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  • A crowd of people seated at tables under the sheds at Queen Victoria Market watching a mime artist performing as part of Bastille Day festivities.
11 – 12 Jul

Bastille Day French Festival

  • Free
  • Activity

Meet under the Eiffel Tower when the Bastille Day French Festival returns to the iconic Queen Victoria Market sheds.

Walk into a wintery French town square right in the heart of Melbourne. Browse the bustling market brimming with local French-Australian producers, indulge in mouth-watering cuisine - think flaky croissants, melting raclette, and a very good vin chaud - and lose yourself in the sights and sounds of dazzling live performers.

Gather your crew for a game of pétanque, the ultimate excuse to stand around in the cold with a glass of wine or snap a photo beneath their very own Melbourne Eiffel Tower.

Round out the fun and experience with Les Lumières talks, guided walking tours, and hands-on masterclasses in the cultural program.

Swap your beanie for a beret and rendezvous at the Bastille Day French Festival Melbourne.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 11 Jul
  • 9am - 4pm 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sun 12 Jul
  • 9am - 4pm 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Sheds C & D
Queen Victoria Market
Queen St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Queen Victoria Market

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • email address: coordinator@bastilledaymelbourne.com
  • Visit website for Bastille Day French Festival
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