Enjoy a taste of France in Central Queensland
Here is an overview of the main events you can look forward to in 2025!
More details will be published as they are confirmed.
French Conversation Groups
French language lovers and students of AF meet on Saturdays in:
Rockhampton at Riverston Tea Rooms (Quay Street) between 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Yeppoon (Rosslyn Bay) at The Waterline from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Gladstone at the Shingle Inn Cafe
The groups meet on alternate Saturdays so to find out when/where we are meeting, it’s best to contact us or to check our FB or Insta accounts on Saturday mornings.
Conversation groups are free other than the cost of purchasing a drink or some food. Interested?
French Film Festival 16-18 May
Our Film Festival has been a fixture for well over 10 years and the 2025 edition was no different!
This year, we showed 3 movies at the Walter Reid Centre on the 16-17 and the Yeppoon Cinemas showed 1 movie on Sunday 18. Thanks to all our sponsors and attendees!
Bastille Day - July 13
Bastille Day is dear to our hearts! Join one of our signature celebrations! We welcome all lovers of French culture - Francophones, Francophiles, and Expats - to join in the festivities with a magnifique French-style charcuterie lunch catered by The Depot Deli.
Vive la mode - from Paris to Rockhampton: Flaunt your French Style!
Raise your glass with fine French wine, mingle with great company, and soak up the festive atmosphere.
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Athelstane Bowls Club, Ward St, Rockhampton
Cost: $30 per person
Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar - Santé!
French Cooking Class - August 9
Our third edition of the French Cooking Class will be held at Wilby’s Training Restaurant in Rockhampton and led by Chef Adrian Newby, Wilby’s head chef. The format will be similar to last year’s: a morning cooking storm followed by a Champagne lunch!
Tempted? Make sure you respond promptly when reservations open as this event sells out quickly! Massive thanks to CQU for supporting this event.
Taste of the World – August 23
The Rockhampton Taste of the World Cultural Festival will be held Saturday August 23 on Quay Street, Rockhampton CBD from 1pm to 8pm. We will again be making delicious Crêpes, freshly cooked just for you!
Le Bon Weekend at Byfield Fern’s Hideaway – October 17-19
Our much-enjoyed weekend of French adventure in a tropical rainforest paradise! In 2025, it will again be held at Fern’s Hideaway Resort in Byfield, 30mn out of Yeppoon. Last year, around 20 students and friends attended this wonderful weekend of French fun and activities. Reservations will open a few weeks before the event.
2024 in Review
We had a busy year! Check all the events we organised in 2024 to celebrate and share everything French in Central Queensland!
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