Whether it’s the allure of the perfect croissant, memories of our first trip to Paris, or the melodic musicality of the French language, we all love French culture for different reasons. Suffice to say French culture extends far beyond the history, art, and food that it may be most well known for; France has a […]
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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. Next, along with francophiles and cinema lovers around the world, we will turn our attention to the Cannes Film Festival, the most famous and prestigious […]
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 festival with its origins in the Christian faith, where it marks the moment of Jesus’ resurrection, while in the Jewish religion, Easter is the moment […]
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. The world’s largest showcase of French cinema outside of France promises to deliver an amazing experience for all of us and delight cinephiles and Francophiles alike. […]
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 La Fête Nationale or Le Quatorze Juillet. What is the significance of the fourteenth of July? What actually happened at the Bastille? The Bastille had […]
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 to take the Tasmanian native to some of my favorite and best French bars and bistros. He did not realize how popular bistro and brasserie […]
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 previously held in Paris! The Paris Olympics will be held from the 26th of July till the 12th of August 2024 and will see some […]
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 legendary event? Don’t worry! Below is a one-stop guide to this year’s 126th edition. What is the French Open? Also known as Roland-Garros, the French […]
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 song “Zitti e Buoni”. 41 countries will be competing this year, with the return of Armenia and Montenegro after their absence at the previous edition. […]
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 home. Here are a few unmissable Victorian wineries to discover this Autumn. 1. Chapoutier About the Winery In 1997, true to his pioneering spirit, Michel […]