Bordeaux and Bristol
Introduction
Bristol and Bordeaux have been twinned since 1947 and the Bristol Bordeaux Partnership (BBP) manages the link alongside counterparts l’Association Bordeaux Bristol and both City Councils.
Did you know ...
- In 2015 over 50 secondary school students took part in the Bordeaux exchange. It is estimated that more than 30,000 have taken part since it started.
- Bordeaux University masters students have been offering fun French lessons in six South Bristol primary schools. This is a two week placement, funded by the Quartet Foundation and organised by the BBP
- Bristol’s Junior Chamber of Commerce regularly exchange with Bordeaux and this year they are hosting a delegation of creative and digital entrepreneurs.
Contact
Mr David Johnson
BBTA Honorary Chairman
email: david6.johnson@uwe.ac.uk
Find out more
Elsewhere on the web
- Bordeaux City Council Go to http://www.bordeaux.fr/ (opens new window)
- Sudouest.com Go to http://www.sudouest.fr/ (opens new window)
- France Tour Go to http://www.francetourism.com/ (opens new window)
- Franco - British Council Go to http://www.francobritishcouncil.org.uk/ (opens new window)
- Alliance Française de Bristol Go to http://afbristol.org.uk/ (opens new window)
- Bristol French Circle Go to http://cfbristol.org.uk/ (opens new window)
- L'Ecole Française de Bristol Go to http://www.ecolefrancaisebristol.co.uk/ (opens new window)
- Institut Français du Royaume-Uni Go to http://www.institut-francais.org.uk/ (opens new window)
Contact information
Bristol International Twinnnings Association
Opening Hours
Email: alix.hughes@bristol.gov.uk