23 AFTV Members and Guests had an early start to arrive in Bendigo for our 3 part excursion- an introductory lecture at the Latrobe Art Institute delivered by Delphine Laboreau-Ormancey, (Tête-à-Tête), On View café's French themed lunch and then of course the exhibition itself. Delphine took us on a journey through the exhibition with accompanying slides to explain the story and development of Paris during La Belle Époque (and a bit beyond) via the 7 themed rooms which enabled and enhanced a smooth and informed visit for all.
Once entering the exhibition we were able to identify each room, starting with the huge map where many of us spent time identifying places we knew well, then progressing through bustling marketplaces, Parisian Gardens, the Seine where both leisure and industrial development were depicted as well as the first bridge, Le Pont des Arts; other rooms were devoted to the Universal Exhibition, the Eiffel Tower, the bohemian life of Montmartre, the Champs Elysées and the Musée Carnavalet, the source of the wealth of material for this exhibition.
Many of the paintings, particularly those of the Impressionist painter, Jean Béraud, whose depiction of the entry to the Universal Exhibition 1889 was chosen for the BAG's publicity poster, displayed so many aspects of the growth of Paris during this period. Other significant artworks such as shop signs and paintings by Maurice Utrillo and Paul Signac as well as prints and posters by Toulouse-Lautrec and his contemporaries reinforced the story. The clothing and accessories also prompted us to stop to learn more of this period.
An enjoyable, enriching and informative experience. Vaut la visite!
Participant feedback
Gretchen Bennett, Convenor of Cultural/PL Events
With special thanks for subcommittee members Claire Cowan who introduced Delphine and Veronica Deren who thanked Delphine for her clear and
succinct introduction to the exhibition.
Croissants Plus | AFTV and Gourmet Kitchen
Right here in Melbourne you can learn to make your own essentials of French gastronomy and culture and even pass on these skills to your
students.
The AFTV takes pleasure in offering AFTV Members the opportunity to attend one of 3 classes at a date of your choice
throughout 2024.
We are pleased to announce the AFTV 2025 Junior Video Competition, centered around the theme La Gastronomie.
This competition invites students from Year 5 to Year 8 to look into the rich culinary traditions of Francophone countries.
To be be launched in 2025 at the beginning of Term 1, with video submissions due by the end of Term 2.
We have pleasure to invite AFTV members to the AFTV 2024 AGM. The AGM will include an introduction and viewing of the Notre
Dame de Paris: the Augmented Exhibition
which will be showing at the Immigration Museum.
Venue The Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne
VIC 3000
Date Friday 7 February 2025
Time 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Want to join the 2025 AFTV Committee?
AFTV members are welcome to join the AFTV 2025 Committee, which will be voted in at the AGM.
We are pleased to continue to offer online French conversation classes in Term 1 2025.
The online classes are delivered by Marilyne Lopez of Almaje Language School.
Dates 12 February to 19 March
Time 6.15pm to 7.45pm
The AFTV invites new teachers of VCE (Units 1,2,3,4) and those needing a refresher, to attend this all day professional development
workshop.
Participants will be looking at the PROGRESSION expected in students’ work in the 3 VCAA-prescribed outcomes, from Unit 1 to Unit 4 and, ultimately, the examination.
Venue Catholic Leadership Centre
Date Friday 28 February 2025
