Le French Festival
This October, Le French Festival returns to the Islands of Guernsey, with a host of French themed activities and events, music, food, the French Markets and even an Opera. Taking place from Tues 10 Oct – Sun 15 Oct, and celebrating French Culture in Guernsey. Come and enjoy a taste of France right here in the Islands.
Alongside the festival Guernsey will be hosting the only Renoir exhibition in the world in 2023. Celebrating the 140th anniversary of his stay in Guernsey, with many of his works returning to where they were first painted. Visit the islands that inspired the artwork.
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Details of the different events can be found below.
Events
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Food & Drink3 Oct - 30 NovOh La LaSpecial three course French menu at The Cornerstone.
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly10 Oct - 14 OctFrench Collection at The Guille-Allès LibraryThe Guille-Allès Library is displaying a variety of French-themed books and other items available...
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Arts & Culture / Heritage10 Oct - 15 OctRenoir in Guernsey, 1883 ExhibitionArt for Guernsey is delighted to announce that an exciting new exhibition - Renoir in Guernsey,...
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Arts & Culture10 Oct - 15 OctRenoir WalkFollow in the footsteps of the artist Renoir. See the same views of Moulin Huet bay that inspired...
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Food & Drink10 Oct - 15 OctFrench cocktail of the week!Join us at The Bar & Al Fresco Area. Enjoy our French cocktail of the week for Le French Festival!
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Food & Drink10 Oct - 15 OctFrench Dining - TennerfestThe Channel Islands’ most successful and beloved fixed-price food festival returns this October.
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Sport / Tours10 OctTour de GuernseyJoin us for a French themed, guided cycle ride through the charming harbour town of St Peter Port.
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Food & Drink10 Oct - 15 OctCrepe Maison La NuitSpecial offer: Cheese Fondue for two and bottle of French cider.
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Family FriendlyDaily 10:00 - 16:00 10 Oct - 15 OctTimewarp 2023: A Picnic with RenoirThe theme for Guernsey Museum's Timewarp this year is 'A Picnic with Renoir'
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SportMultiple DatesPétanque and CroissantCome and learn about the history of the game and try your hand at Pétanque.
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Walking10 Oct 14:00 - 15:30In Victor Hugos FootstepsWander through the same steps and alleyways in St Peter Port as Victor Hugo.
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Food & Drink / Heritage11 Oct - 15 OctFrench MarketThe French Markets return! The French market stalls arrive from Normandy and will be here for the...
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Arts & Culture / Heritage11 Oct 10:30 - 11:00Priaulx Library - Discover the Library’s French language resourcesThe Priaulx Library has many fascinating historic books and documents written in French. We’ll...
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Arts & Culture11 Oct 19:00 - 21:30Renne Opera Presents L'Elixir d'AmourThe naive Nemorino, in love with the peasant Adina, buys a love potion in the hope of seducing her...
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Arts & Culture / Heritage11 Oct 19:00 - 21:00Victor Hugo Society Meeting NightJoin the Victor Hugo Society in Les Cotils reading room where we will discover some of Victor...
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Food & Drink / Heritage13 OctTry a taste of GuernseyTraditional Guernsey clothing and dishes at the Information Centre.
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WalkingMultiple DatesWalking in the Footsteps of Renoir and Victor HugoThis stunning walk takes in Renoir’s stay in the Summer of 1883 and Victor Hugo’s frequent visits...
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Arts & Culture13 Oct 21:00Tranzat at the VaultAs part of Le French Festival 2023, join us for a series of free musical events celebrating the...
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly / HeritageMultiple DatesHead to Castle Cornet for some French adventures!On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October, there will be self-hosted events at Castle Cornet,...
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Arts & CultureDaily 21:00 - 23:00 14 Oct - 21 OctKALAC at The YachtWelcome to night of psychedelia and shoegaze. KALAC is a French psych band from Dinan (Brittany).
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