Alliance Française de Melbourne is launching its French Hub with a free opening event.
Alliance Française de Melbourne is launching The French Hub of Melbourne, a new cultural and language centre in the city, and they’re kicking things off with a free opening event on Saturday 21 June.
A Warm French Escape promises a cosy winter afternoon of food, music and surprise activations.
Expect French food stalls slinging raclette, mulled wine, pastries and crêpes, plus live music and whimsical installations tucked throughout the venue.
The French Hub Melbourne – opening event
- When: Saturday 21 June, 12pm-5pm
- Where: Alliance Française French Hub, 140 Bourke Street, Melbourne
- Entry: free!
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Whether you’re a hardcore Francophile or just in it for the cheese, this is one of the most charming ways to spend a winter’s afternoon in Melbourne.
And if you’ve ever toyed with the idea of learning French, this is your chance.
The event includes free 30-minute French taster sessions designed for complete beginners, no experience or prep required.
You’ll learn a few handy phrases and get a glimpse of why Alliance Française is considered a world leader in French education, right here in Melbourne.
The French Hub itself is a transformation project years in the making.
Housed in the historic Hoyts cinema building (opened in 1966, heritage-listed in 2014), the new space blends heritage architecture with modern learning facilities.
The former mezzanine space within this historic structure has been reimagined as a contemporary educational and cultural hub, blending heritage with innovation.
Inside, you’ll find French classrooms, cultural programming, and a growing community of learners and creatives.
Level 1 now houses a dedicated language school, with administrative offices and more classrooms on Level 4; all part of a vision to make French culture more accessible in the heart of Melbourne.
For more information, head here.
