French Event | Le Festival Francais

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

Le
Festival
Français

SATURDAY 24 &
SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 2026

TICKETS - JULY 2026

SPECIAL TICKETED MUSIC EVENT SATURDAY EVENING 7PM-10PM
2026 Lineup to be advised

Thank you to all those who attended Le Festival Francais this year!

We hope you can join us 24 and 25 October, 2026

THe event...

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 - JULY 2026

SPECIAL TICKETED MUSIC event
sATURDAY EVENING 6:30PM, 24 October 2026

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Le Festival Francais 2026.

Our new dates and a big thank you!

Returning in 2026, Le Festival Francais is 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 24th & 25th open and come and join us at Victoria’s largest regional French festival held at The Heights Heritage House and Garden, Newtown, Geelong.

Le Festival Francais would like to say a ‘Grand Merci!’ to the City of Greater Geelong who, through their Community Grants programme, have provided support for our marvellous event this year.

#lefestivalfrancais @cityofgreatergeelong
#frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfun #frenchfestival

Join Alliance Française de Geelong under the stars at The Heights, Newtown, for the screening of two Modern Classic French Films Amélie and Belle et Sébastien to Celebrate La Semaine de la Francophonie.

Bring a picnic to enjoy before the films, drinks, wine and snacks available.

Gates Open 6:30pm, film 7:30pm. Bookings close 5:00pm prior to each session. More information and tickets visit www.trybooking.com/DIVRO

After visiting Le Festival Francais have you been thinking about learning French?

Why not join our fabulous French classes which have just started for 2026.

The Alliance Française de Geelong holds French language classes for all levels.

Classes for this year are underway but there’s still time to join in!
• Native-speaker teachers
• Face-to-face sessions

Learn more: www.afgeelong.com.au/adult-classes-term-1 or email us at alliancefrancaisedegeelong@yahoo.com

Merci à tous! 
After a big two days of french food, french music, french fun, 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 with a special thank you to the many brave souls who joined us on Sunday!

We love showcasing the magnificent Heights Heritage House and Garden and bringing all things French to our loyal patrons and we hope to see yo all next year!  Merci à tous!

#frenchfun #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfestival #nationaltrustvic

We are open until 5pm this afternoon! The rain is clearing and there’s still everything to see and do with under cover options!
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C'est ce week-end !

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

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

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

Tickets can be purchased at the Entry Gate.
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 #nationaltrustvic

Saturday Night Soireé tickets selling fast!  

Join us on Saturday night for a night of fabulous French music with Langue de Chat on the covered verandah of The Heights Heritage House!  

To listen to their 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 a separately ticketed event: www.trybooking.com/DDHLA  

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

And don't forget to book your Master Classes and Presentations!
Go to www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/learn

Le Festival Francais, Geelong  October 25th & 26th 2025 
The Heights Heritage House and Garden 140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

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

French Style Brocante!

There’s plenty of French style, both old and new, for your home at Le Festival Francais.

Wander through our market stalls and discover antique and vintage wares including sourced from near and far. Visit The Man in the Hat Garden Furniture, Red Squirrel Found French Treasures, The Briar Patch Wintergarden 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

And don’t forget to check our range of Masterclasses, Presentations - there’s something for everyone!
Details and booking requirements: www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/learn

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

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

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 #nationaltrustvic #redsquirrelfrenchtreasures #moorabool_antiques

Le Monde des Petits!

Don’t miss our dedicated Kids’ Zone (Le Monde des Petits) where children of all ages can enjoy French inspired activities like Le Petit Ferme petting farm, circus workshops (see our program for times and availability), the superb Georgie Rose puppet shows and our paint and create marquee - see the full program at www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/prgram.

The fabulous Timboon Fine Ice cream is also in the Kid’s Zone - the perfect way to finish your visit!

There’s also free face painting and our ever popular Jean Darme and his crazy antics. A perfect day out for the whole family.

And don’t forget to book in for our Master Classes and Presentations, there’s something for everyone!

See our website for a full list and booking details: www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/learn

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

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

Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 25th & 26th 2025
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#frenchfun #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfestival #nationaltrustvic #georgierosepuppetry #timboonicecream

Lots of Sweet Treats to Choose From this weekend!  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).

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

And don’t forget to book in for our Master Classes and Presentations, there’s something for everyone!

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

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

Le Festival Francais Entry 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 #nationaltrustvic #timboonicecream #kanellepatisserie #qqlapralinechocolate

Food Fabulous Food!

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.

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

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

Le Festival Francais Entry 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
Le Festival Francais, Geelong
October 25th & 26th 2025
The Heights Heritage House and Garden
140 Aphrasia Street, Newton 3220

#frenchfun #frenchfood #frenchmusic #frenchfestival #nationaltrustvic #franceathome #longpaddockcheese #by_josephine #qqpralinechocolate #lartisan_gourmet_melbourne #cracklingsmallgoods

French Style!

You’ll find plenty of French style for your home at Le Festival Francais next weekend.

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

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

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

Le Festival Francais Entry 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 #antjecollis

French Chic!

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.

