Youth in district 103 SW – The YCE

Youth in district 103 SW – The YCE

By Aurore Machenaud, YCE delegate of the SW district Have you heard about the Lions Club’s youth exchanges? Do you know what YCE is? For more than 60 years, Lions International has offered young people the opportunity to participate in an international intercultural...
Bordeaux Gluttony – The cake canelé

Bordeaux Gluttony – The cake canelé

By Anne-Laure Francès Canelé, a typical Bordeaux cake Characterized by a slight taste of rum and vanilla, its crunchy crust and its mellow heart, you will not be able to miss during your visit to the Europa Forum! Here is his story:In the 18th century, the nuns of the...
Bordeaux Tourist – The City of Wine

Bordeaux Tourist – The City of Wine

By Rita Eyremandi Our two friends Elita and Jaja decide to visit “La Cité du Vin” de Bordeaux. Ranked 7th among the best museums in the world by «National Geographic», this place is dedicated to wine as a cultural, universal and living heritage. Taking...
Bordeaux Heritage – Place de la Bourse

Bordeaux Heritage – Place de la Bourse

By Patrick Robert In 2007, UNESCO inscribed on the World Heritage List half of the city of Bordeaux, 1810 ha and 376 buildings. Every month, discover in this space an emblematic monument of the city. This month: Place de la Bourse Inaugurated in 1749, the Place de la...
VPA, EF 2024 Action Recipient

VPA, EF 2024 Action Recipient

By Jean Noël Castagnet and Patrice Merlin As part of VPA Gironde (Vacances Plein Air), centre of Gujan-Mestras, major action of the Lions de France, 317 children from disadvantaged families were able to enjoy a 2-week stay in the center of Gujan-Mestras. This centre...