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

Le
Festival
Français

SATURDAY 25 &
SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER 2025

SPECIAL TICKETED MUSIC EVENT SATURDAY EVENING 7PM-10PM
2025 - TO BE ADVISED

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.

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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

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

Full program available online shortly.

Early Bird tickets have been extended to October 14th and 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

#frenchfun #frenchfestival #frenchfood #nationaltrust

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.

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SATURDAY 25 &
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SPECIAL TICKETED MUSIC EVENT SATURDAY EVENING 7PM-10PM
2025 - TO BE ADVISED

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in partnership with
national Trust of Australia (Victoria)
proudly present...

SATURDAY 25 &
SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER 2025

SPECIAL TICKETED MUSIC EVENT SATURDAY EVENING 7PM-10PM
2025 - TO BE ADVISED