Flavours of France at The University of Queensland

An array of the finest French cars and Moulin Rouge inspired "ooh la la" will give The University of Queensland's St Lucia campus an appropriately Gallic flavour during Bastille celebrations on Sunday, July 15.

It will be the third year that the University's Forgan Smith Building has provided a picturesque backdrop for the annual French Car Day.

The event has grown in popularity since moving to St Lucia in 1999 and this year will include a display of vintage and latest-release cars, as well as "Can Can" dancers, French food, trade displays and demonstrations.

Geoff Webber, a French car enthusiast and architect in the UQ Properties and Facilities Division, is on the Tri Committee (Renault, Citroen and Peugeot car clubs) organising the event.

"We had 153 magnificent display cars lined up last year, and this year with the exciting new range of French models on the Australian market, members of all three French car clubs are very enthusiastic," he said.

"All cars will be displayed in a group up in front of the Forgan Smith Tower with enthusiasts showing off their Citroens, Peugeots and Renaults in three carefully-selected lineups. The Simca Car Club of Australia will also be on hand.

"There will be other French cultural activities such as Petangue Boules by the French Australian Association, poodle-judging, and stalls set up by French restaurants and local businesses."

Mr Webber said the public would be able to cast their vote for the best car, with entries closing at noon.

"Then the ?Can Can girls' will strut their stuff on the podium, giving us some live Moulin Rouge, and there will be some garlic buttered snails hot off the barbecue before the presentation of trophies and awards in French and English at 2pm."

The day will run from 8am to 3pm.

For more information, contact Mr Webber (telephone 07 3892 2397 after 6pm) or Neil Dickie (mobile 0409 934 719).