Come and celebrate autumn with a visit to Cadillac
Tour of the old bastide town and walls, followed by lunch and visit to the Château including Exhibition “HENRI IV un roi dans l’Histoire”.
We’ll have coffee and a walk round the bastide which has kept its walls, gates, square plan, narrow alleys and gardens, covered market with the Château and town hall above and an old church.
Then we’ll have lunch at Le Cosmopolitan , a picturesque restaurant inside the bastide.
The Château
The major attraction at Cadillac is its stately Château. This 17th century building has a collection of stunning mantelpieces and fine tapestries. Until September 29th , it is housing an exhibition of period portraits and statues on loan from Versailles, centering on ‘Le Bon Roi Henri, King Henri IV of France (1589-1610).
Both the house and exhibition are well-worth a visit. As there are notice boards and the Henri IV exhibition has panels in French and English, it will not be a guided tour.
Alain Mounolou will be there to supply explanations. Alain plans to send participants a short advance file via e-mail covering the major facts and a printed version will be handed out on the spot.
When, where and how?
Meet between 10.30 and 11.00 a.m. on the market square at Cadillac.
Visit starts at 11.00. Lunch 12.30. Château visit at 15.00, visiting time around 1 hour and a half, at will.
Directions
From Arcachon/Biscarrosse: Leave A 63 at exit 24 to Saucats, then La Brède where you join RN 113, turn right to Castres-Gironde and on to Podensac
From Bordeaux/Le Médoc: Follow the rocade and exit onto the Toulouse motorway A 62 (exit 19), leave at exit 1.1 (in fact the 2nd exit) ‘La Brède’, ‘Langon’ (green sign) and turn left, drive to Podensac and beyond. If you miss exit 1.1, drive down to exit 2, follow ‘Podensac’ signs, when you reach RN 113 in the village, turn right towards ‘Cérons’. At the roundabout turn left towards Béguey and Cadillac.
Once over the bridge turn right to Cadillac, right again at the entrance of the town there’s a big car park to your right in front of the walls.
Lunch and Prices
Le Cosmopolitan, which is at the end of a street off the main square, will provide a 3-course lunch with choice of main course and wine (1 bottle for 5) 22€
Château visit will cost 6€.
Payment and Booking
All payments are to be made individually on the day. No payments by HELLOASSO.
Visit to the Tonnellerie Nadalié: Ludon Médoc – Wednesday July 24th (UPDATED)
Ever wondered how the barrels are made which store the wine before we drink it?
There is a visit to the Barrel Maker Nadalié (Tonnellerie) at Ludon Médoc just north west of Bordeaux planned for the above date.
The visit will be in English starting at 11 o’clock, including a tasting of wine made by the family, followed by lunch in their very nice Brasserie Le 1902 (the year the tonnellerie started).
Lunch Menu
Carpaccio de tomates d’Antan, billes de mozzarella
Ballotine de Poulet fermier, crème chorizo, gratin dauphinoise
Verrine de salade de fruits de saison.
Price
The cost for the visit is €12.50 per person and the meal is €24 for Entrée/Plat or Plat/Dessert with coffee and wine. Website for information www.nadalie.fr
Please pay individually for the visit and your lunch on the day
Booking
Book direct with Deirdre whose contact details are HERE
Visit to the Tonnellerie Nadalié: Ludon Médoc – Wednesday July 24th (UPDATED)
Ever wondered how the barrels are made which store the wine before we drink it?
There is a visit to the Barrel Maker Nadalié (Tonnellerie) at Ludon Médoc just north west of Bordeaux planned for the above date.
The visit will be in English starting at 11 o’clock, including a tasting of wine made by the family, followed by lunch in their very nice Brasserie Le 1902 (the year the tonnellerie started).
Lunch Menu
Carpaccio de tomates d’Antan, billes de mozzarella
Ballotine de Poulet fermier, crème chorizo, gratin dauphinoise
Verrine de salade de fruits de saison.
