Bordeaux Expats

Carus in Parliament

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If you didn't catch Aussie folk touring die-hard, Carus Thompson, at the Lacanau Surf Pro in August, you have a chance to catch him at the Houses of Parliament this Friday night.

It seems that Carus doesn't stop his rolling road adventure, going from Australia to Europe a couple of times a year...

Friday night will be a solo performance, so expect an up close and intimate event (along with some good time dancing).

When: Friday 21st October, 2011 @ 8pm
Where: The Houses Of Parliament, 11 Rue Parlement Sainte-Catherine 33000, Bordeaux
Cost: Free!

www.carusthompson.com

Chris Bailey & H-Burns

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:14:00 +0000

On one hand, you've got Chris Bailey, a punk rock cult figure and iconic leader of the Australian group the Saints. On the other hand, H-Burns, a young and talented French folk songwritter.

Shake them up and you get an interesting Franco-Australian blend...

The duo was formed to create the album, Strangers, and now they're here to play it for you... :)

When: Thursday, 20th October, 2011 @ 8.30pm
Where: Krakatoa, 3 Avenue Victor Hugo, 33700 Mérignac
Cost: €13.00

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www.krakatoa.org

Yoga Retreat

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:04:00 +0000

Fancy getting away for a weekend and doing something good for your mind, body and soul?

Pencil into your calendar the first weekend of November for a lovely weekend of yoga and healthy eating! Situated in the natural forest of the Landes and organised by Tracey who also runs Yoga Vita in Bordeaux.

When: 5 & 6 November, 2011
Where: La Villa des Pins, Landes
Cost: Contact Tracey for more info: yogavita33@gmail.com

The Cat Empire @ le Krakatoa

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

To celebrate their 10th anniversary, The Cat Empire are heading out on a huge world tour playing most cities that have supported the group since their inception back in 2001.

The Cat Empire was originally formed in Melbourne, Australia where they cut their chops gigging around underground jazz clubs. The groups distinct sound comes from a fusion of musical genres including hip-hop, reggae, Latin and salsa music.

The band consists of six members and are often given additional brass backing by duo Empire Horns as well as a long list of guest musicians.

The band has toured both in their homeland of Australia and also internationally to a fan base that has significantly grown over the years.

When: Monday 7th November, 2011 @ 8pm
Where: LE KRAKATOA, 3 avenue Victor Hugo, 33700 Merignac
Cost: €29.00

Get tickets here!

www.thecatempire.com

The Kooks à Bordeaux!

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:57:00 +0000

The Brit-Indie scene is a strong one, with stand outs over the years like Pulp, Artic Monkeys, Oasis, Bloc Party, etc etc...

And now the Kooks are hitting Bordeaux...

The Kooks (not just a clever name) formed in East Sussex back in 2001 have gained mainstream media attention with their 3 releases and are a regular on the English summer festival scene.

If you're not a fan I still bet that you know at least one of their tunes...

When: Wednesday 19th October, 2011@ 8pm
Where: MÉDOQUINE, 224, cours du Mal Gallieni , 33400 TALENCE

Cost: €30.00

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Evento 2011

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:57:00 +0000

Evento 2011 is a multidisciplinary event for all audiences, bringing together artistic projects by almost eighty local and international artists of 22 different nationalities.

Art for an urban re-evolution: a city-scaled theme. As artistic director of EVENTO 2011, the Italian artist and philosopher Michelangelo Pistoletto has chosen to include the local inhabitants and visitors in the production of ideas and creative projects at the heart of the city, thereby illustrating his conviction that art must be a central feature in a social and sensible transformation.

Every two years, EVENTO offers international artists an chance to cast a new eye over the city, explore it and turn it into an atypical place of artistic experimentation. This 2011 festival is thus bringing together famous and emerging figures, for a free event that is demanding, generous, multicultural, and designed for all kinds of public keen to discover and share.

EVENTS:

ROOTS
The “Roots” project is made up of three exhibitions, on view from October 2011 to February 2012, which illustrate the creative context chosen by the artistic direction for EVENTO 2011, so as to embark on its “urban re-evolution”. The artists invited here cast an eye over Bordeaux’s historical, artistic and urban upheavals and goings-on. Read more...

