Alliance Française Bordeaux Alliance Française Bordeaux

Our program of the month

Culture

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 !

  • All our activities are provided or accompanied by a French-speaking facilitator.
  • The activities are reserved for students following our French courses.
  • Registration required at the cultural service of the Alliance Française.
Upcoming activities

Utopia cinema: La Gradiva

Tuesday, November 3
5:10 – 7:45 pm.

During a trip to Naples, a group of French sixth-formers explore the ruins of Pompeii, whilst the passions, desires and turmoil of adolescence come to the fore.

5,50€

Board games evening

Wednesday, November 4
7:00 – 10:00 pm.

Come and try out a range of games and compete against your fellow students during this evening event in the friendly atmosphere of the Atelier B games bar.

5€

Pastry workshop

Friday, November 6
3:00 – 5:00 pm.

Come and learn how to make the famous cream puffs and white dunes with a professional pastry chef. The recipe will no longer hold any secrets for you !

50€
Coming soon

Wine tasting

Monday, November 9
5:00 – 6:30 pm.

Discover the art of wine tasting at Cousin & Compagnie, an independent wine shop in Bordeaux, with three glasses of wine and a platter of food to share.

Visit of the Grand Theatre

Tuesday, November 10
2:30 – 3:30 pm.

Discover the interior of this iconic Bordeaux landmark, with a guide who will give explanations about the façade and the auditorium.

Ice hockey

Friday, November 13
7:45 – 10:30 pm.

Come and watch an ice hockey match and support the Bordeaux Boxers team against the Ducs d’Angers at the Patinoire de Bordeaux Mériadeck.

Bassins des Lumières

Tuesday, November 17
2:45 – 5:00 pm.

Découvrez l’exposition immersive sur les artistes Henri Matisse et Frida Kahlo dans le cadre original de l’ancienne base sous-marine de Bordeaux.

Cheeses and wines

Wed. 18 & Thu. November 19
3:00 – 5:00 pm.

Taste around ten French cheeses paired with different glasses of wine, while the cheesemonger explains the characteristics of each cheese you sample.

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MUSICAL ECRAN

From 8 to 15 November

Don’t miss the 12th edition of Musical Ecran to discover music documentaries.

Profitez de projections et rencontres avec des réalisateurs au Théâtre Molière, au Cinéma Mégarama et à la Bibliothèque Mériadeck.

LETTRES DU MONDE

From 12 to 22 November

Come along to the 23rd edition of the Lettres du Monde festival to explore world literature.

Une quinzaine d’auteurs seront invités pour des rencontres dans les bibliothèques et librairies de Bordeaux et de villes de la région.

L’ESPRIT DU PIANO

From 17 to 29 November

Don’t miss the 17th edition of L’Esprit du piano, a gathering for lovers of classical and jazz music.

Attend concerts by great names and young piano virtuosos, notably at the Bordeaux Auditorium.

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