Comedians born in Bordeaux

Bordeaux is the capital of the Gironde department in southwestern France, built along the banks of the Garonne river. Centuries of wine trading shaped the city, and much of its eighteenth-century core, prized for its elegant stone facades, now holds UNESCO World Heritage status. As a busy river port and university town, it draws a steady flow of students, tourists and visitors drawn to its food and wine scene.

Its full calendar of theatres and cultural venues gives touring comedians a regular stop on France's growing stand-up circuit. The comedian Arnaud Tsamère was born in Bordeaux.