THE SHARED KNOWLEDGE SITE
At the hub of EVENTO 2011, the sites represent an open and shared laboratory for artistic creation. They are run by international artists invited to work together with volunteer citizens and specialists in various disciplines. Read more...

MOBILE SITE
The Mobile Site, an art project supported by a travelling and autonomous unit, is a laboratory of social and urban exploration, investigating and gathering practices, discussions and representations which surround the concept of urban re-evolution being promoted by EVENTO 2011. Read more...

EVENTS
In inviting every kind of public to take part in a series of artistic events, concerts, installations, and theatrical and musical performances will all be intermingled with meetings and discussions organized by current figures in literature, urbanism, economics and politics. Read more...

For a full listing check their agenda by clicking here.

Where: Bordeaux City
When: 6 to 16 October 2011
Cost: See website

www.evento2011.com

Bordeaux Zombie Walk

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:13:00 +0000

Brains.... Brains of the Bordelais...

The living dead are planning a take over of Bordeaux's city streets in October.

What is a Zombie Walk?
Well, as the name suggests it's a group of Zombies walking around. duh.....

Moreover, it's a public get together for enthusiast of the Zombie genre that come together dressed in only their finest zombie looking outfits. The participants are encouraged to remain in character as Zombies throughout the event... easier said than done, as asking for a lighter may prove difficult if you're only allowed to grunt, groan and moan.

A few finer points of what makes a good zombie for a good zombie walk:

1). A good zombie is a slow zombie that doesn't speak except to say 'Braaains' every so often.
2). Like any good self respecting zombie, you must be at a decent stage of advanced decomposition.
3). Stay on the footpath and don't obstruct traffic
4). You are respectful of the living (non-zombies)
5). Out of respect for the living, if you enter shops, pubs, etc during the walk do it out of character. Zombies will not be served at the bar.
6). Try to follow the group and don't scatter during the walk. Stops will be made along the walk.
7). Replica weapons are prohibited during the walk.

Note: Date on picture is incorrect.

For more information about the history of Zombie Walking, click here.

For further information about the event, check back regularly here:
www.facebook.com/zombiewalk.bordeaux

Photos from last years Zombie Walk.

When: 29th October 2011 (see Facebook page for exact time)
Where: Bordeaux City (again, see Facebook page)
Cost: Free!

Yoga in the City

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:27:00 +0000

Roll out your yoga mats this Saturday for a chance to practice with a couple of real nice ladies...

Sophie & Tracey have united their yoga forces and will be offering the chance to come together to share, explore and learn the benefits of yoga.

The session will take place outside next to Hangar 14 near the river. There will be English and French explations available...

So if you're looking for a way to relax, exercise or practise your English or French drop by for this free event.

For more information contact the girls directly:
Sophie: www.yoga-vibes.blogspot.com
Tracey: www.yogavita.fr

When: 1st October, 2011 @ 5pm
Where: Outside Hangar 14, Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux
Cost: Free!

French gangsters vs.British dandys!

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The recent addition to the Bordeaux gig scene, I-Boat, is set to see the arrival of some swingin' tunes from the British Isles!

BANZAÏ LAB are putting on this night of Electro Swing/ Hip-Hop/ Drum & Bass as their inaugural outing upon the tides of trans Channel music connections. Be sure to strap on the spats, oil down the tommy gun and roll up the sleeves for a night of 1930's boogie-woogie beats.

THE CORRESPONDENTS (London, UK) - The Correspondents are MC Mr Bruce and DJ/Producer Mr Chuckles who collaborate to make Hip Hop for the 1930s and Big Band music for the 00s. Splicing swing samples with squelchy synths over dusty drum loops they’ve depicted a modern day journey into time of rogues, lust, affordable clowns and foot-tapping toe curling “get your brogues on” dance floor swing beat.

SMOKEY JOE THE KID (Banzai Lab / France) - Smokey Joe & The Kid are Bordeaux/Paris music mafia combo. Their identity based on the 1930 gangsters which is driven by remixes and original electro swing jams. To say their performances are energetic and in your face would be an understatement!

DUTTY MOONSHINE (Colorswing / Oxford, UK) - Swing for the rave generation and rave for the swing generation. Dutty Moonshine give you backgrounds of Drum and Bass, Hip-Hop, Funk, Electro and Breaks and a passion for vintage music, scantily clad ladies and dapper décolletage comes a duet DJ show which brings you back to the 30's with big bad dutty basslines thrown in to satisfy all those insatiable needs.

