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 !
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
Immersive Tour of the Basilica of Saint-Seurin
Let the sound and light guide you through the Basilica of Saint-Seurin and enjoy an immersive experience that will help you rediscover the monument’s history.
Utopia Cinema:
Les Roches rouges
Bruno Dumont’s Les Roches rouges tells stories of friendship and rivalry among children, in which the first stirrings of the heart become a source of tension.
Bassins des Lumières
Discover the immersive exhibition on Henri Matisse and Frida Kahlo, set in the unique surroundings of Bordeaux’s former submarine base.
Free
Excursion to Saint-Emilion
Discover the village of Saint-Émilion, with a guided tour of its fascinating underground monuments, followed by a visit to a local wine estate, where you will enjoy two glasses of wine.
French Apéro
Come and meet students from the Alliance Française and practice French or any other language of your choice over a drink at Central Pub Gambetta!
Free
Gourmet workshop
Join a grourmet workshop with Virginie from Bordeaux Food Tour to learn more about French and Bordeaux cuisine and gastronomy.
Food and Wine Dinner
For Taste Week, join Chef Parfumeur Patrick Hérault for a unique food-and-wine experience featuring exceptional food-and-wine pairings.
Cheeses and wines
Taste around ten French cheeses, each paired with a carefully selected wine, while learning more about the cheeses from the cheesemonger.
Excursion to Saint-Emilion
Discover the village of Saint-Émilion, with a guided tour of its fascinating underground monuments, followed by a visit to a local wine estate, where you will enjoy two glasses of wine.
CAPC Museum
Come discover and explore the world of contemporary art and the history of the CAPC Museum during a general guided tour led by a museum docent.
Free
Excursion to the Bay of Arcachon
Climb to the top of the famous Dune du Pilat, then enjoy an oyster tasting at the port of Larros, before discovering the town and beach of Arcachon.
What’s up in Bordeaux?
THE FAB
From September 26 to October 10
The Bordeaux Metropole International Arts Festival is the unmissable event for the performing arts in Bordeaux.
Over the course of two weeks, discover a wide variety of artistic performances in Bordeaux and throughout the Bordeaux metropolitan area.
ANIMASIA FESTIVAL
October 10 and 11
Don’t miss the 22nd edition of the Animasia Festival to explore Asian pop culture at the Bordeaux Exhibition Center.
Martial arts, Kpop, manga, cosplay, video games, exhibitions… Take a trip to the heart of Asia for an entire weekend!
FOIRE AUX PLAISIRS
October 9 through November 1
The traditional Foire aux Plaisirs, a true Bordeaux institution since 1431, returns to the Place des Quinconces in October!
Come enjoy the various rides and attractions, as well as the many food stands, for a fun-filled time.