There were plenty of bonjours and baguettes for Alliance Française de Launceston’s Bastille Day celebrations.
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About 40 members of the Launceston-based French society met to celebrate France’s National Day on Saturday.
Following a bi-lingual introduction to the three course French meal, alliance president Rod Howell said a “new wave” of Francophiles were joining the alliance.
Younger people were being attracted to the vibrant culture, which held so many intriguing elements, Mr Howell said.
“Many people want a taste of France.”
The alliance hosts four French language classes, from beginners to advanced conversation, which had increasing class sizes, he said.
Vice president Caitlin Clark said the society enabled people to meet with others who had a passion for all things French.
“Launceston has a lot of Francophiles and when there’s an important day, like Bastille Day, they come out of the woodwork,” Ms Clark said.
Anyone interested in finding out more should check the alliance’s Facebook page, she said.
Tess Brunton
I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.
I recently returned from across the ditch where I worked at New Zealand Fairfax paper The Timaru Herald and developed a love of mountains. Originally I'm a mainlander from an area known for cheese, the Bega Valley, who also dabbled in radio at ABC RCAFF before finding a place in newspapers. I can often be found hiking, caving or climbing when I'm not cursing at my work computer or technology in general.
