Taren Point Public School is holding La Belle Vie French market this Sunday. The 4rh edition of this French market will see stalls selling food, drink as well as fashion, homewares, art products – perfect to buy your Mother’s Day gifts.
TAREN POINT PUBLIC SCHOOL
The school has been a member of the Australian Association of French English Bilingual Schools for four years and the market is also in its 4th year. Previous years have seen attendance of 5,000 people at the La Belle Vie French Market.
FASS
Francophone Association of Southern Sydney (FASS), a local not for profit group which promotes French language and culture in the community, assists Taren Point Public School in making La Belle Vie Market happen. It’s involved in supplying volunteers on market day but also in the planning and organisation of the market event from an administration perspective.
LA BELLE VIE FRENCH MARKET This year there are more than 60 stalls offering fabulous French products across food, drink, fashion, homewares, art, as well as a Citroen Club car display and live music throughout the day.
LIVE MUSIC: ‘ACCORDI-ng To US’ will play from 9am to midday and singer, Christelle Nativel will perform from midday to close.
STALLS AT LA BELLE VIE FRENCH MARKET
French products for yourself and for others
A French Affair – tea towels and tablecloths
Au Revoir Les Filles – Parisian-style jewellery
Beju – hand crafted European jewellery
Big on Hats – wide-brimmed French hats and the iconic beret
Canal Plus – French cable TV
Decathlon – French sportswear
France at Home – your French supermarket online in Australia
French Cargo – diffusers, scents, body lotions, décor items, linens, jewellery, scarves and so much more
Fora Studios – unique and sustainable products for the modern garden, home and craft lover
Funked Up Eclectic Treasures – french/vintage inspired and funked up treasures
Holala Paris – French Homewares, designed in Australia and handmade in France
Janneys Vinney vintage
Jan Roach vintage
Kalaf Artwork – epoxy resin serving boards, serving knives, kitchen utensils, coasters and wall art
La Brocante’ with Kathy Finch – pre-loved, vintage, retro and collectable pieces
Le Van du Livre – French books
May Clementson vintage – French homewares
Mo Resin – jewellery with artistic designs embedded with materials such as Dutch Gold and Silver leaf into epoxy resin
Mrs Flowers – flowers straight from the Sydney Flower Markets to La Belle Vie French Market
Oatley Bay Candles
Pottery by Pottier – pottery and artworks
2nd Vie (previously Just Swiss by Chris) – sustainable items hand made using fabric sourced from local business or from charities: car tidies, cutlery holders, lavender bags that can be used and re-used around the house, out and about, in the car, or just for decoration.
Secrets of Eden – pretty flower crowns and headbands for the princesses in your life, and unique Macrame creations
Toothless – hand-made tooth fairy pillows
Whitelaw & Newton Decoupage Trays
Food & Drink stalls
Alexander Roastery – coffee
Baguette Brothers
Bella Icecream Van & Jumping Castles
Byron Bay Olive Co – Marinated olives, sweet garlic, extra-virgin olive oil and tapenade amongst other delicacies
Carne/Ash Rotisserie – rotisserie chicken and porchetta, roast potatoes
Cheese on Wheels
Choux Patisserie – beautiful éclairs
Citrus and Sugar – lemonade and delicious juices made from all real fruit, nothing artificial and no preservatives.
Crepe de France
Fils de Pomme – French botanical organic cider
Frenchies Bistro and Brewery – French style beers made for Aussies
Frencheese – raclette
French Oven – fine French pastry made my hand and not by machine
Great Southern mead & honey – honey fresh from the hive
Jeerys Tacos
La Bastide – charcuterie
La Bonne Crepe
La Bonne Fromagerie – cheeses
La Gitana – paella
Le BBQ
Le Saucier – home-made pasta, pasta sauces and fine finishing sauces
Le Secret Wines – French wines, characteristic of their region and from small family owned vineyards
Les Petits Gars
Madame Madeleine – Madeleines in original flavours including lemon butter, French Earl Gray, matcha, caramelised honey.
Madleine Bakery – freshly baked madeleines
Pistou – traditional French deli foods
Sacre Bleu! (Caneles and Co)
Stephs Gourmet Foods
The Original Smoke & Spice Company – herb and spice mixes
Tonton Bread – bread and pastries
Wendy’s Crafts – jam, marmalade & relish
Club stalls
Citroen Car Club
FASS Book stall
Meccano Modellers Association
Taren Point Public School Enviro stall
Want to participate in a future edition of La Belle Vie French market?
Contact Anyes McLean via email at [email protected]. Stalls must have a French connection, to ensure the authenticity of the market.
KEY INFO FOR LA BELLE VIE FRENCH MARKET
WHAT: La Belle Vie French Market
WHEN: Sunday 1 May 9am to 3pm
WHERE: Taren Point Public School,
HOW MUCH: Entry by coin donation at the gate – all proceeds assist the learning programs at Taren Point Public School
For other events with French links check out our what’s on in April article (the what’s on in May will be online this Sunday).
It’s officially one month until Christmas so we’re reached out to retailers around Australia who stock French products and asked them to share their recommendations for French Christmas gifts. We’ve got gifts for different budgets with under $50, under $100 and over $100 ranges for most retailers.
these products will definitely attract all kind of women or people who will want to give to the women in their lives. We have really feminine ladylike articles as well as more trendy and funky products like the Jimmy Jacket.
Gold filled chain with a 24K Gold Plated clover and zirconia charm.
We are proud to present to you a gold filled Chain, which means that : It doesn’t tarnish, it is time-resistant, it does not cause allergies and it is more valuable than gold-plated so you can enjoy your jewel longer.