When: 14th October, 2011 @ 12am (swinging apéro @ l'Apollo bar from 7pm - 10pm / Free Entry)
Where: I-Boat, 1 Bassins à Flot, 33300 Bordeaux
Cost: €10 - presale (digitick) / €12 on the door

GET TICKETS HERE!

UBB vs Toulon - 4th Round Top 14

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:25:00 +0000

After a great second round win at home against Bayonne it seems the lads struggled somewhat when they went up against Clermont last week. They eventually went down 34 to 6, with Clermont controlling the majority of the game.

Gerard Fraser (UBB Fly-Half) commented after the match saying, "we didn't stick to the basics of rugby, with the aggression and desire to play. To take the ball in hand, pass and get our kicking right is something we just didn't do!"

Prop forward, Nicolas Decamps also went on to say that he thought the first 30 mins were of play were good but with Clermont's confidence and possession at the ruck it became much to hard to defend. "This is the TOP 14, where there is no room for errors. We'll have to play as a team (against Toulon) to better next week".

Following on from the raging success of playing at home at the Stade Chaban-Delmas in front of 26,000 spectators, the Union will be wanting to dig deep to give their Bordelais supporters something to cheer about. Toulon being another heavy weight of the TOP 14 will be wanting to get things right where the Bayonnaise did not. A saving grace for the UBB is that star players such as Jonny Wilkinson & Bakkies Botha will be out as they are representing their countries in the World Cup, but rest assured it will be a tough match as RC Toulon has the depth to cover their stand out players.

There are still some tickets left but get in quick as most of the good seats will go!

Get tickets here!

Facebook event

When: 16th September, 2011 @ 8pm

Where: Stade Chaban Delmas, 74 Boulevard du Maréchal Leclerc, Bordeaux

Cost: Starting from - €12 - €45

Where to watch the Rugby World Cup

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:37:00 +0000

Well, it's true with the time difference between New Zealand and France it means that there are going to be a few early morning wake ups.

For those rugby nuts out there that just have to see their team play and don't have the possibility to do so at home, here is a list of pubs that will be opening their doors for you rugger-heads.

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Cock & Bull
23 Rue Duffour Dubergier,
33000 Bordeaux
05 56 81 64 72
Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 10am
The Kitchen will be open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and will serve full english breakfasts as well as all their usual meals.

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The Houses of Parliament
11 Rue Parlement Sainte-Catherine,
33000 Bordeaux
05 56 79 38 03
Will be showing most of the major Rugby World Cup matches after 7am.
Check: www.hop-pub.com or allomatch.com for full listings.
Should anybody be interested in a match that isn't listed, contact the pub as they will accomodate where possible.
They don't have a full kitchen, but will be serving hot pies/sausage rolls, though feel free to bring food in with you if you like.

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The Frog and Rosbif
23 Rue Ausone,
33000 Bordeaux
05 56 48 55 85
Hours: from 7am
Breakfast available!
website

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The Sherlock Holmes
16 Rue Judaïque,
33000 Bordeaux
05 56 48 51 22
Hours: from 7am
www.sherlockholmespub.fr or allomatch.com

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The Connemara Irish Pub
18 cours d'Albret
33000 Bordeaux
05 56 52 82 57
www.connemara-pub.com or allomatch.com

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Oxford Arms

9 Place Martyrs de la Résistance,

33000 Bordeaux,

05 56 51 41 48

Hours: from 10am

www.oxford-pub.com

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UBB vs CLERMONT-FERRAND - Match Preview

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:13:00 +0000

This weekend will see the Union Bordeaux Bègles go up against Clermont in their 3rd match of the season.

For the team of ASM Clermont Auvergne, they have started the season on a very good foot with two wins already to their credit, including difficult triumph against Toulon at home. The absence of their "World Cup players" doesn't appear to have effected Clermont all that much with their younger players holding the fort. One point that could prove their undoing is that if they don't come down from their 'successive win' cloud and take the match to their opponents.

For the UBB, the victory last weekend at Chaban Delmas to over 25 000 spectators, showed that the players learn quickly from their mistakes and work hard to get on the right track . Although it is still very early in the season, perhaps their level of aggression and desire to win is going to be the bench mark for the season. It's most likely that the UBB will start most matches as the underdog, but perhaps this will play into their favour as it could alleviate the pressure that comes with the big matches.

