Fun and entertainment Puy-De-Dôme

Arachnée Concerts is one of the main show organizers in France. Its catalogue impresses by the diversity of its shows (Holiday on Ice, The Nutcracker, Yes-Yes...) and the notoriety of the artists who compose it (Pascal Obispo, Hubert-Félix Thiefaine...). Based not far from the Zenith of Auvergne, this structure also has its own production company, present throughout the national territory. Most of this information can be found on its website, as well as a reservation platform. Pop-rock, variety, hip hop, humour, children's shows, something to satisfy all audiences.

Clermont Auvergne Opera offers each season an anthology of pieces, recitals and operas by both known and unknown composers. Oratorios, exhibitions, works from the repertoire, creations... all these shows take place in the setting of the Opera-Theatre. The programming is very varied and prestigious. Clermont Auvergne Opéra is also dedicated to the production of operas, including sets and costumes. Every two years, it organises the Clermont International Singing Competition which highlights young talent. Far from elitism, he shares his shows with all audiences. As proof, many rates are offered as well as subscriptions so that you don't miss anything during the year.

Perfectly situated between the Jardin Lecoq, Place de Jaude and Place de la Victoire, this bar is a veritable living space. Although it doesn't offer food, people from all over Clermont-Ferrand come here in the mornings before work for a coffee or lunch. The owner lets customers bring their own snacks, and is happy to share a few kind words. The terrace is packed on sunny days. Inside, a few regulars discuss current affairs at the bar. The waiters are friendly.

No need to have a firefly to find Lampyre. Recent changes and this is the box that regularly lifts up over 1 000 people in its three rooms. Latin, sun, rythm'n'blues and groove, general Lampyre's trendy tendance, the more versatile and older villa - the thirties! - with a pool space. The largest room, very airy with several corners and mezzanines, distributes clips on a giant screen. Ideal for student evenings. It should be said that the professionals who keep this little beast gravitate in the middle of the night for decades.

Founded in 1981, the Orchestre National d'Auvergne has toured extensively in France and around the world, and has recorded more than 30 albums while faithfully assuring the classical music scene of Clermont-Ferrand and Auvergne. Today, this chamber orchestra is composed of more than twenty French and foreign musicians. Since 2021, Thomas Zehetmair is the principal conductor. Surrounded by an international artistic direction, he pursues this spirit of openness, approaching the baroque period as well as contemporary creations. It's a pleasure!

Terre de Jeux is a space that the city of Clermont has financed fully to promote games in all their forms. Located in the municipal area La Diode, between La Pardieu and Cézeaux, it is permanently managed by five associations: The House of Games, L 'Échiquiis Clermontois Arverne, Les Frères du Mystère, Némésis and Nolimit 63. These 1,200 m ² are designed for all lovers of games between 7 and 77 years old. During school holidays, sculpture, magic or drawing courses are also provided. The sites hope to become more national by organizing chess games, role plays, bridge or poker without money.

Head to the Baraka games to have fun with friends or family, around a drink! The team, composed of real enthusiasts, is there to advise you on the games that will please you. To recharge your batteries: cocktails, beers and tapas can be enjoyed indoors or on the terrace in fine weather. As a bonus, an 8-pool billiard table and darts targets allow you to vary the pleasures. Theme nights or quizzes are organized. If you like a game, it is possible to buy it directly on the spot or by going to their store on rue du 11-Novembre.

The entrance is worthy of an evening set. The aisle on the left leads to the theater, the one on the right to the games room. In the center is the Le R restaurant. The building has recently undergone a major transformation, and the machine park has also evolved. It is now state-of-the-art: 116 slot machines, 34 electronic gaming stations, 27 electronic English roulette stations. In the evening, four gaming tables are open for poker, blackjack and English roulette. The casino also boasts a gaming terrace, the only one of its kind in Auvergne!

Looking for a gourmet break? An eruption of flavors? You've come to the right place. Pancakes, waffles and toppings for every taste! Speculoos, Oreo, Kit Kat: the list goes on! To go with it, we'll be having a drink. Here too, Valentin Piccini and Melissa Veyssière's choice is rich and delicious. A bubble tea and a mocktail are also on offer. Stopping off for an aperitif? Local bottled beers are on offer, as well as shooters, cocktails, wines and, of course, charcuterie boards.

