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
Petanque
Come compete against your fellow students in a pétanque tournament—a traditional French sport that’s very popular in the south. A good time guaranteed!
Free
Trip to the
Arcachon Bay
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.
Cheese tasting
Enjoy a tasting of several French cheeses and different glasses of wine, with explanations from the cheesemaker about the origins of the cheeses being tasted.
CAPC Museum
Come and explore the world of contemporary art and discover the exhibition Jardin des neufs soleils by Trevor Yeung during a guided tour of the CAPC.
Free
What’s up in Bordeaux?
ADRENALINE FESTIVAL
From April 3 to April 5
The Adrénaline Festival is back on the Place des Quinconces for its third edition!
Two evenings dedicated to electronic music, circus arts, and artistic performances.
SALON DU VINTAGE
From April 25 to April 26
On the weekend of April 25–26, join us at Darwin Écosystème for the Vintage Fair!
Nostalgia lovers will be able to discover vintage furniture, clothing, objects, and classic cars.
BROCANTE FAIR
From April 24 to May 10
Enjoy the Spring Flea Market Fair and come browse for treasures at Place des Quinconces.
A large open-air market where you can find second-hand dealers, antique sellers, and food stalls.