Bordeaux British Community

NEW NEW:  We are pleased to announce that this year we have Nadège, an excellent female singer/guitarist with a repertoire covering British and American Soul, Pop, Country, Folk, Rock, old classics, songs of romance and songs that are fun. Nadège will be singing during the welcome apero and afterwards before the disco. Nadege’s native language is English and she performs in English.

We are returning to the stunning Château La Chèze in Floirac for our annual Christmas Party and Dinner on Friday, 7th December.

The price for members is unbeatable value for at 45€ per BBC member for a fantastic evening. The price for member’s guests is 55€ per person. Very much an evening to suit everyone.  Enjoy good food and wine. Be calm or to be energetic. The choice is yours. Oh ……. and also to enjoy great company in a beautiful environment!

Your evening commences at 7pm with a glass or two of kir petillant and canapes – an opportunity to meet up with friends and to welcome new members.

This year the drama group are taking a break. Many (Ed: at least one!) asked why? The answer is: “…. to preserve our artistic integrity and keep our air of mystery” !!!  (We are planning something special as a replacement which will be announced soon)

Please order your choice of each of the three courses in advance.

After dinner there will be dancing to a selection of oldies and goodies and some up to date music into the wee hours of the morning.  All those memories will come flooding back! The energetic can enjoy a boogie; maybe a smooch or two for the romantically inclined and we may be sure that some of the old faithfuls (music that is!) will make an appearance.

Or if you are not feeling energetic, just sit and chat with friends and do not worry as the drinks from the ‘Night Bar’ will not run out!

Be calm and chat, relax or be energetic and dance. The choice is totally yours !

* Venue

Château La Chèze – 27 Avenue Pierre Semirot, 33270 FLOIRAC.

The château was built in the late 19th century on the grounds of a former small fortified castle by a wealthy market gardener.

The art nouveau style mansion has been modernized to high standards whilst retaining many of the original charming features. The staff are always very helpful and friendly and they create a great ambience for us to enjoy.

Our food will be prepared and cooked by resident chef Jean-Baptiste Lévy and his team who served us well last time.

For directions and a map, please see the ‘Directions and Map‘ section at the very bottom of this page.

* Program for the Evening and Menu – fantastic value for only 45€ !

• 7:00 – 7:30: Welcome Cocktail – Soupe Champenoise with ‘finger food accompaniments’
• 7:00 – Nadège performing a mix of well-known songs in English
• 7:30: Please take your seats for dinner
  • Dinner choices:
    • Entrée (to be chosen in advance):
      • Gâteau de lapin confit, pommes Granny Smith et tuiles parmesan
      • OR Velouté de châtaignes et pépites de lard
    • Main Course (to be chosen in advance):
      • Merlu, tagliatelles de légumes et crème citron
      • OR Sourie d’agneau confite au ras-el-hanout et caviar d’aubergines
    • Dessert (to be chosen in advance):
      •  Pavlova aux fruits du moment
      • OR Travail autour du chocolat
    • Wines and water
    • Coffee accompanied by songs performed by Nadège
  • After Dinner
    • Optional dancing
    • Optional chatting
    • Optional ….. !
• ‘Night Bar’ – Crémant and wine ( Digestifs such as whisky and gin are available for purchase at the bar )

Unbeatable value for BBC Member’s price of 45€ !!

* Dress Code

Completely optional. Come dressed to enjoy yourself !

* Booking

If you require further information then please contact Avril or Ian whose contact details are here

We use the Helloasso online booking and payments system and they add a suggested ‘tip’ called a Pouboire, at the page which summarises your payment.

If you do not wish to leave a tip, please click ‘Modifier‘ and then click the feint box to the left of ‘Je ne souhaite pas laisser de pourboire‘. There is no obligation for you to add a tip.

Please have your bank or credit card available and also your mobile phone for payment verification.

Book and pay via the Helloasso system here

Alternatively please book direct:

Post your menu selections and cheque for 45€ per BBC member and 55€ per non-member, payable to ‘BBC’, direct to Ian (not Avril)

Ian’s address details are here

* Overnight Accommodation

• Château La Chèze – 27 Avenue Pierre Semirot, 33270 FLOIRAC
  • The party venue

There are are a number of good lower price local hotels available nearby.  Some of these hotels are listed below. Prices will increase as we get closer to Christmas, so book early!

• Hôtel Formule Club – 5 Rue Condorcet, 33150 CENON
  • 2.3 km by car from Château La Chèze
  •  05 56 32 16 68
  • Several of our members have stayed at this hotel and reported good value for money.

• Hôtel Altica – rue de la Gabarre, 33270 FLOIRAC
  • 3.4 kms by car from Château La Chèze
  • 05 57 97 70 70

• Hôtel F1 – 50 rue Emile Henriot, Quai de la Souys, 33100 BORDEAUX-BASTIDE
  • 2.8 km by car from Château La Chèze
  • 08 91 70 51 93

• Hôtel Kyriad – 1 Avenue de Paris 33310 LORMONT
  • 4 km by car from Château La Chèze
  • 08 92 23 48 13

• Booking.com – Special offers.

* Taxis

Recommend that you book your taxi in advance rather than waiting until you need it. When booking your taxi, please make sure that you have the château address to hand which is: Château la Chèze, 27 Avenue Pierre Semirot, 33270 FLOIRAC

• The château reception will book your taxi but do not wait until the last minute !
• Or use  Pages Jaune 
  • In the first search box enter ‘taxi‘
  • In the second box enter either ‘Floirac 33270‘ or ‘Cenon 33150‘
  • to display the phone number of a particular taxi company:
    • Click ‘+infos‘
    • Then click  ‘Afficher les No.’ on the next screen

Directions and Map

Coming to the Chateau by car on the Rocade (ring road)

• Exit 24 (BERGERAC, CENON, HIGH FLOIRAC). Follow the direction Haut Floirac.
• At the elongated roundabout on the bridge, turn left towards Centre Ville, Haut Floirac.
• At the next roundabout continue straight, and at the next roundabout, turn right towards Observatoire, Eglise St Vincent.
• At the next roundabout turn left towards Observatoire.
• The Chateau is after the curve on the right. Enter through the first gate on the left of the road.

Coming by car from Bordeaux centre

• Take Saint Jean bridge and continue straight.
• After the 2nd traffic lights, turn right towards Cenon Haut Floirac.
• At the next traffic light turn right, then continue straight. Pass 3 traffic lights.
• On the hill, turn right at the top towards Floirac.
• At the crossing, turn right, direction Haut Floirac, Downtown.
• At the next roundabout continue straight, and at the next roundabout, turn right towards Observatoire, Eglise St Vincent.
• At the next roundabout turn left towards Observatoire.
• The Chateau is after the curve on the right. Enter through the first gate on the left of the road