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NEWS

The Thomas Kuti Competition

by Marie-Alix Expert-Théas The Europa Forum elected the city of Bordeaux for its major meeting in 2024. At the same time, the prestigious Thomas Kuti European Music...

Via the district 103 Sud

by Jean-Marie Juge, delegate to the national communication commission The 103 South district covers 13 Departments: from Aurillac to Perpignan, from Montpellier to...

Come to my zone 41

Incredible but true: a direct Biscarrosse/New York airline! by JP et MC Tavin In 1918, Pierre Georges Latécoère began building aircraft. Determined to connect France to...

Oysters

Emblems of the ARCACHON BAY by JP et MC Tavin Symbol of the purity of its waters, the oyster has always been consumed: The Arcachon bay, a true inland sea, is a...

Let’s walk around Bordeaux

Let’s discover the Arcachon basin and the Dune du Pilat by Rita Eyremandi Our two friends Elita and Jaja decide to visit the Arcachon basin. Located in the heart of the...

The glass roof of the Gare Saint-Jean

Historic Bordeaux: The glass roof of the Gare Saint-Jean de Bordeaux by Anne- Laure Frances Maybe you will arrive in Bordeaux by train? (Lions Go Green!) In this case,...

The Cailhau Gate

Bordeaux heritage: Cailhau Gate to UNESCO heritage by Mathias Maret Rising from the end of the 15th century to 35 meters high, the Cailhau Gate is located today between...

We are transmitters… 

The word of ethics by Anne Mahieu We Lions are transmitters. The transmitters is the one who overcomes obstacles, who carries the will to help, to render service. To be...

A new generation Europa Forum

Edito by Claude Mermet, Vice-President and Commissioner of the Europa Forum For an unforgettable and engaging event, join the Lions International at the annual Europa...

Our logo

an invitation to “better living together” by Josiane Perez «Ensemble», an adverb that is about to have its nobility in lionism since after the «Ensemble, tout est...

Europa Forum 2024 “Living better together”

Why did you choose the theme “Living better together”? by Nicole Belaud, president Europa Forum Bordeaux 2024 We could also have said “dream together of a more...

Welcome Letter

The Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, Bordeaux Métropole and the City of Bordeaux welcome you. Download the welcome letter Dear participants of the Lions Europa Forum, All the...

Registrations are now open

You can now register for the Europa Forum 2024. Tickets are open for LIONS, spouses and partners and LEOs. In case of difficulties, contact us at...

Book your hotels

Find the list of hotels around Palais 2 l'Atlantique de Bordeaux Lac and book your rooms in one of our partner hotels. 

Going through the Centre district

By Loic Laine, Delegate National Communication Commission The Lions International Centre district brings together the clubs of the departments of the heart of France...

Competition and Humanism

By Bernie Grethen The competitions organized by the South West District have two main objectives: to create links with the youth by highlighting the culture and...

An action in favor of Childhood Cancer

By Hélène Arzeno A flagship action of district 103 South West in favor of childhood cancer Early participation  "The Hyacinths for Life" is a superb "self-giving"...

The Chaban Delmas Bridge

By Rita Eyremandi Our two friends Elita and Jaja decide to take a cruise on the Garonne. After boarding the boat «Le Sicambre», Elita and Jaja pass under the Jacques...

The Mascarons of Bordeaux

By Jean Paul et Marie Christine TAVIN You who pass without seeing them… they look at you. Pedestrian, raise your nose and open your eyes…! Too often unknown element of...

Entrecôte bordelaise wine merchant sauce

By Anne-Laure Francès A typical Bordeaux recipe that is cooked with Bordeaux red wine to accompany a beautiful beef steak. To be ideally Bordeaux, the entrecôte must be...

Place des Quinconces

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...

A few words of ethics…

By Anne Mahieu Why are we at a crossroads? What questions us?  Should we redefine the foundations of a healthy society and engage in a global reflection on global...

Warm thanks and special invitation

Par Claude Mermet, PDG  2020/2021/2022,  Vice Président - Commissaire général Europa Forum 2024 C'est avec une profonde gratitude que nous vous invitons à nous...

