GOOD TIMES, GREAT PEOPLE, LETS TALK
The International Club of Bordeaux
The ICB is a vibrant group of men and women of all ages and varying backgrounds made up of over 20 nationalities speaking more than 19 languages, with international English as our shared mode of expression.
Since 2013, our dynamic and growing association has been a source of welcome and friendship for English-speaking internationals in and around Bordeaux.
Our many and varied activities are social, cultural, educational and, most of all, fun!
There is something for everyone among the large choice of ICB activities and events each month and throughout the year.
We encourage our members and newcomers to Bordeaux to integrate and enjoy life in our favourite city – itself becoming more and more international each day – while nurturing a multi-cultural and multi-linguistic spirit.
Catch Bordeaux’s international joie de vivre with the ICB!
L’International Club of Bordeaux rassemble des hommes et des femmes de tous les âges, ayant vécu pour la plupart dans des pays étrangers. 20 nationalités et plus que 19 langues sont représentées dans le club. L’anglais « international » est la langue privilégiée des échanges entre nos membres.
Depuis 2013 notre association dynamique est devenue le symbole de la bienvenue et de l’amitié pour les personnes internationales anglophones dans Bordeaux et sa région.
Le club propose des activités nombreuses et variées dans les domaines culturels, sociaux, ludiques, éducatifs et festifs.
Nous accompagnons nos membres et contribuons à l’intégration de nouveaux arrivants sur Bordeaux et sa région, dans un esprit d’ouverture et une approche multiculturelle et multilinguistique.
Meet us
Meet us every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month throughout the year at the Café Français on the Place Pey Berland in central Bordeaux from 10:30am to 12 noon for coffee and a chat in English.
The ICB Coffee Break is open to everyone as a means of discovering the ICB
and sharing our friendship and wealth of knowledge
about our international lifestyle in Bordeaux.
No need to reserve: we’ll be there!
Everyone is welcome!
There is no need to be an ICB member to attend our Coffee Break mornings.
Our activities
ICB members have a large choice of activities to choose from all year round.
Our monthly newsletter for members only, The Grapevine, is published every month with a calendar of all to come.
Everyone is encouraged to participate and join in the fun with our international “family of friends”.
ICB regular activities include:
The Tower of Babel – an intercultural discussion group
Utopia Cinema Soirée – see a recent film in English, followed by dinner nearby
Sunday Outing – a day out of town to discover the region
Pétanque Party – light-hearted competition on lazy late afternoons under the trees
Out & About – cultural outings
Play Readings – read from the script of short English plays with our thespians
Bordeaux Bar Hoppers – meet us for a drink and some nibbles in a different bar each month
The Reading Café – a book group specialising in the classics
The Uncommon Reader’s Club – contemporary reading and discussion
Coffee Break – two mornings each month to meet up with friends for a chat in English
Uncorked and About Wine – wine tastings with inside knowledge
Feasts & Friends – cooking, gastronomy and entertaining
Plat du jour – join us for lunch in a different restaurant each month
Walks and Rambles – easy and interesting itineraries in and around Bordeaux
ICB one-off events are rich and varied. Everyone joins in with new and interesting ideas.
Recent events have included an architectural tour, a whiskey tasting, a day at the races, the Ruban Rose Challenge, a Sunday drag queen brunch, a private guided visit to the Domaine de Certes nature reserve, an oyster-tasting evening, a book launch … and more than a few ICB parties throughout the year, including our annual Holiday Party, a Spring dinner, summer picnics and a summer kayak outing.
ICB activity calendar
for the month of December 2024
Find all of our events and activities in our monthly calendar of events.
Join Us
The ICB welcomes everyone interested in our association to come along and discover the club and our members.
Non-ICB members are invited to attend 1 or 2 different ICB events or activities before deciding if they would like to apply for membership.
ICB membership dues for the calendar year are 35 euros for a single membership or 50 euros for a couple’s membership.
Our monthly newsletter for members only, The Grapevine, is published at the end of each month for the month to come with a calendar of both regular activities and one-off events.
Try us out
Choose an event or activity that interests you and contact our Membership Committee in order to be included in the next meeting whenever possible.
If you then wish to join the ICB, an application will be sent to you upon simple demand.
Find all of our events and activities in our monthly calendar of events on the ICB Facebook page or here on our website.
Contact us
International Club of Bordeaux
GOOD TIMES. GREAT PEOPLE. LET’S TALK.