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VATEL BORDEAUX
Vatel Bordeaux is a school specialising in hotel management, preparing future professionals in the hotel and tourism industry for international careers.
Study hospitality management at Vatel Bordeaux
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bordeaux attracts visitors from around the world for its gastronomy, bustling city-center terraces, and above all the surrounding vineyards.
Vatel Bordeaux brings together nearly 60 nationalities and offers its 650 students programs in French or English, along with personalized support.
A few minutes from the heart of the city, Vatel Bordeaux has 2 campuses, a 4-star hotel certified European Ecolabel and a restaurant Les Tables Vatel.
1994
Opening of the campus
650
Students
3
Experimental sites
Bordeaux
World wine capital
(1) RNCP title. (2) Eurhodip Diploma.
MBA Specialisation
in Wine & Spirits
In Bordeaux, the world capital of wine, choose the Wine & Spirits specialisation in the second year of the MBA program Director in International Hospitality. It offers an excellent pathway to careers in hotels, restaurants and wine estates, where wine is a key factor in setting a business apart and driving performance.
The MBA program:
Year 1: International Hospitality Management
Year 2: Wine & Spirits specialisation
Qualifications:
NRCP Level 7 Director in International Hospitality
European MBA in Wine & Spirits (2)
WSET Levels 2 & 3
Graduation rates, career progression, satisfaction with work placements and practical training, and support services for students with disabilities. Useful, clear and comparable data.
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Our school is building strong local ties through professional networks such as the Bordeaux Métropole Hotel Club and the Tourist Office, and is actively involved in Bordeaux’s sporting life by supporting the Bordeaux Boxers. Vatel Bordeaux is committed to strong CSR initiatives, as demonstrated by the European Ecolabel awarded to the hotel, its efforts to promote inclusive tourism, and its support for charitable causes such as the Jeune & Rose association.
Bachelor’s program: 97% (among those who did not continue their studies)
MBA program: 96%
8/10 - Satisfaction rate for internships and professional practices
Success rates for 2024–2025*:
- Bachelor program 97%
- MBA program 100%
- WSET Level 2 certification 100%
- WSET Level 3 certification 45.8%
*100% of our students sat the exams (excluding interruptions during training)
Dropout rate during the course 2024–2025:
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- Bachelor program 0.02%
- MBA program 0.05%
- Foundation Year 0.03%
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We are committed to providing a personalised welcome to our students with disabilities. If this applies to you, please contact us so that we can assist and guide you through the application and enrolment process.
The “Les Halles” campus
In the heart of a hospitality and tourism hub
The “Les Chartrons” campus
iIn the heart of the wine merchants' district
Teaching equipment
General education facilities
2
Campuses
19
Classrooms equipped for video conferencing
1
Amphitheater
2
Computer rooms
2
Wine and spirits tasting rooms
2
Media libraries
Practical teaching equipment
At Vatel Bordeaux, the pedagogy is based on field experience: students acquire the key skills of hotel management in real conditions within professional structures.
The 4* Vatel hotel
Découvrez l’hôtel 4 étoiles Vatel Bordeaux, un havre de calme au cœur de la ville.
The restaurant Les Tables Vatel
Innovation et tradition pour une expérience culinaire unique. Découvrir les Tables Vatel
The group meals & seminars
Organisation des événements privés ou professionnels.
En savoir plus
Excellence in hospitality
Partner establishments
At Vatel Bordeaux, our students gain experience alongside iconic establishments in the local gastronomic and hospitality scene. Luxury hotels, five-star hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants and contemporary venues provide them with an ideal environment in which to put their skills into practice and build a professional network right from the start of their studies.
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InterContinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hôtel★★★★★
Le Pressoir d'Argent — Gordon Ramsay ★★
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Restaurants du Chef Philippe Etchebest
Maison Nouvelle ★★La Table d’Hôtes du Quatrième Mur ★ - Villas Foch ★★★★★
- Hôtel Marriott Renaissance ★★★★
- Hôtel Radisson Blu ★★★★
- Mama Shelter
- EKLO hôtel
- Hôtel Burdigala by Inwood hotels ★★★★★
- FirstName Bordeaux ★★★★
Student Services
For a serene and complete student experience, Vatel Bordeaux offers services dedicated to student life and academic support.
