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Un grand merci !

A huge merci for coming to the Alliance Française Xmas Market at Spring Place last weekend (1-3 Dec). We were delighted to welcome over 7000 Francophiles and we hope you had a magical time with us!

General information


Mark your diaries!

Alliance Française Xmas Market is back... at Spring Place!

📍 Madame Brussels Lane near 50 Lonsdale St in Melbourne’s CBD 

🎄 Friday 1 December 11am – 9pm 
🎄 Saturday 2 December
10am – 9pm 
🎄 Sunday 3 December
10am – 4pm 







FREE ENTRY 


What to expect?

Kick off the festive season in style and join the one and only French Xmas Market with stalls featuring delicious French food (crepes, raclette, and more!), and fabulous French-themed Christmas gifts!


🧀 Click here to discover our stallholders

🎅 Click here to see our programme of events

🚎 Click here for practical information


Support art & culture

How? Buy tickets to our French'tastic Xmas Raffle, raising funds for our not-for-profit organisation... and enter the draw to win amazing prizes!

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French'tastic Xmas Raffle

The Alliance Française de Melbourne is proud to be part of Melbourne's vibrant cultural scene. With Christmas coming, now is the perfect time to support art and culture close to your heart.


Buy tickets for our French'tastic Xmas Raffle and:

Get lucky: your dreams might come true with a chance to win amazing prizes! There’s a trip to New Caledonia, dinner at some of Melbourne's top French restaurants, hotel stays, beauty packages, gourmet food and more. We've got an incredible lineup of prizes that'll leave you speechless!

Fuel creativity: your ticket purchase directly supports art and culture and will contribute towards the creation of cultural and community events for all Melburnians. 

Mark your diary now: tickets are available online from 16 October to 4 December AND in-person at the reception of our CBD campus, our cultural Pop-Up and at the market on 1-3 December. Winners will be announced on 5 December by 6PM!


1 ticket for $10 | 2 tickets for $20 | 3 tickets for $25 ($8.30 per ticket)
5 for $40 ($8 per ticket) | 10 for $75 ($7.5 per ticket)


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Discover the amazing prizes to win!

The raffle is only open to 18+, residents of Victoria.
Find all the Terms & Conditions below.

TERMS & CONDITIONS TERMS & CONDITIONS

And the winners are...


1st prize

Two return economy class tickets with Air Calin from Melbourne to Noumea plus three nights' accommodation (incl. breakfast) in a garden view room at Le Méridien Nouméa

Winner: Susan L'Huillier

2nd prize

A magnifique stay and dine experience at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. Two nights’ accommodation in a Superior Room with unlimited panoramic sweeping views overlooking the Yarra River, Southbank all the way to Port Philip Bay. Indulge in our delectable High Tea up in the sky at No35 Restaurant

Winner: Chris Wilson

3rd prize

A Blue Illusion wardrobe + personal styling session

Winner: Ivo Medic

4th prize

A delicious hamper of French gourmet products from The French Providore

Winner: Brian Nankervis

5th prize

“Opulence Treatment” beauty package at The One Skin and Wellness Includes: La Fervance in-salon treatment; Laser Genesis for rejuvenation; Personalised Serum Infusion; LED Light Therapy; 50ml La Fervance Eclat Extraordinaire beauty balm

Winner: Anton Vildyev

6th prize

Spirits of France - Christian Drouin Calvados Vintage 2000 & Carafe of Darroze 30 years Grand Bas Armagnac Les Grands Assemblages

Winner: Angela Gate

7th prize

Alliance Française Melbourne - a single French language course in 2024

Winner: Sandra Myerscough

8th prize

France Soir dinner voucher

Winner: Diane Toward

9th prize

Decathlon Rockrider ST 100 Sport Trail Bike 27.5"

Winner: Lyn Middleton

10th prize

Le Cordon Bleu Melbourne - Three-course dinner for two at on-campus restaurant Cilantro. Includes champagne on arrival and paired wines with each course PLUS a selection of Le Cordon Bleu branded cookery merchandise.

Winner: Dwayne Richards

11th prize

Franck Provost Paris Hairdressing Salon – voucher for services and treatments

Winner: Elizabeth Bulling

Merci beaucoup, thank you all for supporting us and buying raffle tickets.
Félicitations, congratulations to the winners.

The winners have been contacted by phone.
An email will be sent on 6/12/2023.









Introducing our stallholders

Language International Bookshop and Babel books will be at the market on Saturday and Sunday only.

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Le programme !

Alongside the market, we are delighted to offer FREE entertainment during the three days of festivities: Santa, live music, Christmas carols, face painting, French classes and workshops!

Booking is essential for classes and workshops (links below).
For the French level assessments, booking is required at the Alliance Française de Melbourne stall.

🎄 Friday 1 Dec

  • 11am - Bienvenue !
  • 12.00-1.00pm - Live music by Mon Quartier
  • 1pm - Christmas carols by Opera Scholars Australia
  • 3.00-4.00pm - Live music by Mon Quartier
  • 6pm - Christmas carols by Opera Scholars Australia
  • 6.00-9.00pm - Visit from... Sexy Santa!!
  • 7.00-8.00pm - Live music by Mon Quartier

🎄 Saturday 2 Dec

🎄 Sunday 3 Dec


(site map included)

Get involved


Spread the Christmas magic on social media

Share and invite your friends to come along to jingle all the way!


Click GOING on the Facebook event. Merci !

French up your Instagram feed!


Volunteers 


Join our team of volunteers and be at the heart of the action! Complete the form here.






Keep up to date!


Subscribe to La Minute, our monthly e-news filled with all things French and receive the latest news about the Alliance Française Xmas Market at Spring Place!

For any questions or enquiries, email us at xmas@afmelbourne.com.au.


Practical information


Secure Parking:
🚙 50 Lonsdale Street, 3000
Open exclusively this weekend for the Xmas Market
Special weekend rate: $20/day (online and drive-up)
🚙 59 Lonsdale Street, 3000
Book online and get a discount with the code is XMAS15



Nearby tram lines: 30, 35, 86, 96
Nearest train stop: Parliament



Free public toilets

Parents room


Wheelchair accessible


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