Welcome to our new French Hub!
We're thrilled to invite you to the opening of The French Hub of Melbourne — a brand-new space dedicated to culture,
community, and all things French!
A Warm French Escape
Saturday 21 June 2025
12pm to 5pm
Free Event
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This event will feature:
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Winter-themed French food stalls, offering raclette, hot beverages (including mulled wine and hot chocolate), pastries and
crêpes.
- Live music performances to enhance the festive atmosphere.
- Unique installations and surprises throughout the venue.
Further details will be released shortly – stay tuned for more information.
In the meantime, if you’d like to learn more about the history and vision behind the French Hub, you can read the article below.
The French Hub of Melbourne | Transforming a Heritage Cinema into a Hub for Learning and Culture
We're excited to announce the opening of the new Alliance Française - French Hub of Melbourne,
a vibrant transformation of one of Victoria’s most iconic buildings. Originally home to the Hoyts cinema, which opened its doors
in 1966 and was added to the Victorian Heritage Register in 2014, this historic structure has now been transformed.
The former mezzanine space within this historic structure has been reimagined as a contemporary educational and cultural hub,
blending heritage with innovation.
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