ON SUNDAY JULY 15, Victoria’s French Car Clubs are getting together for the first time to celebrate this important day in the French calendar. This is a momentous occasion and should mark a new era of friendship and co-operation among the clubs.
After much research and discussion, the organisers, Ian Downie and Brian James (Citroen Car Club) and Val Gibson (PCCV) have decided on a perfect venue in Lilydale. It is totally French in every way. The owners are from France originally, the cafe is fitted out in a French theme and the menu, of course, is French. Imagine what it will be like when it’s filled with dozens of French car lovers.
THE VENUE:
L’Auberge French Cafe, 42 Castella Street, LILYDALE
L’Auberge is fully licensed and provide a great selection of French and local wines. They will also cater for those with special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian or gluten free, so you will need to let us know ASAP if you have special needs.
PARKING:
The restaurant has parking for 25 vehicles and the Coles car park adjoins it, should we run out of space.
THE COST:
$50 pp, for a 3 course meal, with a French theme. Drinks at your own expense.
Numbers will be limited so it will be a case of first in, first served. In the mezzanine area we have reserved, there is seating for 50. If we have more than this number, we would be relocated to the refurbished Sunday School building, which can accommodate up to 120. This is where weddings and other large functions are hosted with great success.
To keep things as simple as possible, anyone wanting to attend this function should contact VAL GIBSON FROM THE PEUGEOT CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA at vsgmjk@bigpond.com by no later than THURSDAY MAY 31 SO WE CAN CONFIRM FINAL NUMBERS. Val will acknowledge all bookings as they come to hand. We look forward to seeing you on this grand day of celebration for all things French.