French Event | Le Festival Francais

Alliance Française de Geelong
in partnership with
national Trust of Australia (Victoria)
proudly present...

Le
Festival
Français

SATURDAY 25 &
SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER 2025

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SPECIAL TICKETED MUSIC EVENT SATURDAY EVENING 7PM-10PM
LANGUE DE CHAT
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Inspired by all things French, Le Festival Français is a two-day celebration of the food, wine, language and culture of France.

You'll find market stalls, a food court, a dedicated kids' zone, roving entertainment and live music that will all add to the atmosphere.

Soak up la belle vie in the picturesque gardens at The Heights.

FESTIVAL TICKETS >

SPECIAL TICKETED event
sATURDAY EVENING MUSIC SOIRée 7:00PM, 25 October 2025

Langue de Chat
- French Musette and Chansons

Langue de Chat - French Musette and Chansons explores the world of the accordion and voice that is at the heart of the music of Paris. Each swaying waltz or earthy song is beautifully underpinned by the sophisticated sounds of guitar and double bass.

To listen to this music is to be transported, to sense another time and place whether it be real or imagined. This is the beauty and intrigue of the music that was born of the streets and dancehalls of Paris – a musical and cultural melting pot.

Enjoy a free glass of VirginieT Champagne on arrival.

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French Style!

You'll find plenty of French style for your home at Le Festival Francais.

Wander through our market stalls including Retro Prints, Maison Otto, Atelier de Thiers, Provincial Platters, Susan Kerian Illustrator, Jane Annois Ceramics, National Trust Plant Sales and Anjte Collis Artworks. You're sure to find something to suit your style!

See our website for a full list of stallholders: www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/
stalls

Ticket pricing
Adult $20.00
Child $10.00
Family $50.00 (family of 5)
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CZTKB

See our website www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au for details and booking details
Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 25th & 26th 2025
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#frenchfun #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfestival #nationaltrust #retroprintmerchants #maison.otto #atelierdethiers #susankerianillustrator #janeannoisceramics

Buy Your Tickets Now!

Earlybird Ticket sales for Le Festival Français end at midnight September 30th
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CZTKB

Tickets will be available right up to the day of the event and be purchased at the gate but why not grab a discount now!

And don’t forget to book in to one of our fabulous Masterclasses or Presentations or join us and Langue de Chat for our Saturday Night Music Soirée.

Langue de Chat - French Musette and Chansons explores the world of the accordion and voice that is at the heart of the music of Paris. Each swaying waltz or earthy song is beautifully underpinned by the sophisticated sounds of guitar and double bass.

Enjoy a free glass of VirginieT French Champagne on arrival. Booking are essential www.trybooking.com/DDHLA
and limited numbers are available.

See our website www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au for details and booking details
Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 25th & 26th 2025
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#frenchfun #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfestival #nationaltrust #champagnevirginiet #winedomaine

Time to stock up!

Join us at Le Festival Francais and stock up on some fabulous French fare for the pantry at home!

Browse our mini French supermarket courtesy of France at Home, explore the French inspired cheeses of Long Paddock Cheese, pick up some macarons and canelé from By Josephine or maybe some superb chocolates from QQ Praline. Don’t forget to try some of the marvellous terrines and rillettes produced by L’Artisan Gourmet Foods and top it all off with some tasty Toulouse sausages and smallgoods from Crackling Smallgoods.

Earlybird Ticket pricing
Adult $15.00 - normally $20.00
Child $7.50 - normally $10.00
Family $40.00 (family of 5) - normally $50.00
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CZTKB

Earlybird Ticket sales end at midnight September 30th

See our website www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au for details and booking details
Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 25th & 26th 2025
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#frenchfun #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfestival #nationaltrust #franceathome #longpaddockcheese #by_josephine #qqpralinechocolate #lartisangourmetfoods #cracklingsmallgoods

Master Classes at Le Festival!