Price
The cost for the visit is €12.50 per person and the meal is €24 for Entrée/Plat or Plat/Dessert with coffee and wine. Website for information www.nadalie.fr
Please pay individually for the visit and your lunch on the day
Booking
Book direct with Deirdre whose contact details are HERE
BORDEAUX ANGLAIS, a day’s visit, walk and lunch with Alain Mounolou on Wednesday April 3rd, 2019 from 10 a.m to 4.30 p.m..
What was Bordeaux like when the Ducs d’Aquitaine were also incidentally rois d’Angleterre (1154-1453)? Want to find out? Join in!
Starting with a private guided tour of the mediaeval section of the Musée d’Aquitaine from 10.30 to 12 a.m – 7€
thenlunch at the well-known Cafe Les Arts 138 cours Victor Hugo on the corner of rue Ste Catherine – 14:90€
and an afternoon tour of the “Bordeaux Anglais” with its gates, walls, old houses, bell tower and narrow alleys. Ending Place Pey Berland (by the A & B tram stops, close to central boutiques for shopaholics).
Join in for one, two or all three of the above !
Meeting time and place
Meet from 10 a.m at the Teachers Club 35 cours Pasteur, Bordeaux, close to Tram B “Musée d’Aquitaine” stop and Tram A “Hôtel de Ville” stop.
Prices and Booking
Museum visit: 7€ per person (includes guide’s fee and entrance) to be paid in cash to Alain on the day.
Lunch: Cafe Les Arts does a pleasant 3-course day’s menu+coffee for 14.90€ not including drinks and a choice between fish and meat, to be paid for individually.
You can skip lunch if you wish, or join for lunch and/or in the afternoon.
The BBC uses the Helloasso online booking system to make it very easy for you to book and select any of the options for the event..
If you have not used Helloasso before, try it, it is easy !
In the inter-war years Biscarrosse was the centre of the thriving French seaplane industry, with more than 100 flying boats providing flights to Africa. New York and South America. There is now an excellent museum there, with a regular international event to trace the history of aviation.
The 2018 edition also marks the centenary of the first flight of what was to become Latécoère Air Lines which started delivering freight and post for Laposte to the french colonies in Africa.
During the first world war the founder, Pierre Latécoère, invested in factories in Toulouse producing shells and aircraft and delivered about 800 planes to the french army. The company then specialized in design and manufacture of seaplanes which reached a zenith with the six engined Latécoère 631 which was billed as ‘The Ship of the Skies‘ and designed for transatlantic flights. The 631 first flew in 1939 and 10 examples were produced. It was the largest production seaplane ever built and to put this into context had a wingspan about one third larger than the famous Short Sunderland of WWII fame. Groupe Latécoère still exists today as a successful group of companies supplying assemblies and components to Airbus and Boeing.
The 2018 flying displays will involve historic seaplanes and legendary aircraft of French and international aviation including the Breguet 14, PBY Catalina, Douglas DC3, De Havilland Beaver etc
More recent aircraft will fly including a Rafale, competitor to Eurofighter Typhoon, from the 17F Flotille of the French Naval Air Force, a fire fighting Canadair seaplane of the Civil Security and also the presence of the Patrouille de France which is the Air Force aerobatic team.
There will be helicopter rides, exhibitions and the usual event amenities.
The BBC enjoyed an excellent day in 2016, and we look forward to visiting again this year, seeing around 30 classic seaplanes in action, contrasted with a display by the mighty supersonic Dassault Rafale which is built at Merignac.
Our Rendezvous and Picnic
We must expect it to be busy, and to avoid the crowds we propose meeting at 12.00 sharp for a ‘tranquil’ picnic at the Petit Lac.
We will then walk less than 1 Km along the canal to reach the event at the southern lake at Latecoere, which has the usual festival facilities (aviation and other stalls, refreshments etc).
Entry is free.
Please bring all you need for a picnic ! Phil aims to ‘reserve’ the picnic tables by the lake !
