The French aeronautics sector has the wind in its sails
The French aeronautics sector has the wind in its sails The French aeronautics sector is doing very well in spite of the crisis. This flagship sector of the economy is continuing to grow, proof of the solidity of its structures and the dynamism of its projects. As France's top exporter (80% (...) [read ...]
Festivals - a French Speciality
Cannes, with its red carpet and its film-stars dressed by top fashion houses… Avignon, with its courtyard in the Palais des Papes… Saint-Malo with its “Astonishing Traveller” writers… Marciac and Juan-les-Pins with their American jazz musicians… Many a French (...) [read ...]
On the occasion of the French national day, the Ambassador of France in Australia and Mrs Michel Filhol held a reception at the Residence of France. Two hundred Australians and French nationals attended upon invitation, including Australian civil and military officials, members of the (...) [read ...]
Fromelles
The Dedication at Fromelles Military Cemetery and Re-interment of 250th unnamed soldier in the 94th anniversary of the Battle of Fromelles was attended by the French, Australian and British authorities. The ceremony was held on July 19, 2010 in the presence of Secretary of State for Defence and Veterans Affairs, Mr Hubert Falco, and Army General Elrick Irastorza, Chief of Staff of the Army. Speech by Mr Hubert Falco, Secretary of State for Defence and Veterans Affairs Australia (...) [read ...]