Event Reception

Welcome to Bordeaux

We believe in the importance of a warm and personalized welcome from the moment participants arrive in Bordeaux. You can arrange for a reception at the train station or airport to ensure participants have a comfortable arrival and an optimal experience during their stay in the region.

Welcome Letter

Our partners express their joy in hosting your event by providing participants with a welcome letter co-signed by the institutions: City of Bordeaux, Bordeaux Métropole, and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region. Bordeaux Bienvenue signage is also displayed for your event, for example in hotels and taxis.

Reception at City Hall

Imagine being welcomed at City Hall by the Mayor or one of his representatives. In Bordeaux, we are committed to creating a special connection between your congress and our city by hosting an official reception, showcasing our dedication to the success of your event.

Information and Sale of Tourist Products at Your Congress Venue

Simplify your participants' stay with our Bordeaux Bienvenue welcome desk, where a travel advisor from the Bordeaux Métropole Tourism and Convention Office will provide comprehensive tourist information to help them plan visits and excursions throughout their stay.
They can book tours, purchase city pass, and buy souvenirs directly at the congress venue.

We offer several Bordeaux Bienvenue stand options at your event venue:

• Option 1: Information stand in the exhibition area of the convention center
• Option 2: Information stand in the exhibition area of the convention center + boutique souvenirs
• Option 3: Information stand in the exhibition area of the convention center + on-site sales of city passes, excursions, and tours
• Option 4: Information stand in the exhibition area of the convention center + on-site sales of city passes, excursions, tours, and boutique souvenirs

Our commitment is to make their experience unforgettable by providing the best opportunities to discover our city and its surroundings.

Signage and Bunting

Bordeaux dresses in Bordeaux Bienvenue colors to welcome your congress with signage and bunting at tram stations and iconic locations throughout the city.
This signage serves two purposes:

• Warmly welcoming participants and creating an inviting and engaging atmosphere, making them feel at home in our city.
• Informing residents about the importance of the congress and its sector to the region, raising awareness of the event's economic, social, and cultural impact.

By creating this visual link between the event and the region, we strengthen the sense of belonging and involvement of everyone in the success of this professional gathering.

Exclusive Advantage for Congress VIPs

The presidents and speakers of your congress will receive complimentary City Passes, allowing a select group to discover the richness of our heritage (museums, etc.)—offer valid for 10 people per congress.

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