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Savor a welsh, sip on an artisanal lemonade or sample one of the many pies baked with fresh, local produce, all under the impassive gaze of a passing cat - that's what you can do at Chatleureux, a restaurant-tea bar-cat bar located in Cambrai! The emphasis here is on quality and passion. The quality of the food and the passion of Clémence Berling, who is behind this rather crazy project, which began with a scooter and ended up here, in the rue de la Porte Notre-Dame. A recommended address!

The Entre Pals could not have a better name! The friendliness and warmth of Annie are proverbiales: spontaneous, natural, it is close to its customers who make it good. This café-brasserie open lunch and evening offers dining, belote tournaments, karaoke evenings, cabaret singers… everything you need to relax and enjoy in the right mood. In a barn entirely redécorée of actors'posters from the fifties and sixties, with a large terrace, you can also taste dishes dishes or surprising omelettes dug in the middle for accompaniment, try that of the ch'ti in maroilles and fricandelle. Cocktails are house, grape juice, wine comes from producers, many whiskies are proposed and the bottle of champagne at 40 € is at a reasonable price. Everything is gathered here to spend some excellent evenings and moments between mates!

I'm a place of fun and good cheer. I'm made up of 36 computerized tracks (8 with light animations) accompanied by great background music. I also feature a new arcade games area, as well as a restaurant and bar where you can recharge your batteries between strikes. And who am I? Metro Bowling, of course!

Whether you're an expert or a beginner, everyone's welcome to enjoy an evening out or celebrate a special event, all at attractive prices.

The kind of family bowling we love!

Rendez-vous des, so-called no-life and great children, this place is the place not to miss if you are passionate about video games and games of all kinds or if you simply want to relax. Only, between friends, or in network, 4 Players welcomes you and share with you this fun passion…

A place to spend a night of holidays until dawn, in a place that changes from the ordinary. A warm decor and a general and trendy music, thematic evenings regularly. And to start in the early morning in good conditions, breakfast is offered, rather nice not!

Since its reopening celebrated in 2019, the Grand Mix continues to attract thousands of curious and music lovers! It must be said that there is plenty to celebrate. The "bunker" has become an open and bright place with lots of new spaces, including the Club, a 300-seat room designed to host emerging groups. It will even be possible to eat there. The goal of this unique venue is to unearth new talent and program the best of today's music, while allowing a real encounter between the artists and the public.

Over the years, La Cave aux Poètes has become an essential address for all lovers of contemporary music. At the origin of the creation of this atypical concert hall, we find the collective L'Eclipse, gathering artists of all disciplines. In 1994, the collective invested a cellar, which was used in the 1970s as a place to read... poetry! The ambition of the collective is to create unique events accessible to all around an eclectic program, by privileging regional artists as much as possible.

In the friendly setting of the Jardin Vauban, the puppet theater "Le P'tit Jacques" lets children thrill to the sound of the puppeteers' voices as they stage funny, lively stories in the Guignol style. The stories, which revolve around the laughing, lovable P'tit Jacques, are perfectly suited to the youngsters, while the puppets fascinate them throughout the performance. An educational and family-friendly outing for young and old alike.

On the banks of the Deûle, we only see him... The Colysée. Designed by the architect Louis-Carlier, the building takes the form of an impressive monolith carved out of wood whose glass facades reflect the surrounding plain. A brilliant and modern architecture that reflects the image of this place that never stops reinventing itself through quality programming. Music, dance, street theater and even open-air cinema on sunny days, the Maison Folie de Lambersart, which is part of the Fabriques Culturelles network, makes you live art passionately.

Calling all fans of gourmet vegan and vegetarian food: Lucile Walet's café (aka Lulu Magic Food) is now open! Her homemade pastries (gluten-free brownie and pistachio/orange blossom financier, banana bread and cookies of all kinds...) are accompanied by a cup, a drink to choose from among her far too tempting recipes.

This treat for the taste buds translates into a tasty savory offering of spicy buns and noodles with balance. How about a baker's bun topped with feta, roasted sweet potato, red cabbage, spring onion, lettuce and peanuts?

