Now in its fifth consecutive year, the Alliance Française Christmas Market and Open Day is a much anticipated annual rendez-vous for the St Kilda and Melbourne community at large looking for that special Xmas present, wanting to try out a French class or looking for information on studying in France.
On Saturday 12 December, from noon to 5pm, the French language and cultural centre will open the doors of its prestigious home, Eildon Mansion, to the public for a great afternoon with a French touch!
The aim of the market is to promote French products sold or made by French |
designers living in Australia. Stalls range from designer children clothing, tailored suits, handbags, jewellery, home and table linen, cosmetics, books to foie gras and spirits.
The products come from various parts of France and in one afternoon you will travel from Brittany through to Provence, the Basque and Midi-Pyrénées regions and bien sûr Paris! While most of the products showcased on the day are available from online stores, this market will give the opportunity to the public to see all the products in one place before buying.
The event will also be the annual French language and cultural centre Open Day with information on their |
classes and activities and on study or exchange programs in France. Throughout the day, the Alliance Française will offer visitors the chance to attend free 20-min introduction to the French language sessions, to buy bargains from their huge secondhand books stall or to win great prizes by entering their competition draw.
In between the Xmas shopping and the French language class trial, why not lunch on a beautiful crêpe or baguette sandwich accompanied by a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau or cider (imported from France of course!). |
