. Learn from renowned Mime artist Rod Lara whose career expands 24 years in theatre, film & TV.
Learn all the techniques of becoming a mime – particularly special as this year marks 100 years since the birth of Marcel Marceau.
Whether you are an actor or just curious, Rod’s workshops are fun and interactive and will be kept to small numbers to ensure each participant receives the best attention.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, VIC 3000
$28,50 including GST and booking fee
Bouygues Walking Tour: French Icons of Melbourne
Come and immerse yourself in lesser known aspects of Melbourne seen through a French eye.
Be prepared to walk a little and enjoy a few French touches along the way… L’Occitane… Christine… La Belle Miette… All senses awaken !!!! The tour will end with a glass of sparkling at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins in the Atrium Bar.
Tours conducted in English.
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Bastille Day French Festival Information Booth, Queen Victoria Market Sheds C & D Queen Street Melbourne, VIC 3000
$28,50 including GST and booking fee
Les Lumières ROUGE: From 1785 till 1805: the French Revolution in Fashion
In partnership with the University of Melbourne
The French Revolution was a defining event for the last decades of the 18th century. In the space of only 20 years, French fashion evolved at a speed never seen before. Coinciding with the abolition of the absolute monarchy, clothing became the focus of intense scrutiny, controversy and radical change. While fashion has been used for centuries to display markers of identity or ideology, it became a particularly powerful symbol of identification during years surrounding the Revolution.
2:00 PM
NGV International Clemenger Auditorium
$20 including GST and booking fee*
*Free for students
Masterclass: A Taste of France – Cheese & Wine
Join us for a delightful experience at the “A Taste of France” Masterclass! Indulge in the exquisite pairing of five artisan cheeses carefully curated by Gaetan from Long Paddock Cheese, accompanied by five glasses of meticulously selected wines by Ana from Voila Wine and Co.
Immerse yourself in a sensory journey that will tantalize your taste buds and deepen your appreciation for the art of cheese and wine pairing. Whether you prefer Saturday or Sunday, this Masterclass is the perfect way to spend your weekend.
Don’t miss out on this Magnifique opportunity! Reserve your spot now and get ready for a gastronomic adventure with the “A Taste of France” Masterclass
This 1-hour Masterclass is strictly for 18yrs old and over.
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Multicultural Hub 506 Elizabeth Street Melbourne, VIC 3000
$60 including GST and booking fee
Tuesday 11 July
Les Lumières VERT: Dragons & Sharks Green Tech pitch contest
Swinburne University of Technology proudly presents the ANL/ CMA-CGM Lumieres Vert – in partnership with the Embassy of France, the French Tech community as well as FACCI and AFRAN – First Prize offered by EDF Australia
How can innovation helps tackle the environnemental challenges we are facing ? Our community of entrepreneurs will be presenting you solutions to face climate change and give you a chance to vote for the most promising one !
For this Lumière Vert edition, 15 start-up will pitch in front of a jury of experts from the academics and business world, to win the award ! Join us and vote for the “coup de coeur du public”.
4:00 – 7:00 PM
ACMI Studio Fed Square
Free*
*Registration required