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
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.
Excursion to the Bay of Arcachon
In the morning, climb to the top of the famous Dune du Pilat to admire the scenery, before having a picnic on the beach and discovering the town of Arcachon and its neighborhoods.
Theater workshop
Improve your French and your oral expression with the Body-Voice-Space workshop offered by Jean-Pierre Terracol, founder of the l’Oeil company.
Visit of the Chartrons
With our volunteer guide Jean, stroll and discover the famous Bordeaux district of Chartrons, its Saint-Louis church and its narrow streets full of authenticity.
Free
Giant language café
To mark Europe Day 2024, join us for a giant language café, where you can practice the European languages of your choice in a convivial atmosphere.
Free
Opening of the exhibition Tango, no todo es rock
Attend the opening of the exhibition and the screening of the documentary Tango, no todo es rock in the presence of French-Uruguayan photographer Pedro Lombardi.
Free
Concert: Benjamin Piat – Eldorado and Bivouac
Enjoy a concert by Benjamin Piat, who will take you on a journey with his Latin and Oriental songs from the albums Eldorado and Bivouac.
Free
Museum of Natural History
Come and discover the Museum of Natural History with a mediator, and learn more about the secrets of biodiversity and the wonders of natural evolution.
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NIGHT OF THE CATHEDRALS
May 10 and 11
On Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, Saint-André Cathedral offers a colorful evening for the Cathedral Night !
From 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm, enjoy a free show of songs and light projections to (re)discover this monument.
EUROPEAN MUSEUM NIGHT
Saturday May 18th
On the evening of Saturday 18 May, Bordeaux’s museums will be opening their doors to you free of charge for the European Museum Night.
A truly original experience offering guided tours, fun trails and events for all ages.
BORDEAUX FAIR
May 18 to May 26
Bordeaux International Fair returns from Saturday, May 18 to Sunday, May 26, 2024 for nine days of discoveries!
Head to the exhibition center to enjoy this cultural event, which this year has a Street-Art theme.