Le Girofard – Centre LGBTQI+
Queer centre · Bordeaux old town
Bordeaux’s LGBTQI+ centre is in the old town between the cathedral and Rue Sainte-Catherine. It is run by an association and offers counselling, health services and meeting spaces.
- ★ 4.7 on Google (106)
- Counselling
- Address
- 21 Rue du Loup
33000 Bordeaux - Opening hours
- Tue and Thu 10 am–1 pm and 2–6 pm
Wed and Fri 10 am–1 pm and 2–7:30 pm
Mon, Sat, Sun closed - Crowd
- LGBTQI+ people of all ages, newcomers, families
- Facilities
- Counselling, parenthood and family, asylum, trans health, sexual health and chemsex, archive, sports group
- Location
- Old town, a few minutes from the cathedral and Rue Sainte-Catherine
What makes Le Girofard – Centre LGBTQI+ stand out
Le Girofard is not a bar but a point of contact for support and exchange. Besides drop-in hours there are discussion and leisure groups, a queer archive (Giroarchives) and sports activities. Reviews praise the caring, respectful team. The centre is also involved in the Fiertés de Bordeaux.
Programme
Social meetups run under the name Convivialité, plus Girosport and the Giroarchives. Counselling is available on parenthood, asylum, trans health as well as sexual health and chemsex. Dates are in the online agenda.
A good fit if you …
- are new in town and looking for community
- need advice on health or asylum
- are interested in queer history
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for a place to go out in the evening
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: own website (opening hours, Fiertés 2026), GayOut (verified, updated 18 Oct 2026), Google reviews (4.7 stars, 106 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.
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