Did you know that the École Supérieure de Commerce de Bordeaux, which later became BEM and then KEDGE Business School, was founded within the Société Philomathique?

In 1873, the City of Bordeaux, the Chamber of Commerce and Philomathique joined forces to found an innovative school to train modern business executives.
And so, in November 1874, the first class of 33 students began their studies... in the Philomathique premises on rue Saint-Sernin.

💫 More than 150 years later, KEDGE Alumni Bordeaux invites you to go back to the roots of our shared history, with an exclusive visit to the Philomathique.

📆 Tuesday, November 25, 2025
📍 Philomathique de Bordeaux

Evening program :

• 6:30 pm : Welcome of participants

• 18h45 - 19h30: Presentation of Philomathique and guided tour of its workshops

• 7:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. : Aperitif and tapas in the Philomathique hall

Come and discover or rediscover this place steeped in history, a symbol of the enduring link between innovation, know-how and entrepreneurship - values we still share today.
It's a great opportunity to weave a new thread between the school's past and today's KEDGE Alumni community.

👥 Event limited to 40 participants - register now!