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
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
Come and visit the MADD through its collections of ceramics and furniture, and discover the heart of French craftsmanship.
Free
Sweet Treats Rally
Discover the gastronomy of Bordeaux during an unusual city rally, where you’ll explore the streets while tasting its sweet specialties!
Cinema: Le Corset
Discover The Corset, Louis Clichy’s Cannes award-winning animated short film, which tells the story of a young boy, the son of farmers, who is forced to wear a back brace…
French Apéro
Come and meet Alliance Française students to chat and practise your French in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Free
Excursion to the Bay of Arcachon
Climb to the top of the famous Dune du Pilat, then spend the afternoon in Arcachon enjoying the town and its beautiful beach. A good time guaranteed!
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
Cheeses and wines
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.
Sailing initiation
Come and discover sailing at the Bordeaux Lac sailing centre, where you will learn the basic techniques of this popular summer sport.
Bassins des Lumières
Discover the immersive exhibition on Henri Matisse and Frida Kahlo, set in the unique surroundings of Bordeaux’s former submarine base.
Excursion to Saint-Emilion
Visit the medieval village of Saint-Émilion and its underground monuments, before discovering a wine château where you will be offered two glasses of wine.
Guinguette chez Alriq
Make the most of the fine weather by coming along to an open-air concert at La Guinguette chez Alriq, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
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RELÂCHE FESTIVAL
From July 3 until August 20
Enjoy an eclectic music programme at the Relâche Festival.
A must-see event of the Bordeaux summer, the festival showcases local and international artists in a lively and festive atmosphere.
FRENCH NATIONAL DAY
Tuesday, July 14
On the occasion of the French National Day on July 14, attend the traditional fireworks display!
Enjoy numerous workshops and activities throughout the day to celebrate the French Revolution.
DANCING ON THE QUAYS
From July 14 until August 2
From July 14 until August 2, the Dancing on the Quays Festival is back to honor dancing !
Come discover beginner classes and dance performances featuring rock, samba, tango, dancehall, and many other styles along the riverfront.