TEAM against ASM

1    .    DAVIES Richard
2    .    LAUGA Romain
3    .    TOETU Patrick
4    .    TISSEAU François
5    .    JAULHAC   Adam
6    .    MADAULE Louis Benoit
7    .    CHALMERS   Hugh
8    .    HOUSTON Leroy
9    .    ADAMS   Heinie
10    .    LOPEZ   Camille
11    .    FERRERES   Laurent
12    .    CARBALLO   Rafaël
13    .    LE BOUHRIS Félix
14    .    BRANA Thierry
15    .    REIHANA Bruce

Replacements
16   .   ROFES Fabien
17   .   DELBOULBES Laurent
18   .   TRELOAR Caméron
19   .   TERNISIEN   Charly
20   .   SERON   Julien
21   .   FRASER   Gerard
22   .   DENETRE Michel23   .   DECAMPS   Nicolas

When: Friday 9th September, 2011 @ 8pm
Where: Stade Marcel Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand

Live radio commentary on ARL 96.2 in Bordeaux, 92.9 in Langon, 95.9 in Libourne, 90 in Marmande and 98.1 in Agen.

Original article: http://www.ubbrugby.com/actualites/2106-avant-le-match-contre-clermont-ferrand.html

Le Marathon du Medoc

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:09:00 +0000

Created in 1984 by a group of passionate marathon fans, the marathon nicknamed the "Medoc" has become a must for many marathon runners over the years. The "Medoc" is a marathon you just must have run like New York, London or Paris.

Roughly around 43kms, the Medoc is both a fun run and something more than fancy dress ups. It's a real marathon! In one single loop, the Marathon winds it way round a stunningly beautiful circuit of over 50 chateaux.

The day of the Marathon, with the show before the departure, the events during the race with over 90% of runners in disguise, some 52 other events alongside the race, 22 refreshment stands, 21 food stands and special gourmet stands (oysters, ham, steak, cheese, ice cream, Medoc attic, etc.) and the presence of hundreds of disguised and delighted school children.

The registrations for the next Medoc marathon are actually closed but you can join a waiting list by sending an email to: 2011@marathondumedoc.com.

Even if you're not running it's a great day out.

Program - Saturday, September 10th 2011

8 to 9.15 am Show of fancy-dressed runners
9 am Departure of the advertising caravan
9.15 am Pre-Race show and entertainment.
9.20 am Handi-race start
9.30 am Start of the Marathon
9.30 to 11.30 am River bank happenings, Basque Strength Games
11.45 am to 4 pm Arrival of the marathon runners
4.30 pm Awards Ceremony at the riverside in Pauillac
8 am to 6 pm Restaurant-Reception VIP-Press
6.30 pm Village hall of St Estephe, tasting of St Estephe's wines followed by a diner. Information and reservation with St Estephe's wines house : +33 556 59 30 59
Click here
9 pm Free ball on the riverside
11 pm Fireworks display

When: 10th September, 2011
Where: Pauillac, 33250 Medoc

www.marathondumedoc.com

Galerie 121 - Contemporary Art in Bordeaux

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:14:00 +0000

Bordeaux has recently seen a soaring augmentation of tourists visiting the city over the summer and has been dubbed as a cultural destination by local newspapers. With a 14% increase of tourists compared to July 2010, and with 32% of the total being foreigners it seems only right that there are more cultural centres for people to visit.

Perhaps sensing this need to support local and international culture, Samira and Derek Phillips are launching into something that will hopefully offer Bordelaise and tourists alike an avenue to appreciate Contemporary art.

Galerie 121 will have its vernissage and official opening on the 15th September. Their first exhibition will display works from Vincent Richeux, a local artist, who’s colourful work is inspired by street art and comic book characters.

Samira and Derek have lived in France since 1983. Samira is a teacher and Derek has been in Major Sports Events all over the world. Samira is English from Irish/Moroccan stock and Derek is from Scotland.

When asked why they were opening Gallery in Bordeaux, they’re swift reply was: “We love taking risks!”.

