French Impressionism has arrived in Sydney courtesy of the Art Gallery of NSW and the incredible Hermitage of St Petersburg in Russia. The Russian high society of the 19th century and its admiration for French culture was the reason why such remarkable pieces of Impressionism arrived in Russia and it was in fact one of…
It comes as no surprise that the French really know how to put on a show and the French community here in Sydney are of no exception. Circular Quay was alive and bursting with energy and activity in the key areas set up for the event with the backdrop of our spectacular Harbour and famous…
Francophiles of Sydney, Bastille day 14th July 2018 is right around the corner and Sydney will be sprinkled and dazzled with some pretty exciting and hard to resist events. The storming of the Bastille in Paris began the revolution and symbolises society’s pursuits of freedom, equality and democracy that also correspond to our own Australian…
Sydney siders will soon be able to experience the Moulin Rouge, Lido and Folies Bergere Paris all fused together in a show like no other arriving at the State Theatre for one day/night only. Paris is famous for its jazz, cabaret, burlesque, Cancan dancers and old-fashioned, dazzling showgirl glamour and so now this saucy and…
The Merry Widow performed by the Australian Ballet at Sydney Opera House is a sensational production not to be missed. Be transported to Belle Epoque Paris for a few hours with elaborate sets, beautiful costumes, choreography and story line that will uplift the mind and soul. Based on the vivacious and bubbly operetta created by…
Since Sofitel Sydney at Darling Harbour opened its glorious doors in October 2017 to the public, I have been desperately trying to make the time to take a peek. Sofitel at Darling Harbour is a stunning luxury hotel, operated by Accor – a French multinational hotel group, and as a consequence references France in their…
Paris has arrived at The Art Gallery of NSW for a brief time showcasing an enchanting collection of The Lady & The Unicorn tapestries courtesy of the Musee National du Moyen Age also known as the Cluny Museum in Paris. The tapestries are a rare and precious series of six works of embroided art where…
Dear readers, please hurry and don’t waste another minute procrastinating or wondering what to do between Thursday July 13th-Sunday 16th July and join our French community here in Sydney to celebrate their French National Day of importance. In France, July 14th Bastille day is a national holiday and celebration of mass importance and proportions where…
Dear readers, before I begin writing a recount of my visit to the spectacular Versailles exhibition I would just like to say that I am still recovering from my temporary over dose of Francophelia and all that royal razzle and dazzle! Last long Easter weekend brought this beautiful and highly ambitious exhibition to a close…
Last Saturday the already quirky and avant-garde Camelot Lounge in Marrickville transformed into a Parisian jazz lounge reminiscent of Cafe Babel or Onze Bar in Paris thanks to an amazing chanteuse duo Baby et Lulu – a musical partnership between Abby Dobson and Lara Goodridge. Baby et Lulu -two Aussie French speaking gals, who met…
