Because learning French also means discovering French culture, each month we offer you the opportunity to take part in various cultural, tourist and sporting activities to discover Bordeaux and the local culture. Essential for a complete immersion !
Christmas party
Come and celebrate the end of the year at our Christmas party, where you can bring along typical dishes to share and take part in our giant Secret Santa !
Free
Bowling
Come and challenge your friends to a game of bowling. A convivial moment to end the year and test your skills on the bowling lanes.
Galette des rois
During the morning break, join us at the Alliance Française reception for a galette des rois, to celebrate Epiphany and the start of the New Year.
Free
Guided tour of Bordeaux
Visit downtown Bordeaux accompanied by a volunteer guide, who will share with you explanations of the city’s history and architecture.
Free
French Apéro
Come meet students from the Alliance Française and practice French or other languages of your choice over a drink at the Central Pub Gambetta!
Free
Museum of Fine Arts
Accompanied by a guide, explore the Bordeaux Museum of Fine Arts to discover some of the great names in French and European painting.
Free
Ice hockey match
Come watch an ice hockey game and cheer on the Bordeaux Boxers against the Briançon Red Devils at the Mériadeck Ice Rink.
Cheese tasting
Enjoy a tasting of several French cheeses with a glass of wine, with explanations from the cheesemaker on the origins of the cheeses tasted.
Cruise on the Garonne
Enjoy a breathtaking view of Bordeaux with commentary from an experienced guide, while enjoying a cannelé and a glass of Bordeaux wine.
Saint-Michel guided tour
Accompanied by our guide Jean, discover the secrets of Saint-Michel, a popular district of Bordeaux famous for its Basilica and its big Arrow.
Free
Château Pape Clément
Visit the famous Château Pape Clément winery in Pessac, then enjoy a tasting of three glasses of wine, including the excellent Château Pape Clément.
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CHRISTMAS MARKET
From November 28 to December 28
From 28 November, artisans welcome you to the Christmas Market at Quinconces.
L’endroit idéal pour goûter des produits locaux et dénicher des idées de cadeaux pour vos proches.
DARWIN CHRISTMAS MARKET
December 5 to 14
Let yourself be swept away by the spirit of Darwin’s Christmas Market during two magical weekends.
You will find handmade and eco-friendly gifts at this designer market.
The Luminous Odyssey
From December 12 to January 11
Enjoy a nighttime lantern tour during the Odyssée lumineuse (Light Odyssey) at Parc Bordelais.
This year’s theme will be devoted to the magical world of the Northern Lights.