A tea room with a colorful decor that's both soothing and sparkling, Nuts reflects the personality of Luaine, an enthusiast who offers original drinks and gourmet pastries inspired by Japan: Be Nuts (hot matcha/peanut butter/salted caramel drink), Schtroumpfette (blue candy-flavored drink), matcha/caramelized peanut cookies, black sesame/white chocolate marble, yuzu madeleine, sesame brioche?

These are just some of the preparations that give rise to explosions of flavors that are no match for the colors on the walls of Nuts!

Happy to introduce you to her Korean specialties, Yiwen presents a varied menu that's as tasty as it is exotic, and entirely homemade. Mandoo, spicy-sweet fried chicken, stir-fried rice with kimchi, rice with braised glazed pork, tteokbokki, sweet-salty-spicy rice cake, matcha pancake cake... Her recipes transport you to Seoul in less time than it takes to eat them!

The only downside is that you'll need to get there early to get a seat in his small, intimate premises. Otherwise, the takeaway option is just as delicious..

It's hard to sum up Takk in just a few words... What's certain is that you can come here to work or relax, share convivial moments at exhibitions, workshops and meetings, have a drink and, above all, enjoy home-made sweet and savory treats for breakfast, lunch or a snack (the home-made twix is a real treat!). The place is both elegant and warm, bright and soothing. You'll feel right at home, especially curled up on one of the comfortable sofas! Come and see for yourself!

Is it really necessary to introduce the principle of the escape game, a very popular game in which players have one hour to solve enigmas and complete a mission? Team Break offers themes inspired by TV shows, films and series. You can take part in the mythical Koh-Lanta pole challenge, tackle the enigmas of Père Fouras or try to survive the dinosaurs in the Jurassik Room... An escape game is always a sure-fire way to spend some quality time with family and friends.

This bar on the first floor of the famous Carlton Hotel offers a breathtaking view of three of the city's most beautiful monuments: the Opera House, the Vieille Bourse and the Chamber of Commerce. The atmosphere is hushed and the armchairs are really comfortable. A word of advice: arrive early or make a reservation if you want the best seats. You'll find classic cocktails as well as in-house creations. The team is very knowledgeable, so don't hesitate to ask for advice. A few planks are also available. Mind you, the pretty view is reflected in the prices...

An intriguing name and an intriguing story for an insider's address shared like a secret! Because La Planque is hidden behind a back door in Vieux-Lille, at the end of a corridor and in the basement... Thanks to a neighbor who was warned of an imminent roundup by her German lover, this real hideout enabled many Jews to be hidden during the Occupation. Today, you can sip cocktails and draught beers, play beer pong or sing along to live karaoke... A warm and relaxed place!

A really cool bar on boulevard Victor Hugo! The premises were abandoned for almost 5 years before the owner of Lovibond decided to take the plunge with a motivated team: Clara at the helm and Houda in the kitchen. The restaurant serves good draughts and small dishes made on the spot by the passionate cook. The atmosphere is relaxed, with a mix of students and locals! From time to time, entertainment is provided, such as games evenings: a formula that attracts a good crowd every time.

The Bar'Bichette is the place of all possibilities in Rieulay. This bar-café-restaurant, which defines itself as "multi-services" and "friendly place to listen" offers to discover the rich range of local products, through drinks, boards to share but also beautiful menus where cheese has a nice place! Eager to create local links, the Bar'Bichette also organizes great events, such as baby aperitifs or musical animations. If you are passing by Rieulay, go and have a look!

A lot of cafe, quite a lot of restaurant, totally farm store and eventually showroom: La Musette is a polymorphic place that surprises and deters! Located in Guesnain, it is a perfect example of the overflowing vitality that inhabits this North that never ceases to surprise. An atypical place where it is good to live, to (re) settle down for a drink or to eat on the go, on canteen days (generally on Thursdays), with a unique, seasonal dish. An amazing address as we like them, to discover without delay and to frequent without stopping!

