Ideas for a France Themed Party
France has one of the longest-established national football teams in the world - it was formed at or around the same time as the founding of FIFA in 1904. Their first home international match was against
Switzerland, a 1-0 victory played out in front of just 500 spectators. France took part in the first ever World Cup, and won the trophy on home territory in
1998.
Given France's long history, it isn't surprising that there are many local and national festivals and celebrations throughout the year. The best known of these is undoubtedly
Bastille Day, celebrated each year on the 14th July to mark the storming of the Bastille in 1789, the start of the French Revolution.
France Party Decorations
Decorate yourself and your room with France shirts, flags and scarves (see links, right,
or
search for French kit at Kitbag.comg(512634)a(1759159))
).
If you're serving food, search for red, white and blue table covers, napkins, plates, cups and
cutlery on our general
Football Party Decorations Page
For bunting, flags, balloons and more
French Party Decorations Ideas,
visit our
European Football Party Decorations Page
As for colour schemes, in addition to the above ideas, anything else you can find in red, white and blue will help create the right atmosphere.
Food for a French Themed Party
France is famous throughout the world for the quality of its food and wine. Any celebration or social gathering will include food, and there is therefore no shortage of
interesting regional recipes to try out if you're
throwing a French football party, from simple snacks to rich, warming casseroles and indulgent cakes and desserts.
While the "top end" of French cuisine is justifiably famous, you don't need a Michelin star to produce a really tasty French meal.
Just try some of these next time you are throwing a French football party:
Savoury Recipes
Cassoulet - classic French chicken and bean casserole
Chicken Provençal
Boeuf Bourguignon
Dijon Chicken
Sweet Recipes
Parisian Soufflé
Drink for a French Themed Party
France is famous throughout the world for its wines; it is one of the world's top 3 wine producers, and has a history of wine-making that stretches back to the 6th century BC.
Fortunately, it is not difficult to track down good quality French wines - red, white, rosé and sparkling - in many supermarkets.
Similarly, French beer is easily obtained. The best known brand is undoubtedly Kronenbourg, but Kasteel Cru is also popular.
, including some great French ones!
