French of London

11/11/2013

A bit late, but here are some pics from the champagne aperitif in Le Vieux Comptoir, Marylbone

13/10/2013

Our next venue, Le Vieux Comptoir, is a hidden gem located in Marylebone. Have you got your ticket for our Champagne event Wednesday 23rd of October?

http://www.levieuxcomptoir.co.uk/

06/10/2013

Champagne bubbles story

As sparkling wine production increased in the early 18th century, cellar workers had to wear heavy iron mask that resembled a baseball catcher's mask to prevent injury from spontaneously bursting bottles! Hopefully, no need to wear an iron mask at the next champagne aperitif on Wednesday 23rd of October:) Info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/176534489199451/

28/09/2013

Article about French of London by Le Petit Journal. Have a read!

http://www.lepetitjournal.com/londres/communaute/164884-french-of-london-regroupement-de-la-communaute-francaise-et-plus

Mercredi 25 septembre dernier, "French of London" a proposé un "apéritif" au restaurant le "Mersault" de South Kensington. "French of London" est un organisme indépendant dont le but est de promouvoir les lieux français et par la même occasion, la communauté française de Londres. Lors des soirées or...

26/09/2013

Very friendly aperitif, thanks everyone for joining, and see you in October!
Snapshots

14/09/2013

"Ritzy": a word invented during the Belle Epoque, referring to the posh atmosphere and clientele of the Hotel Ritz in Paris. We welcome any posh lady who fits with this print at our next event, September 25th: https://www.facebook.com/events/415529031890051/

01/09/2013

Degustation: our next aperitif will be in the home of Jerome Tauvron, the chef trained by Pierre Gagnaire and Alain Ducasse themselves! Expect a cave of 1800 wines over there
Join here: https://www.facebook.com/events/415529031890051/

24/08/2013

L'etranger: novel written by French existentialist and Nobel Prize winner Albert Camus. Meursault was is its main character, and the story became the inspiration behind the decadent and elegant interior or our next venue!

Register here: https://www.facebook.com/events/415529031890051/?ref=22

15/08/2013

Very friendly aperitif, thanks everyone for joining, and see you in September!
Snapshots

06/08/2013

Pastis was first commercialized by Paul Ricard in 1932 and enjoys substantial popularity in France, especially in southern regions. The popularity of pastis may be attributable to a penchant for anise drinks that was cultivated by absinthe decades earlier!

04/08/2013

La pétanque: originated in 1907 in La Ciotat in Provence, South of France, the game is played by about 17 million people in France, mostly during their summer vacations.

Aperitif Francais le 14 aout a Baranis. Entree gratuite, petanque et un verre offert!

29/07/2013

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