While a stroll through a Sunday market in Provence might not always be possible, Australia is home to a growing number of French-inspired markets that bring a little slice of charm to our shores. From artisan cheeses to vintage treasures, here are some of the most beloved marchés français to visit around the country.
Bastille Market – Melbourne, VIC
Held monthly at South Yarra and Northcote, this authentic French market is a celebration of food, fashion, and culture. Expect croissants, cheeses, charcuterie, handmade gifts, and live French music — all curated by the French-Australian community.
📍 South Yarra & Northcote
Le Marché – Sydney, NSW
Tucked into the leafy grounds of Club Willoughby, Le Marché is Sydney’s only weekly French market. Run by French expats, it offers everything from artisan pâtisserie and boulangerie goods to imported homewares, linen, and fresh produce. A taste of village life in the middle of the North Shore.
📍 26 Crabbes Ave, Willoughby
Alliance Française French Market – Adelaide, SA
Held annually in Unley, this festive weekend market is part of Adelaide’s celebration of French culture. Featuring live entertainment, French cuisine, local wines, and beautifully curated stalls, it’s a vibrant event for Francophiles.
📍 Unley Soldiers Memorial Gardens
Bonjour Perth Festival – Perth, WA
A full cultural celebration that includes a bustling French marketplace, this event showcases French food, fashion, lifestyle brands and music. It’s a wonderful way to experience Western Australia’s French connection.
📍 Subiaco or other rotating venues
Le Festival – Brisbane, QLD
Brisbane’s annual French festival includes a curated marketplace filled with French products — from artisan soaps and linens to wine and regional delicacies. A beautiful event hosted riverside at South Bank.
📍 South Bank, Brisbane
French Market – Canberra, ACT
Organised by Alliance Française Canberra, this spring market features French food trucks, crepes, wine tastings, and stalls full of French-inspired and locally made goods. The perfect Saturday escape.
📍 Turner, ACT
French markets aren’t just about what you buy — they’re about how you feel. Whether it’s a warm baguette in hand, a vintage book under your arm, or the sound of accordion music drifting on the air, there’s something joyfully grounding about it all.
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