VIVE LA FRANCE
19 – 21 January 2007, London, Olympia
France wrote the book on la joie de vivre and with cultural offerings such as Champagne, Camembert and Coco Chanel, it’s little wonder that a fifth of all Brits wish they were French*.
To celebrate this beautiful and diverse country, Vive la France is coming to London in January. With over 100 exhibitors, the event showcases the very best from this lavish country. From fine wines and gastronomic delights to culture, style and interior design and from a rich variety of travel destinations to a whole host of property, the show gives visitors a taste of France in the heart of London.
Featuring all aspects of French culture and life, Vive la France has four shows within a show. The French Travel & Tourism Show features regional tourist boards - from the favourite and best known regions to the hidden gems of France.
Whether you’re a culture vulture, beach bum or adrenaline junkie you will find something to suit your traveling tastes. At the tourism stage, experts from the major regions including Corsica, Languedoc Roussillon, Limousin, Nord-Pas de Calais, Normandy, and Rhône-Alpes will be on hand to give personal advice and inspirational holiday ideas.
The French Food & Wine Show will ensure that food lovers will not be disappointed. Taste on the Terrace will be serving signature dishes created by some of the most popular French restaurants in Britain such as Brasserie Roux, Club Gascon, Le Gavroche and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and celebrity chefs Raymond Blanc and Jean-Christophe Novelli will be cooking up a storm at the Food Theatre. Elsewhere visitors should prepare their taste buds for a culinary assault with a whole host of fine wine and food tasting to tempt passers by.
The French Lifestyle and Culture Show captures that certain je ne sais quoi which makes French living so desirable. Visitors can brush up on their French or start from scratch at the Language Pavillion whilst fashionistas should head straight to the Fashion Stage where designers will be presenting exclusive previews of their spring/summer collections and for lovers of La Nouvelle Vague TV5 will be showing excerpts from classic French films.
A Year in Provence (or more) may be a classic reverie for many British escapists. But now that growth in the French property market has outstripped the UK in some parts, buying property in France is not just an idyllic dream; it makes very sound business sense too. Whether it’s a hilltop villa, a coastal retreat or a country house ripe for conversion, eagle eyed investors will find an unrivalled selection of property, information and advice at The French Property Exhibition where experts will be giving seminars on making that dream a reality.
Explore a corner of France in the heart of London. Getting there is easy by bus, coach, rail or car whether travelling nationally or locally.
Local tube Kensington Olympia is situated directly outside the venue, connecting to the District Line. Kensington Olympia also provides mainline train services from Clapham Junction, Gatwick Airport, Brighton, Watford Junction and Willesden Junction. Park and Ride opportunities are available through Connex, Silverlink and Virgin Rail direct to Kensington Olympia.
Tickets are on sale now and can be booked by calling 0870 013 0730 or visiting the Show website at www.vivelafrance.co.uk. Tickets are £8 in advance and £12 on the door. Ticket price includes entry to all 4 shows including the French Property Exhibition.
The Show will open on Friday 19th from 10:00 – 18:00 and Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st from 10:00-17:00. For more information visit www.vivelafrance.co.uk.
***NEW PR CONTACTS FOR VIVE LA FRANCE***
For more information, images, interviews of exhibitor details please contact Alex Kapp Jones or Kate Greville at Koan PR on 0161 237 9994 or email alex@koanuk.com