Arvern'ale, Galium, Delta, Arvern'darkness... these beers have become a must in the Auvergne landscape. In their microbrewery, Nicolas Winter and Kévin Béraud imagine recipes. The 6 permanent beers are brewed with French malts. Committed to a local approach, they use hops grown by the Cours Cocotte Farm, in Arlanc. To taste these beers, nothing better than to settle down in one of the sofas of the brew pub. On sunny days, we like to be on the terrace and enjoy the panorama. The bottles are on sale on the spot.

20 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, Le Garden Palace is the latest music-hall cabaret in Auvergne. The lights are dimmed, it's time for the show. On stage, dancers, strippers, illusionists, ventriloquists, singers... During the performances, lunch and dinner are served. The tables are set with delicious dishes, all concocted by the chef who makes it a point of honor to amaze your taste buds. The room can accommodate up to 500 people for a seated dinner and 900 guests for a cocktail party, and has a large dance floor. The superb terrace offers the possibility of organizing your wine of honor in the open air.

"It's like being at home here," says Véronique, the bubbly owner! And that's exactly what you'll feel in this place with its pretty bohemian decor. The atmosphere is relaxed, the portions are generous, and the produce is fresh and in season. During the week, take a break with the tartine du jour, followed by a homemade dessert. On Friday evenings, Véronique offers aperitif platters to enjoy with friends. The original feature of the place: you can choose your own music! After the market, which is just a stone's throw away, you can also drop in for a coffee.

It's hard to miss this bar-pub located in a house with red walls! The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Draft beer, spritz, latte or Viennese chocolate - there's something for everyone! Upstairs, armchairs and sofas invite you to relax. Bonus: the sunny terrace, perfect for sunny days.

Polyphony, percussionists, jazz, rock, pop, jugglers, clowns: from music to street shows, there is something for everyone at La Lampisterie! Throughout the year, the association organizes numerous cultural events. Author residencies are also organized. Among others, we can mention Flying tractors, Saodaj, Claire Degrave, Fabien Bequart. On the spot, it is possible to eat at the snacking or to have a drink. On sunny days, you can enjoy the terrace. The place is closed during July and August.

Located in the heart of Issoire, this wine bar invites you to choose from some forty organic wines, some of them natural or biodynamic. Extend your wine-tasting pleasure with a platter of local charcuterie and cheeses. The vaulted stone dining room is full of charm, the decor warm and welcoming, and Léo's welcome very friendly. For even more discoveries, the menu changes with the seasons.

Already renowned for its chocolate specialties and stunning sweet creations, the pastry shop is also a tea room, for a sweet or savory gourmet break. The pleasantly colored decor, oscillating between fuchsia and chocolate, creates an atmosphere in the store that is conducive to greed. In summer, the terrace, which can accommodate up to 40 people, allows you to enjoy a tea or a fresh fruit juice, accompanied by a small ice cream or a pancake. It is also possible to have lunch there. Of course, all desserts, ice creams and snacks are 100% homemade!

Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Languedoc-Roussillon, Bordeaux... all the wines proposed by Lionel Salis and his team are finely selected for their quality and their flavors. How to choose once you have the menu in your hands? Don't panic, the team is there to advise novices and experts alike. The proposal of cocktails and beers is just as interesting. The drinks are accompanied by tapas... home made! We fall for the patatas bravas and frog legs. Comfortably installed, we really taste the good life here! The small +: the terrace which opens as of the first beautiful days to benefit from the sun and the cocktails.

Nestled in the narrow rue du Cheval-Blanc, this tea salon imagined by Eliane Bourdet has been opened since 2004. It consists of 2 levels and offers over 300 varieties of teas: green from China, Japan, Ceylon or Darjeeling, white teas, black, smoked, perfumed, without theine… they are complemented by infusions, hot old chocolate and home pastries. Different spaces and small lounges travel to India, China or Japan. The boutique also displays fine accessories and refined furniture, which gives the address an even more exotic and refined atmosphere. The hostess also created his own tea brand. Ideal for a quiet and discreet meeting.

With its roof and green walls, Le Tremplin fits perfectly into the heart of the La Mourette district and does not leave you indifferent. The auditorium can accommodate 260 to 450 people. This place is designed to help and promote local groups. To participate in the development of musicians and local structures, the hall is equipped with two rehearsal studios and a fully equipped stage area (sound, light and video). The support is total, from creation to rehearsal to broadcasting. A bar and an exhibition area, a rich programme of young talents and experienced artists complete a top-notch offer.