- Support for internships, work-study programs and jobs
- Extra services and student jobs
- Support in finding accommodation & partnerships with players in the sector
- Assistance with administrative procedures (CAF, CPAM, prefecture, etc.)
- Virtual library
- Aimaira intranet portal
- Moodle learning platform
- Student Council
- Integration week (city visit, orientation day, team building, Vatel quest)
- University restaurant 2 minutes from the Chartrons school
- Vatéliades: Olympics adapted for the hospitality sector
- Initiatives to support student wellbeing
Tuition Fees and Payment
Management training (full-time) for non-French / non-EU citizens
Bachelor year 1 €10,800 / year
MBA year 1 €12,000 / year
MBA specialisation Wine & Spirits €12,500 / year
MBA Foundation Year €10,800 / year
Annual registration fee: €450.
Intake fees: Between €130 & €170 (depending on the program and the year)
Student Package: €40
Annual tuition fee
Annual tuition fee reserved for non-French / non-EU citizens, except for Lebanon & African countries. Tuition fees are subject to change each year.
Management training (full-time) for French / EU citizens
Bachelor year 1 €9,900 / year
MBA year 1 €10,500 / year
MBA specialisation Wine & spirits €11,900 / year
MBA Foundation Year €9,900 / year
Annual registration fee: €450.
Intake fees: Between €130 & €170 (depending on the program and the year)
Student Package: €40
Financing of studies
Information from the Admissions Office. Student loans at preferential rates from partner banks upon examination of the file. These loans are granted only to students residing in France.
Chargement des journées portes ouvertes...
Bordeaux, an unrivalled art of living for students
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bordeaux offers a wide range of activities, between cultural visits, poetic walks, relaxation on one of its many terraces or gourmet breaks in one of its 2000 restaurants. It is a city in full swing that is reinventing itself and invigorating itself, boosted by the creation of new contemporary districts, while being very attached to the preservation of the environment.
Bordeaux embodies the cradle of the world's greatest wines and brandies around 6 great wine-growing territories internationally recognized and called "les 6 Routes du Vin de Bordeaux". As for Bordeaux gastronomy, it is also a safe bet and offers a multitude of culinary specialties to delight the appetite of gourmets. With one restaurant for every 285 inhabitants, Bordeaux's authentic and local gastronomy oscillates between seafood, land and vineyard products.
In Bordeaux, cultural heritage is an integral part of the city. From monuments steeped in history to charming gardens and its many concert halls, the Gironde capital is a city that has things to tell if you know how to listen to it. Its large-scale events, such as Bordeaux fête le vin, are unmissable events for the people of Bordeaux as well as for wine professionals and the many tourists.
Want to climb the highest dune in Europe, learn about wine tasting at the Cité du Vin, enjoy oysters in a hut on the Bay of Arcachon, visit a fortified castle, discover the great UNESCO sites of Bordeaux and Saint-Emilion... Bordeaux and its region are made for you.
2022: European Capital of Smart Tourism (Worldimpact Summit)
2020: Wellbeing Cities Award (Nature & Biodiversity category)
2017: "World's Trendiest City" by Lonely Planet
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Campus addresses
Campus les Halles
• 1 place des Millésimes - 33000 BORDEAUX
• Tram B : arrêt "Cité du Vin"
• Bus : Liane 7, Corol 32, Citéis 45 - arrêt "La Cité du Vin"
• Parking : Interparking Cité du Vin
Campus les Chartrons
• 4 Cours du Médoc - 33300 BORDEAUX
• Tram B : arrêt "Cours du Médoc"
• Bus : 45 - arrêt "Cours du Médoc"
• Parking : Q-Park Bordeaux Quai des Marques
Find out about our programs:
Service Recrutement & admissions +33 (0)5 56 01 01 75/76 admissions.bordeaux@vatel.fr 1 Place des Millésimes, 33300 Bordeaux
General questions about the school
For any other questions about Vatel Business School Bordeaux, do not hesitate to contact our switchboard:
Tel: +33 (0)5 56 01 78 08
Email: info.bordeaux@vatel.fr
Book a table or an event
The restaurant Les Tables Vatel welcomes you for your lunches or special events, in the heart of Bordeaux.
