Accommodation in Bordeaux
Finding the right place to stay is an important part of a successful French learning experience.
French in Bordeaux helps students and their families compare accommodation options, choose a convenient area and understand travel times before making their reservation. You make the final decision, confirm the booking and pay the selected accommodation provider directly.
- Personalised guidance
- Local knowledge
- Private arrival and departure transfers available
Accommodation guidance for French in Bordeaux students
Whether you are coming to Bordeaux alone, as a couple or with your family, we help you identify the type of accommodation and location that best fit your stay.
We take into account:
- your course location;
- the length of your stay;
- your budget;
- the number of people travelling;
- your preferred level of independence;
- access to public transport;
- children, pets or specific requirements.
Who it is for: our accommodation guidance is exclusively available to students enrolled in a French in Bordeaux course and their accompanying families. At least one traveller must be enrolled in a French in Bordeaux course.
Choose the accommodation that suits your stay
Independent and social
A practical option for longer stays, Erasmus+ participants and students who enjoy an independent but social environment. Availability, admission requirements and facilities vary between residences.
Contact usPrivacy and flexibility
A flexible solution for couples, families and students looking for more privacy and independence. We can help you compare locations, transport connections and practical features before you decide.
Contact usEasy and serviced
Particularly suitable for short stays, professionals and families looking for an easy booking process and additional services. Apart-hotels can provide more independence thanks to their kitchen facilities.
Contact usEveryday French at home
A host family can provide additional opportunities to experience everyday French language and culture. Availability depends on the dates, length of stay, participant profile and requirements of both the student and the host.
Contact usWe help you choose, you remain in control
French in Bordeaux can suggest suitable accommodation options and help you compare them according to your needs, so you can choose the accommodation in Bordeaux that best fits your budget, your dates and your daily journey to class.
We can also help you:
- understand the differences between areas;
- check the journey to your course location;
- identify suitable transport connections;
- prepare questions for the residence or accommodation provider;
- communicate more confidently with the provider;
- understand practical information before confirming.
You remain free to choose the accommodation you prefer. The final booking, acceptance of the provider’s conditions and payment are made directly by you with the selected residence or accommodation provider.
Good to know: French in Bordeaux does not collect accommodation payments.
Where will your French course take place?
Darwin Éco-système
Most of our French courses take place at Darwin Éco-système, our main learning location on the right bank of the Garonne. Bastide, Bordeaux city centre, Chartrons and neighbourhoods with convenient tram or bus connections can all be suitable choices.
Mérignac
Our Mérignac location is mainly used for administration, although some sessions may take place there on request. It may also be convenient for participants who require easier access to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport or the western part of the city.
Across Bordeaux
Some lessons and cultural activities take place in real-life settings such as cafés, markets, cultural venues, neighbourhoods and professional environments. We therefore recommend checking the complete programme before choosing your accommodation.
Where should you stay in Bordeaux?
Choosing the right accommodation in Bordeaux often comes down to how easily you can reach your course each day, so location and transport matter as much as the type of stay.
Bastide and Darwin
Convenient for courses at Darwin Éco-système, with access to the river, local cafés and central Bordeaux.
Bordeaux city centre
Suitable for visitors who want restaurants, shops, cultural venues and historic Bordeaux within walking distance.
Chartrons
A calmer and more residential neighbourhood close to the river, independent shops and the city centre.
Saint-Michel and Victoire
Lively, central and popular with students, with good public transport connections.
Mérignac
Convenient for airport access and sessions organised at our Mérignac location.
Talence and Pessac
Residential and student-friendly areas connected to Bordeaux by tram and bus.
Personalised support for your stay
Our personalised support package can help make your arrival, stay and departure easier.
Eligibility: these services are available only when at least one traveller is enrolled in a French in Bordeaux course.
Compare and decide
We help you compare accommodation types, residences, neighbourhoods and transport connections. You make the final choice and pay the accommodation provider directly.
Contact usA driver waiting for you
A professional private driver meets you at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport or Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station and drives you directly to your accommodation. At the airport, your driver waits at the agreed meeting point in the arrivals hall. At Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station, your driver waits at an agreed meeting point inside the station.
Contact usA smooth departure
At the end of your stay, we organise your private transfer from your accommodation to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport or Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station.
Contact usHelp if luggage goes missing
If your luggage is delayed or missing, we can help you understand the procedure, communicate with the baggage service and keep your private driver informed. Baggage tracing, delivery and compensation remain the responsibility of the airline, transport operator or insurer.
Contact usWant to know more about the support available before, during and after your stay?
How it works
Tell us about your stay
Send us your dates, course, number of travellers, preferred accommodation type and specific requirements.
Compare suitable options
We help you identify accommodation types, residences and areas that may suit your programme and lifestyle.
Confirm your accommodation
You choose your preferred solution, make the reservation and pay the accommodation provider directly.
Prepare your arrival
If private transfers are included in your personalised support package, we collect your travel details and organise your arrival and departure.
Accommodation in Bordeaux: your questions
Do you book accommodation for students?
No. We help students and families identify and compare suitable options. You make the final choice, confirm the reservation and pay the accommodation provider directly.
Who can use your accommodation support?
Our personalised accommodation support is exclusively available to French in Bordeaux students and their accompanying families. At least one traveller must be enrolled in one of our courses.
Can you help the whole family find accommodation?
Yes. We consider the needs of the whole family, including the number of travellers, children, pets, transport requirements and preferred type of stay.
Do you provide airport pick-up?
When this service is included in your personalised support package, a professional private driver meets you in the arrivals hall at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport and drives you to your accommodation.
Can you collect us from the train station?
Yes. A professional private driver can meet you at the agreed meeting point inside Bordeaux Saint-Jean station and drive you to your accommodation.
Can the whole family use the transfer?
Yes, provided that the number of passengers, luggage and any specific requirements have been communicated and accepted before the transfer is confirmed.
Is the return transfer also available?
Yes. We can organise your return journey from your accommodation to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport or Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station.
Can you help if my luggage does not arrive?
Yes. We can help you communicate with the baggage service, understand the procedure and inform your driver. The airline or transport operator remains responsible for locating and returning the luggage.
Is accommodation included in the course price?
No. Accommodation is selected, booked and paid for separately by the participant.
Learn French and feel ready for Bordeaux
Tell us about your course, travel dates, family and accommodation needs. We will help you prepare the most suitable solution.