Bordeaux USA is an association founded in 1968 following a cultural exchange between Bordeaux and…read moreLos Angeles. The association now organises many events, such as conferences, debates, potluck dinners and so forth. It organises a Thanksgiving dinner, and marks yearly events such as Independence day and Halloween. It also has a huge library (over 5000 books) and it organises english lessons. Check out their website for more info on how to become a member. It's another great way of meeting people as a newcomer.

Darwin is an area on the right bank that has been ecologically designed with innovated projects…read more It has avante-garde shops, organic as well as vegan options in cafes and bakeries, art-work areas, exhibition and concert areas, a skate park, street art and impressive art installations. It was interesting to explore but our visit occurred late morning when things were just opening up. At the time there were no organized activities nor a cohesive explanation of the history of the up and coming area and what the area exactly offered for us to explore. We loved the concept but did not spend much time here after a few photo ops and a walk around.

This place knows how to do their coffee. One of the best cappuccinos I've ever had. I really liked…read morethe latte art details and the thumb imprint in the cup design.