Fête de la Francophonie 2026

Join Us for the Francophonie Celebration!

Eiffel Academy and its partners invite you to a day of fun: a pétanque tournament at Walter Fuller Park (behind Tyrone Mall), followed by lunch, live entertainment, and a party at the school.

This event is open to everyone — bring your family and friends!

Reserve your spot today!

All reservation details are provided below.

Petanque discovery and tournament (Age 6+)

Pétanque is a traditional French outdoor game similar to bocce, where players take turns throwing metal balls as close as possible to a small target ball called the “cochonnet.” It’s easy to learn, fun for all ages, and a great way to enjoy friendly competition.

Choose between discovering pétanque with an instructor or joining the competition!

Don’t have boules? We’ll lend them to you!

📍 The event will take place at Walter Fuller Park in St. Petersburg, Florida — in the parking lot by the soccer fields. Walter Fuller Park is a large recreational complex with soccer fields, courts, picnic areas, and more.

🔗 Google Maps Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/M8PEXhrjjMhktsoP8

Please be on site between 8.30 and 8.45, the tournament starts at 9 am!

Pétanque Tournament Registration per team of 2 players
$10.00

Limited to 32 teams

Awards for the top 3 teams and many other prizes!

Discover Petanque
$3.00

Come and try this sport! An experienced player will be on hand to teach you. Spaces are limited to 12 participants. Join us between 9:30 and 11:30 to discover the game!

Join us for a French Lunch at 12:30, followed by the Students’ Show, raffle and Party!

Enjoy a delicious buffet prepared by Café Soleil St. Pete. Seating is limited to 60 adults. Children up to 14 can also order meals and will dine in classrooms while watching short films, supervised by school teachers.

French Lunch 12.30 at Gustave Eiffel Academy

Pricing: $35 per adult | $10 per child. Café Soleil generously donates 20% of proceeds to support our school cafeteria fund.

ORDER BEFORE WEDNESDAY MARCH 4th

Adult Lunch
$35.00
Kid Lunch
$10.00

RAFFLE TICKETS

Prepay Your Raffle Tickets – Exciting Prizes to Win!

Don’t miss your chance to win amazing prizes! Prepay your raffle tickets now and secure your entry for a variety of exciting giveaways. Many prizes are up for grabs, so get your tickets early and increase your chances of winning.

It’s easy, fun, and supports our event – every ticket helps make our celebration even better!

Raffle ticket
$2.00

Pick up your tickets at the event!

$2 suggested donation, all proceeds go to the school.

Pre-order your crêpes for the afternoon snack!

19525 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL 33785

Voilà Merci Bakery is a French-inspired bakery in Clearwater offering artisan breads, pastries, and specialty treats.

Crêpes will be available for a flat rate of $3 each with pre-order and $4 for on-site purchase, and a portion of all proceeds will be donated back to the school.

Order now!

For our Francophonie Celebration, Voilà Merci Bakery will be offering delicious crêpes with a variety of toppings: chocolate, Nutella, red berry coulis, and whipped cream!

Crêpe
$3.00

Souvenir! Fête de la francophonie 2025

An older man with a light-colored hat, wearing a black shirt and white shorts, sitting barefoot on a chair, playing an acoustic guitar in front of a decorative fabric backdrop with tribal patterns and a crane design.
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Fête de la Francophonie is a free community festival unlike any other in the Tampa Bay area! Join us for a day dedicated to La Francophonie, where young and old alike can discover the richness of French-speaking cultures through a variety of activities!

🏫 In the school: Escape game on French-speaking countries, story readings, short films, art workshops and karaoke in French, as well as a room dedicated to small conferences with French-speaking guests.

🌍 Outdoors: Enjoy food trucks serving pancakes and waffles, explore association and craft stalls or take part in a soccer tournament.

🎭 In the auditorium: Discover an exhibition of French-speaking artists, attend performances by Toma Sidibé, an exceptional artist from France, and enjoy performances by students from local schools. Francophone dance workshops will also be offered for a complete cultural immersion.

A festive and unifying event, open to all, to celebrate Francophonie in all its diversity!

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