Every resident has a voice
Whether you were born in Bordeaux, arrived as a student, settled as an immigrant, launched a business, or recently moved into a new neighborhood, your experiences help shape the identity of our city.
Community Voices. Local Stories. Shared Future.
FREE PRESS BORDEAUX
My Bordeaux Story.
Bordeaux is a city of history, culture, business, innovation and opportunity. It is also a city of diverse experiences and unique personal journeys. We want to hear your story.
Who we are
An independent community storytelling and citizen reporting platform.
FREE-PRESS-BORDEAUX is dedicated to capturing the everyday experiences, concerns, achievements, and aspirations of people who call Bordeaux home. We believe every resident has a story worth telling.
Stories that build bridges
Our goal is to create conversations that improve shared experiences across tram rides, workplaces, cafés, neighborhoods, classrooms, and community spaces.
Volunteer Profiles
Meet Our Community Correspondents
The people behind Free Press Bordeaux. Volunteers, storytellers, students, professionals and residents helping document the voices of Bordeaux.
Approved Profiles
Marie Dupont
Community Correspondent - Bordeaux Centre
I believe every neighborhood has stories worth sharing.
Samuel Okafor
Student Contributor
Free Press Bordeaux gives young people a voice in our city.
Claire Martin
Business & Community Contributor
Local businesses deserve visibility and recognition.
Community Ambassadors Map
Each volunteer becomes the local voice of that community.
Why This Is Powerful
When visitors see real names, real faces and real communities, they immediately trust the platform more.
“This is not just another website. These are people from my city.”
Volunteer of the Month
Highlight one volunteer each month who has made an exceptional contribution to community storytelling. This creates motivation and helps build a sense of belonging.
Suggested Volunteer Information Form
- Full Name
- Photo
- Community/Commune
- Occupation
- Nationality (optional)
- Areas of Interest
- Short Biography (50-100 words)
- Why do you want to contribute to Free Press Bordeaux?
- Social Media Links (optional)
Join the Volunteers
Submit your volunteer profile. It will appear on the homepage after an administrator approves it.
Bordeaux Communities
We report on the issues that matter to everyday people.
- Neighborhood life
- Local businesses
- Culture and community events
- Education and student experiences
- Housing and transportation
- Public services
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Integration and diversity
- Civic participation
- Community concerns and solutions
Business Promo
Business visibility for local entrepreneurs and community organizations.
Through journalism, storytelling, digital promotion and community engagement, Free Press Bordeaux seeks to connect residents with opportunities, celebrate local achievements, and support the visibility of small businesses and associations.
Introductory visibility
Share your offer, service, initiative, or community project with residents who care about Bordeaux.
Local opportunity
Promote entrepreneurship, civic engagement, student projects, and practical media experience.
Community connection
Create a platform where people, ideas and opportunities can be shared for the benefit of the wider community.
Submit Story
What is your Bordeaux story?
Tell us what you enjoy most, your favorite memories, the opportunities Bordeaux has given you, the challenges you have experienced, and the ideas that could shape the city’s future.
Mission Statement
A community media and business visibility initiative.
Our mission is to give a voice to the people, businesses, associations and communities that make Bordeaux unique.
Collect stories
Collect and publish the stories of Bordeaux residents.
Support visibility
Provide free introductory visibility for local businesses.
Develop talent
Support students, volunteers and aspiring journalists through practical media experience.
Donate
Donate Your Story
“Free Press Bordeaux” is powered by the stories of ordinary people. Donate your story and become part of Bordeaux’s living history because every story enriches our community.