Masterclasses return this year and there's a great selection to choose from.
These special sessions are conducted in an intimate setting and offer a little
French indulgence to inspire you. Presented by masters in their field these
sessions are a great opportunity to hear from the best of the best.

An Introduction to Fashion Drawing with note fashion illustrator Susan Kerian
SNIF Perfumery explores Niche French Perfume.
Discover Oysters and learn the art of shucking with Melbourne Oystertainers
Cheese & Wine Pairing presented by Long Paddock Cheese and Bordeaux and Beyond

Bookings are essential and limited seats available, so be quick.
www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/learn

See our website www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au for details and booking details
Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 25th & 26th 2025
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#frenchfun #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfestival #nationaltrust #susankerianillustrator #snif_perfumery #melbourneoystertainers #longpaddockcheese #bordeauxandbeyond

Saturday Night Soireé featuring Langue de Chat

Join us on Saturday night for a night of fabulous French music!

Langue de Chat - French Musette and Chansons explores the world of the accordion and voice that is at the heart of the music of Paris. Each swaying waltz or earthy song is beautifully underpinned by the sophisticated sounds of guitar and double bass.

To listen to this music is to be transported, to sense another time and place whether it be real or imagined. This is the beauty and intrigue of the music that was born of the streets and dancehalls of Paris – a musical and cultural melting pot.

Enjoy a free glass of superb VirginieT Champagne on arrival provided by our Champagne Sponsor, Wine Domaine.

Coffee and drinks available at bar prices. This is an undercover, seated event.

This is a separately ticketed event: www.trybooking.com/DDHLA

Bookings Essential, sorry no walk-ups.
7:00-10:00pm, Saturday 25 October 2025

See our website www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au for details and booking details
Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 25th & 26th 2025
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#soirée #frenchfun #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfestival #nationaltrust #champagnevirginiet #winedomaine

Fun for everyone at Le Festival Francais!

Le Festival Francais has a dedicated Kids’ Zone where children of all ages can
enjoy French inspired activities, the mini farm, circus workshops and superb
puppet shows - see our website for times. There’s also free face painting and our ever popular Jean Darme and his crazy antics. A perfect day out for the whole family.

Earlybird Ticket pricing
Adult $15.00 - normally $20.00
Child $7.50 - normally $10.00
Family $40.00 (family of 5) - normally $50.00
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CZTKB

Earlybird Ticket sales end at midnight September 30th

See our website www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au for details and booking details
Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 25th & 26th 2025
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#frenchfun #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfestival #nationaltrust

French Style and Fashion

Nothing says style like French fashion so visit our fantastic stallholders and dress to impress! Le Panier, Bellite, Susan Kerian Illustrator, French Green Gallery, Mr Smart Melbourne, Bluyonda, Zoe & Chloe and Co. Jewellery and so much more.

Earlybird Ticket pricing
Adult $15.00 - normally $20.00
Child $7.50 - normally $10.00
Family $40.00 (family of 5) - normally $50.00
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CZTKB

Earlybird Ticket sales end at midnight September 30th

See our website www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au for details and booking details
Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 25th & 26th 2025
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#frenchfashion #frenchstyle #frenchfun #frenchfood #frenchmusic #nationaltrustaustralia

Be Entertained!

Le Festival Francais has loads of free live entertainment on our main stage and
roving over the beautiful gardens of The Heights in Newtown. From the very
chic Lucy Riddett and the comic antics of Jean Darme to the Parisian café
sound of Hot Club Swing and Aimee Bruleé plus the imaginative puppetry of
Georgie Rose, we’re bringing the sounds of France to Geelong!

You can even try your hand at pétanque!

Earlybird Ticket pricing
Adult $15.00 - normally $20.00
Child $7.50 - normally $10.00
Family $40.00 (family of 5) - normally $50.00
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CZTKB

Earlybird Ticket sales end at midnight September 30th

See our website www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au for details and booking details
Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 25th & 26th 2025
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#frenchmusic #frenchfun #frenchfood #nationaltrust

Lots of Sweet Treats to Choose From!

