Thanks to Spice & Soul PR for providing the great prizes for this giveaway.
Who loves all things French?
You? Me too.
Who loves giveaways?
Me! Do you?
Photo provided by Paris to Provence
If you love both of the things above, then it's a good day for you to be reading this post!
Paris to Provence is a young festival, it's just turning three this year, but is essentially a fabulous weekend that is dedicated to all things French. Over a weekend in November from the 23rd to the 25th, Paris to Provence will take over the beautiful grounds of the Como House and Gardens in South Yarra and perhaps whisk you away to Montmatre...
Photo provided by Paris to Provence
Whilst there will be plenty to see and hear about, with a variety of talks and information stands and stalls, I'm personally just hanging out for the food (naturally), with Chez Olivier taking over the cafe there, the likes of Philippe Mouchel and Pierrick Boyer conducting live cooking demonstrations (you will have to pay a little extra for those two, there are some other demonstrations that are free though) and a host of great market stalls. There's going to be no shortage of macarons over this weekend (and other sweet treats I'm sure)…and I'm totally okay with that.
Last year I was invited to get a sneak peek of the Paris to Provence festival, but unfortunately did not get to actually make it to the festival itself as my weekend was a bit packed out.
Photo provided by Paris to Provence
GIVEAWAY!
This year though, thanks to Spice & Soul PR, I've got not just one, but two double passes, to the Paris to Provence festival! And one of them could be yours! Most exciting. I do love giveaways, both giving and receiving!
These passes will give you entry for one day to the festival over the weekend. I would suggest picking a Saturday or a Sunday, as Friday (23rd) is only half a day, you may as well get the maximum hours out of your passes!
To enter, simply leave me a comment before Wednesday the 14th of November midday, with your favourite thing about France, or French food, or French people…anything really and you will be in the draw! I will draw two winners on the 14th who will receive one double pass each. Make sure you leave me a working and active email, as I will need to contact you if you win and get your address so you can receive these passes!
But really, easy as that! Let me get the ball rolling. I adore macarons and crepes with Cointrieu…!
Unfortunately I will have to limit this giveaway to people in Australia, and for those who live out of Melbourne, I will not be providing travel to get here, only tickets for Paris to Provence! Please let me know if you do have any more questions! One entry per person! More comments does not mean more chances to be in the draw... ;)
23rd to 25th November
Como House and Gardens, South Yarra
UPDATE! WINNERS!
Thank you to everyone who commented, I loved reading everybody's responses...I did forget to mention how much I loved French accents too!
But anyway, I'm happy to announce these two winners!
Congratulations! I will be in touch with you soon (or feel free to email me first) to get your address details!
UPDATE! WINNERS!
Thank you to everyone who commented, I loved reading everybody's responses...I did forget to mention how much I loved French accents too!
But anyway, I'm happy to announce these two winners!
Congratulations! I will be in touch with you soon (or feel free to email me first) to get your address details!
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I love PARIS:
ReplyDeleteThe women are glamorous,
The men are amorous,
The city is exciting,
Its parks are inviting,
The attractions are majestic,
And the shopping is fantastic!
Cheers, Effie (ebakkalis@bigpond.com)
Aah, Paris and it's people are gorgeous. Definetly agree with you on the shopping! :)
DeleteI love Paris, the city and the culture is just beautiful. I think I was French in my previous life. :P
ReplyDeleteThanks. sutejo.tan@gmail.com
I agree, Paris is just gorgeous, it's so magical!
DeleteI've never been to Paris to Provence festival but have always wanted to go to this! There are so many great things about France and the food & art culture, but I guess I love that even with all these fancy shmancy foods like macarons, escargot and ratatouille - you can find pleasure in the simplest of things like the humble baguette! Mmmmmmmmm bread!