To request an invitation to Galerie 121’s opening, send an email to: galerie121@gmail.com

When : 15 September 2011 @ 6.30pm

Cost : Contact the Gallery directly for an invitation

Where : Galerie 121, 121 rue Fondaudège, 33000 Bordeaux

Jazz à la Base 2011

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:38:00 +0000

If you haven't ever visited the Base Sous-Marine you're missing out on a jewel in Bordeaux's history and a very interesting place to catch a concert or art exhibition.

This year is the 7th edition of Jazz at the Base, with three nights of 'cool daddy-o, laid back' jazz styles.

Quai du Jazz: Offers more of an intimate performance, with the focus being of a relaxed atmosphere for families that are perhaps new to the jazz scene. The performance starts at 7pm with food and drink being available.

L'espace Scène flottante: A specially designed floating stage has been created for the feature concert. The stage will house the musicians with an array of colorful background projections.

Quai du Jazz
Thursday 15 September 2011 at 9pm : Five of Kind
Friday 16 September 2011 at 8pm : Westalk Quartet
Saturday 17 September 2011 at 8pm: Sweet Dixie

Floating Stage
Friday 16 September 2011 at 10pm : Alain Brunet / Olivier Hutman / Olivier Teminea
Tribute to Miles Davis - Alain Brunet (trumpet), Olivier Temime (tenor sax), Olivier Hutman (piano), Jean-Pierre Almy (bass), Manu Roche (drums)

Saturday 17 September 2011 at 10pm : André Villeger / Jacques King Schneck / Marc Richard
André Villéger Sextet - Concert in honor of Sidney Bechet. André Villéger (tenor sax) - Marc Richard (clarinet & alto sax) - Benoît De Flamesnil (trombone) - Jacques Schneck (piano) - Gilles Chevaucherie (bass) - Michel Senamaud (drums)

When: 15, 16, 17 September 2011
Where: Base sous-marine, Boulevard Alfred Daney, 33300 Bordeaux
Cost:
Floating Stage: Full price €15. Concessions € 12 (under 18, students, unemployed, welfare recipients)
Quai du jazz: Admission free
Note: Due to the limited number of spaces (300 seats), reservations are required.
Tel. 05 56 11 11 55 - base-sous-marine@mairie-bordeaux.fr

International Cycling Grand Prix of Bordeaux

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:41:00 +0000

For the fifth year, the International Cycling Grand Prix of Bordeaux will take place on Friday 2nd September, with many of the riders of the Tour de France taking part.

The race will take place in the heart of the city and uniquely will be held at night. The cyclists will make 50 laps of a 1.7km circuit, bringing to total race length to 85km. The evening will have special guests such as Christophe Moreau (former professional French cyclist), la Band'a Léo (Marching Band) and Miss Bordeaux.

The event starts at 5pm with all the fun and games for family and the riders start at around 8pm.

When: Friday 2nd September @ 8pm
Where: Place Gambetta, 33000 Bordeaux
Cost: Free!

UBB vs Bayonne - 2nd Round Top 14

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:09:00 +0000

Well after their first round against Stade Français in Paris last week, Laurent Marti's men are set to take on their not to distant neighbours, Bayonne.

The gala match will be the first home game of the season and an equally special event will be that it will be the first event played at Stade Chaban Delams since 2009.

Bayonne has a long history of being a very comptive team, hailing from the Rugby heartland in the Pays Basque. They are fielding a very strong team with internationals such as Mark Chisholm (Aus), Joe Rokocoko (N.Z) & Mike Phillips (Wales).

When: 3rd September, 2011 @ 8:45pm
Where: Stade Chaban-Delmas, Place Johnston, 33000 Bordeaux
Cost: Starting from - €12 until €45

Buy your tickets here!

Carus Thomspon in Lacanau

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:38:00 +0000

It's been roughly a year since Australian musician Carus Thompson visited Bordeaux but now you lucky people are getting the chance to catch him perform over 4 nights at Chez l’Australien in Lacanau.

I suppose it's just not a coincidence that Carus will be playing at an Aussie pub the week that corresponds to the Lacanau Surf Pro! With the likes of Australian surfers Joel Parkinson, Mick Fanning and Taj Burrow who are all sitting in the Top 5 of the ASP Men's World Tour, it's a sure fire beat that Chez l'Australien will see their fair share of tourist blowing in for the competition.

