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 !
Darwin Street-Art Tour
Accompanied by our guide Jean, explore the Right Bank and the Espace Darwin, with a special focus on the neighborhood’s street art.
Free
Petanque Tournament
Test your skills by participating in a pétanque tournament, a friendly French sport that is particularly popular in spring and summer.
Free
Guided tour of Bordeaux
Visit downtown Bordeaux accompanied by a volunteer guide, who will share with you explanations of the city’s history and architecture.
Free
Theater workshop
Improve your French and your oral expression with the Body-Voice-Space workshop offered by Jean-Pierre Terracol, founder of the l’Oeil company.
Introduction to oenology
Initiate yourself to the art of wine tasting at Cousin et Compagnie, an independent Bordeaux winery, with three glasses of wine and a board of food to share.
Interalliance Challenge
Compete against students from other Alliances Françaises on general knowledge questions about the French-speaking world, with a national final on October 1 in Paris.
Free
Guided tour of Bordeaux
Visit downtown Bordeaux accompanied by a volunteer guide, who will share with you explanations of the city’s history and architecture.
Free
French Apéro
Come and meet the students of the Alliance Française and practice French or other languages of your choice over a drink at the Central Hostel !
Free
Theater workshop
Improve your French and your oral expression with the Body-Voice-Space workshop offered by Jean-Pierre Terracol, founder of the l’Oeil company.
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
Bassins des Lumières: the Dutch Masters
Discover the immersive exhibition on the Dutch masters (Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, Mondrian…) in Bordeaux’s former submarine base.
Theater workshop
Improve your French and your oral expression with the Body-Voice-Space workshop offered by Jean-Pierre Terracol, founder of the l’Oeil company.
Tasting evening
To celebrate the Taste Week, come and taste local specialities (oysters, cheeses, cannelés, wines…) and international dishes prepared by students.
Visit of the Grand Theatre
Discover the interior of this iconic Bordeaux landmark, with a guide who will give explanations about the façade and the auditorium.
Excursion to Saint-Émilion
Discover the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, with a tour of its underground monuments, followed by a visit to a château where you’ll be offered two glasses of wine.
Introduction to bouldering
Bouldering is becoming increasingly popular in France. In an old winery, come and discover this sport, learn its basic techniques and climb to the top.
What’s up in Bordeaux?
CLIMAX FESTIVAL
September 11 to 15
Join us in Darwin for the 10th Climax Festival, whose theme is “a climate of peace”.
Concerts, artistic performances, conferences and round tables will take place throughout the festival.
HERITAGE DAYS
September 21 and 22
Take advantage of the European Heritage Days to discover Bordeaux’s various monuments.
Visits, exhibitions and free events are waiting to help you discover our heritage.
THE FAB
September 28 to October 13
A not-to-be-missed event, the Bordeaux Arts Festival returns for its 9th edition.
Discover a wide range of artistic proposals in various towns across the metropolis.