Jan 18, 19th & 20th 2002
VIVE LA FRANCE
The very best of France in the heart of London, over 350 companies show and sell all things that we love about France in the Grand Hall
at Olympia, London.
Vive la France is the only French Lifestyle and Travel Exhibition in the UK.
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The 'experience' starts in the entrance where you are greeted by 'gendarmes'. |
It feels like you are in France |
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Fashion & Clothes Vive la France features the sights of the latest fashions on the catwalk. |
It also acknowledges the history of France by featuring regional costumes
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and there are exhibitors displaying wide ranges of clothing and material as well as furnishings and accessories. |
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Cuisine Your senses are bombarded at the show from the tantalising smells of freshly baked French bread and liquid chocolate. Leading Chefs give cookery demonstrations Visitors relax in real French Cafés. |
Produce Sample and buy delicious French specialities from all the Regions.
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suppliers offered packaged foods |
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as well as useful and decorative merchandise |
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Wines & Spirits Wine lovers can take part in daily wine tasting seminars hosted by top sommeliers. |
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It was possible to see the fruit in some of the wine glasses
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Many excellent wines and spirits were being offered to sample |
Cognac explained their noses and had a real still on their stand |
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There were some excellent Champagnes |
A very wide range of regions and vintages were represented |
Tourism
Tourism was well represented, stands from regions and departments explained the features and opportunities for travel, holidays and recreation. |
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All the major travel firms were represented including, of course, Euro Tunnel
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It was possible to find interesting offers and make bookings on the spot |
Property
The upper gallery gave the visitor an opportunity to understand what property is available in France. |
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There were a wide range of companies displaying regional properties and offering services to assist with successful purchase. |
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