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 !
Pastry workshop: choux and white dunes
Learn how to prepare the famous cream puffs and White Dunes with a professional pastry chef. The recipe will no longer hold any secrets for you !
Cine Club : La Tortue Rouge
Discover the animated film The Red Turtle, which won a César and was nominated for an Oscar in 2017 for Best Animated Feature!
Free
Guided tour of Bordeaux
Visit downtown Bordeaux accompanied by our volunteer guide Jean-Marie, who will share with you explanations of the city’s history and architecture.
Free
Chocolaterie Saunion
Visit the Saunion chocolate factory, where you’ll discover the secrets of their chocolate-making process before enjoying a tasting session.
Château Pape Clément
Visit the famous Château Pape Clément winery in Pessac, then enjoy a tasting of 3 glasses of wine, including the château’s own excellent wine.
Pétanque Tournament
Come and test your skills and take on the other students at a pétanque tournament, a typically friendly French sport that’s very popular in spring and summer.
Free
Bordeaux bike tour
With our guide Jean, discover Bordeaux on a guided bike tour that takes you through the historic center and along both banks of the Garonne.
Opening of the Brazil and Venezuela exhibition
Discover an exhibition on the situation between Brazil and Venezuela and the region’s traditional costumes, then sample local products.
Free
European language café
To celebrate Europe Day, come and join us at this language café to practice the European languages of your choice in a friendly atmosphere.
Free
What’s up in Bordeaux?
LES ESCALES DU LIVRE
April 4 to 6
Discover French and foreign literature at Les Escales du Livre on Bordeaux’s Right Bank.
There will be lectures, book signings and even workshops!
SALON DU VINTAGE
April 12 to 13
On the weekend of April 12 and 13, come to Darwin Eco-Système to discover the Vintage Salon!
Nostalgic fans will be able to find vintage furniture, clothes, objects and cars!
BORDEAUX NOUS ENVOIE BALADER
April 19 to 27
From April 19 to 27, the Tourist Office invites you to take part in the new edition of Bordeaux nous envoie balader.
Enjoy discovery tours of Bordeaux and its metropolis for just €7.