The best Festival for lovers of all things French! End of November marks a very exciting time of the year for all French lovers: “Paris to Provence”, Melbourne French Festival is on at Como House and Gardens (South Yarra). This year, I had cancelled my participation as an exhibitor due to my pregnancy (I’ve just entered the third trimester!), which gave me the opportunity to enjoy the festival as a visitor. You may already have seen some of the Melbourne French Festival pictures that I’ve posted on my Facebook and my Instagram. Talking about pictures, I won second place at the photo … Read More →
FV 027 : From Paris to the Australian Outback – the Story of Paris-Bourke and the Map Game
In today’s episode, I’ve interviewed Alice from Paris-Bourke. When Alice and her family arrived in Australia they lived in the outback for two years. What an adventure it was! Find out more about this little-known lifestyle and its challenges. Alice is also a young crafty mum who designs beautiful games and toys for her children. She is the creator and maker of The Map Game, which has an Australian and a French edition and which you can try and buy at Paris to Provence (Melbourne French Festival) – or online. It’s time to get inspired, get creative and get playful! Episode Timeline [05 … Read More →
FV 015 : Paris to Provence, Melbourne’s biggest French Festival
Laura Rancie is the founder and organiser of the annual Paris to Provence French festival, the biggest French event in Melbourne. Listen to the stories behind the creation of the festival, find out what’s in store for the next edition in November and share Laura’s contagious passion and excitement for everything French! Episode Timeline [03 min 27 sec] Laura’s background [04 min 54 sec] Laura’s first own business [05 min 50 sec] Bringing Provence to Melbourne [07 min 56 sec] How Laura’s idea become the Paris to Provence French Festival [09 min 59 sec] Les santons de Provence [14 min 01 … Read More →