At the Bastille Day French Festival, we love cinema! We all enjoyed watching as many films as we could during the Alliance Française French Film Festival during March and April. [...]
Easter is an important holiday for French families and France enjoys a three-day weekend, as Easter Monday is a public holiday in France like in Australia. Origins Easter is a [...]
Get set for a season of enchanting cinematic escapes as the 34th edition of the Alliance Française French Film Festival returns to Melbourne from the 8th of March to the 5th of April 2023. [...]
Every year in France, the National Day is celebrated on 14th July. In English speaking countries it is often called “Bastille Day”. However, in France it is referred to as [...]
Six months ago, our Festival Coordinator, Justin arrived in Melbourne and was keen to explore and understand the French food and wine culture in Melbourne. I took it upon myself [...]
The countdown is on with just two years until the Olympic Games return to Paris. And here’s a fun fact, it will be exactly 100 years since the Olympics were [...]
One of four annual Grand Slam tennis tournaments, The French Open is one of the most important annual events for sporting fans around the world. Don’t know much about the [...]
The 2022 Eurovision Song Contest will be the 66th edition of the competition. It will be held in Turin, Italy, following the country’s success at the 2021 competition with Måneskin’s [...]
Autumn gives us the perfect opportunity to appreciate the land’s natural richness and beauty. This Easter break, take some time to explore the world class French-inspired wineries that call Victoria [...]
It was against the backdrop of war in Ukraine that the French election campaign opened on Monday the 28th March. The twelve candidates officially in the running had certainly not [...]
Lucky Melbourne, a feast for your eyes awaits you at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition will run until 25 April 2022 and is open daily from 10 am [...]
The name “Shrove Tuesday” arises from it marking the culmination of the season known as Shrovetide which includes indulging in food that one might give up as their Lenten sacrifice. [...]
As we prepare for the Alliance Française French Film Festival 2022, we wondered what the differences between French and Australian cinema are. Even though going to the movies is a [...]
As we tune into the 24th Winter Olympic Games in Beijing (4 – 20 February, 2022), it is the perfect time to delve into the long history and association France [...]
What is Canelé? A delicate and popular French treat originally from Bordeaux, Canelé takes the form of a little, grooved cylinder, traditionally flavoured with vanilla and rum. However, don’t be [...]
Did you know that Ladurée sells over 4 million macarons? That’s just short of the population in Melbourne! History The Macaron first originated in 8th-century Venice where it was popular [...]
There was palpable excitement amongst viewers as I entered the first room of the French Impressionism exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). Yet, you may wonder what this [...]
When we think of French iconic objects, the blue and white stripes of a Breton shirt or marinière, immediately come to mind. From the French Navy’s uniform to the humble [...]
When you think about French dishes, the first thing that springs to mind might be Cassoulet or Coq-au-vin. However, to their complexity, these are not the dishes you would cook [...]
According to King Henri IV “Good food and good wine are heaven on earth.” French wine is certainly known for its quality, but why are the French so renowned for [...]
