
Global SSE Forum
Bordeaux GSEF 2025
Other venues will also be getting into the spirit of the SSE by offering activities for participants and the general public alike. There will be something for everyone and every energy level thanks to the enthusiastic involvement of local cultural and creative actors.
Programming outside the walls
Urban walks
Two guided tours entitled ‘In the footsteps of Bordeaux's Social and Solidarity Economy’ are organized by the association L'Alternative Urbaine Bordeaux.
Click on the name of the walk to find out more.
Saint-Michel solidarity – Thursday, 30 October at 10am
In English only
Discover the impact of the SSE in Bordeaux on this historic and working-class neighbourhood by visiting a variety of organisations with diverse and sometimes surprising activities, accompanied by Joan, a long-time resident of the neighbourhood.
Discover: La Cloche, Epicerie Solidaire, Halle des Douves, Atelier Remuménage, Entr-Autres, AMOS, Centre d'Animation, La Planche, Promofemmes, La Flèche de Bordeaux, Jardin Georges Dorignac, Astrée, Surf Insertion, La ManuCo.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | Price: free | Capacity: 15 people
Bordeaux Lac along the water – Friday 31 October at 10am
In French only
Escape to the wilderness, peaceful expanses and discover the neighbourhood's key structures and landmarks accompanied by Vincent-Xavier, a passionate urban gardener.
Discover: the Cité des Aubiers, the Lac beach, the Bordeaux-Lac Sailing Centre, the Neptunea peri-urban refuge, the Lac footbridge, the Tasta neighbourhood, the Bassins du Tasta, and the Périé pumping station.
Duration: 2 hours | Price: free | Capacity: 15 people
Events in Bordeaux
Right bank
Click on the locations to find out more about the events on offer.
Darwin – Wednesday 29 October from 6pm
Guided tour of this alternative venue – From 6pm to 7pm
Les Heures Heureuses, an evening hosted by DJs and artists at a special rate for Forum registrants (€5)
Fabrique Pola – Friday, 31 October, from 6pm to 11pm
Faire ESSembre (Doing together): stories of a desirable present AND future! (free admission)
Event co-organized by CoopAlpha, e-graine Nouvelle-Aquitaine, La Fabrique Pola, the Laboratoire d'Initiative Alimentaire (LIA), the Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement (M.N.E) and Le Rocher de Palmer, with the support of Bordeaux Métropole, as part of the GSEF.
SSE actors, based on the wider right bank, are rolling out their projects in the fields of sustainable food, the environment, transitions, democracy, citizenship, SSE entrepreneurship and culture.
• Menu from Polacabana, the neighbourhood bar at Fabrique Pola, for its end-of-season party – Open throughout
• Performative aperitif meeting presenting each of the initiatives, hosted by Orianne Pascal, Coordinator of the M.N.E – From 6pm
• Programme of collective workshops, with free and unconditional participation – From 6pm to 8pm
- Cut vegetables, create a shared buffet and remake the world of accessible, sustainable and chosen food with the Laboratoire d'Initiatives Alimentaires.
- Discover a different way of doing business with the Coop’Alpha cooperative for activities and employment.
- Experience the Polamobile's versatile and user-friendly artistic production chain: production of instant prints, micro-editions using screen printing, discovery of vegetable-based inks and social design tools.
- Test SSE education tools in a fun and interactive way and explore the challenges of transition, discover meaningful professions and identify committed players in their region with e-graine Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• Rap showcase and DJ set – From 8pm to 11pm
Le Rocher de Palmer, on the Polacabana terrace, is hosting a rap showcase and DJ set with artists from the Opus programme (art, social issues, professional integration, training and local actors in working-class neighbourhoods).
Left bank
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Cinema Utopia, an independent arthouse cinema operating as a cooperative (SCOP) – Wednesday 29 October at 6.30pm
Screening of the film Les gilets orange, directed by Lois Clément and Sandie Fabre, followed by a discussion
A co-production by La Mémoire de Bordeaux Métropole and Claim Prod
Born into a wealthy family, 28-year-old Hortense has never wanted for anything. With her job, family and friends, this trained engineer has always lived in the same environment: her own. However, following the Covid-19 pandemic, Hortense is searching for meaning. She changes her life and becomes a nutrition expert at the Bordeaux and Gironde food bank.
In her kitchen truck, she travels around the department to run cooking workshops in partner associations and organizations. The aim is to rebuild social ties through food.
Hortense, a small link in the large food bank chain, is stepping out of her comfort zone to feed off the diversity that surrounds her.
Through her mission, the food bank's virtuous circle is complete: the fight against waste and food insecurity.
After the screening, Valérie Bolze, President of the Bordeaux and Gironde Food Bank, and Sandie Fabre, director and audiovisual archivist at Mémoire de Bordeaux Métropole will answer your questions.
Single price: €5
Address: 5, place Camille Jullian, 33000 Bordeaux
Hôtel Ragueneau – Thursday, 30 October, starting at 6pm
Exhibition dedicated to the work of the Promofemmes association, organized to mark its 30th anniversary
The association's mission is to welcome and support women from different countries and cultures, regardless of their social, political, cultural or religious backgrounds.
Address: 71 Rue du Loup, 33000 Bordeaux
Ikos – Tuesday 28 October, Wednesday 29 October and Thursday 30 October at 1pm
Take a look behind the scenes at the ïkos shop in Ginko!
Rencontrez les acteur·rices du réemploi solidaire et découvrez le projet du futur Village du réemploi, porté par le collectif ïkos, le mardi 28, mercredi 29 et jeudi 30 octobre à 13h.
Address: 23 Mail des Bordelais, 33300 Bordeaux
Events in Bègles
Direct tram service from Bordeaux city centre (Tram C, Terres Neuves stop)
Click on the locations to find out more about the events on offer.
ChapitÔ – Thursday 30 October from 3pm to 1am
Activities for young people and families, as well as a silent party DJ battle
• Gourmet notes, , a hands-on workshop and afternoon tea provided by Larsène – From 3pm to 6pm
• Creative workshop at the foot of the building with Ricochet sonore – From 3pm to 6pm
• Blind test with Larsène – From 6:30pm to 7:30pm
• Stroll between the tram stop and ChapitÔ with Slowfest – From 7:45pm to 8:15pm
• Clown duo Ultra and Volta with Slowfest – From 7:45pm to 8:15pm
• Sound painting and circle song with Ricochet Sonore and Larsène – From 8:15pm to 9pm
• Silent party and karaoke with Slowfest, Ricochet Sonore and Larsène – From 9pm to 11pm
• DJ set with Slowfest – From 11pm to 1am