Events in Bordeaux on 20 March 2023

Apples freshly plucked from the orchard, potatoes unearthed that morning, jams potted the night before, this is truly a wonderful local market that attracts not only the best local producers but the most excited buyers for miles around.

A mass is held where prayers are said for those who have perished at sea, followed by a procession to the Cross of the Sailors. Afterwards, the sea is blessed by the "Sailors of the Women's Committee Fishermen Basin"...

This Spring festival in April celebrates the Médoc wine with an 'open house' at many of the Médoc-producing châteaux.

The association Les Grandes Heures of Saint-Emilion offer you high quality classical concerts held within the magnificent wine estates of Saint-Emilion.

ATP Challenger Tournament BNP Paribas Primrose Bordeaux. This tennis championship occupies a major position in the Bordeaux and Aquitaine sporting event calendar.

The châteaux of the Pessac-Léognan appellation opens their doors and allow you to sample their fine wines. There is also a winter version of this event in December.

Saint-Emilion celebrates the wine and heritage of this medieval city with this Spring festival. The Jurade, the Saint-Emilion wine brotherhood who historically had administrative rights over the town, parade through the town in their traditional...

Every other year, on even numbered years, Bordeaux celebrates its wine with a huge festival over four days. 

The only festival in France or in the world to present a program dedicated to young winners of international competitions.

The Battle of Castillon sealed the end of the Hundred Years' War on 17th July 1453. Enjoy this dramatic re-enactment just a stone's throw from the original battlefield, and immerse yourself in 1453, which also marked the end of the Middle...

If you are going to be in Saint Emilion then it is worth making sure you are here for the Jazz Festival. Not only is the town a beautiful setting but you will be entertained by some of the best jazz musicians around.

A three day event, where you can camp, enjoy the music and dance all night! The venue is the campus of the 'Universitaire de Bordeaux Metropole' on the outskirts of Bordeaux city itself.

Lacanau hosts the first French stage in the Men's and Women's Qualifying Series circuit of the World Surf League (WSL). The best surfers in the world come to compete here.

With much of the town of Saint-Macaire designated as medieval heritage and historical monuments, this is the perfect setting for a wonderful medieval festival. 

Bringing together music, urban cultures and issues around climate change, this festival aims to bring together people from different sectors of Bordeaux for a truly unique set of events. 

Exceptional locations around France, including Bordeaux, will be open to visit on the Journées du Patrimoine - a European wide event inspired by by France’s Journées Portes Ouvertes which started in 1984.