Elise Tsikis’ Greek heritage plays a big part in her designs. This beautiful Cheb necklace is one such example. Various Greek philosophers believed that humans could be reincarnated as bees. A gorgeous good luck charm for everyday wear
The perfect Christmas must-have for every skincare enthusiast and makeup guru! Hang this sweet little treat on the tree or hide it in a Christmas stocking for your friends or family.
Tis’ the season to be jolly with these shimmery toxic free, cruelty free, worry-free nail polishes. Decorate the tree and your nails for the upcoming festivities!
Discover 12 drawers in this festive calendar with a wide selection of beauty finds containing everything you need for the perfect nail treatment in the lead up to Christmas day.
Enjoy the gift of youth with this luxurious anti-ageing set created by our favourite natural-origin cosmetics brand! Containing the luscious Super Serum and Merveillance Expert Lift and Firm Cream.
Present the GLOW with none other than Caudalie’s luxurious revitalising gel-like serum to reverse the effects of time and reveal younger, more radiant skin!
Gift your loved ones the gift of choice! They’ll be spoiled for choice with “la crème de la crème” of French beauty products available sitewide at French Beauty Co.
Our Limited Edition Noel candle with a mulled wine scent will make your home smell like Christmas. Made from 100% soy wax and with scent of orange zest cinnamon, spice, vanilla and tonca bean. it is available in two sizes 185gm ($35.00) and 285gm ($45.00) this candle makes the perfect Xmas present under $50.
Celebrate Christmas with these beautiful glasses. They come boxed in a set of 4, they make a beautiful gift that will be enjoyed for many years. $69 for a set of 4 champagne glasses.
Spoil someone this Christmas with our beautiful hamper filled with beautiful products from the French Cargo Luxury range of products. Features 500ml Paris Liquid Soap, 500ml hand and body cream. 285gm Paris candle, 70ml Paris hand cream 70ml Paris hand sanitiser, and a Megan Hess book – all beautifully presented in a hamper box and ribbon. Priced at $179.99
Griottines® are wild sour cherries macerated in liquor and Kirsch. At each stage of their manufacture, the most advanced know-how and techniques follow one another to give you the best of nature. These liqueur cherries from France will impress your taste buds.
Perfect on a top of a cake or in a glass of Champagne.
Assortment of 28 dark and milk Single Plantation Chocolate squares: Mokaya Organic, Los Anconès Organic, El Jardín, Vila Gracinda, Mangaro, Riachuelo, La Laguna. This gift box comes with a booklet about the plantations and will surely delight any chocolate connoisseur.
This chocolate box will make you travel all around the world. Each chocolate origins have its own characteristics and notes.
What is better than offering a wonderful world tour through chocolate?
Gourmet de Paris has selected for you a dozen of gourmet and festive French products to offer and share with your loved ones.
Discover their special selection of their French gourmet specialties for Christmas: Foie Gras, French dishes, Seafoods, Charcuterie, Chocolates, Griottines…
Refresh your kitchen essentials with our beautiful French Tea Towels, handprinted in France. Perfectly complement a box of chocolates and a bottle of wine, or use our tea towels to wrap for your Christmas presents this time.
Create a peaceful and cozy setting for approximately 40 hours with our artisan-coloured scented candles. Made with vegetal wax & wick cotton from Provence.
Linen spray is a great way to freshen up your environment. You might not have time to deep clean, but you can easily spray fabrics for a cleaner, fresher room fast. 🍃They’re designed to be sprayed over fabrics, carpets, clothes and furniture to keep them smelling great between deep cleans or washing, without staining. 🧺
For Christmas this year what’s better than a stunning illustration printed in limited edition.
A gift that your loved ones or yourself will contemplate every single day.
La Villa French Boutique is the official store in Australia to get stunning illustrations by Monsieur Z. Select from his beautiful pieces featuring iconic destinations all around France. Preorder now from his limited edition – signed and numbered collection, with just 65 copies in the entire world.
A playful set of crystal clear glasses decorated with milky white bubbles. We strongly recommend inviting the Pomponette duo to all celebrations, they make the most satisfying clink!
A perfect Christmas/Holidays essential to have for champagne!
The absolute epitome for a French picnic or apéro. These slicers made in Thiers region are designed for Saucisson however can slice any charcuterie or vegetable perfectly thinly for your presentation board.
Since we haven’t been able to travel for the past 2 years, let’s enjoy some exclusive French fashion accessories to celebrate the end of year festivities.
Handpicked in France by me and sold exclusively at Volange Paris, here is a selection of chic gift ideas for all budgets.
Hopefully this article has given you some ideas of French Christmas gifts or maybe like me, you’ve spotted a few things you might like to give yourself!
Under $50
$50-$100
Over $100
over $100
over $100
Spoil someone this Christmas with our beautiful hamper filled with beautiful products from the French Cargo Luxury range of products. Features 500ml Paris Liquid Soap, 500ml hand and body cream. 285gm Paris candle, 70ml Paris hand cream 70ml Paris hand sanitiser, and a Megan Hess book – all beautifully presented in a hamper box and ribbon. Priced at $179.99
under $50 
between $50 and $100
over $100
Vibrant, colourful, durable and ecological.
For Christmas this year what’s better than a stunning illustration printed in limited edition. 
Hamper Homeware: $85
Maison de la truffe Hamper : $98
A playful set of crystal clear glasses decorated with milky white bubbles. We strongly recommend inviting the Pomponette duo to all celebrations, they make the most satisfying clink!
Between $50 and $100
