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The Cité du Vin celebrates its 10th anniversary in Bordeaux: discover its exceptional anniversary program, featuring culture, tastings, and sensory experiences
With its bold silhouette, golden reflections, and sensory journey, the has established itself as the beating heart of modern Bordeaux. This architectural masterpiece, which has become one of the city's emblems, is cele...
With a maritime parade and siren songs, the Carnival will transform the center of Bordeaux into a huge aquatic celebration.
If you love festive and original , you've come to the right place! On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Bordeaux will be transformed into a veritable aquatic carnival for the 30th edition of the Carnaval des Deux Rives! This year,...
Dragons, lions and the Fire Horse: the Chinese New Year parade returns to Bordeaux in 2026 and promises a colorful spectacle.
Resounding drums, undulating dragons and flashes of red and gold: Bordeaux is about to vibrate to the rhythm of Chinese New Year. Every year, this ancient celebration transforms the city's streets into a veritable . Com...
Return to Middle-earth: A superb Candlelight Lord of the Rings concert officially arrives in Bordeaux – Tickets on sale now
The Lord of the Rings is famous for its rich story, iconic characters and powerful themes. And just as unforgettable as its story is the soundtrack to the film franchise, now coming to Bordeaux with . And tickets are av...
2h45 from Bordeaux, a Christmas market like no other will warm your heart this festive season – 70 chalets, two ice rinks, countless activities for young and old, all in a warm atmosphere straight from the French Overseas Departments and Territories.
Having already traveled to Scandinavia, Russia, Canada and Spain, Sarlat's Christmas Market 2025 will this time be taking you to the sunny French overseas territories. From Mayotte to Polynesia, via the West Indies and...
Forget Christmas markets and discover the Opéra National’s finest shows to end the year on a high note!
Bordeaux hides a treasure - its Opera. While the city is illuminated by a thousand lights and Christmas markets draw in the crowds, another kind of magic is at work behind the doors of the Grand Théâtre and Auditorium....
In Bordeaux, this magical event is worthy of a Christmas movie: come and listen to The Nutcracker and White Christmas for an enchanted evening.
As the days grow shorter and the Christmas lights twinkle on Bordeaux's facades, the city is filled with a festive, yet cosy atmosphere. Along the Garonne, the winter air is crisp, and a gentle torpor invites us to seek...
Following on from Princesse Mononoké, a new monumental creation, 3 metres high and 5.6 metres wide, straight out of one of Miyazaki’s masterpieces, is being unveiled for a few months only in Bordeaux.
After the exhibition of three tapestries at the Grand Théâtre, the Salle des Fêtes Bordeaux Grand Parc and the Pierre Veilletet library in the Caudéran district in 2023 and 2024, it's the turn of the to host one of the...
From fantasy to Montesquieu, our selection of must-visit literary addresses for book lovers in Bordeaux
We know Bordeaux for its , its wine and its ... but the city is also a veritable haven for lovers of literature. Whether you're an avid reader, a philosopher or just curious and in search of inspiration, the capital of...