ReplyDeletepetitmiamx@gmail.com
Oh my gosh, you're totally right, a good baguette, with a wedge of good cheese beats any of the fancy stuff any day! :)
DeleteI can't believe I won the TRIP TO FRANCE that the festival was giving away... WOW!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to visit the festival now xx
Wow! Congratulations! :)
DeleteMan! I wanted to go last year but missed it for some stupid reason! The thing I love about French food is the amount of butter used in cooking and baking delicious foods!! Yayy!
ReplyDeleteYAAY BUTTERRRRR!
DeleteI love cheese and champagne, no other country has given me so much
ReplyDeleteAah, they do both very well :)
DeleteI love French food, crepes, pastries, baguettes but most of all croissants. Though I'm not too fond of escargot :P I think the most fascinating thing about the French and food is that they start the day off with sweet pastries, the way I'd love to start my day.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone ever noticed that while people say Paris is amazing, they don't often comment on the people? :P
P.S. I'm a new follower :)
anastasiastarz@gmail.com
Aww, welcome to my blog! :)
DeleteI do love a good croissant as well, especially when they're so light and flaky...although you know truck loads of good quality butter will have gone into it, it's always worth every bite! :)
Heard about this event on the radio, now that I have seen your post I really REALLY want to go!! Cooking demonstrations by Philippe and Pierrick are enough incentive for me .. well there's my view on French men ;)
ReplyDeletealittlepeckish@hotmail.com
Ooh la la, I agree! ;) I love going to restaurants run by the French in Melbourne just so I can go perve on their French accents. Teehee! Good luck in the draw! :)
DeleteYAAAAYY!! Just saw your facebook post thank you thank you!!
DeleteMissed out on the $10Mil jackpot last week but hey, got luck this time round ;) lol
I will email you tonight, thanks again Ashley!!
i love the sound of paris i oneday love to go there the food the people and the romance of paris is what gets to me this would be an awesome experience
ReplyDeleteParis reminds me of falling in love with my husband. We were poised to move there after living in Amsterdam (Melbourne won, obviously!)
ReplyDeleteI have a long family history with France, and now as an adult, I've made my own memories there - travelling, eating, getting into trouble, all of it. I'd have to say my favorite recollection is strolling from my Aunt's apartment in Thonon Les Bains to the boulangerie down the road. We'd pick up the freshest baguettes, then ham and good cheese from the fromagerie next door. On the way back, she'd crack half a baguette, stuff it with a bar of chocolate she snuck from home, and we'd have our own little brunch a deux on the bench, no one at home the wiser :)
I love the way Parisians enjoy their food, in long lunches... romantic dinners, savouring every small (rich) bite, with a sip of champagne here, a nibble of bread there. Each meal is so special.
ReplyDeletevictoriakenworthy@hotmail.com
I love the people and the food and how wonderfully happy I am when I am in Paris or Provence!
ReplyDeleteI love the pastry and all sweet things in Paris. Would be my dream, if I ever to live in France for a month and eat dessert every day.
ReplyDeleteI love a proper French croissant! So much so that I have just opened a little dedicated croissanterie down in Elwood, and am hand making croissants with only the most beautiful French butter!
ReplyDeleteI love pastry at the Lourve!
ReplyDeleteI'm all about the bubbles - bring on the French Champagne!
ReplyDeletelettuce71@hotmail.com)
I've never been to France, but I am obsessed with homestyle French cooking! It's delicious and uses lots of 'real' ingredients such as butter and cheaper cuts of meat.
ReplyDeleteskyofgrey@gmail.com
I love a sweet Chocolate Macaroon, but I also love the French Champers :)
ReplyDeletekabes_20@yahoo.com.au
The perfection of a French baguette
ReplyDelete- Sadly not recreated to the same level in Australia. What IS it that makes REAL French bread so sensational?!!!
I heart French wine... a good Bordeaux completes me.
ReplyDeleteOh and macarons of course!
n.viglasky@gmail.com
Well my family are French and they are great people (and good cooks)...but also important, HISTORY ALL THE THINGS!
ReplyDeleteshannonjberthelot@gmail.com