March editorial by Nicole Miquel Belaud

Immediate Past International Director, President of Europa Forum 2024, Lions International Good morning to all, The Europa Forum in Bordeaux is getting closer and our...

Via the West Central District

By Bernard Mouricout, National Communications Delegate, West Central District The Centre-Ouest district covers 7 departments: Vendée, Poitou-Charentes (Charente,...

Bus Lions of the Southwest View

By Marie Christine et Jean Paul Tavin It’s a beautiful novel, it’s a beautiful story! In the midst of the COVID pandemic and in the midst of lockdown, District 103 SO...

LES CIF, International Francophone Centers

By Hervé Tovo Every year, 200 young foreigners from 18 to 24 years old are gathered in Paris to participate in the centres. They are recruited with the help of...

LILLET, the Bordeaux aperitif

By Jean Paul et Marie Christine TAVIN Lillet© is an aperitif based on wine produced in Podensac, near Bordeaux. It is based on 85% wine, 15% fruit liqueurs and...

Les Bassins des Lumières  

By Rita Eyremandi Our two friends Elita and Jaja decide to visit Les Bassins des Lumières in Bordeaux. After taking Line C of the TRAM and Bus No 9, they arrive on the...

Sainte Catherine Street

By Anne-Laure Francès This month, Elita and Jaja go to discover the Rue Sainte Catherine! Elita and Jaja decided to continue their visit of Bordeaux by a little...

Saint-André Cathedral

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...

VPA action beneficiary of Europa Forum 2024

By Jean Noël Castagnet et Patrice Merlin NOTHING IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT CLUBS. Like last year, the 2023 session is a beneficiary, although the unit price of €750 was...

The word of ethics

By Anne Mahieu Committed humanists, men and women of conviction and struggle, we Lions respect life, freedom and justice. I will say just as well love, understanding,...

Editorial by Claude MERMET

Commissioner General Europa Forum Bordeaux 202 Dear Lions Friends of Lions International AERA 4, We have a unique opportunity and I would like to solicit your active...

Via District 103 WEST

By the PoleCom Team: Elyette Ville-Haeweng (DCNCM), Gérard Gondry, André Pelletier «Too far east is the WEST.» (Lao-Tseu) Welcome to the West District (Brittany – Pays...

The fight against diabetes

The fight against diabetes, a flagship action of District 103 SW By Carole Sibaï–Séré, Diabetes Officer Diabetes, a serious and insidious chronic disease, affects more...

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...

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...

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»,...

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...

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...

The word of ethics

By Anne Mahieu The Forum is a project, this type of project that strengthens and consolidates the friendship that connects Lions in order to offer all Lions the...

Editorial by Nicole Belaud

President Europa Forum, Immediat past International Director This newsletter is sent to the European governors, I count on you to send it every month to the members of...

Greetings from Nicole Miquel Belaud and the Europa Forum team

Our best wishes for this new year, may it bring you happiness, health, success and… that peace in the world return, that these various conflicts cease so that families...

Going through district 103 Normandie

Going through district 103 Normandie Since its inception in 1973, the Normandy District of Lions Clubs has shaped a rich history. Born from the merger of the Lions...

Youth in District 103 SW

Youth in District 103 SW The history of the LEO Club and the Lions Clubs International are closely linked. As a sponsoring association, the LEO Club has closely...

Bordeaux Capital of Wine

Bordeaux Capital of Wine CHÂTEAU MAUVINON - ALL THE COLOURS OF ST EMILION For the first time in the world in 1999, a vineyard is recognized as a UNESCO heritage site....

Bordeaux Gourmand Recipe

The Lamprey in the Bordeaux Une recette proposée par Patrick Robert The Bordeaux lamprey is a traditional dish of Aquitaine cuisine. However, it has also spread to the...

Edito of Claude Mermet

Let me introduce myself, I am Claude Mermet, member of the Terrasson Club and vice-president of the Europa Forum. I had the honour of serving as governor of the...

THE MEDIA LIBRARY

Become a EF2024 Partner

We are pleased to present our international event organized by Lions International, which will take place in Bordeaux from 24 to 26 October 2024. This event is a...

REPORTS & REGULATIONS

YCE Policy

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