For the first time in Ely - a French Market is coming to town
A very special event is about to happen in Ely on Friday 18th, Saturday 19th, and Sunday 20th June. If you feel like travelling to France for your next holidays, but don't know when this is going to happen, then, here is a way of enjoying a touch of France right at your doorstep. Oui: the French are coming to you!
Marchw de France, team of French market traders, is a professional team, with a real team spirit, that has been touring around England and Wales for 5 years now. French markets are usually quite popular as they bring liveliness to a town centre, something different and festive, feeling like a week end holidays. ThatŐs what this team aims to bring when they come to us: a touch of France. Together with a musical and lovely atmosphere for all the locals to remember.
This market will be offering 26 genuine traders from Normandy and Brittany. Lots of delicious food such as famous French bread (country bread, croissants, etc...), cheeses from all regions of France, wines, charcuterie, olives, garlic, honey, and much, much more... Craft stalls will be there as well, and the market will be open for trade all day from 9am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 10am to 4pm on the Sunday. On the Market square on Friday Sunday, the French traders will be joining the traditional market on Saturday, so they will set up their stalls along High Street, which should create a great ambience all over the Town Centre.
So come and browse, and get a chance to taste lovely French products, as well as practise your French. Traders will be happy to chat in French with you if you feel like trying. Don't miss out and enjoy the fun.
For more info, contact Tracey Harding, Tourism and Events Officer, East Cambridgeshire District Council on 01353 616377.