French Affair Expo - A celebration of all things French in Brisbane


Exhibitors Just click on the logo to go to the website of each company

	France @ Leisure are French travel specialists offering accurate and practical advice for travellers to experience all this country, rich in history, tradition and beauty has to offer. They know the backroads, gourmet restaurants, exclusive sites not to miss, historic monuments and the practical things to assist in tailoring a itinerary just for you. As Queensland's first and only accredited travel agency dealing exclusively with France, they have the full support of `La Maison de la France' (French Government Tourist Bureau).

	Alliance Française de Brisbane is part of the international network that promotes French language and culture. They provide an extensive range of French language courses delivered through classes, specialist workshops and tailored courses for companies and schools. In their role as a cultural centre, Allicance Francaise produce and promote cultural events such as the French Film Festival, concerts, performances and exhibitions.

	LBF Digital TV - LBF (Le Bouquet Français), subsidiary of Canal Calédonie, established in Australia since 2001, offers up to 35 French Channels and Services with news, cinema, sport, kids programs, discovery, generalist, entertainment and music offering a large choice of French speaking programs. Enjoy your favorites programs and stay in touch with French at the touch of a button! For further information please visit the LBF website or call 1300 131 224.

	French Twist - Beautiful breads and patisserie handcrafted with a twist

	French desire is run by Brisbane couple David and Sharon Stratford. Their website shares their experiences of France, including travel and buying property, with others who also desire things French. They provide a variety of French themed activities including local events as well as property purchasing workshops and tours to France to help others realise their dream of owning a place in France. David also runs the Brisbane French speakers meet up group: www.meetup.com/536

	Air Austral has 35 years experience and is renowned for its network in the Indian Ocean, and connecting Reunion to France. With a name like Air Austral, it was fitting that they fly into Australia. Featuring welcoming French hospitality, the twice weekly Sydney – Réunion – Paris service operates with wide bodied Boeing 777 aircraft in three full service classes: Club Austral (Business Class), Confort Class (Premium Economy) and Loisirs Class (Economy).

	Les Fringueurs offer a beautiful selection of designer clothes from the French Riviera in their on-line boutique. The majority of the collections are presented for the first time in Australia. The styles vary from dressy to casual, always with this special “je ne sais quoi” in which the French excel. Come and discover their range and special offers at the French Affair Expo.

	Belle Époque - Step off the busy streets of Brisbane into the heart of Paris and enjoy our traditional French bistro, authentic patisserie, Parisian-style sidewalk cafe and exquisite bar. Belle Époque caters for all tastes and occasions, ensuring your next event is enhanced by our passion for superb French cuisine, stunning decor, cosmopolitan atmosphere and flamboyant personalised service. A stand-out venue for your next event from a beautiful wedding reception or engagement party to birthday celebrations or a distinctive corporate event. Join us and share our passion for love, life, food and friends.

	Jouisseur Luxury Products - At last luxury gifts that are sophisticated, romantic and lots of fun. Beautifully designed gifts for men and women. Whether you're enjoying your honeymoon, a well-deserved getaway, a secret tryst or simply making the most of a rainy day at home, let Jouisseur Products open up possibilities for intimacies long remembered. Also luxury beaded lanyards.

	The Language People - Second language specialist bookshop at West End

	Blue Pearl Décor - Marine Clave de Otaola – French interior designer – master degree – founder. Blue Pearl Decor is an interior design practice specializing in classic and contemporary French décor.

	Idea Creations – Julien Fantone – French painter decorator – founder. Painter Decor specialized on lime mineral coating”.

	Milan and Bayard Jeunesse - A wonderful range of French educational magazines for children, teenagers and adults. Special Bayard Offer: 20% off for TWO subscriptions. To obtain your discount offer, just use this special code: 2 AUS and email: annec@smartchat.net.au

	My Little French House - Escape to beautiful bastide village of Monflanquin, classified as “one of the most beautiful villages in France”. This delightful house in the south west of France is available for holiday rentals.

	Le Rêve is French for ‘The Dream’ - Welcome to the beautiful world of perfume, aromatherapy and skincare products formulated utilising the finest quality ingredients and latest technical and scientific advances.

	American Book Store - An independent bookstore which this year celebrates 50 years of local ownership. Visit us for all your French language and travel needs, including novels in French, phrasebooks, travel guides, French language learning resources and dictionaries.

	AlphaTykes teaches French, Spanish and Italian to children with a unique, successful teaching concept. Every lesson includes singing, music, story-telling, games and art to capture the imagination of every child so that they have fun and learn fast. Research shows learning a second language achieves remarkable benefits for children, such as better communication skills in English and advanced intelligence. Bilingual children grasp linguistic concepts faster than monolingual kids. Just imagine - increased reading, writing and mathematics acuity; greater cognitive development, creativity and divergent thinking - all benefits for your child from learning a foreign language.