Indulge in something sweet at Le Festival Francais. Timboon Fine Ice Cream, La Louche Creperie, Kanelle Patisserie, QQ La Praline Chocolatier, Crepe Delices, By Josephine (macarons and canele).

Earlybird Ticket pricing
Adult $15.00 - normally $20.00
Child $7.50 - normally $10.00
Family $40.00 (family of 5) - normally $50.00
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CZTKB

Earlybird Ticket sales end at midnight September 30th

See our website www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au for details and booking details
Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 25th & 26th 2025
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#lefestivalfrancais #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfun #nationaltrust
#timboonicecream #lalouchecreperie #kanellepatisserie #qqlapralinechocolate #crepe_delices #byjosephine

We welcome the new Counsul-General of France!

We are very excited to announce that Mme Paule Ignatio, the new Counsul-General of France in Melbourne, will open Le Festival Francais 2025!

So come and join us for two glorious days of all things French! Live entertainment, food vendors and merchants and our marvellous Kids Zone, see our website www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au for details and booking details and take advantage of our Early Bird ticket sales.

Earlybird Ticket pricing
Adult $15.00 - normally $20.00
Child $7.50 - normally $10.00
Family $40.00 (family of 5) - normally $50.00
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CZTKB

Earlybird Ticket sales end at midnight September 30th

See our website www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au for details and booking details
Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 25th & 26th 2025
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#lefestivalfrancais #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfun #nationaltrust

Le Festival Francais 2025.

Nous sommes de retour !

Two glorious days of all things French! Live entertainment, food vendors and merchants and our marvellous Kids Zone. More details to follow so stay tuned!

So keep the weekend of October 25th & 26th open and come and join us at Victoria’s largest regional French festival held at The Heights Heritage House and Garden, Newtown, Geelong.

Earlybird Ticket Sales Available Now!

Tickets will be available right up to the day of the event but why not grab a discount now!

Earlybird Ticket pricing
Adult $15.00 - normally $20.00
Child $7.50 - normally $10.00
Family $40.00 (family of 5) - normally $50.00

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CZTKB

Earlybird Ticket sales end at midnight September 30th

See our website www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au for details and booking details

#lefestivalfrancais #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchwine #allthingsfrench #nationaltrust

And the Winner is.....

The winner of the $500 gift voucher provided by Blue Illusion and drawn from all our online ticket sales is.....

Mirjana S

Congratulations from the team at Le Festival Francais and thank you again to Blue Illusion for their ongoing support of our fabulous festival.

#blueillusion #lefestivalfrancaisgeelong

Merci à tous!

After a big two days of french food, french music, french fun and great weather, the organising committee of Le Festival Francais would like to say a huge 'thank you to all'!

Thank you to our wonderful stall holders who make the event what it is, our wonderful sponsors, the many volunteers who make running the festival possible and, above all, we would like to thank all the people who attended over the weekend.

Merci à tous!

#frenchfood #frenchfun #frenchfestival #frenchmusic #nationaltrustvic

The festival is open to 5pm and the weather is brilliant! The perfect day to spend the day in France…. at The Heights House and Garden in Newton.#frenchfestival #frenchfood #frenchfun #frenchmusic #nationaltrustvic

Le Festival Francais is open and the weather is beautiful!

Come and enjoy two days of everything French! Food, music, wine, fashion, brocante, art, a dedicated kid’s zone, roving performers, live music, Master classes, and presentations all set in the fabulous gardens of the Heights Heritage House.

See our website for the full program.

Tickets available at the gate and plenty of free parking off Queens Rd just near the venue. Dogs welcome on leash.

Le Festival Français Geelong October 26th and 27th see our bio and website for details.

#frenchfestival #frenchmusic #frnchfun #frenchfood #frenchfabulous #nationaltrustvic

C'est ce week-end !

