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 !
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.
Bordeaux tour
Visit downtown Bordeaux accompanied by a volunteer guide, who will share with you explanations of the city’s history and architecture.
Free
Excursion to Saint-Émilion
Discover the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, with a tour of its underground monuments, followed by a visit to a château where you’ll be offered two glasses of wine.
Museum of Fine Arts
Accompanied by a guide, explore the Bordeaux Museum of Fine Arts to discover the masterpieces of French and European painting.
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.
Utopia cinema: La Gradiva
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.
Board games evening
Come and try out a range of games and take on your fellow students during this evening event in the friendly atmosphere of the Atelier B games bar.
Pastry workshop
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 !
Initiation to oenology
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
Discover the interior of this iconic Bordeaux landmark, with a guide who will give explanations about the façade and the auditorium.
Ice hockey
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
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
Taste around ten French cheeses paired with different glasses of wine, while the cheesemonger explains the characteristics of each cheese you sample.
What’s up in Bordeaux?
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.