FV 015 : Paris to Provence, Melbourne’s biggest French Festival

Transcript Vocab List Questions Laura Rancie is the founder and organiser of the annual Paris to Provence French festival, the biggest French event in Melbourne. Listen to the stories behind the creation of the festival, find out what’s in store for the next edition in November and share Laura’s contagious passion and excitement for everything French! Episode Timeline [03 min 27 sec] Laura’s background [04 min 54 sec] Laura’s first own business [05 min 50 sec] Bringing Provence to Melbourne [07 min 56 sec] How Laura’s idea become the Paris to Provence French Festival [09 min 59 sec] Les santons de Provence [14 min 01 sec] Finding exhibitors for the first festival edition [16 min 26 sec] The aim of the festival [17 min 51 sec] Laura’s organisation schedule [18 min 37 sec]What Laura loves the most about her job [20 min 29 sec] The main challenges faced by Laura [22 min 38 sec] What’s in store for the next Paris to Provence festival ? [23 min 43 sec] Where to find the updates for the next festival Links & Resources Site de Paris to Provence: www.paristoprovence.com.au Next Paris to Provence Festival in Melbourne:  Fri.20th to Sun.22nd of November 2015 (Como House and Garden, South Yarra) French voices, Episode 5 : Choukette – A Traditional French Patisserie in Melbourne French Voices, Episode 10 : Pop-Up Crepes – A Delicious Growing Adventure French Voices, Episode 13 : Hitting the Road with French Books on Wheels Photos: Courtesy of Laura Rancie from Paris to Provence and Jessica (French Your Way)

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French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Learn French and boost your listening skills as you get the chance to follow a real conversation between native French people talking at normal speed AND customise your French learning experience. All interviews come with questions to test your comprehension, transcription and a list of specific French vocabulary available for free download at http://www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. Get a slice of French culture! Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world? Suitable for upper intermediate and advanced students of French.