Le Festival Français is ready to go this weekend with two days for everything French! Food, music, wine, fashion, brocante, art, a dedicated Kids Zone, roving performers, live music, Master Classes and special presentations all set in the fabulous gardens of the Heights Heritage House and the weather is looking good!

See our website for the full program: https://www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/program

Enjoy the soundtrack of the Festival on Spotify: https://spotify.link/ihvLQOyu9Db

Tickets available at the gate or online. Adults $20, Children (under 12) $10, Family (2 adults and 2 children)$50

We are a dog friendly event (on leash all the times and tidy up after you dog).

And there’s plenty of free parking - access via Queens Rd Newtown.

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

Nikki Nouveau Saturday Night Music Soirée selling fast!

‘No Regrets’ The Edith Piaf Story

Nikki Nouveau presents the intriguing life and times of legendary Parisian chanteuse Edith Piaf through song and story at our Saturday night Soirée.

Delivered in French and English, this spellbinding and romantic show features classic numbers Padam, La Vie En Rose, Non Je Ne Regrette Rien along with other timeless pieces.

'No Regrets' eloquently weaves a tale of passion, tragedy and triumph taking the audience on a musical journey through songs from the earliest days when she was singing on street corners, through to the peak of her career as the toast of Paris and New York.

Enjoy a free glass of VirginieT French Champagne on arrival.

Coffee and drinks available at bar prices. This is an undercover, seated event.

Bookings Essential, sorry no walk-ups (This is a separately ticket event)
7:00-10:00pm, Saturday 26 October 2024
The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

For more details and bookings visit: www.trybooking.com/CTGOX

#nikki_nouveau #winedomaine #champagnevirginiet #frenchfestival #frenchmusic #frenchfood #frenchfun #nationaltrustvic #alliancefrançaise

So many fantastic stall holders!

We have something for everyone with so many fantastic French inspired market stalls all set if the superb gardens of The Heights National Trust House.

Retro Print Merchants, Family Founded, Timboon Fine Ice-cream, Belite Fashion, Long Paddock Cheese, Zoe and Chloe and Co, Oz Waffle, Wine Domaine, Bluyonda Silk Scarves, Paris en Cadre, Kanelle Patisserie, French Green Gallery, Red Squirrel Found French Treasures, L’Artisan Gourmet Foods, Original Spirit Co, Le Panier Bags, Frencheese, Mr Smart Melbourne, Orleans Moules Frites, Virginie Tattinger Champagne Bar, Provincial Platters, QQ Praline Chocolate, Kronenbourg 1664, Plumb Cushions, La Louche, The Briar Patch Wintergarden, Blue Illusion, Bordeaux and Beyond, Le Gourmet Lemon, Susan Kerian Illustrator, The Man in the Hat, Moorabool Antiques plus our Souvenir, Book and Merchandise stall.

So much to see, do, eat and buy over two fabulous days!

See our website for the full program: https://www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/program

Tickets available at the gate. Adults $20, Children (under 12) $10, Family (2 adults and 2 children)$50
We are a dog friendly event (on leash all the times and tidy up after you dog).

And there’s plenty of free parking - access via Queens Rd Newtown.

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

All the magic of Le Festival Francais!

Le Festival Francais has a dedicated Kids’ Zone where children of all ages can enjoy French inspired activities, the mini farm, be part of circus workshops and watch superb puppet shows! There’s also free face painting and our ever popular Jean Darme and his crazy antics.

And why not try your hand at pétanque!

A perfect day out for the whole family.

Le Festival Francais is a ‘dog friendly’ event so why not bring your favourite pooch.

Tickets are available online or at the gate.

And there’s plenty of free parking - access via Queens Rd Newtown.

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#frenchmusic #frenchfun #frenchfood #frenchfestival #nationaltrustvic

Merci to our Sponsors!  

A sincere thank you to our sponsors who have made Le Festival Francais possible.

Le Festival Francais is a ‘dog friendly’ event so why not bring your favourite pooch and enjoy an entertaining day out of French food, French Music, French Fun……all things French!

Tickets are available online or at the gate on the day.

