Explore Bordeaux
Cultural Programs in Bordeaux
A fun and immersive way to practice French while discovering the best of southwestern France.
Many Sunny Days
You get over 250 sunny days a year. More time outside to explore and use your French daily.
Cultural Events
Join weekly visits, guided tours, and local events to meet people and speak French.
Architecture
Bordeaux has beautiful 18th century buildings and calm streets that become part of your French day.
🍷 Food & Wine
Bordeaux is known for its wine, but also for its food markets and restaurants.Â
Trips to the Coast
Take a short train to Arcachon or the Dune du Pilat. Nature becomes part of your daily routine.
Easy to Get Around
Walk or take the tram to most places. The city is quiet, simple, and easy to explore.
Why You Should Visit Bordeaux?
You should visit Bordeaux because it offers a full French experience. The city has a UNESCO-listed center, strong wine culture, and weekly events. You can join cultural activities, walk through historic streets, and use your French in daily life. It’s calm, well-connected, and easy to explore as a student.
Where to go in Bordeaux ?
A Must See in Bordeaux
Place de la Bourse
A large 18th-century square facing the Garonne River, known for the Miroir d’eau and its classical French architecture.
Rue Sainte-Catherine
The longest pedestrian street in Europe, filled with shops, cafés, and local spots where you hear French spoken every day
Les Bassins des Lumières
A digital art space inside a former submarine base showing immersive light and sound shows with French cultural themes.
La Cité du Vin
A museum dedicated to wine and French culture with interactive exhibitions, tasting areas, and audio in French and English.
What to do in Bordeaux ?
Activities in Bordeaux
Wine Tasting
Learn key French terms while tasting local wines with classmates or a guided host.
City Tour
Explore Bordeaux’s history with a group and learn new words in real life situations.
French Cooking Class
Cook regional dishes like duck confit or canelés while practicing food vocabulary.
Bike Along the Garonne River
Rent a bike and ride through open paths, stopping at markets or riverside cafés.
Visit a Local Food Market
Try oysters, cheese, and bread while speaking with local vendors at Marché des Capucins.
Day Trip to Arcachon
Swim, hike, or relax by the bay while chatting with other students in a calm setting.
Street Festival
Take part in outdoor events during the summer and meet locals in French-speaking zones.
Why Bordeaux Stands Out ?
•Architecture
You study in a city with clean streets, grand buildings, and calm public spaces that make learning feel more inspiring.
•Close to Nature
You can take short trips to beaches, forests, or lakes nearby, giving you space to relax and reset after your French classes.
•Student Friendly
The city is safe, walkable, and easy to enjoy, giving you space to focus and speak French often.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our cultural activities help you enjoy Bordeaux while using French in real life. From city tours to local events, they make learning fun and natural. Here are some quick answers to common questions.
You get a schedule when you start.
Just sign up at the school or online by Chat or Email.Â
City tours, museums, wine tastings, weekend trips.
These help you explore local culture while learning French in real life.
Yes, you practice French while doing things.
You hear and speak the language naturally, outside the classroom.
Some yes, some no.
You’ll get a full list when you sign up, with clear info on what’s included.
Usually no, but sometimes yes.
Most activities are for students, but we may open spots if there’s space.
Yes, no problem.
All levels are welcome. You will understand and enjoy the activities even if you’re just starting.
Our Monthly Programme
Our cultural activities programme changes every month and is sent to all our new students. It includes at least one excursion a week. Learn and have fun! Discover French culture, events in the city of Bordeaux, the region and its historical and natural heritage.