From the name of the rose to the spicy and muscular fragrance that grew in this place, the theater La Muscade is located on Vigne-de-Madame street in the heart of the town of Blanzat. This cultural site welcomes nearly 180 people in a scenic space of 100 m ². The shows in the programming are varied and full of discoveries: music, theater, dance, humor but also stories. To carry out its role as a place of dissemination and its mission to support artistic practices, La Muscade also hosts demonstrations by local associations. It also shares its premises with the music schools of Cébazat and Châteaugay. It is possible to rent the place.

Settling down on the waterside terrace, you're ready to enjoy a dish or a pastry... maybe both. Marie-Elizabeth Crozet and Stéphanie Rousselot offer entirely home-cooked cuisine, using mostly local produce. Their specialties? Tourte au saint-nectaire and pâté aux pommes de terre. And, as we're in a tearoom, as the Belle Époque room reminds us, it's the perfect opportunity to discover the pastries: macaroons, strawberry eclairs, blueberry tarts... also all homemade.

Craft beer, rock, hard rock, heavy metal, this is the winning formula proposed by Hops'n'roll. The selection of beers offered on draught is wide enough to satisfy the finest palates, amateurs and novices alike. Some beers are even brewed on site, you will find them under the name of the microbrewery Midnight Brewing. Behind this address, which immediately found its public, we find Marc and Aziade. Do they ring a bell? You probably met them at the old Beerland where they used to work. On sunny days, we like to sit on the terrace and enjoy a good beer with a view on the emblematic cathedral.

Want to put your physical and mental abilities to the test? Then come to Adventure Center, a gigantic indoor leisure center offering a wide range of activities. You can choose between two escape games, the Sens Academy course to test your senses and memory, the karaoke area with Karashow instruments, Quiz Boxing for a TV-style quiz with friends or family, and Game Challenge, an action-puzzle game that makes you feel like you're in Fort Boyard, but without bungee jumping or nasty beasts.

Discover Clermont-Ferrand in a playful way, that's what this treasure hunt proposes. After meeting the game's master, its creator Clémence Rageys, who will explain the rules and distribute the necessary equipment, set off on an investigation that will take you from the most important places to some more confidential ones. The game is designed in the spirit of an escape game. Use your brains to unravel the mysteries of the city and find the essential code to complete your quest! Several routes have been designed for adults, teenagers and families.

Located right next to the Carré Jaude 2 shopping center, the Le Paris cinema is a complex with 7 theaters whose capacity varies from 93 to 374 seats. Its seats are waiting for you to enjoy many movies in air-conditioned rooms with digital dolby sound. 3D projections are sometimes offered. The Paris also screens operas, ballets, musicals and concerts. The automatic terminals at the entrance promise quick access. You can also take time to enjoy a drink and treats at the upstairs bar.

L'Aparté is the sweet spot in downtown Riom! In a modern setting, dominated by shades of green, you'll be delighted to take your lunch break here, and enjoy one of the homemade dishes of the day, made with fresh produce. It's also a great place for a gourmet afternoon break, especially after a stroll through the historic heart of the city, with its crêpes, pastries and numerous hot chocolates, coffees and teas. The welcome is always warm and friendly. You can chat, catch up on old times... In short, you'll feel right at home!

Le Chapelier Toqué has nestled its long counter under beautiful stone vaults, opposite the Saint-Pierre market. This cracked lair, intended for those who love the arts and music, is sold out at each of its concerts or exhibitions. The program is varied, local and specific, with beautiful concerts by groups who are happy to be there. The atmosphere at the counter is friendly, just like at home, and conversations are going well. It's very easy to get to know each other. Regulars, young and old young people sip beer, wine and soft drinks in the late afternoon. The large terrace is pleasant, far from the cars, so is the staff. It quickly feels like a party at a friend's house!

La Coloc' de la culture is a place dedicated to art, culture and more particularly to live performance. It is the public stage of the city of Cournon-d'Auvergne, its season welcomes shows of all disciplines and for all ages. As a stage of national interest - art, childhood, youth -, it focuses on young audiences, particularly thanks to the 25 shows scheduled as part of the Puy-de-Mômes Festival. La Coloc' offers a wide variety of shows by regional and national companies, both recognized and emerging! It also accompanies artists in residence throughout the year. Good plan: take advantage of the subscriptions offered.

In a small lounge area or around a high table, you can share a hot or cold drink and enjoy homemade puff pastry or a waffle with jam. The modern decor is pleasant. When the weather's fine, we like to take our time on the shady terrace. A little further up the road, Pauline Colombet has opened Chocolaterie Colombet. Ganaches, pralines, tablettes, gourmet bites. There are even squares of dark chocolate to take with your coffee, macaroons, ice creams and entremets. All homemade by Pauline and Vincent. An address to savor!

