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 their wines? And where can you buy good French wines in Melbourne? Why are French Wines so special? While wine didn’t originate in France, the […]
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A highlight on the calendar of many sports fans, the Tour de France is back again in 2021 for another year of great racing. Here is your guide to this year’s event. What is the Tour de France? An annual, men’s multiple stage cycling race, the Tour de France has grown in stature and legend […]
If one were to make a list of the French winter dishes that set your tastebuds to work and titillate your palate, leaving out Cassoulet would simply be a crime de lèse majesté… Cassoulet is the perfect French winter dish! It is hearty, filling, and leaves plenty of leftovers to enjoy throughout the week! For […]
The Australian Open is the first cab off the rank when it comes to Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Now as it turns to summer in Europe, tennis lovers turn their attention to Paris to watch their favourite players battle it out at Roland Garros aka the French Open! Who is Roland Garros? You may be […]
There are only two types of people in the world who love a good croissant: the French, and everyone else. Truth be told, there’s nothing quite like walking into an aroma-filled patisserie in the morning and biting into a croissant that’s straight from the oven – warm, buttery, soft and flaky. And then, there’s also […]
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, many of you are, no doubt, rushing about to plan the perfect day for Mum. We, at the Bastille Day French Festival, have a bit of information on how to celebrate Mother’s day à la française and have recommendations for the perfect place to celebrate with Maman this year. Did […]
For a glorious respite from the challenges of our present reality, look no further than the Alliance Française French Film Festival, which has returned for its luminous 32nd season.
Some say France has produced the best works of literature in the world! The statistics seem to agree: France has produced more Nobel laureates in Literature than any other nation, at a whopping 17! So where, in Melbourne, can you indulge in France’s rich literary culture? If you are French speaking, here are some librairies […]
As the mercury starts to drop we are swapping out a salade niçoise for soupe à l’oignon; hearty winter food is de jour in Melbourne. A staple for all French winter meals is the baguette, no dish would be complete without it. Baguette means “wand” as in magical wand, baguette magique… You all know la […]
A trip to France is on most people’s travel list. While there can be a number of reasons that stand in the way of actually landing on French soil, you know you’re lucky when you can find all things French and fabulous right here, in your own city! Melbourne is home to various cultures, and […]