Garonne en fête festivities program
Entertainment on June 15 and 16,
for a festive and sportive Weekend in Bordeaux
Numerous festivities around and on the Garonne in Bordeaux
Sports, including the emblematic swimming crossing of Bordeaux and a new activity, rowing races — History and Culture with conferences and exhibitions — Saint-Elme Procession, Mass, Blessing.
Saturday, June 15
8-a-side rowing races
Quai des Chartrons, between the Cité du vin and Quai Hangar 14: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Village of stands: Trades and activities of the river and the sea
Bordeaux Grand Port.
Cultural and historical associations.
Sports Clubs, Shipyards.
Boatmen.
Associations of River Municipalities
All day, Quai des Chartrons
Entertainment
Dedications: in collaboration with the Libraire Olympique.
Photo exhibitions, paintings and illustrations Conferences: the river, the sea, the environment.
Film screening
All day, Halle des Chartrons
Sunday, June 16
Saint-Elme Festival
Procession of Saint Elmo, from the presbytery of St Louis church to the quays
Sailors’ Mass: 9:30 am-10:45 am
Nautical parade and blessing: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Festive meal and musical entertainment: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Swimming across Bordeaux EDF Aqua-Challenge: 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cleaning the banks of the Garonne with Surfrider Fondation
Sportsmen’s dinner: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Entertainment
Dedications: in collaboration with the Olympic Bookstore.
Photo exhibitions, paintings and illustrations Conferences: the river, the sea, the environment.
Film screening
All day, Halle des Chartrons
Program in colours
