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 !
Summer Night Festival at the Palais Gallien
Take advantage of beautiful summer evenings to listen to musicians playing classics such as Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in the heart of the Palais Gallien.
Musée d’Aquitaine
Discover the Musée d’Aquitaine, where a guide will tell you more about the history of Bordeaux in the 18th century and its role in the triangular trade.
Free
Guinguette chez Alriq
Profitez des beaux jours en venant écouter un concert de Fusion flamenco en plein air à la Guinguette chez Alriq, dans une ambiance conviviale et détendue.
Pétanque Tournament
Come and compete against your fellow students in a pétanque tournament, a sport typical of the south of France. A good time guaranteed!
Free
Vernissage de l’exposition “Librarsi”
Venez assister au vernissage de l’exposition “Librarsi”, un parcours d’intégration par la vie associative et la danse, puis profitez d’un cocktail offert par l’Alliance Française.
Free
Visit of the Grand Theatre
Discover the interior of this famous Bordeaux landmark, with a guide who will explain the façade and the auditorium.
Bassin d’Arcachon
Climb to the top of the famous Dune du Pyla, before enjoying a typical oyster tasting and the town and beach of Arcachon.
Bordeaux tour
Accompanied by a guide, students visit the historic center of Bordeaux, with historical and architectural explanations of the city.
Free
Sailing initiation
Discover the Bordeaux lake and learn to sail! There’s no better way to cool off this sunny summer with your friends.
Saint-Émilion
Visit the medieval village of Saint-Émilion and its underground monuments, before discovering a wine château where you’ll be offered two glasses of wine.
Bassin d’Arcachon
Climb to the top of the famous Dune du Pyla, before enjoying a typical oyster tasting and the town and beach of Arcachon.
Basins of Light: Egypt of the Pharaohs
Discover the exhibition on the Egypt of the Pharaohs and the Orientalist painters in Bordeaux’s former submarine base.
Cité du Vin
Visit the famous Cité du Vin to discover the secrets of viticulture with interactive exhibits, before enjoying a tasting session.
Visit Espace Darwin
Accompanied by our guide Jean, explore the Right Bank and Espace Darwin, with a special focus on street art.
Free
Pétanque Tournament
Come and compete against your fellow students in a pétanque tournament, a sport typical of the south of France. A good time guaranteed!
Free
What’s up in Bordeaux?
FESTIVAL RELACHE
May 18 to September 19
The Relache Festival returns this year for a full four months of concerts!
Discover local artists all over Bordeaux and let the music take you away.
DANSONS SUR LES QUAIS FESTIVAL
July 10 to 27
From July 10 to 27, the Dansons sur les Quais Festival returns to celebrate dance!
Come and discover our introductory courses and rock, samba, tango and other dance shows on the quayside.
NATIONAL DAY
Monday, July 14th
Join us for the traditional fireworks display on July 14, France’s national holiday!
Enjoy a wide range of workshops and activities throughout the day, to celebrate the French Revolution.