Picnic and Meeting Location
TIME: 12:00 noon on Sunday 10th June
GPS: 44.396591, -1.182885 ( N 44°23’47.7″ W 1°10’58.4″ )
Take A63 from Bordeaux and after 28Km turn off onto A660 signed to Arcachon
Turn off after 5 km, onto D216 signed to Biscarrosse
In Mios turn sharp right at the first roundabout then straight over the next one
After 25km go through Sanguinet (over 4 roundabouts including a large one surrounding the town hall)
After a further 12 Km you reach Biscarrosse
Go straight over the first and second roundabouts, and continue straight into the centre (over an absurd number of speed bumps !) past the Marie and the church
Take the second turn right after the church, signed to Dechetterie and Cimetiere ! This road is Avenue de Montbron
You will cross a bridge over the canal (joining Biscarrosse’s three lakes) and then look out for the lakeside car park on your right opposite the cemetery
Note the car park has an intimidating 2.1m width restriction. If your car is wider, or you don’t trust your judgement, you can park opposite in the Cemetery car park !
Note ignore any signs for ‘Hydravion’ (which direct to special parking, buses and crowds)
Booking
To register, please contact Phil C direct or book online below. Phil’s contact details are here
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Click ‘Submit’ only once and then wait for your booking details to be re-displayed on your screen.
There maybe a little delay while your details are being noted and registered.
If you do not receive a confirmation from the organiser within 48 hours then your booking has not been recorded and we ask you to contact the organiser direct for your booking confirmation.
CAP SCIENCE BORDEAUX FOLLOWED BY LUNCH AT LES TONTONS
Did you know that we are the result of the multiplication and diversification of a handful of tiny stem cells?
All life begins with stem cells. Without them men, animals and plants could not live. Thanks to them our body is constantly regenerating and creates more than 300 million new cells per minute.
Today, with the help of stem cells, doctors can produce skin or treat patients with cancer. And tomorrow? Could we cure through these special cells diseases like Alzheimers or diabetes?
Discover the role and nature of these very particular cells. Their incredible powers will not stop surprising you!
Private Guided Tour
We have organised a private guided tour of this very interesting exhibition at 10 am on Friday 23rd February. The cost per person will be between 2,50€ and 4,50€ depending on numbers.
Cap Sciences, Hangar 20, Quai de Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux which is next to Pont Chaban Delmas. For a map, please click here
Lunch
Following the visit to Cap Science for those who would like lunch we plan to eat at Les Tontons, which is just 50 metres from the exhibition. The lunch menu costs between 16 – 18 euros (excluding wine) which includes a buffet of entrées, plat de jour and a buffet of desserts.
Les Tontons, 118 Quai de Bacalan, 33000 Bordeaux which is next to the Pont Chaban Delmas. For a map, please click here
Booking
If you would like to join us please register with Norma B or online. Norma’s contact details are here
Closing date Sunday 18th February. Places are limited so please register early.
When using the on-line booking form, please note the following:
Do not forget to press ‘Submit’
If you do not receive a confirmation from the organiser within 48 hours then your booking has not been recorded and we ask you to contact the organiser direct for your booking confirmation
Address – Parking – Public Transport
Tram line B, stop Cite du Vin. Address Hanger 20, Quai Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux (ie Next door to the Pont Chaban Delmas)
Plenty of parking available agjacent to the CAP Sciences
CAP SCIENCE BORDEAUX FOLLOWED BY LUNCH AT LES TONTONS
Did you know that we are the result of the multiplication and diversification of a handful of tiny stem cells?
All life begins with stem cells. Without them men, animals and plants could not live. Thanks to them our body is constantly regenerating and creates more than 300 million new cells per minute.
Today, with the help of stem cells, doctors can produce skin or treat patients with cancer. And tomorrow? Could we cure through these special cells diseases like Alzheimers or diabetes?
Discover the role and nature of these very particular cells. Their incredible powers will not stop surprising you!
Private Guided Tour
We have organised a private guided tour of this very interesting exhibition at 10 am on Friday 23rd February. The cost per person will be between 2,50 euros and 4,50 euros depending on numbers.