	'Uni-Presse' distributed by 'Le Forum' - Your French bookshop in Australia French press in your letterbox! Thanks to UNI-Presse and Le Forum, you can subscribe to over 600 publications from the French Press at the best price. Visit our website or contact us at (08) 9335 5730 or info@leforum.com.au

Lingua Franca	Lingua Franca - French tutor, Katrina offers private lessons to learn this wonderful language at your own pace in the style that suits you. Individual attention to supercharge your learning progress.

	Oh So Chic - French furniture, home decor and gifts. Queensland's largest French country - themed store. Discover French furniture, soft furnishings, tableware, linen, clocks, pictures, wall decor, chandeliers, fashion accessories, cosmetics, soaps and gifts for all occasions.

	Rainesforest Massage and Day Spa at Indooroopilly - Unwind in the peaceful garden setting with hot beverages, biscuits and jelly beans before your massage and then afterwards, relax in your own exclusive use outdoor spa and sauna area. What a treat!

	PLUS: French Village Markets In the traditional French style, our market will feature the freshest local produce including bread, cheese, (of course), pates, rillettes, French Toulouse sausages, duck confit, sauces, dips, olives and fruit and vegetables so you can stock up before you go home. There's also freshly cooked piping hot crepes and tarte flambee (the French version of pizza) made while you wait. Yum!!
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Prize Contributors Just click on the logo to go to the website of each company

	Win a $ 1,000 travel voucher from France at Leisure Simply attend the French Affair Expo and you'll be in the draw for this exciting major prize. The winner will be drawn at 2.30pm. Good luck!

	A $20 Simone Perele voucher for the first 1,000 visitors to the French Affair Expo Simone Perele Lingerie established in 1946 in Paris. Simone was a corset maker and designed beautiful lingerie for her clients. Now owned by her son Phillipe and daughter Catherine who supply world wide. With the Europeon laces and manufacturing in France and Mauritius, the lingerie is gorgeous and just lasts and lasts.

	The first 150 visitors will receive a free copy of "Le Guide" - valued at $ 35. This complete guide to everything French in Brisbane is packed with vouchers and discount offers. Make sure you're early to win your copy! Alliance Française de Brisbane is part of an international network that promotes French language and culture.

	$ 200 voucher to be won Montrachet at Given Terrace, Paddington offers you a unique French dining experience from Thierry Galichet. Fully Licensed Bar, Comptoir and Restaurant

	Win a 6 month subscription to the magazine of your choice Milan and Bayard Jeunesse - A wonderful range of French educational magazines for children, teenagers and adults. Special Bayard Offer: 20% off for TWO subscriptions. To obtain your discount offer, just use this special code: 2 AUS and email: annec@smartchat.net.au

	5 x $20 vouchers to be won The Language People - Second language specialist bookshop at West End

	2 x $250 service and safety checks to win Le French Motor - French car servicing by Le French Motor who repair all makes and models (specialising in French cars notably Peugeot and Renault). 17-19 Trafalgar Street, Woolloongabba

	Win a $ 50 lunch voucher C'est Bon French Restaurant Woolloongabba serves traditional French style cuisine, yet with modern presentation and use of local Australian produce. The a la carte menu features Michel Bonnet's classic French dishes, executed lovingly by young Frenchman Morgan Buisse from Nantes. Morgan has proficiently re-designed the dishes, staying in touch with the customers’ desires, while remaining true to classic French food.

	A luxurious Romance Pack to be won Jouisseur Luxury Products - Luxury gifts that are sophisticated, romantic and lots of fun. Beautifully designed gifts to open up possibilities for intimacies long remembered.

	Double cinema passes up for grabs Palace Cinemas - Screening a combination of French language, arthouse and quality mainstream movies, and is the proud host of the annual French Film Festival. Luxurious seating and the latest in Dolby digital surround sound make for the total cinema experience.

	Bolga Market Basket and Zulugrass Necklace West End Network - The baskets are handcrafted by artisans in the northern region of Ghana, West Africa and a local venture supports them based on fair trade practices, generating an income that goes directly back to craftsmen and women in the third world.

