Fun and entertainment Jura

The JOA casino in Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux offers a gaming area with 70 slot machines, 17 electronic gaming stations and 2 blackjack tables. It also offers a "bistronomic" restaurant, the Comptoir, a terrace overlooking nature, a bar with an elaborate snack offer and modular spaces for dinner shows and animations. The lounge bar located in the center of the casino is a real place of life and entertainment and is open to all. A calendar of events and shows is available on the website.

In summer, projections in the air. We are far from the huge complexes that grow like mushrooms around big cities. This cinema has something exceptional. It has a history and a stamp. Recently renovated, the main hall is part of the national historic heritage. It is a pleasure to enter and contemplate the decor. As for programming, the program varies and the most contemporary films are spent on the most artistic ones. Just call the answering machine to know the program that is also available in many places.

Destiny off the rails, in the center of Mont-sous-Vaudrey. A mysterious event brought Jules Grévy to the present day, when he took the train to his native village of Mont-sous-Vaudrey. Now a child again, he is surprised to see how time has changed his hometown. Join Léo and Lina, two village children, and help Jules find his way back by retracing the events of the past. It's a fun way to discover a whole chapter of Jura, and even national, history.

" Le Moulin "is in the first place a concert hall. It is a very special place, lost in nature in the vicinity of Poligny, which nevertheless welcomed the greatest musicians. From national and international groups to small local groups, music lovers continue to love each other. " Le Moulin "is a very special mood for a truly unique atmosphere. The place has a soul and a history (at the beginning of the century the mill used to pour black wheat). Far from the huge multi-dimensional rooms and the sanitised boxes, the "Moulin" is a place that lives permanently. A second room serves as a snack bar where temporary exhibitions take place regularly. A rehearsal studio is made available to local groups which allows them to repeat each week. The reception conditions are excellent, both personal and material, and many artists come in residence. With an eclectic choice of current music, a frequency of at least one concert per week, some technicians and a reception capacity of 700 places (the public has access to two balconies plus the pit), this room has become a reference in the event. There are all kinds of tastes and ages! The program is available almost everywhere in the region, but more specifically in tourist offices, bars or music stores.

Situated in the central square, this is a very appropriate place to have a drink at Poligny and above all to get to know the beers. The boss Benoit Choquet offers 14 of them on pressure and about a hundred in bottles. Drinks also rhyme here with cocktails, shots, ciders and whiskies... without forgetting the Jura wines. Students from the Hotel School and the National School of Dairy Industry will undoubtedly go there to perfect their knowledge. And this particular workshop is certainly not unrelated to the fact that several microbreweries were born in the region. The interior decoration is Irish copy and paste, worthy of Dublin pubs: woodwork, stained glass, bar stools, counter... It's believable. Even more so on musical evenings when bands playing spoons on their knees come to perform. On sunny days, the terrace is very popular, and even if the skies are ungrateful, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated there. Like the city itself.

The JOA casino in Salins-les-Bains is a must-see entertainment venue in the region. It offers a unique gaming experience with more than 130 slot machines, as well as tables for traditional games such as blackjack and roulette. The JOA casino also has an auditorium that can accommodate up to 150 people for concerts, comedy shows, themed evenings and many other events. For food lovers, the casino's restaurant offers refined, inventive cuisine featuring local produce.

Here's a friendly "bistrot" in more ways than one. Enjoy a drink indoors or out on the terrace, savour a plate of local produce or admire the works of contemporary artists on display on the walls. Concerts and literary evenings punctuate the year. At the bar, you'll be offered natural and other wines, absinthes and well-chosen artisanal rums, as well as juices and syrups. It's a new place full of surprises. An address that's been missing in the Doloise region.

This "troquet" is divided into three areas where you can enjoy a great time. Two brothers have renovated this family home to make it a place where the aim is to feel good. Both the terrace and the two interior rooms on two levels are decorated with a variety of furnishings, lending a pleasant charm. Everything you need to share a convivial moment while tasting well-chosen wines, accompanied by gourmet aperitif platters. Concerts and cultural events punctuate the seasons. A warm welcome awaits you.

A group of friends came up with the idea of opening Autour d'un verre - Le Bar. Located 100 metres from their first store, Autour d'un verre - La Cave, the bar reflects the image of the 5 friends: tender, friendly and lively. More than just a bar, it's also a restaurant, offering simple, home-cooked food made with the finest ingredients! A charcuterie board to share with friends, or tapas on the go with a beer! An essential stop if you're passing through Salins!

