Fun and entertainment Orne

Ideally located by the lake and surrounded by parkland, the Bagnoles-de-l'Orne casino is the only one of its kind in the département. It houses a genuine leisure and entertainment centre. Its architecture, typical of casinos, makes it instantly recognisable. In addition to slot machines and traditional games, you'll find entertainment and shows. There's also a cinema, bar and restaurant. Please note: ID required and proper attire.

This is certainly one of the best-located cafés in Bagnoles. Indeed, the Renaissance is located in the heart of the city, at the intersection of several busy streets, a few dozen meters from the lake. In this vast and lively place, if you can sit inside, the very large covered terrace is ideal. You can enjoy the spectacle of the street, take a break probably well-deserved in your discovery of the thermal city, and the service, fast and very nice, allows you to feel perfectly well here!

This charming lounge bar has found its place in the prefecture's nightlife scene. Situated in the pedestrian street, Be' Bar boasts two outdoor terraces, making it an ideal place to stop off in the late afternoon. In the evening, the popular venue comes alive. You can enjoy a cocktail, a glass of wine or a beer, accompanied by tapas, charcuterie, and cheese platters. The atmosphere is joyful. We highly recommend it!

It's the place to be for night owls from Alençon and beyond! After having dined in a restaurant and had a drink in a bar, the next logical step is to push open the door of Bayokos, in the heart of town. Here, music is the order of the day. Electro, 80s, hip-hop, rap or R'n'B resonate in the two rooms. Throughout the year, events are organised to ensure festive evenings. And on Thursday evenings, it's inevitably the students who set the mood. Attention: proper attire and state of mind required!

In old Alençon, an atypical place: There is no real restaurant or bar, a bar or a drink in a rather jazz atmosphere. Concerts are held there every week, usually on Thursdays. A table, salads, omelettes, pasta and large plates, all of a great freshness.

The Cap complex also features a bowling alley and a brasserie on the first floor with a panoramic view of the basins. What to do a break between two loons! Open every lunchtime Monday to Friday and Sunday noon. Friday and Saturday evening by reservation to tel. 02 33 24 17 60. Daily dish 6 €, menu 10,50 €.

In the middle of the Suisse Normande, three fields in the forest, under the woods and in the clearing (i.e. 5 hectares!) are reserved for the practice of paintball. Different rental packages are available with protective mask and launcher, for amateurs as well as for beginners or experts. During the summer, the field is open at night. Nice, picnic is allowed and a barbecue and deckchairs are at your disposal.

With its 1700 m ², this equipment consists of a modular showroom and an adaptable forum space, a place of meetings and initiatives. Ideal for organising artistic events, it is also a unique place for the success of commercial and professional events, such as the salon des antiquaires, flea and collections that takes place every year on the last weekend of August.

It's the trendy bar in the corner. It offers fast dining, theme evenings, concerts, guinguettes, karaoke, sports events and entertainment for children with a 200 m ² playground.

Take tea in the company of Buddy Pope: that's the so British proposal from the Bella team. Facing the lake, this family-run restaurant welcomes you for an English breakfast, lunch, brunch, afternoon tea or dinner under the watchful eye of this British family's poodle. The à la carte menu offers something for everyone: fish and chips, Scotch eggs, crispy fries, etc., and for dessert, an assortment of delicious cakes, all served by a hospitality professional.

It's a large bar, frequented by regulars and tourists alike, located in the heart of Argentan. A classic, it is run by a very friendly team and has a terrace in summer, giving you a unique vantage point from which to watch the comings and goings of the lively town centre. Service is fast, and the same goes for the brasserie menu, which is extensive and offers good-quality dishes at good value for money. All in all, a safe bet in the city and a popular spot, especially on market days.

The Hippodrome de Bagnoles de l'Orne is a racecourse located in Bagnoles-de-l'Orne-Normandie.

On the edge of the Andaine Forest, this hippodrome with a trot track hosts a race with seven events recorded on the program, the last Sunday in July. A family day (animation for children, pony race), convivial and popular. Free entrance and country meals.

On-site facilities include a bar, parking lot, restaurant, fast food outlets, sanitary facilities and changing rooms. In addition, a games area is available to entertain visitors. Payment methods accepted include bank and postal cheques, as well as cash. The racecourse also welcomes groups.

This vast, modern complex is located in the heart of the city. Here you'll find a vast swimming pool, complete with a huge slide, where you can indulge not only in swimming, but also in aquabike and aquagym. Fitness classes are also available for all levels (gentle, tonic, cardio). Last but not least, a fitness room and bowling alley complete the picture. Opening times vary according to the season.

A six-hole golf course in the middle of a racecourse? Yes, the Alençon Racing Society is not short of anything, including having thought of setting up a mini-golf course in the middle of the racecourse. Aiming at the right hole and betting on the right horse: this is the right combination! The exceptional quality of the Alençon Racecourse's grass track allows for important events such as the Premium races or the stages of the Trophée Vert. On average, eight races are held at each meeting, i.e. a total of about fifty events per season.

The Café du Théâtre is one of the meeting places of the Alençonnais. Located just a step away from the wheat market, this café with a retro atmosphere plays the card of conviviality. Its decoration is at the same time typical of the bistros and original with its singular posters which decorate the walls! It is an ideal address to drink tea, Viennese chocolate, or hot wine (when the season lends itself to it) or to enjoy a drink - on the terrace in summer - to take advantage of the animation of the city. A restaurant service is also available: simple and efficient!

At a time when food shops are closed, especially on Sunday mornings, La Tarterie opens its doors to you in a cosy spot behind Saint-Julien church. Run by a couple who used to be florists, this tearoom offers homemade tarts and cakes, both simple and delicious. Sitting in the armchairs "as if by the fire" or seated at a bistro table, with friends or loved ones, you can enjoy a slice of savoury or sweet tart, depending on the day's specials, with a hot or cold drink, at a low price.

Run by Sophie (the mother) and Alexandra (the daughter), Delicatessen - it's all in the name - is a cosy tea room where you can enjoy savoury dishes at low prices, concocted just for you, or have a snack with the delicious desserts of Casa B, an Argentinian pastry chef. The place is charming and the welcome is sunny. Next to the tearoom is a delicatessen offering a wide range of sweet and savoury products, as well as products from Southern Europe. Logical: Italy and Greece are in the spotlight.