Eat delicious, gourmet produce, browse quality goods, dust off your language skills and enjoy a day to remember infused with all things French!
The 13th annual French Market on Sydney’s northern beaches is back for 2017, bigger and better than ever.
The French Market was started by the French-speaking Association of the North Shore (FANS) and has expanded to up to 70 stalls this year.
The market, now in its 13th year, is an event that draws Francophiles, families and lovers of gourmet produce and fine French goods from all over Sydney.
Last year, an estimated 7000 visitors came through the doors.
It is organised so that visitors can enjoy it as a social or family outing, but also do their Christmas shopping.
There will be quality French linen tableware, artisan jewellery, ceramics, clothing, bags, books, children’s room décor, vintage posters and more.
As well as quality gifts, market-goers can fill their basket with delicious French bread, pâtés and terrines, saucissons, cheeses, pastries, chocolates and cakes to take home.
A number of well-known French patisseries and providers from all over Sydney are supplying the markets.
At the same time, members of FANS will be digging out their recipe books from France and baking treats from the delicious ‘madeleine’ cakes and other sweet treats, to a variety of savoury tarts and quiches.
All of this will be to a backdrop of French music, dance performances, a French-style “merguez” barbecue, crêpes and for the kids – games, face painting and fairy floss.
Don’t miss it!
When? Sunday November 5; from 9am to 4pm.
Where? Killarney Heights Public School’s oval. Entrances in: Tralee Avenue, Melwood Ave or Tramore Place, Killarney Heights.
How much? Entry is free!
Here’s some of the highlights of the 13th Annual French Market 2017
- Taste: Crêpes, ‘merguez’ sausage sizzle, croque-monsieur, raclette cheese, croissants, pâtés and terrines, baguettes, pains au chocolat, handmade chocolates and more
- Shop: French fashion, clothes, jewellery, accessories, cosmetics
- Enjoy: French culture, books, DVD, homewares
- Relax: Coffee, soft drinks, entertainment
- Kids: jumping castle, face painting, games, fairy floss and more.
*Continuing our efforts to ‘green’ the French market, this year we have introduced a ban on plastic bags. There will also be keep coffee cups available and recycling stations.
The market is organised by FANS, The French-speaking Association of the North Shore, a not-for-profit association. All proceeds go to the French-English bilingual program of Killarney Heights Public School.
About FANS (French-speaking Association of the North Shore)
FANS (French-speaking Association of the North Shore) was created in 1998 by French families settling in Sydney’s North Shore area. More than 100 families are current members.
The French-English bilingual program of Killarney Heights Public School has attracted many families to the Forestville/Killarney Heights area. French-speaking families enjoy being at a school where they can be part of the Australian community and where their children can progress in French. Many English-speaking Australian families are also attracted to the school as their children can get exposure to a second language, which has recognised educational benefits.
For more information about the French market:
Contact details: fansfrenchmarket@gmail.com or 02 9451 4185
Christine or Aurélie: 0488 776 133
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com
For more information about FANS (The French-speaking Association of the North Shore): www.fanssydney.org
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