A brand new room in Cambrai, based on an innovative and playful concept: VR (for Virtual Reality). Here, everything happens in this digital universe. You will be able, according to your desires, to play with helmets, alone or in network (up to 8 people in simultaneous local). You can also launch yourself into a special escape game, via the 13 different scenarios and up to 4 people in the same team. Whether you are an experienced player or a novice, don't hesitate and discover these virtual worlds!

An atypical bar, which is at the same time a beer bar (with a nice selection of Bud' and IPA), a restaurant, a snack bar and a vapo bar. You will be able to nibble on the go with friends while watching a game and sipping a beer, and if you are a vapoteur, buy, repair or get information. A surprising concept, to say the least, but which seems to work well according to the many regulars of the place. In short, if you are looking for a drink or a meal in Cateau-Cambrésis, go to Craft and Co!

To cut a long story short, Orbis is a fun, immersive adventure park that takes you on a whole host of different expeditions! 4 one-hour escape games with varied scenarios, 5 quicker challenges (15 to 30 min) or even a longer adventure for 2 hours of guaranteed sensations with virtual reality! What's on your mind? Which of these 10 adventures will you dare to embark on?

PS: for the less adventurous (and/or those with a sweet tooth?), Orbis Aventures also offers a restaurant, as well as a board game bar with almost 500 references!

Cambrai plunges into the mystery and adventure of escape games with Third Key. Let yourself be tempted by this immersive adventure: a room with ultra-realistic settings that takes you on a 60-minute journey. You can choose between three possible scenarios: escape from a cursed forest caught in a storm in the middle of the night, investigate in Martin Legrand's office to find out whether or not there is a hidden treasure in Cambrai, or solve the mystery of Itak's safe. This last scenario is also available as an escape box to take home.

Ready for a crazy laser game session? Claustrophobes and achluophobes, this is not for you! Installed in Heron Park since 2009, enthusiasts can enjoy 750^m2 of totally new multi-level labyrinths! You'll face off against your opponents using laser pistols, in a futuristic universe packed with special effects. Perfect for a birthday party or just a moment with friends. You can even reserve the entire premises for your own use.

You can play from the age of 7 or 1.20 m.

A warm place in the heart of Wazemmes that is used by the neighborhood, artists and students. Concerts are often organised in this coffee held by Zinedine and Laurence, both passionate about music.

Les Trois Tricoteurs is a unique third-party space at the heart of an ecosystem focused on better consumption. The project is the brainchild of Sacha, Alex and Victor, three textile engineers and advocates of sustainable, responsible fashion. Together, they imagined this place, which houses a bar, a terrace and... a knitting workshop! You can have a drink, have a snack, take part in workshops and, above all, watch your future sweaters and socks being knitted before your very eyes. On-demand production means zero waste, and the circuit couldn't be any shorter!

A flagship address in Cateau-Cambrésis, open until late at night on weekends and which has seen generations of young (and not so young) people come to dance to the sound of the regularly organized concerts. Recently reopened after a period of closure, the Saint Matthieu offers a nice selection of beers at reasonable prices and offers sports broadcasts during major events, which makes it an ideal place to support your favorite team. In short, a sure value of the Cateau's night life, that you just have to try.

With its beautiful terrace and its refined decoration, the Envers is a nice place to sip a cocktail at the time of the aperitif and have already seen some players from the VAFC. What's certain is that the big screen broadcasts Valenciennes matches live. 

A unique location reminiscent of the traditional Epinal atmosphere of our region. A good home fried, in a popular and symbolic setting! There are no longer very many gallodromes in the region, and it will offer you not only an incredible spectacle where the beaks together, but where tradition is highly respected. The rules are strict in this sport and you will see how well the federation is structured. The fighting is indeed very codified and takes the turn of real rites, and is of course only taking place in gallodromes. They are small rings from 2 to 3 m beside, surrounded by a metre-high mesh. In short, look, take part, listen, enjoy…

A very unusual museum, located in the beautiful village of Esquelbecq. Here, in a quirky and smiling universe, you will discover an improbable and fascinating collection of automatons all created on the spot: the Gigottos! You will be able to meet Ciboulette, a biquette who sings, tells stories and walks around, Félicifelle, the articulated Giant who belly dances, or attend the Gigottos Fanfare (who likes to walk around from festival to festival). In short, it's unexpected, great, surprising, ideal for families and well worth the detour!