	Win a Dining Voucher La Provence French Restaurant - Traditional provincial cooking from the south of France. Jean-Marc and Nathalie Fabron look forward to sharing their authentic French cuisine with you - friendly and generous - true to the style of their region, Marseille where you hear the song of cicadas mixed with the scent of lavender. La Provence French Restaurant propose une cuisine traditionelle française provençale du sud de la france, ou Jean-Marc et Nathalie Fabron ce feront un plaisir de vous recevoir. Une cuisine familiale et généreuse dans une style tres propre à notre région qui est Marseille ou il fait bon entendre le chant des cigales avec une senteur de lavande. 321 Chatsworth Road, Coorparoo

	Win a Double Pass to the Kookaburra Queen Bastille Day Event Kookaburra Queen - An evening of all things French. French popular music by DJ and guest vocalist, Sandy Beynon, to perform a few French favourite tunes. Enjoy the Can Can spectacle and win a great prize in a round of French trivia. Chef will cook up some delicious French food favourites for the buffet. Wear red, white and blue or dress as your favourite French character or icon and win a fabulous prize. Only $89pp, Family $230 (2+2) extra children $30. Book online or phone 3221 1300

	Win one of fifteen individual French lessons AlphaTykes teaches French to children with a unique, successful teaching concept. Every lesson includes singing, music, story-telling, games and art to capture the imagination of every child so that they have fun and learn fast. Research shows learning a second language achieves remarkable benefits for children. Just imagine - increased reading, writing and mathematics acuity; greater cognitive development, creativity and divergent thinking - all benefits for your child from learning a foreign language.

	2 x $20 vouchers to be won 'Uni-Presse' distributed by 'Le Forum' - Your French bookshop in Australia French press in your letterbox! Thanks to UNI-Presse and Le Forum, you can subscribe to over 600 publications from the French Press at the best price.

	Pamper Packs - indulgent packs of hair and beauty products for guys and girls Agapi Hair & Beauty - Let Jak and his experienced team of hair and beauty specialists pamper you, style you and make you look and feel fabulous. There's an amazing special deal for new clients - just mention French Affair Expo to qualify. Visit them at Shop 2, 226 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill or phone on 3831 9988.

	Champagne breakfast for two people with unlimited coffee Belle Époque - Step off the busy streets of Brisbane into the heart of Paris and enjoy our traditional French bistro, authentic patisserie, Parisian-style sidewalk cafe and exquisite bar. Your visit will be enhanced by our passion for superb French cuisine, stunning decor, cosmopolitan atmosphere and flamboyant personalised service. Join us and share our passion for love, life, food and friends.

	Five Rhodia "Essential Boxes" to be won Rhodia - This year Rhodia celebrates its 75th anniversary, and for the first time the entire iconic stationery collection is available in Australia. Rhodia enjoys a rich French heritage, with its cultural influence evident in the classic, stylish design, high quality and functionality of its notepads. Rhodia is being introduced and exclusively distributed within Australia by Telegram Paper Goods. The complete range comprises bloc pads, cahiers, wirebound notebooks and Rhodia Boutique – a collection of stylish items to complement the Rhodia favourites. Visit the Telegram website to find your nearest supplier of the complete Rhodia range.

Lingua Franca	Win a private French lesson Lingua Franca - French tutor, Katrina will treat you to a private French leson - for beginners, a great opportunity to discover this wonderful language or for more advanced speakers, to continue your learning journey.

Mini-Parades & Prizes from these Fashion Stores Each of these stores will be giving away product or a voucher valued at between $50 and $150 during their mini-parade. Just click on the logo to go to the website of each company

	Les Fringueurs offer a beautiful selection of designer clothes from the French Riviera in their on-line boutique. The styles vary from dressy to casual, always with this special “je ne sais quoi” in which the French excel. Come along to the French Affair Expo and discover their range and special offers.

	Le Classic Boutique is situated in the suburb of Coorparoo where fashion is really booming. (420 Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo). Le Classic stocks a wide variety of gorgeous garments from dressy daywear to dazzling racewear, and from glamorous cocktail dresses to stunning ball gowns. Le Classic Boutique provides a one stop shop with jewellery, bags, hats and shoes to match any of our gorgeous outfits. So enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine while you shop. Open Monday to Saturday: 10am - 7pm.

	Chercher La Femme has built a reputation for creating timeless classics. Each seasons collection combines femininity with a sophisticated edge. From delicate blouses paired with soft tailored pieces in washed Irish linen to fine weights and washed double weaves creating a look of texture and softness. You’ll find a wide range of fabrics from vintage lace, Irish linen, wool, Swiss lace, chambray linen - specifically designed and beautifully hand crafted for each season.

	Sex Kitten designs unique woman’s fashion that does not necessarily follow trends, making each Sex Kitten style as beautiful and feminine as possible with motifs, lace and rosettes used to highlight the various fabrics. Sex Kitten only manufactures a small quantity of each design to keep each Sex Kitten style unique. We want our customers to be completely thrilled with their purchase and complemented on how wonderful they look when they wear one of our creations.
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