The managers are always on hand to pass on their good humor to this establishment, which they took over in 2020. This is an address well worth the detour. The food is fresh and locally sourced, and the produce is remarkably well prepared, blending innovation and tradition. This combination is particularly successful. The house offers seasonal platters and lunch plates. The large terrace is perfect for lunch, dinner or a drink when the weather's fine, as the café also hosts concerts.

Café de la Renaissance serves traditional French cuisine and local specialties. It also has a bar where you can enjoy refreshing drinks and aperitifs. The Café de la Renaissance is known for its warm, friendly atmosphere, as well as its friendly, attentive staff. You can relax on the outdoor terrace and enjoy the panoramic view. The café also organizes events throughout the year, such as concerts, art exhibitions and themed evenings.

Isabelle Bouvret has in her genes the defense of regional products. She is the daughter of the late Henri Bouvret, an ambassador of great wines. The "Barzing" is a convivial parenthesis. Local beers are available on draught. The wines are "organic". Even the lemonades and colas are regional. You can enjoy dishes with a touch of exoticism or regional specialties. Conviviality, but also animations with concerts. The terrace unfolds as soon as the first rays of sunshine appear.

Le Moulin de Brainans is a concert hall set in lush greenery at the foot of the village of Brainans, between Poligny and Lons-le-Saunier in the Jura region. This historic site was once a mill used to grind wheat. Since 1974, it has become a festive and convivial place, with a nightclub, a pizzeria and a bowling alley. In 1995, the Promodégel association moved in, breathing new life into the Moulin. In 2000, the main concert hall was enlarged, and in 2013, a second concert hall, the Club Hall, was created. The Moulin de Brainans offers a varied musical program throughout the year, featuring local, national and international artists. It also organizes cultural events and supports amateur and professional practices. Le Moulin Tourne, meanwhile, enables the Moulin to spread its influence throughout the Jura region. The Moulin de Brainans has held the SMAC (Scène de Musiques Actuelles) label since 2014.

Suranis are small, benevolent creatures who protect crops and floods. The Suranis communicated with the four corners of the earth to make their land prosperous. This game, designed to introduce you to the fantastic history of the Suranis, offers a playful experience in the mysterious land of Montfleur. The adventure bag (available from the tourist office) accompanies and guides you through this lively experience. The activity is open all year round and allows you to discover the rich flora of the Petite Montagne.

The "Terminus" was an institution between the old town hall and the station. Transformed into a pub, this place dedicated to the glory of "Trolls" will draw you into the universe of these mythological Nordic creatures. Starting with its beers... 95 references in bottles and 12 on draught. Frédéric Laval, the owner, sticks to the image of his favourite curious beings. Notice to the night owls fond of music, because the evenings with topics follow concerts. The refurbished kitchen allows you to extend the conviviality with "snacks" and pizzas cooked on a wood fire.

A founding family heritage: The Maison de la poésie transjurassienne is part of a family heritage built by two generations of farmers and craftsmen on horn. In addition to the consultation on the spot of all the works, the numerous catalogued books can be borrowed by joining the association. Whatever your age and objectives, everyone can come and visit the library, stroll around in peace or benefit from support in their research.

Exit Moirans, take the direction of Lignano-le-Saunier. Just after the roundabout of the Regardoir, you must go to the parking lot of the 11-July -1944 monument. At any time, there are guys for friendly sex plans. To be calmer and not disturbed, go under fir after the monument. Attention to the regular passage of families with children!

This "Café des dinosaures" is located not far from the footprints of these giant mammals discovered in 2004, more precisely between the lake of Coiselet and the castle of Oliferne of this "small mountain". The cafe owner of the village of a few dozen souls remains the only business and place of life. It contributes to maintaining the social link between the inhabitants of the region. René did not want to change anything in the parental bistro back in the 1950s. The "Montagnon" is always full of stories and anecdotes about his country. A plus to enrich your stay.

After a canoe trip, a walk or a desire to relax in the evening, this cultural and festive place will fill your break; all on the banks of the Loue river. It is open 2 months in summer, 7 days a week. You can simply have a drink, eat on the large open-air terrace to the sound of the river. Every Friday, the nights are set alight with concerts of all kinds, attracting an audience that is no less varied. A cultural and popular must in this region.

Moto Virade 39 is a non-profit association created in 2015 by a group of biker friends who wanted to combine the pleasure of motorcycle rides with the fight against cystic fibrosis. The association introduces participants to the back roads and magnificent landscapes of the Jura and Doubs regions, in ever-increasing numbers. In September, you can take part in or be a spectator at the Virade de l'espoir, an event that unites over 700 motorcyclists around the same cause - cystic fibrosis - and a shared passion - motorcycling.