114 Quai des Chartrons - 33300 Bordeaux
Tel: +33 (0)5 56 11 58 88
Book online:
www.vatelrestaurants.fr
F.A.Q.
Vatel Bordeaux
The cost of studying at Vatel Bordeaux varies depending on the course chosen (full-time or apprenticeship) and the program. Tuition fees are subject to change each year.
Management training (full-time) for French / EU citizens:
Bachelor year 1*: €9,900 / year
MBA year 1*: €10,500 / year
MBA specialisation Wine & spirits*: €11,900 / year
MBA Preparatory Program*: €9,900 / year
*Annual tuition fee reserved for nationals of the European Union and Switzerland.
Management training (full-time) for non-French / non-EU citizens:
Bachelor year 1**: €10,800 / year
MBA year 1**: €12,000 / year
MBA specialisation Wine & Spirits**: €12,500 / year
MBA Preparatory Program**: €10,800 / year
**Annual tuition fee reserved for non-French / non-EU citizens, except for Lebanon & African countries.
In order to best plan your installation, here is an overview of the cost of living in Bordeaux, this detail is given as an indication, and depends totally on the student's lifestyle:
- Accommodation: Between €600 and €700
- TBM subscription: €20.40
- Phone subscription: Between €20 and €30
- Shopping/Food : Between €100 and €200
- Insurance / Mutual insurance: Between €20 and €50
- CAF: Between €70 and €150 paid directly into the account
- Validation of the VISA / Renewal of the residence permit: €55 - €75
Founded in 1994, Vatel Bordeaux is a hotel management school that trains nearly 650 students for international careers with a pedagogy based on the right balance between courses and professional practice.
It welcomes students from all over the world who follow the renowned Bachelor's or MBA courses in French or English.
Vatel Bordeaux has 2 campuses in the center of Bordeaux, 2 tram stations from each other.
The Les Halles campus, located at 1 place des Millésimes 33000 BORDEAUX, is accessible via:
Tram B: "Cité du Vin" stop
Bus: Liane 7, Corol 32, Citéis 45 - stop "La Cité du Vin"
Parking: Interparking Cité du Vin
The Chartrons campus, located at 4 Cours du Médoc 33300 BORDEAUX, is accessible via:
Tram B: "Cours du Médoc" stop
Bus: 45 - stop "Cours du Médoc"
Parking: Q-Park Bordeaux Quai des Marques
In the 2nd year of the MBA program in International Hospitality Management, Vatel Bordeaux students can maintain a course in international hospitality or specialise in international wine and spirits management.
Yes, there are several student residences and housing options near Vatel Bordeaux's campuses. The school provides a complete list of players and partners in housing in Bordeaux (student residences, agencies, individuals, etc.).
For the Bachelor's program in English, the start of the academic year is usually at the beginning of November.
For the Bachelor's program in French, there are two intakes:
Early September (4-month internship in winter)
End of October (4-month summer internship)
87% of our speakers are professionals.
For the training in English, there are 1/3 French and 2/3 international speakers.
Vatel Bordeaux provides its Bachelor & MBA courses in full-time 100% in French or 100% in English.
To transform theory into know-how, Vatel Bordeaux provides professional spaces where students can gain practical experience and prepare effectively for their future role as managers.
The restaurant Les Tables Vatel
Students work in all the catering professions, from room service to cooking. It is a privileged place to strengthen their technical expertise and their interpersonal skills.
The 4* Vatel Bordeaux hotel
Customer reception, room management, team coordination: the hotel allows students to discover the requirements of the front office and housekeeping, in real conditions.
Group meals & seminars
These versatile spaces offer students the opportunity to learn how to organize and manage professional events such as seminars, conferences, banquets or cocktail parties. They develop skills in logistics, team coordination and welcoming a variety of audiences.
In addition to Vatel Bordeaux's own structures, the school has a network of 319 partners, 57% of whom are in France and 43% abroad.