And there’s plenty of free parking - access via Queens Rd Newtown.

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#bmiconstructions #kronenburg1664 #geelongrealestateco #gtmagazine #champagnevirginiet #winedomaine #nationaltrustvic #frenchfestival #frenchmusic #frenchfood #frenchfun

French Chic!

There’s plenty of French style for you at Le Festival Francais.

Wander through our market stalls including Le Panier, Mr Smart Melbourne, Bellite, French Green Gallery, Bluyonda, Zoe & Chloe and Co., and Plump Cushions.

See our website for a full list of stallholders: www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/stalls

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#lepanierbags #mrsmartmelbourne #belliteandco #frenchgreengallery #bluyondascarves #zoeandchloeandco #plumpcushions #nationaltrust

Nikki Nouveau Saturday Night Music Soirée - tickets selling fast!

‘No Regrets’ The Edith Piaf Story

Nikki Nouveau presents the intriguing life and times of legendary Parisian chanteuse Edith Piaf through song and story at our Saturday night Soirée.

Delivered in French and English, this spellbinding and romantic show features classic numbers Padam, La Vie En Rose, Non Je Ne Regrette Rien along with other timeless pieces.

'No Regrets' eloquently weaves a tale of passion, tragedy and triumph taking the audience on a musical journey through songs from the earliest days when she was singing on street corners, through to the peak of her career as the toast of Paris and New York.

Enjoy a free glass of VirginieT French Champagne on arrival.

Coffee and drinks available at bar prices. This is an undercover, seated event.

Bookings Essential, sorry no walk-ups (This is a separately ticket event)
7:00-10:00pm, Saturday 26 October 2024

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

For more details and bookings visit: www.trybooking.com/CTGOX

#nikki_nouveau #winedomaine #champagnevirginiet #frenchfestival #frenchfood #frenchfun #nationaltrust

Master Classes & Presentations

Our all new Master Classes are conducted in an intimate setting and offer a little French indulgence to inspire you.

Presented by masters in their field these sessions are a great opportunity to hear from the best of the best.

An Introduction to Fashion Drawing with note fashion illustrator Susan Kerian,
SNIF Perfumery presents ‘Trudon’,
Cheese & Wine Pairing presented by Long Paddock Cheese and Bordeaux and Beyond
Paint & Restore presented by Sharon from Family Founded

Bookings are essential and limited seats available, so be quick.

www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/learn

Our Free Presentations return.

Choose from: ‘Mind Your French’ - an introduction to French language, ‘Festive French Baroque’, a marvellous presentation of French Baroque Music,
‘Growing a Greener Future’ - presented by The Diggers Foundation, ‘Cycling France with Confidence’, ‘Let Them Eat Cake’ - a look at the French revolution, and ‘The French Teacher and Her Lavender’.

Bookings are essential and limited seats available, so be quick.

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#susankerianillustrator #snif_perfumery #longpaddockcheese #bordeauxandbeyondaustralia #family_founded

Bon Appétit à Tous

Join us at Le Festival Francais for fabulous French fare that will make your mouth water.

Moule et frites, raclette, mustard, terrine, rillette, cheese, croissants, baguettes and so much more thanks to Orleans Moules Frites, Long Paddock Chees, L'Artisan Gourmet Foods, Frencheese and AFdG Baguettes and Croissants.

And for those who like sweeter things there are crêpes, chocolates, waffles, pastries, croissants, pain au chocolat, ice-cream, baguettes and so much more…… bon appétit!

Visit our food court and taste the sweet delights of La Louche, Kanelle Patisserie, Oz Waffle, Le Gourmet Lemon, QQ Praline Chocolate and Timboon Fine Ice cream.

See our website for a full list of stallholders: www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/eat-drink

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#orleansmoulesfrites_ #longpaddockcheese #lartisan_gourmet_melbourne #frencheeseaustralia #lalouchcuisine #kanellepatisserie #ozwaffle #legourmetlemon #qqpralinechocolate #timboonicecream

Early Bird Tickets Finish Today!

