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 !
Bordeaux tour
Visit downtown Bordeaux with a volunteer guide, who will provide you with various explanations about the history and architecture of our city and its monuments.
Free
Itineraries of travelling photographers
Come and discover the exhibitions at the Itinéraires des photographes voyageurs festival, showcasing artistic photography on the theme of travel.
Free
Decorative Arts and Design Museum
Come and visit the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, where its collections of ceramics and furniture will give you a taste of French craftsmanship.
Free
French Apéro
Come meet students from the Alliance Française and practice French or other languages of your choice over a drink in a friendly atmosphere.
Free
Petanque
Test your skills by participating in a pétanque tournament, a friendly French sport that is particularly popular in spring and summer.
Free
Saunion chocolate factory
Visit the artisanal Saunion chocolate factory, where you will discover its workshops and the secrets behind chocolate making before enjoying a tasting.
Saint-Michel guided tour
Accompanied by our guide Jean, discover the secrets of Saint-Michel, a lively district of Bordeaux famous for its Basilica and its spire.
Free
Opening of Lado A/Lado B
As part of Latin America Weeks, take part in the opening reception of the exhibition Side A / Side B, focusing on Franco–Latin American families living in Bordeaux.
Free
Pastry workshop
Come learn how to prepare the famous cream puffs and Dunes Blanches with a professional pastry chef. You’ll master the recipe in no time!
Château Pape Clément
Visit the Château Pape Clément vineyard in Pessac, then enjoy a tasting of three glasses of wine, including the excellent Château Pape Clément.
Visit of the Grand Theatre
Discover the interior of this famous Bordeaux landmark with a guide who will explain its façade and auditorium.
EmmaFleurs concert
As part of Latin America Weeks, come feel the rhythm of songs by EmmaFleurs, a Franco-Mexican pop artist, at the Latino Village.
Free
What’s up in Bordeaux?
NIGHT OF MUSEUMS
Saturday, May 23
Head to all the museums in Bordeaux for the European Night of Museums, from nightfall until midnight!
Discover the various collections and enjoy a wide range of free events.
BORDEAUX GEEKFEST
From May 23 to May 24
Come along to Bordeaux GeekFest at the Parc des Expositions for a packed programme of games, concerts, entertainment and fashion shows!
With over 200 exhibitors, there’ll be plenty of activities to delight pop culture fans!
GAY PRIDE
Saturday, May 30
Join thousands of others at the famous Pride Parade, which will set off from Place des Quinconces.
Take to the streets to celebrate diversity and raise the profile of the LGBTQIA+ community.