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 !
Cooking workshop
Get hands-on by preparing a vegetarian blanquette and a complete French meal, then enjoy your dish at La Cuisine de Camille!
Bassins des Lumières
Come and discover the colourful worlds of painters Henri Matisse and Frida Kahlo at an immersive exhibition in Bordeaux’s former submarine base.
French Apéro
Come and meet students from the Alliance Française and practice French or any other language of your choice over a drink at Central Pub Gambetta!
Free
Bordeaux tour
Visit the city center of Bordeaux with our volunteer guide Jean, who will share insights into the city’s history and architecture.
Free
Petanque
Test your skills by participating in a pétanque tournament, a friendly French sport that is particularly popular in spring and summer.
Free
Wine Tasting Workshop
Discover the art of wine tasting at Cousin & Compagnie, an independent Bordeaux wine shop, and become an expert in the art of oenology!
Aquitaine Museum
Discover the Museum of Aquitaine, where a guide will teach you more about the history of Bordeaux in the 18th century and its role in the triangular trade.
Free
Visit of Darwin
Accompanied by our guide Jean, explore the right bank and the Darwin area, with a special focus on the local street art.
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.
What’s up in Bordeaux?
FOIRE AUX PLAISIRS
From February 27 to March 22
The traditional Foire aux Plaisirs, a true Bordeaux institution, is back on Place des Quinconces!
Come and enjoy its attractions as well as its many food stalls!
BORDEAUX ROCK FESTIVAL
From March 11 to March 14
Bordeaux Rock Festival is four days of concerts held in iconic venues across the Bordeaux metropolitan area, featuring a bold and carefully curated lineup that ranges from local gems to international icons.
ESCALES DU LIVRE
From March 27 to March 29
From March 27 to March 29, the Escales du livre will take place in Darwin, on the Rive droite.
Participate to three days of litterary discoveries through workshops, readings, interviews and debates!