If you're about make sure you drop in to say hello... not only does he play some great toe tapping folk and reggae, he's a really nice guy!

When: 15th until 18th August 2011 @ 8pm
Where: Chez l’Australien, 19 Allée Pierre Ortal Lac Océan 33680
Cost: Free!

www.carusthompson.com
Facebook Page
Chez l'Australien

Bordeaux Tramway

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:38:00 +0000

One thing that you'll notice when you arrive in Bordeaux is the efficient use of the tramway which was installed in 2003. The use of its ground level power supply means that there is absence of over-head wires, which doesn't obstruct the charm and view of the old city.

There are 3 different tram lines that form an extensive network of Bordeaux and it's surrounding area. The tramway operates from around 4:30am until midnight (around 1am on Thursday, Friday &amp; Saturday night). All stops have panels displaying the waiting time until the next tram arrives. Weekday and Saturday services run around every 10-12 minutes, whereas on Sundays operates every 20-30mins.

Tram A: Is the longest line and connects Lormont and Floirac to Mérignac (all of which are outer suburbs of Bordeaux). The line connects the left and right banks of the Garonne, passing over the old stone bridge (Pont de Pierre) and the center of Bordeaux. Tram stops of interest: Chaban-Delmas Stadium, Mériadeck, Town Hall, rue Saint-Catherine, Place du Palais, Porte de Bourgogne, Place Stalingrad, Jardin Botanique

Tram B: This line also passes through the center of the city connecting Bordeaux's outer suburbs. It is the second longest line and connects Bacalan to Pessac. Tram stops of interest: CAPC Contemporary Art Museum, Quinconces, Grand Theater, Town Hall, Museum of Aquitaine, Place Victorie, University Montaigne Montesquieu.

Tram C: Is the shortest line connecting Les Aubiers to Terres Neuves. This line is useful for those of you arriving by train. Tram stops of Interest: Grand Parc, Jardin Public, Quinconces, Place de la Bourse, Porte de Bourgogne, Saint Michel, Gare St. Jean

Even if the tram is a clean and easy way to get around town, for new comers to the city it may or may not be obvious as to what to do.

Firstly, you'll need to purchase a ticket to ride on the tram as there are inspectors that jump on and surprise the general public with a fine if a valid ticket isn't produced.

Ticket kiosks can be found at all tram stops where you are able to buy an array of different types of tickets. The ticket machine is defaulted in French but there is a button to convert the language into English or Spanish. Once you have selected your language you can select your ticket by rotating the wheel in the center of the panel, click the center button to choose and then select the total number of tickets you wish to purchase.

To pay you will need to either pay by coins or credit card (notes are not accepted).

Ticket Types &amp; Price:

(After validation the ticket is good for 1 hour)

Type of ticket	Uses	Price
Tickarte 1 trip	For just 1 trip (Change as many times during 1 hour)	€1.40
Tickarte 5 trips	Occasional travel. No expiry date.	€5.60
Tickarte 10 trips	Occasional travel. No expiry date.	€10.80
Tickarte Relay Park*	Combine car - tram - bus	€3.00
Tickarte 1 day	Unlimited trips for a day	€4.10
Tickarte 7 days	Unlimited trips for a week	€10.80

* To be used in conjunction with the Park and Ride stations on the outskirts of the city.

Once you have boarded the tram there are two small yellow machines where you can validate your ticket.

PHOTO LAURENT THEILLET

Official TBC tram website: www.infotbc.com (French only)

The Black Diamond Heavies back in Bordeaux!

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:17:00 +0000

The Black Diamond Heavies are fast becoming a favourite for Bordeaux concert goers. The feirce blues tinged rock and soul duo are back for another round of whiskey, sweat and beers! The boys were here last year where they played a free gig at the Place St. Michel and singer James Leg made a solo stop over in April to promote his recent album.

In continuation with the Festival Relâche organised by Allez les Filles, this week these Tennessee lads will spray their southern slaw all over the Skate Park in the Chartron. Also performing will be their fellow countrymen Left Lane Cruiser, Johnny Walker (the musician from the Soledad Brothers, not the booze!) and Bordeaux locals the Pathfinders.

When: Wednesday 10 August 2011 @ 6pm
Where: Skate Park, Quai des Chartrons, 33300 Bordeaux
Cost: Free!

