Past event
The French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry was delighted to invite you to its 19th edition of the Tour de France Lunch sponsored by Bouygues Construction, on Thursday 22 June 2023 at RACV Club.
For the past 20 years, the Tour de France Lunch aimed to bring together cycling lovers and food & wine enthusiasts for a yearly amazing and special Lunch.
This year, the event brought la crรจme de la crรจme of the Australian cycling industry hosted by the Australian Voice of Cycling, Matthew Keenan. Our exclusive Three-Course Plated Lunch included:
- an interview with Richie Porte;
- a panel discussion focused on the growing role of women in Australian cycling with Pat Shaw and Peta Mullens;
- a discussion with Katie Brown from Amy Gillett;
- a Live Auction led by the Auctioneer Damian O'Sullivan from Marshall Whiteโ for a one-day cycling experience with Phil Anderson;
- a Silent Auction with amazing prizes;
- and many more surprises!
Our event was also the perfect occasion to celebrate France's amazing and diverse gastronomy, with the finest cheeses kindly provided by Fromager d'Affinois, great food and of course French Champagne!
We would like to thank our Naming Right sponsor Bouygues Construction Australia, our Gold sponsor ACCOR, our Charity sponsor Amy Gillett Foundation, our Event Partners, Marshall Whiteโ, The Rapid Wrench, our Media Partner SBS and all our Product Sponsors NAOS (Bioderma - Institut Esthederm - Etat Pur), Pierre Fabre Medical Care Australia, Spirits of France, Champagne Royal Riviera, So Frenchy So Chic, Heron Beverages, L'Occitane Australia, LA FERVANCE GROUPE, Decathlon, The Pedla, Le Creuset, Remedy Cosmetic, Magimix, Canelรฉ Alain, Philippe Restaurant and last but not least Giant Ballarat without whom this event would not be possible!
A real highlight in both Melbourne's cycling community and the corporate sector's calendars, the 2023 Tour de France Lunch was not to be missed.
Once again, thank you to our dear panellists, sponsors and partners and to all our guests for making of this event a great success and an insightful discussion.