A large theatre hall with many faces. 600 m² with balconies and stage, able to accommodate 500 spectators. Dinner shows, big names in the show, a lottery six times a year, or poker tournaments where the profits are given in the form of prizes. This velvet decor can be privatized for seminars, weddings and other celebrations (banquets for 50 to 310 people; cocktails for 50 to 500 guests). The program of the cultural season is accessible on the website, it is completed by exhibitions free of access all year round.

For those who plan to extend their evening with a drink, Au Petit Bonheur is one of the rare addresses open "a little late" in Riom. On the menu, the list of beers is well supplied. It includes local craft beers and the inevitable Chouffe, Delirium Tremens, Guinness, Brigand, etc. But the best thing about this café-pub-bistro is its rich program, which varies between aperitifs-concerts, board game evenings, blackjack or even rugby game broadcasts. Everything is announced on its Facebook page. In short, there is always something going on!

We appreciate to settle down in this wine bistro of the place du Mazet. On the cellar side, a singular menu with about sixty references of wines coming exclusively from small producers. We can't recommend enough that you accompany your glass with a delicious plate of local products... and of quality of course. The mixed charcuteries/cheeses is a must which knows how to seduce all the people at the time of the aperitif or for a small hunger during the evening. One of the best terraces of the city, sunny and without car, a warm welcome, a friendly atmosphere, make it an address of which one cannot get tired.

To earn your adventurer's diploma, you'll have to find the goblins hidden around you. To do this, you'll have to solve a series of riddles! Once you've found the goblins, the adventure isn't over. You need to learn how to use their magic. You'll need a logbook handed out at the Escapad' reception desk, and a cell phone to flash the QR codes. There are three levels of difficulty. And since there are 9 different endings, you can redo it over and over again!

Are you a fan of Fort Boyard and its cells? Prison Island is for you! In teams of 2 to 5 players, complete a series of sporting, tactical and technical challenges within a limited timeframe. The aim: to collect as many points as possible and beat the record! Don't worry, none of the challenges involve terrifying animals or disgusting food... Children are welcome, but we recommend that they are at least 10 years old to get the most out of it. After the effort, the comfort: a bar for refreshments.

This bar-guingette welcomes you in the old sheepfold of the Chazeron castle. This idea was born in the mind of Julia Genève, who knows the place like the back of her hand, having spent her childhood there, and her friend Angélique Hénot. One can now continue the visit in a festive atmosphere and why not prolong it until the end of the night. Everything is there for a pleasant moment of relaxation: terrace with a sublime view on the plain, darts and petanque games, themed evenings and concerts, local products and charcuterie from the Auvergne Farm, etc.

Vintage decoration, antique furniture, Beatles songs in the background... behind this new address we find Roch Chonion. You think you've met him before? He used to run a tobacco bar downtown a few years ago. For this new adventure, he has created a unique atmosphere. We like to come and share an aperitif or settle in for an evening. The most famous aperitifs, and a bit vintage, are served. You can also taste some beers on draught. A menu of different cocktails completes the offer. Nibbles accompany the drinks on the tables. And if you wonder who Marguerite is: Roch Chonion's grandmother.

More than just a delicious drink or a soft cake, it's something else that you'll find at AIGO CAFE: the advice we offer to accompany your sweets. Baristas are human resources professionals hidden behind a pretty apron, ready to accompany you in a personalized career diagnosis. Seven people are thus at your service, all coming from a consulting firm, they wanted to offer their skills to individuals. In the place, superbly decorated, there are 6 spaces for all needs, all privatizable, including a brainstorming room (where you can write on the walls) and a siesta room. So innovative!

Reopened in 2023, Le Mustang is the only nightclub in the Issoire region. Every Saturday night, a DJ sets the mood and keeps you dancing all night long! Some evenings are themed, like ladies nights. Keep up to date with all the latest nightclub news on our Facebook page. The large terrace is a great place to get some fresh air between songs.

Both a tea room and a delicatessen, this establishment is run by Olivier Vandenberghe. Here, time seems to stand still, inviting you to take a gourmet break. The products are local, some made in the commune, such as the beer from Saint-Babel. Others, like the cookies from Atelier Auvergnat or the organic essential oils from Saint-Hilaire, are only a few kilometers away. Olivier will be happy to advise you. He'll also be happy to show you how to make wooden objects. To complete the local touch, the store accepts payment in doume!

