Cultural life

The Quartier Latin: a cultural breeding ground accessible to minors

The Quartier Latin, famous for its intellectual and artistic life, is a little corner of paradise in the heart of Paris, on the left bank of the Seine. It’s a must for students in search of culture and history. Less than 15 minutes away by bike, museums, cinemas, theatres, monuments and gardens offer art lovers an extraordinary choice.

Restaurants, bars… all add to the rhythm of life in the capital’s liveliest arrondissement! What’s more, the Bureau des Arts can get you discounted tickets for shows, visits… in the evening or at weekends.

The BDA: a cultural association in a museum city

The Bureau des Arts (BDA) invites engineering students to take part in this cultural effervescence, helping them to discover or rediscover all that the capital has to offer in the way of art in all its forms! Thanks to exclusive partnerships with major cultural institutions such as the Musée du Louvre, the Palais de Tokyo and the Musée de la Musique, BDA students regularly benefit from tickets to concerts, plays, operas, ballets, jazz sessions, film festivals, etc. at very attractive rates.

The BDA also offers a wide range of activities focusing on image, sound, color and heritage, in collaboration with the school’s Languages, Culture & Intercultural Department. It also brings artistic practices to life within student life, organizing concerts by and for students, and proposing creative activities around a variety of themes.

The BDA is run by 36 students around 9 areas of activity:

• Theater, Dance and Musicals Division: This division is in charge of finding discounted tickets for plays, dance shows and musicals. Members also organize outings to concerts and operas in Paris’ finest venues.
• Pôle Alternatif: The mission of this pole is to promote a wide variety of musical genres among students. Whether through recommendations or outings to concerts and musical events in Paris, they open up the musical horizons of all Minors.
• Pôle Rap: In addition to offering tickets for rap concerts, this pole brings the art of rap to life at school by organizing listening sessions, rap competitions and freestyle sessions, enabling students to fully immerse themselves in rap culture.
• Exhibitions/Outings Center: This center takes students to discover museums and uncovers all kinds of cultural events in Paris. It offers guided tours and outings to explore the capital’s artistic wealth.
• Pôle Arts Créatifs : Members of this pole organize “creative evenings” where students can try their hand at activities such as pottery, origami, painting and much more. It’s a place where students can relax and let their imaginations run wild.

• Salle Ins’ and Piano Department: This department manages the logistics and equipment of the soundproof rooms and piano room at the Maison des Mines, enabling musicians to practice freely and students to prepare for performances.
• Com and RSI divisions: Responsible for communication and maintenance of the BDA website, these divisions ensure the visibility of events and the management of information for all students.
• Club Cuisine: This club organizes cooking and pastry workshops, buffets for association events and introduces students to a variety of recipes. It’s a place for sharing and conviviality around gastronomy.
• Club Dessin: This club brings together the school’s draughtsmen and introduces novices to the art of drawing. They organize drawing sessions and workshops to perfect everyone’s techniques.