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

We are also excited to announce that Estelle Michaelides, the brilliant mind behind fashion label Saint Stella M, will dress The Heights Heritage House with her Paris Fashion Week 2023 collection.

Entry tickets via the National Trust Shop in the house.

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

Le Festival Francais Entry 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 #nationaltrustvic #lepanierbags #belliteandco #susankerianillustrator #frenchgreengallery #monsieursmartmelbourne #bluyondascarves #zoeandchloeandco #the.official.saint.stella.m

Our Fabulous Food Court!
 For lunch or just a smack anytime during Le Festival Francais try our fantastic food court.

La Louche Creperie, Kanelle Patisserie, Frencheese (delicious racellete), Crepe Delices, Oz Waffle, Orleans Mussels (moules et frites), the Alliance Française Food Stall (croissants and filled baguettes) and CC’s Coffee.

See details of all the food available here:
www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/eat-drink

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

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

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 #nationaltrustvic #kanellepatisserie #frencheeseaustralia #crepe_delices #ozwaffle #orleansmoulesfrites

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 presents ‘Trudon’
Discover Oysters and learn the art of shacking with Melbourne Oysterainers
Cheese & Wine Pairing presented by Long Paddock Cheese and Bordeaux and
Beyond
Or join Estelle Michaelides, the brilliant mind behind fashion label Saint Stella M, and create their own fashion masterpiece to take home!

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

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

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

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 #nationaltrustvic #susankerianillustrator #snif_perfumery #melbourneoystertainers #longpaddockcheese #the.official.saint.stella.m

Merci to our Sponsors!

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

Kronenbourg 1664, our signage sponsor Geelong Real Estate Co., France at Home, GT Magazine, our Champagne sponsor VirginieT Champagne and WineDomaine and our official beret supplier Mr Smart Melbourne.

We would also like to thank our preferred suppliers Occasions Event Hire and Barwon Water.

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!

Le Festival Francais Entry 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 #nationaltrustvic #kronenbourg.au #geelongrealestate.co #franceathome #gtmagazine #champagnevirginiet #winedomaine #monsieursmartmelbourne

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 French Gypsy jazz
sound of Hot Club Swing and Aime 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 with our experts Patricia and Philippe!

Don’t forget to book our Saturday Night Music Soirée and be entertained Parian stylings of Langue de Chat at this separately ticket event.

Visit: https://www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/entertainment

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

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

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 #nationaltrustvic #accordianlucy #hotclubswing #aimebrulee #georgierosepuppetry #pétanque

Le Monde des Petits!

Le Festival Francais has a dedicated Kids’ Zone (Le Monde des Petits) where children of all ages can enjoy French inspired activities like Le Petit Ferme petting farm, circus workshops, the superb Georgie Rose puppet shows and our paint and create marquee - see the full program at www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/prgram

There’s also free face painting and our ever popular Jean Darme and his crazy antics. A perfect day out for the whole family.

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

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

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 #nationaltrustvic

Fabulous Presentations

There's a new selection of Free Presentations for you to choose from this year. Each presenter brings a wealth of knowledge as they share their insights and experiences.

Choose from:
Author Jayne Tuttle discussing her newly-released third book, ‘The Sea in the Metro’;
‘Mind Your French’ - an introduction to French language;
Lisa Sullivan, Assistant Director, Curatorial at Geelong Gallery discussing the life and work of Agnes Goodsir;
Darren from Iconic Cycling Tours talking about the ups and downs of cycling through the French Alps;
Josy Devienne Palmer’s exploring how Paris was reshaped under Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann;
Or join fashion designer Estelle Michaelides as shares her experiences within the industry, her label Saint Stella M and her participation in the prestigious Paris Fashion Week.

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

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

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

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 #nationaltrustvic #geelonggallery #the.official.saint.stella.m

Notre fabuleux festival français!

A complete program for our fabulous Le Festival Français 2025 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.

See our website: www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/program

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 Virginie T. French Champagne on arrival. This is a separately ticketed event and bookings are essential and limited numbers are available: www.trybooking.com/DDHLA

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

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

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 #nationaltrustvic

Champagne + Oysters = Superbe!

Fabulous Virginie T. champagne and freshly shucked oysters - the perfect French combination.

Match this exceptional modern and innovative cuvées from the Virginie T. Champagne Bar with some freshly shucked oysters, caviar or prawns with a selection of toppings from the Melbourne Oystertainers Oyster Bar - magnifique!

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

And don’t forget to check our range of Masterclasses and Presentations - there’s something for everyone!

Details and booking requirements: www.lefestivalfrancais.com.au/learn

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

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

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 #nationaltrustvic #champagnevirginiet #melbourneoystertainers

Saturday Night Soireé featuring Langue de Chat selling fast!

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

Something for the Cellar

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 try the award winning gins of the Original Spirit Co.

And don’t forget to visit the Kronenbourg 1664 bar to try one of France’s most famous beer exports!

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

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

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 #bordeauxandbeyondaustralia #champagnevirginiet #winedomaine #originalspiritco #kronenbourg.au

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

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

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

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