He closes the walk. The Kof'ty lies at the end of the dike. He also has his own. A cosy and spacious bar at a time, offering a varied menu with several choices of Irish coffee. Theme evenings are regularly organized. It comes back and comes because the atmosphere is always friendly.

Before being a gourmet address, Chez Juliane is above all a story of Juliane's passion for pastry, and her decision to open her own natural pastry shop.

In her cosy, elegant, old-fashioned premises, she offers you recipes that are "just like home", comforting with their familiar tastes that are always a pleasure, especially when cooked with love. Come to Chez Juliane for a Sunday brunch that's as hearty as it is delicious, topped off with her undeniable specialty: tartelettes!

François and his team, the artisans of this unique place, have imagined a bar where cocktails are sublimated by an artisanal know-how. Moreover, the place has its own laboratory where these two enthusiasts work with high quality alcohols and fresh products to imagine seven new original combinations every day. It's not surprising that the Joker is now a starred restaurant in the Green Guide and won the title of "Best Mixology Bar" in France at the Trophées de la Nuit in Paris. And the design and elegance of the setting do not spoil anything!

AviaSim is a flight simulator that lets you fly an Airbus A320 as if you were there. After choosing your destination from among 24,000 airports worldwide, you're installed in the cockpit, with your hand on the throttle and a 180° view of the breathtaking scenery, for a totally immersive flying experience. AviaSim also offers "aeronautical anti-stress" courses. And to prolong the adventure, you can even take home a DVD of your exploits in the air.

Le Waf is a must-visit address in Lille: in fact, it's the first café in Europe dedicated to our canine companions. Ideal for those who love dogs but can't own one. You can sip your coffee or tea (self-service) while offering these affectionate companions a pat and a scratch. A portion of the proceeds is donated to partner associations. A great way to treat yourself while doing a good deed... With its original concept and relaxed atmosphere, this is a place for dogs! A good address to discover.

Just as you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, it's best to avoid forming preconceived ideas about certain places based on their names... You might be surprised, as you were with Bernadette..

Far from the tea-room atmosphere of checkered tablecloths and porcelain crockery, this establishment has a particularly surprising decor, made up of a bric-a-brac of objects of all kinds and from all eras, thanks to which Mehdi and Loïc's quirky establishment has a real soul. A real charm that attracts a significant clientele of regulars.

This bar on the lively Rue des Sarrazins has an atypical atmosphere. At the helm of this "old-fashioned" bistro, which has become a veritable institution, is a colorful character: the emblematic Monique! With a style all her own, she has made the Cheval Blanc one of the most popular bars in Wazemmes (despite stiff competition!). The place is so famous that Monique organizes the annual Bal du Cheval Blanc, which attracts over 2,000 people to Lille Sud! A real institution, we tell you!

Here is a nice spot to sip a drink and enjoy good tapas, almost with your feet in the water! The Merveilleux Hotel in Malo-les-Bains has a nice beach bar with deckchairs to lounge in the sun and enjoy the view on the sea. For lunch and/or dinner, you can enjoy delicious dishes made from fresh products, such as a charcuterie board, oysters or a salmon plate. A great spot not to be missed!

The time is long gone when the large Place du Barlet vibrated to the cries of the animal merchants and the girls of joy. Today, it vibrates to the rhythm of the national stage of Douai. Formerly a municipal circus, then a cultural action centre, the Hippodrome is now a place where you can come and enjoy the best of contemporary creation (theatre, music, dance, circus). But the Hippodrome hides another exceptional place, the Cinéma Paul Desmarets, where you can see a variety of films.

A cooperative, participatory and civic-minded café-cantine set up in the heart of the popular Bois-Blancs district. Since then, the place has continued to attract new enthusiasts. It has to be said that the atmosphere and good spirits of this little neighborhood café are second to none, and it regularly hosts concerts and other events. The team is extremely friendly and knows how to share its joie de vivre. As well as a choice of local and craft beers, you can enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal made from fresh, seasonal produce.