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Beach Rugby Bordeaux

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:23:00 +0000

En route to New Zealand.

The Beach Rugby Tour will work itself though France this summer. In preparation for the Rugby World Cup in September, the Beach Rugby Tour is organised by the FFR and is open to everyone free of charge.

The tour's final will be held in Bordeaux over three days before before the France vs Ireland friendly international which will be played at Stade Chaban Delmas on the 13th August.

Get along to support a growing sport in France.

When: 11th, 12th, 13th August
Where: Place des Quinconces, 33000 Bordeaux
Cost: Free!

www.beachrugbytour.fr

Beach Rugby Tour 2011 par FFR

Soöruz Lacanau Surf Pro 2011

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:22:00 +0000

The Soöruz Lacanau Pro, stage of the ASP Men's World Tour Star, the World Championship of Surfing Professional, runs from 11th to 21st August with the participation of the best international.

The 32nd edition of the oldest European stage will be pushing for the return of a Frenchman on the top of the podium. After Brazilan surfer Wiggolly Dantas took out the title in last years competition, followed by Alejo Muniz (BRA) and Richard Christie (NZL). The last Frenchman to win the competition was Joan Duru in 2009.

The Soöruz Lacanau Pro 2011 is also home to the Airwalk Lacanau Pro Junior (12th to 15th August), which has become an indispensable step on the world circuit the gromments who are younger than 21 years old. This also offers the winner a "Wild Card" entry which invites him to enter into the main draw of the competition 6Star World Tour.

Like every year there is a range of entertainment to be partaken once the sun sets. Fun for the whole family!

Click here to read last years article.

When: 11th - 21st August, 2011

Where: Lacanau-Océan, 33680 (60km from Bordeaux)

Cost: Free!

www.sooruzlacanaupro.com
www.facebook.com/lacanaupro

www.twitter.com/sooruzlacanau

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Union Bordeaux Bègles Supporters Forum

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:36:00 +0000

In continuation from my recent post, I thought I would bring to people attention an English section that has recently been created on the UBB Supporters website: www.allezunion.com/f28-ubb-english-speakers

We hope this section will encourage the anglophones in Bordeaux to creep out of the woodwork and get behind their team in this year's TOP 14 competition!

To get involved all you need to do is to sign up to the allezunion.com forum (it only takes a few minutes). From here you can post / read articles about news and events that regard l'UBB, Rugby or Bordeaux in general!

Allez l'Union!

Reggae Sun Ska Festival 2011

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:33:00 +0000

The Reggae Sun Ska festival is back in its 14th year!

This year Reggae legend Bob Marley will be honored with two of his offsprings, Kymani and Stephen Marley taking the stage.

The Sound System scene will include the likes of the Pow Pow Movements and Hollie Cook & Prince Fatty!

With an increasingly international flavour with artists from Jamaica, England, Germany, Guadeloupe, USA, France, Australia and New Zealand, this Reggae, Dancehall, Dub, Dubstep get together should be already firmly locked into your calendar!

If you're interested about last year's festival, click here.

Check out the line up over the 3 days. I believe there are still tickets available from FNAC.
To order online, try here: http://reggaesunska.fnacspectacles.com/

FRIDAY 5th August
DUB INC. (Reggae - France)
THE HEPTONES (Reggae - Jamaica)
LKJ (Reggae/Dub - U.K)
ETANA (Reggae - Jamaica)
ANDREW TOSH (Reggae - Jamaica)
RAGGASONIC SOUND SYSTEM (Ragga - France)
POW POW MOVEMENT (Reggae/Dancehall – Germany)
BIG YOUTH meets MAD PROFESSOR in Dub Feat. THE UPSETTERS (Reggae/Dub – Jamaica/England)
ADMIRAL T (Dancehall – Guadeloupe)
DUB IN V.O. (Dub/Dubstep – France)
WICKED SYSTEM (Reggae/Dub – France)
PRINCE FATTY Feat. HOLLIE COOK (Reggae – UK)
CHANNEL ONE SOUND SYSTEM (Reggae – UK)
DUB A LA PUB (Vainqueur Europeen Reggae Contest) (Reggae – Germany)

