French Sydney

Discover hidden French Sydney on the go with a self-guided tour uncovering the city’s cosmopolitan past, guided by expert research and rich archival material.

Discover French Sydney: the hidden layers of French history, culture, and influence woven through the city you thought you knew.

This app is your guide to exploring the surprising and often overlooked French connections that have shaped Sydney for more than two centuries.

From grand public buildings and wartime monuments to vanished neighbourhoods, French Sydney brings the city’s Francophone past to life through an immersive self-guided tour.

Journey at your own pace and uncover the traces of explorers, convicts, artisans, scientists, designers, soldiers, migrants, and communities who helped shape the city’s cosmopolitan character.

At each stop, choose to read the texts or listen to audio commentary.

Features: • Self-guided tour: Follow a suggested route through the city, or jump directly to the stops that interest you. Explore in any order, on the go or from home. • Hidden stories revealed: Learn about the unexpected French connections behind familiar streets, iconic landmarks, and lesser-known corners of the city. • Rich multimedia content: Each stop includes curated stories, images from Australian museums and archives, expert historical commentary, and links for those who want to explore further. • Accessible and bilingual: The tour is available in English and French, with support for screen readers and alternative text for images. • Online and offline access.

How it works: Choose your own path: follow a guided route or explore individual stops freely.