French Fair
Come along to the French Fair at the Institut français d’Écosse on Saturday 23rd November and discover the many talents among the French community in Scotland!
About French Fair
There will be 26 amazing stalls with gift ideas in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
– Alexandra Borghino
– Annfield Farm Mohair
– Auld Alliance Kiltmakers
– Chez Roger Epicerie Fine
– ClotAYre
– Deli Français – Fab French Food
– Elodie Who
– Florence Sinclair-Mahdavi
– Handmade by Delphine
– Illustrious Lab.
– JG Macarons
– L’Art du Vin
– La Bastille Upcycling
– La Belle Adventure
– Le Petit Monde Stories
– Little Wee Things
– Natalie Saint Martin
– Ophélie’s Emporium Studio
– Petit Chat Clay
– Philippe Sentenac
– Quadrant Wood Sculpture par Michel Rullière
– Stamped Cat
– The Fabulous Pixie
– Tours et détours d’Edimbourg x Secrets d’Ecosse par Thunderdices
– Wee Ecosse
– Wish Ewe Were Here
Sam Fern, author of the album Dans le château de Dracula, (ed. Glénat Jeunesse) will come for a book signing session from 2pm to 4pm on the La Belle Adventure stand.
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