Earlybird Ticket sales for Le Festival Français end at midnight tonight, October 14th

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CTFPF

Tickets will be available right up to the day of the event but why not grab a discount now!

Le Festival Francais is a ‘dog friendly’ event so why not bring your favourite pooch and enjoy an entertaining day out of French food, French Music, French Fun……all things French!

And there’s plenty of free parking - access via Queens Rd Newtown.

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#frenchfestival #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfun #nationaltrustvic

Buy Your Tickets Now!

Earlybird Ticket sales for Le Festival Français end midnight October 14th.

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CTFPF

Tickets will be available right up to the day of the event but why not grab a discount now!

And don’t forget to book in to one of our fabulous Masterclasses or Presentations or join us for the Nikki Nouveau Saturday Night Music Soirée - ‘No Regrets’ The Edith Piaf Story

Nikki Nouveau presents the intriguing life and times of legendary Parisian chanteuse Edith Piaf through song and story at our Saturday night Soirée. Enjoy a free glass of VirginieT French Champagne on arrival.

Booking are essential and limited numbers are available.

For more details and bookings visit: www.trybooking.com/CTGOX

Check our full Le festival Francais program online!

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#nikki_nouveau #winedomaine #champagnevirginiet #frenchfestival #frenchfood #frenchfun #nationaltrust

2024 Program launch

Notre fabuleux festival français!

A complete program for our fabulous Le Festival Français 2024 is now available on our website.

A full list of all our stallholders, entertainment, Masterclasses, presentations and a map of the event. So much to see, do and buy over two amazing days.

Early Bird tickets have been extended to October 14th and are now available via our website or www.trybooking.com/CTFPF

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#frenchfestival #frenchfood #frenchfun #frenchmusic #frenchwine

Totally Entertaining!

There’s loads of free live music and roving entertainment at Le Festival Francais with Hot Club Swing and Aimee Brûlée on the main stage and the marvellous accordion playing of Lucy Riddett, the ever funny antics of our Jean Darme and the imaginative puppetry of Georgie Rose roving through the beautiful gardens of The Heights Heritage House!

And don’t forgot the Kid’s Zone with our French inspired activities, petting zoo, circus and puppetry performances.

Early Bird tickets have been extended to October 14th and are now available via our website or www.trybooking.com/CTFPF

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#hotclubswing #aimebrulee #accordionlucy #georgierosepuppetry #frenchmusic #frenchfun #frenchfestival

Nikki Nouveau Saturday Night Music Soirée

‘No Regrets’ The Edith Piaf Story

Nikki Nouveau presents the intriguing life and times of legendary Parisian chanteuse Edith Piaf through song and story at our Saturday night Soirée.

Delivered in French and English, this spellbinding and romantic show features classic numbers Padam, La Vie En Rose, Non Je Ne Regrette Rien along with other timeless pieces.

'No Regrets' eloquently weaves a tale of passion, tragedy and triumph taking the audience on a musical journey through songs from the earliest days when she was singing on street corners, through to the peak of her career as the toast of Paris and New York.

Enjoy a free glass of VirginieT French Champagne on arrival.

Coffee and drinks available at bar prices. This is an undercover, seated event.

Bookings Essential, sorry no walk-ups (This is a separately ticket event)
7:00-10:00pm, Saturday 26 October 2024

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

For more details and bookings visit: www.trybooking.com/CTGOX

#nikki_nouveau #winedomaine #champagnevirginiet #frenchfestival #frenchfood #frenchfun

France’s Finest Wines and Spirits

Discover your favourite wines and ciders with Bordeaux and Beyond, spoil yourself with a glass of bubbly from the fabulous Virginie T. Champagne Bar or discover the world of cognac and armagnac with Wine Domaine and don’t forget to try the award winning gins of the Original Spirit Co.