La Bonne Aventure is a unique event on the coast. The program features artists such as Juliette Armanet, Lorenzo, Lujipeka, Adé, Voyou, Irène Drésel and many more. The festival also offers secret routes where spectators can attend performances by artists whose names are kept secret until the last moment. Beach Arts also feature prominently, offering intriguing artistic experiences and encounters.

Sommelier de France, Betty will convince you with a large wine list and a nice selection mixing prestigious labels and wines from small owners. After a visit to the bar with a board, it's time for an authentic meal with quality products. The warm and relaxed atmosphere of this bar-resto, as well as its delicious gins, make it a real institution in the Dunkirk area. The Apéro Bistrot is open on the Apéro Resto, a rotisserie.

But who are the Pinard brothers, settled in the most charming alley of Old Lille? Germain and Geoffroy, two childhood friends with a passion for wine and local produce! Far from the subdued, elitist image of wine bars, the address has been designed as a cosy, no-frills grocery bar. The star here is the wine, of course, but also the accompaniments: the menu, divided into five French regions, offers five wines, charcuterie and cheese by the slice for each region, carefully selected from small producers. A gustatory Tour de France!

The Babe, worthy baby of the famous Mother, definitely honours the lineage! Here, always the same hype atmosphere that made the Mother's success, but a menu based on exceptional meat. With its huge room in the spirit of industrial butchery, its large tables and its 20 draught beers to enjoy and to accompany with generous boards, the place is packed at aperitif time. Deli meats and cheeses are selected from passionate producers and from sustainable livestock farming, mainly in France and the North. Their beer, Lil Babe, is even brewed at 800 m! A happy hour headquarters in the heart of the city not to be missed.

La Mouss Touch' is a family and entrepreneurial challenge. Adrien and Bertrand Villert are brothers. After business school, they opened this beer bar. In their beer library, they promote regional production and present dozens of beers from the North and Pas-de-Calais. Their father, Jean-Charles, is also involved in the adventure, because the Mouss Touch' is also and above all a micro-brewery. Jean-Charles had been brewing as an amateur for several years... Now he brews like a pro and the Daron's beer bears his name well. And to accompany these delicious hopped nectars, the Mouss Touch offers boards of delicatessen and cheese. A warm and friendly family bar.

KaraFun Bar is ideal for a fun night out with friends. This karaoke bar offers several private rooms, where you can party and sip bar snacks and delicious cocktails. With 20 themed rooms, fans of rock, dance or pop music are sure to find one to suit their tastes. There's also a room called BIG STAGE, which can accommodate up to 50 people, perfect for corporate events or large groups. It's equipped with a stage and risers, where you can let loose and sing at the top of your lungs.

La Canopée, a unique cultural venue, has set up shop in a colorful, natural setting. On the bar side, excellent local beers and tasty cocktails to sip under the canopy. On the food side, juicy burgers and finger food just the way we like it. And when it comes to culture, it's a festival. Street artist Meda's frescoes color the walls, which host exhibitions by local artists, concerts, markets and workshops and, on Sundays, transform into an intimate jazz club. Not to be missed!

If you're desperate to drink a local beer, then step into the Beer Chope on Rue de Gand! The concept of this bar is to offer "all the beers of our region" and to pay homage to beer! The concept is the brainchild of owner Jonathan Nouchy, a great lover of the region... and of craft beers. On the first floor, discover the beers and admire the showcase of bottles, with all the big names from the area. Upstairs, extend your evening by playing the wooden games, or just chatting with friends.

Saveurs et Découvertes is THE tea room in Valenciennes. On the menu, more than 200 varieties of teas, infusions and rooibos to taste on the spot or to take away. Do you want a stronger beverage? Saveurs et Découvertes is also a coffee bar! You can taste pure Arabica coffees that will take you to the four corners of the world. To accompany these tasty nectars, succumb to jams, honeys, chocolates and other cocoa almonds. Finally, you can also make baskets from local products (terrines, foie gras, Lucullus).