Aromas and tastes from the old continent will fill the air this weekend in Athlone town with the arrival of Le Marché de France European market.
Bringing cosmopolitan cuisine; freshly ground coffee and a traditional French crépes; French Poëllées - giant pans of tasty king prawn or potatoes with cream; Paëlla a typical Valencian rice dish from Spain stir fried in the traditional way before your eyes; German brat wurst hot dogs served with sauerkraut; Italian pizza freshly baked.
For your sweet tooth you will find goodies and specialities from Brittany and afar; biscuits, chocolates, sweets, and freshly roasted almonds for children big and small! Le Marché de France will also display crafts and products made in Ireland and across Europe to give crafty shoppers a variety of choice and bargains, to include beautiful traditional products from the south of France.
All in all, lots of fun, atmosphere, and laughter for all the family this weekend with that incomparable French touch, from 10am to 6pm from Friday October 17 to Sunday October 19 at the Castle in Athlone.