SATURDAY 6th August
Patrice (Reggae – Germany)
Toots & The Maytals (Reggae - Uk)
Danakil (Reggae - France)
Dubtonic Kru (Reggae - Jamaica)
Takana Zion (Reggae – Guinea)
Katchafire (Reggae – New Zealand)
Broussaï (Reggae – France)
Mista Savona Feat. Vida Sunshyne (Reggae – Australia)
Lieutenant Foxy (Reggae/Dub – France)
Hall Uni Son Feat. Echo Minott (Reggae – France/Jamaica)
Perfect Feat. Guiding Star (Dancehall – Jamaica)
Irie Ites Feat. Trinity (Reggae – France/Jamaica)
Jahcoozi (Electro/Dubstep – Germany)
Ladi6 (Reggae/Soul – New Zealand)

SUNDAY 7th August
KY-MANI MARLEY (Reggae – Jamaica)
STEPHEN MARLEY (Reggae – Jamaica)
WINSTON MCANUFF & THE BAZBAZ ORCHESTRA (Reggae – Jamaica/France)
LUCIANO & IRIE VIBRATION BAND (Reggae – Jamaica)
HARRISON "PROFESSOR" STAFFORD (Reggae – USA/Jamaica)
RICHIE SPICE (Reggae/Dancehall – Jamaica)
BURRO BANTON (Dancehall – Jamaica)
ROMAIN VIRGO (Reggae – Jamaica)
GAPPY RANKS (Reggae/Dancehall – U.K)
LORD ZELJKO (KING DRAGON SOUND SYSTEM) (Reggae/Dancehall – France)
ART MELODY (Hip Hop – Burkina Faso)
ZION TRAIN SOUND SYSTEM (Dub – England)
JOSEPH COTTON With HUMBLE I & DJ AKADEMY SOUND SYSTEM (Reggae – Jamaica/France)

www.reggaesunska.com/2011/

When: 5, 6, 7 August 2011
Where: SITE DE TROMPELOUP, 33250 PAUILLAC (around 50km from Bordeaux)
Cost: €73 - 3 day pass / €28 - 1 day pass

Dystopia by Mark von Schlegell @ CAPC

noreply@blogger.com (mikeefos) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:05:00 +0000

Here is an exhibition that throws us off from the beginning: those who will be able to decipher the title will be the very happy few. For all the rest of us, dystopia is the contrary of utopia. It was thought of by a writer of science-fiction, Mark von Schlegell, and it tries to show how many of our current avant-gardes have been contaminated by the consumerist creed.

Mathieu Tonetti Rancho Mirage, RM-144, 2010. Lightbox, print on Ecolatex Boite lumineuse, tirage sur Ecolatex

Our world is described in New Dystopia, the title of the author’s latest book, and it is clearly apocalyptic. To do so he brought together the works of some fifty artists (from Cyprien Gaillard to Franz West) who describe hostile spaces, explosions, radiations, solitary existences.

There is nevertheless some space for hope: at the bottom of this black hole, of this industrial catastrophe, new utopias can come to life. The catalogue itself is quite original, as it is presented as a novel, written by the same curator.

Artists
Wallace Berman / Cosima von Bonin / Brian Calvin /Tony Carter / Marc Camille Chaimowicz / Peter Coffin / Simon Denny / Andreas Dobler / Roe Ethridge / Keith Farquhar / Hans-Peter Feldmann / Aurélien Froment / Cyprien Gaillard / Isa Genzken / Dan Graham / Robert Grosvenor / Sebastian Hammwöhner / Roger Hiorns / Ull Hohn / Des Hughes / Peter Hutchinson / Sergej Jensen / On Kawara / Michael Krebber / Jesús Mari Lazkano / Rita McBride / John Miller / Pathetic Sympathy Seekers / Manfred Pernice / Stephen G. Rhodes / Glen Rubsamen / Sterling Ruby / Julia Scher / Frances Scholz / Michael Scott / Markus Selg / Reena Spaulings / Michael Stevenson / Tommy Støckel / Josef Strau / Blair Thurman / Mathieu Tonetti / Oscar Tuazon / Franz West / Jordan Wolfson

catastrophe Eugène Isabey
curator Alexis Vaillant

*Content taken from pbart.com

When: 14th May until 28 August 2011
Where: CAPC musée d'art contemporain, 7 Rue Ferrère, 33000 Bordeaux
Cost: €5

CAPC website.