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Bastille Day French Festival 2015

Groupe "Australia"

With a growing French community, the most liveable city in the world now has the opportunity to showcase its French influence and the presence of French people who contribute to making Melbourne the multicultural, food and entertainment hub it is today. French people are known for their passion and romanticism as well as their revolutionary spirit which shapes their identity and makes Bastille Day unique!
In the context of the historic cultural and economic ties between Australia and France and the common values shared by our two countries, the Bastille Day French Festival is the first of its kind in Melbourne to celebrate the French National Day. In partnership with French-Australian associations, the BDFF program will offer free, accessible and family oriented activities that will attract visitation to the city and allow the broader community to experience French language and culture.
 
Highlights include:
French food and wine
French market stalls
School participation
Kids' corner
Entertainment, music and performances
An official launch event with champagne and canapes
The chance to win a trip to France in the Grand Raffle!

The Program:

The two day Bastille Day French Festival program is something for everyone. Visitors will enjoy free access to the Courtyard and Experimedia at the State Library Victoria on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July. Prepare to be transported to a traditional French festive atmosphere with entertainment on the main stage, kid's activities, market stalls and plenty of French food and wine.
Tickets are available for the official festival launch on Friday night, the film program, property seminars as well as Sunday lunch and wine masterclasses. Please book your tickets online here.
A selection of Melbourne's French restaurants are also offering special Bastille Day menus. Check out the list on the Partners page.
 
Festival Program (to be confirmed)

Friday 17 July

6.00pm - Official festival launch at the Boatbuilders Yard (South Wharf). Join us for drinks and canapes as the Ambassador of France officially launches the festival. Tickets $47 general admission / $72 with French gift bag (worth over $100). Featuring a soundtrack from our So Frenchy So Chic partner Cartell Music. Book online
 

Saturday 18 July

10.00am - Official festival opening | Kids corner and story time opens
10.00am to 11.30am - Croissant and coffee French special breakfast special $6 available at Mr Tulk Café
10.30am to 12.00pm - Film program: Kirikou et la Sorcière / Kirikou and the Sorceress (Kids film). $10 with a macaron. Book online (coming soon) or at the door
11.00am to 12.30pm - Seminar: All you need to know about buying and selling property in France. Tickets $45. Book online
11.00am - Artistic performance on main stage (to be confirmed)
11.30am to 1.00pm - School presentations on main stage
12.30pm to 2.00pm - Film program: L'Enfer / The Hell (Claude Chabrol's 1994 Classic drama). $10 with a macaron. Book online (coming soon) or at the door
1.00pm to 2.00pm - Conference: Prof. McPhee from Melbourne University. The Revolution & its current meaning:
why the French national day still resonates in Australia and across the world after 225 years. Book online (free event, bookings essential)
2.00pm to 2.45pm - Live music by Vive La Différence
3.30pm to 4.15pm - LaLaLa French choir performance        
3.00pm to 3.15pm - Melbourne French theatre, Monsieur Badin. In French with English surtitles
3.30pm to 3.45pm - Melbourne French theatre, Avant et Après (Before and After). In French with English surtitles
4pm to 4.30pm - University presentation on New Caledonia (with RMIT and Melbourne University)        
4.30pm to 6.00pm - Film program: Les Tontons Flingeurs / Monsieur Gangster (Georges Lautner's 1963 Crime comedy).
$10 with a macaron. Book online (coming soon) or at the door.
5.30pm - Festival close            

Sunday 19 July

10.00am - Festival opening
11:00am to 1.00pm - Film program: Hippocrate / Hippocrates. $10 with a macaron. Book online (coming soon) or at the door
11.00am to 12.30pm - Seminar: All you need to know about buying and selling property in France.Tickets $45. Book online
11.00am to 12.30pm - Champagne masterclass. Includes presentation and tasting of 5 champagnes. Tickets $65. Book online
11.30am to 12.30pm - School presentations on main stage              
12.00pm to 2.30pm - French style Sunday lunch with matching wines and exclusive cheese tasting.Tickets $85. Book online     
1.00pm to 3.00pm - Wine masterclass and tasting. Tickets $70. Book online
1.30pm to 2.30pm - Seminar: Versailles and the Revolution. Guillaume Dillée, Dillée Art Consultants, French art and furniture expert. Book online (free event, bookings essential)
2.30pm to 3.15pm - French band La Nuit Blanch featuring Raleigh Williams on the main stage
3.00pm to 3.15pm - Melbourne French theatre. Monsieur Badin. In French with English surtitles
3.30pm to 3.45pm - Melbourne French theatre, Avant et Après (Before and After). In French with English surtitles
3.30pm to 5.00pm - French cheese masterclass (to be confirmed)
4.00pm to 6.00pm - Wine masterclass and tasting. Tickets $70. Book online
4.30pm - Grand raffle prize draw. Win a trip to Paris! Tickets $5 each. Available to purchase from festival volunteers.
4.30pm to 6.00pm - Film program: Le Bal des Actrices / All About Actresses (2009 comedy drama). $10 with a macaron. Book online (coming soon) or at the door.
5.30pm - Official closing. A l’année prochaine! (with Mrs. Myriam Boisbouvier-Wylie) Honorary Consul General of France in Victoria
 

Bastille Day Grand Raffle

The Bastille Day French Festival is offering you a chance to win some fantastic prizes in the Grand Raffle, including a trip for two to France courtesy of Air France. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and will be on sale throughout the festival.
List of prizes to be won coming soon!
 
 

Festival exhibitors

A Taste of Paris
A la Folie
Babou Juices
Blue Illusion
Canalsat Australie
ChoohLaLa
Choukette
Discover Vin
Frencheese
The Gallerie
It's only a bike race
International book shop
L'Occitane en Provence
La Bastide
La Belle Miette
Le Cordon Bleu
M. Chapoutier
Pop up Crepes
Renault Eurodrive Australia
Spirits of France
 
 
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328 Swanston St
3000 Melbourne, VIC
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