Early Bird tickets have been extended to October 14th and are now available via our website or www.trybooking.com/CTFPF

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#bordeauxandbeyondaustralia #champagnevirginiet #winedomaine #originalspiritco #frenchwine #frenchspirits #chamapgne #cognac #armagnac #frenchfestival

All new Master Classes this year at Le Festival!

These special sessions are conducted in an intimate setting and offer a little French indulgence to inspire you. Presented by masters in their field these sessions are a great opportunity to hear from the best of the best.

An Introduction to Fashion Drawing with noted fashion illustrator Susan Kerian

SNIF Perfumery presents ‘Trudon’

Cheese & Wine Pairing presented by Long Paddock Cheese and Bordeaux and Beyond

Paint & Restore presented by Sharon from Family Found

Bookings are essential and limited seats available, so be quick.

www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/learn

Early Bird tickets have been extended to October 14th and are now available via our website or www.trybooking.com/CTFPF

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.
The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#susankerianillustrator #snif_perfumery #longpaddockcheese #bordeauxandbeyondaustralia #familyfounded #frenchmasterclasses #frenchfestival

French Style!

There’s plenty of French style for your home at Le Festival Francais.

Wander through our market stalls including Family Founded, Plump Cushions, Provincial Platters, Red Squirrel Found French Treasures, Retro Print Merchants, Susan Kerian Illustrator, The Briar Patch Wintergarden, The Man in the Hat Garden Furniture and Moorabool Antiques. You're sure to find something to suit your style!

See our website for a full list of stallholders: www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/stalls

Early Bird tickets have been extended to October 14th and are now available via our website or www.trybooking.com/CTFPF

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#family_founded #plumpcushions #provincialplatters #redsquirrelfrenchtreasures #retroprintmerchants #susankerianillustrator #the_briar_patch_wintergarden #maninthehatgardenfurniture #moorabool_antiques

Bon Appétit!

Join us at Le Festival Francais for fabulous French fare that will make your mouth water.

Moule et frites, raclette, mustard, terrine, rillette, cheese, croissants, baguettes and so much more thanks to Orleans Moules Frites, Long Paddock Chees, L'Artisan Gourmet Foods, Frencheese and AFdG Baguettes and Croissants.

See our website for a full list of stallholders: www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/eat-drink

Early Bird tickets have been extended to October 14th and are now available via our website or www.trybooking.com/CTFPF

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#orleansmoulesfrites #longpaddockcheese #lartisan_gourmet_melbourne #frencheeseaustralia

Fantastic French Treats at our Fabulous Festival!

Crêpes, chocolates, waffles, pastries, croissants, pain au chocolat, ice-cream, baguettes and so much more…… bon appétit!

Visit our food court and taste the sweet delights of La Louche, Kanelle Patisserie, Oz Waffle, Le Gourmet Lemon, QQ Praline Chocolate and Timboon Fine Ice cream.

See our website for a full list of stallholders: www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/eat-drink

Early Bird tickets are now available via our website or www.trybooking.com/CTFPF

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details.

The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

#lalouchcuisine #kanellepatisserie #ozwaffle #legourmetlemon #qqpralinechocolate #timboonicecream

‘No Regrets’ The Edith Piaf Story

Nikki Nouveau presents the intriguing life and times of the legendary Edith Piaf through song and story at our Saturday night Soirée.

Delivered in French and English, this spellbinding and romantic show features classic numbers Padam, La Vie En Rose, Non Je Ne Regrette Rien along with other timeless pieces.

'No Regrets' eloquently weaves a tale of passion, tragedy and triumph taking the audience on a musical journey through songs from the earliest days when she was singing on street corners, through to the peak of her career as the toast of Paris and New York.

Enjoy a free glass of VirginieT French Champagne on arrival.

Coffee and drinks available at bar prices. This is an undercover, seated event.