Lunch
Following the visit to Cap Science for those who would like lunch we plan to eat at Les Tontons,
which is just 50 metres from the exhibition. The lunch menu costs between 16 – 18 euros (excluding wine) which includes a buffet of entrées, plat de jour and a buffet of desserts.
Booking
If you would like to join us please register with Norma B or online. Norma’s contact details are in the Membership Directory here
Closing date Sunday 18th February. Places are limited so please register early.
When using the on-line booking form, please note the following:
Do not forget to press ‘Submit’
If you do not receive a confirmation from the organiser within 48 hours then your booking has not been recorded and we ask you to contact the organiser direct for your booking confirmation
Address – Parking – Public Transport
Tram line B, stop Cite du Vin. Address Hanger 20, Quai Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux (ie Next door to the Pont Chaban Delmas)
Plenty of parking available agjacent to the CAP Sciences
The program for the day covers 900 years of history !
A day out in central Bordeaux with a visit to the cathedral St Andre and then lunch followed a free guided tour of the “Voilà les Américains” exhibition at Centre Jean Moulin. The three locations are easily accessible in central Bordeaux and are within 500 metres of each other.
Meeting place and time
Meet at 11:00 at the Club des Retraités MGEN, 35 cours Pasteur, Bordeaux which is where we had the Brexit meeting with the British Embassy official from Paris in September 2016).
The Club is opposite the Musée d’Aquitaine, next to Tram B (Pessac/Bacalan) Musée d’Aquitaine stop, one stop away from Tram A (Mérignac-Lormont) Hôtel de Ville stop at the cathedral St Andre. and 500m away from the Place de la Victoire bus/tram hub.
The Club is a convenient meeting place with seating and facilities.
Tour
After meeting up at the Club, Alain will take us around the cathedral St Andre for a guided visit. We will see some of the spectacular results from the major restoration works and get a more complete view of the inside than we had for the Compostella tour that we did 3 years ago.
The imposing and well restored royal entrance in the north wall of the nave epitomises 13th century French Gothic architecture.
Eleanor of Aquitaine and Louis VII, the future king of France, were married there 1137, as were Anne of Austria and Louis XIII. The cathedral was used to store fodder during the French Revolution and suffered a devastating fire in the 19th century. A very varied history !!
Lunch
Around 12.30 we lunch at Le Dragon Doré, 9 rue Paul Louis Landes (50m away from the Club).
It’s a small place run by a friendly Cambodian couple who cook fresh food daily as customers come in, so the food doesn’t stand for hours in warming-up containers.
There is a buffet-lunch for 14€ excluding drinks/coffee/tea. Please pay for your lunch at the restaurant.
Voilà les Américains !
After lunch at 14:30, we have a free guided visit around the 1917 – Voilà les Américains exhibition at the Centre National Jean Moulin which is opposite the cathedral spires on the corner of rue Vital Carles.
In April 1917, the USA sent an a large army to France comprising about two million soldiers at its peak. On 21st June 1917, Bordeaux became the headquarters of Base 2 for the Service of Supply responsible for the procurement, reception and organisation of the immense amount of supplies to support a large fighting army in Europe. American troops also arrived in large numbers at Brest and Saint Nazaire for onward transit to the front line.
The exhibition reveals the realities of the arrival and the installation of the Americans in Bordeaux and their associated logistics.
1917 was marked by the Russian Revolution, mutinies, the new military presence of the Americans in the conflict and the start of a hard fight to eventual victory by the Allies which was achieved in 1918. The exhibition shows the daily life of American troops as evoked through relationships with people (weddings, births, deaths), as well as problems of hygiene and health. The inherent diseases and accidents caused the establishment of proper health services.
The American soldiers were nicknamed Sammies after the iconic Uncle Sam and the presence of the Americans in the Gironde brought many influences including Jazz and also the YMCA (Young Man’s Christian Association) !
The exhibition is designed as part of the commemorations of the Centenary of the First World War, in partnership with the cities of Bassens, Lormont, Merignac, Carbon Blanc, the Metropolitan Archives and the Departmental Archives of the Gironde.
Booking
Please book online or book direct to Alain M ( contact details here ).
