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 !
Pétanque Tournament
Come and compete against your fellow students in a pétanque tournament, a typical sport very popular in the south of France. A good time guaranteed!
Free
Château Pape Clément
Visit the Château Pape Clément winery in Pessac, then enjoy a tasting of 3 glasses of wine, including the château’s own excellent wine.
Pastry workshop: cream puffs
Learn how to make the famous cream puffs and white dunes with a professional pastry chef. The recipe will hold no more secrets for you.
Sailing initiation
Come and discover sailing on Lake Bordeaux, where you will learn the basic techniques of this popular summer water sport!
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
Picnic in the Jardin Public
Join us for a picnic and bring something to eat so we can enjoy a friendly get-together with other students at the Jardin Public.
Free
What’s up in Bordeaux?
FESTIVAL RELACHE
May 18 to September 19
The Relache Festival returns this year for a full four months of concerts!
Discover local artists all over Bordeaux and let the music take you away.
L’ÉTÉ MÉTROPOLITAIN À BORDEAUX
From July 15 to August 28
Throughout the summer, the entire Bordeaux metropolitan area will be celebrating during the summer festival!
For over a month, enjoy entertainment (music, dance, etc.) throughout the city.
INITIAL FESTIVAL
From August 29 to 30
Are you a fan of electronic music? Come and attend the 4th edition of the Initial Festival: Mission Saturn!
Enjoy 100% local artists and discover their electro-house-techno sounds to end the summer on a high note.