Throughout the year, the Maison Internationale gives you the opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and discover the culture of Lille and France in a friendly, intercultural atmosphere. Check out our monthly program below, and don't forget to follow our social networks!
October 2026
🎨🌱 Creative Workshop: Paint Your Pot & Plant Your Flowers! 🌱🎨
Looking for a moment that’s both creative and relaxing? Join us for a workshop where you can let your imagination run wild… and take home your own flower pot to watch grow!
🗓 Tuesday, September 29th at 5:00 pm
📍 Maison Internationale
On the agenda:
✨ Decorating your pot with paint
🌸 Planting flower seeds (several varieties to choose from)
🌿 Tips for helping them grow
Whether you’re a beginner or already comfortable with a paintbrush, this workshop is open to everyone. You’ll leave with your personalized pot and your planted seeds, which you can watch grow and bloom throughout your stay 🌼
Limited spots, registration mandatory
A fun time to create, plant, and watch nature evolve day by day 🌿
Solo or with friends, set off on an adventure through the streets of downtown Lille. Armed with your camera or smartphone, you'll have to find and capture a series of iconic buildings, unusual details and hidden treasures that make up the charm of the capital of Flanders.
🎯 Objective: explore, observe and have fun!
🎁 A little surprise awaits you on arrival!
📩 Event with limited capacity; no confirmation email = on the waiting list
What if your keys could get a little creative, too?
On Tuesday, October 6th, at 5 p.m., come get your hands dirty at a macramé keychain-making workshop!
Whether you’re already a macramé pro or don’t know how to tie a single knot yet, don’t worry: we’ll guide you step by step to create your own design, all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
• Tuesday, October 6th
• 5:00 p.m.
• Maison Internationale – Building A4 (Cité Scientifique Campus)
⚠️ Please note: space is limited! No confirmation email = on the waiting list
Be sure to sign up quickly. Your registration will only be confirmed once you receive a confirmation email.
So, are you ready to tie knots, get creative, and take home a keychain you made with your own hands?
Ready to test your musical knowledge?
Come and enjoy a fun and friendly event where only your ears and your reflexes will make the difference! 🎶
This event is part of the 10th edition of Erasmus Days! Get ready to travel across Europe… through music!
🌍🎵 For the occasion, the Music Quiz will focus on Europe, with iconic classics, surprise hits and musical gems from different European countries.
📅 Tuesday, October 13th
📍 Maison Internationale, Building A4 (Cité Scientifique)
⏰ At 5 p.m.
On the program:
🎵 Music from all across Europe
🎤 A festive and friendly atmosphere
🌍 A musical journey through different European countries
🏆 Surprises for the best music detectives
Form your team (or come solo and make allies on the spot), open your ears wide, and get ready to sing, laugh and (re)discover music from all across Europe!
So, who will be crowned king or queen of the European Music Quiz? Come and find out!
CLIL invites you to a new Café Langue at the Maison Internationale!
On Wednesday, October 14th, come join us for an event centered on the theme “Cheeeeese”: a chance to speak or discover several languages while sampling different cheeses.
Whether you’re passionate about languages, curious to discover new cultures, or simply a cheese lover, come celebrate languages… and treat your taste buds too!
Join us at the Maison Internationale on Wednesday, October 14th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for a Café Langue where the cheese will be just as international as the languages spoken.
🎨 Want to discover another side of art history?Come and discover the “Singulières: Artists, Self-Taught and Unbound” exhibition at the LaM and explore the work of artists with unique backgrounds! ✨
📅 Saturday, October 17th
⏰ 1:30 p.m.
📍 LaM Museum
Whether you love art or are simply curious, this guided tour in English is for you!
👉 Registration is mandatory, no confirmation email = on the waiting list
⚠️ Please note: places are limited! Your registration will only be taken into account once you receive a confirmation email.
✨ Ready to discover these singular artists and their worlds?
💸 Let’s talk about student budgets!
Studying in France is a wonderful adventure… but between rent 🏠, groceries 🛒, tuition 🎓, and administrative tasks 📄, it’s not always easy to know how to manage everything!
The Article 1 association is offering a workshop in French to help you get a handle on the various financial aid options 💰, discover tips for managing your budget, and get practical advice on funding your studies in France.
The goal: to give you simple, practical tools to better manage your expenses and fully enjoy your student life—without any unpleasant surprises!
📅 Join us on Monday, October 19th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to discuss this together!
🎳 Ready to knock down some pins?
Come and enjoy a fun bowling night filled with laughs and a little bit of competition! 😎
Whether you're a strike machine or a weekend player, the most important thing is to have a great time together! 🎉
📅 Wednesday, October 21st
🕕 6:00 p.m
⚠️ Please note: places are limited! No confirmation email = on the waiting list
🍂 Fall is here!
The leaves are changing color, the evenings are getting cooler, and the urge to stay nice and warm is slowly returning… It’s the perfect time to create a cozy atmosphere at home
Join us for this creative workshop and make your own ghost-shaped candleholder 👻 out of self-hardening clay. It’s a fun and easy activity to add a touch of fall and a hint of spookiness to your home!
🎨 No need to be an artist just let your imagination run wild!
📅 See you on Thursday, October 22th
🕠 From 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
📍 At the Maison Internationale
⚠️ Please note: Space is limited! No confirmation email = on the waiting list
Come create, sculpt, and take home your own little handmade decoration! 🍁