When using the online booking form, please note the following:
Do not forget to press ‘Submit’
If you do not receive a confirmation from Alain within 48 hours then your booking has not been recorded and we ask you to contact Alain direct for your booking confirmation
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After the success of the first two editions of the festival Tauzia Gardens in Autumn 2016 and Spring 2017, the Association of Friends of Tauzia have organised the third edition on Friday 20th, until Sunday 22nd October.
Come and meet over 80 exhibitors specialists of the plant world: nurserymen, gardeners, craftsmen, artists and exceptional artists.
You will have the opportunity to buy plants, flowers and shrubs in the privileged setting of an english park at Le Château de Tauzia
You can also get tips to keep your garden and follow short nature classes and informative on specific themes.
Address
Château de Tauzia
216 Cours du Général de Gaulle
33170 Gradignan
This dramatic, prestigious addition to Bordeaux’s riverside, adjacent to the new Chaban–Delmas bridge is the new Wine Experience, a ‘must’ for all. The interior compliments the exotic exterior !
We have organized a tour at a cost of 18€ per person. La Cite du Vin gives a different view of wine, across the world, across the ages and across all cultures and civilisations. The exhibition space covers 3,000 square metres and there are some twenty different themed areas which take you on a voyage exploring the many facets of wine across time and space.
A pre-programmed ‘guide companion’, available in different languages, will guide you around finishing at the Cite du Vin’s Belvedere, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Bordeaux while sipping a glass of wine from anywhere in the world.
Our visit will commence at 10.30 am, with a break for lunch and can be continued in the afternoon.
Lunch
A reservation has been made at LES TONTONS, a restaurant just 5 minutes’ walk from the Cité du Vin.
The price is 12 €uros for a starter and dessert from the buffet, or 15 €uros including a main course. Wine and coffee are extra.
Payment for lunch will be done individually on the day.
Otherwise, if you would prefer to eat in the Cite du Vin itself – there is a gastronomic restaurant and a snack bar – you will need to make your own arrangements.
Booking
To make a reservation please access via our website or contact Pamela Prior at
Please send a cheque in advance to Pamela for 18 € made payable to the BORDEAUX BRITISH COMMUNITY and also let Pamela know if you wish to be included in the group lunch or alternatively please book online below.
When using the on-line booking form, please note the following:
Do not forget to press ‘Submit’
If you do not receive a confirmation from the organiser within 48 hours then your booking has not been recorded and we ask you to contact the organiser direct for your booking confirmation
Please make your booking asap as we need to give an indication of numbers by FEBRUARY 15TH.
Directions
How about via a short river cruise ? The Bat3 ferry operates using regular Bordeaux Métropole public transport tickets (tickarte) like buses and trams. It leaves its pier at Quinconces (in front of La Belle Epoque) at 9.52-arriving at Cité du Vin (2nd stop) at 10.13 convenient for the 10.30 appointment.
For the return trip: it leaves Cité du Vin at 13.13; 14.13; 14.58; 15.43; 16.28 (last shuttle).
Alternatively there’s always Tram B from Pessac to the “Cité du Vin” stop, or free parking on quayside building sites a ten minute walk along Rue Lucien Faure away from the bridge!
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Come and celebrate autumn with a visit to Cadillac
The major attraction at Cadillac is its stately Château. This 17th century building has a collection of stunning mantelpieces and fine tapestries. Until September 29th , it is housing an exhibition of period portraits and statues on loan from Versailles, centering on ‘Le Bon Roi Henri, King Henri IV of France (1589-1610).
What was Bordeaux like when the Ducs d’Aquitaine were also incidentally rois d’Angleterre (1154-1453)? Want to find out? Join in!
In the inter-war years Biscarrosse was the centre of the thriving French seaplane industry, with more than 100 flying boats providing flights to Africa. New York and South America. There is now an excellent museum there, with a regular international event to trace the history of aviation.
After lunch at 14:30, we have a free guided visit around the 1917 – Voilà les Américains exhibition at the Centre National Jean Moulin which is opposite the cathedral spires on the corner of rue Vital Carles.
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