The Long John Silver has given way to the Grizzly Tap House. If the managers and the decoration have changed, the beer remains the star of the place. Clément Regnauld and Quentin Guillaume-Petit, who used to work at the Délirium Café, have opted for the Clermont-Ferrand brewery Grizzly. 14 beers are served on draught, most of them Grizzly. Cans complete the proposal. You don't know anything about beer? Looking for a particular one? Don't worry, the team will inform you and advise you. To complete the evening, boards are proposed. Concerts are also programmed. The atmosphere is nice, relaxed and friendly, everything is gathered to spend a good moment.

A few steps from the train station and René Cassin park, this coffee shop offers hot drinks with talent: frothy cappuccino, generous latte, spicy chai latte, homemade hot chocolate... To be enjoyed with a chocolate cake or a brookie, this American specialty that mixes brownie and cookie. Special mention for the brunch where piles of pancakes are served alongside scrambled eggs, brioches and small savory sandwiches. Early risers will appreciate the very early opening. On sunny days, you can take away for lunch in the park.

Welcome to the performance hall of Aubière: the Carré des arts. A stage inaugurated in September 2021. The place is composed of 3 spaces. First of all, the room for the representations allows to welcome comfortably 140 spectators at the same time. Adjacent to it, an exhibition space where the creations of contemporary artists are highlighted. And, in order to offer a complete service, the Carré des arts can also host artists' residencies. What is special about the hall? Its sound system: it is studied and planned for acoustic music, therefore classical music or jazz, as well as single stage, without forgetting shows for young audiences.

Ideally located in downtown Issoire, a stone's throw from the Saint-Austremoine abbey church, Le Modern is a cinema with three auditoriums seating 121, 71 and 216, one of which is equipped with 3D technology. The program is diversified: you'll be able to see the big films of the moment, as well as French and foreign art house films (in VOSTFR).

La Bamboche is never empty, and for good reason: the concept is innovative and conviviality is king! It's a bar, where you can discover local beers on draught, wines from producers, cocktails, boards... It's also a place dedicated to music, with live performances organized regularly and 3 private karaoke rooms that take place in the establishment. Each one has its own musical style, with 42,000 titles, there is sure to be one that you will want to hum. The Bamboche is also a place to play games with darts, quiz nights, not to mention match broadcasts. One thing is sure: the Bamboche has only just begun in Clermont-Ferrand!

More than a pub, Potinga is also a brewery, which Arnaud Roblet is happy to show you around. It is with Raphaël Paillé of the Cocotte maltée, that he set up this place. What makes Potinga beers special? They contain plants. On the menu, 7 beers are served on draught. Every month, a contest is organized to reward the beer of an amateur brewer. The prize is the brewing of the recipe and its presentation on the menu. "I would have liked to have had this, so I did," says Arnaud Roblet. Why Potinga? In ancient Auvergne this word would mean remedy..

Here is the HQ for beer lovers, for those who are very hungry and for fans of lively and convivial evenings. The beers, classic (Carlsberg, Grimbergen) or a little more sought after, including the famous Guinness, are offered on draught or in bottles. Two floors are reserved for catering. The menu is worthy of a brasserie (croque-monsieur, salad, burger...) with a touch of terroir (truffade). The pub regularly organizes events, such as game broadcasts. It is possible to privatize a space or a floor for an evening.

This bar on the outskirts of Issoire is the perfect place to enjoy a drink all day long. Discover an impressive selection of over 1,000 beers, wines and spirits! Theme evenings, tastings and sports broadcasts are regularly organized. V and B (Vins et Bières) also offers a boutique where you can fill your basket with local bottles to take home a souvenir of the region!

Bienvenidos amigos! Embark on a Mexican evening! Tequila, mezcal, rum, cocktails (creations or classics), shooters, beers, wines... can be accompanied by enchiladas or other Mexican specialties. A good atmosphere is the order of the day. Beware, the space fills up fast once the evening begins. Entertainment is provided on a regular basis. Have you been won over by the products? Andréa and Valentin have opened an online store based on the click & collect concept. Beans, tortillas, peppers, sauces: you'll find around fifty references. Ordering and payment are done online, and pick-up is at the bar. The Mexican journey continues at home!

The barrel at the entrance and the 120 references of beers announced on the front set the mood. Once through the door, you'll go down in underground mode in a very mountainous wooden decor where the owner welcomes you. For those who don't like beer, don't worry, rums and other whiskies have not been forgotten in the list of beverages offered. As for music, concerts are organized throughout the year. A must for those who want to extend their mountain days in a warm and festive atmosphere.