Bookings Essential, sorry no walk-ups (This is a separately ticket event)
7:00-10:00pm, Saturday 26 October 2024
The Heights Heritage House and Garden, 140 Aphrasia St, Newtown

For more details and bookings visit: www.trybooking.com/CTGOX

#edithpiaf #lefestivalfrancais #virginietchampagne #nationaltrustaustralia

Merci to our Sponsors!

A sincere thank you to our sponsors who have made Le Festival Francais possible.

Earlybird Ticket are now on sale for Le Festival Français and offer great value for an entertaining day out of French food, French Music, French Fun……all things French!

Tickets will be available right up to the day of the event but why not grab a discount now!

Earlybird Ticket sales end at midnight September 30th

Earlybird Ticket pricing
Adult $15.00 - normally $20.00
Child $7.50 - normally $10.00
Family $40.00 (family of 4) - normally $50.00

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CTFPF

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

Earlybird Ticket Sales Now Available!

Earlybird Ticket sales for Le Festival Français offer great value for an entertaining day out of French food, French Music, French Fun……all things French!

Tickets will be available right up to the day of the event but why not grab a discount now!

Earlybird Ticket sales end at midnight September 30th 2024

Earlybird Ticket pricing
Adult $15.00 - normally $20.00
Child $7.50 - normally $10.00
Family $40.00 (family of 4) - normally $50.00

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CTFPF

Le Festival Français, Geelong October 26th and 27th 2024. See our bio and website for details and booking details.

It’s been a month and for all those missing Le Festival Francais, we’ll be back in 2024!

So keep the weekend of October 26th & 27th open and come and join us at Victoria’s largest regional French festival held at The Heights Heritage House and Garden, Newtown, Geelong.

More details to follow so stay tuned!

Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 26th & 27th 2024

The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#frenchfestival #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfun @nationaltrustvic

Merci à tous!

Le Festival Français would like to thank our amazing sponsors who helped to make this years event such a success. Major Event Sponsors: Kronenbourg 1664, BMI Constructions, Media Sponsors: GT Magazine, Signage Sponsors: Gartland, Event Sponsors: Lilly Pond, ‘Soirée with a Songstress’ Sponsors: Blue Illusion, Wine Domaine and Virginie T Champagne and our Travel Hub Sponsor: France Travel Solutions and our Travel Prize sponsors: New Caledonia Tourism, AirCalin and the Ramada Wyndham Noumea.

#kronenbourg1664 #bmiconstructions #gtmagazine #gartlandproperty #lilypond #blueillusion #winedomaine #champagnevirginiet #francetravelsolutions #aircalin #newcaledoniatourism #ramadanoumea @nationaltrustvic #frenchfestival #frenchfood #frenchmusic

Merci Beaucoup!

Le Festival Francais would like to give a big shout-out to all the talented artist and staff that entertained our festival goers over the weekend.

The very french Lucy Riddett on accordion, the irrepressible Jean Darme, the beautiful puppetry of Georgie Rose, our Saturday stage band Hot Club Swing, Emma Hamilton who wowed the audience at our 'Soirée of with Songstress', our fabulous Kids Zone staff, the French Circus School and Farm Fun 2 U petting zoo, the hard working face painters from Party Girl World, our Sunday stage band Les Baguettes and our masters of pétanque, Patricia and Phillip, who taught the fine art of this very French game. Thank you all!

#frenchfestival #frenchfun #frenchmusic @nationaltrustvic

And the Winner is......

A big thank you to all those who entered our competition to win a trip to New Caledonia. We would, again, like to thank New Caledonia Tourism, Aircalin and the Ramada Noumea for their support.

To make sure everything was above board we asked our fabulous Jean Darme to draw the winner. After announcing himself the winner we asked our hard working Event MC, Sally Adams, to supervise the actual draw.

And the winner is... Barry Rasmussen.

@newcaledoniatourism @aircalin @ramadanoumea #frenchfestival

We’re open again tomorrow, bring the kids 🐐🤣🇫🇷 @lefestivalfrancais

So much fun today👭🏼🇫🇷 @lefestivalfrancais @nationaltrustvic

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