Fun and entertainment Sarthe

This cinema has the qualities: first of all, the very attractive and attractive rates - the price reduced on Wednesday afternoon - is a good measure for young people not to stay in town. The programming then, which combines the essential productions made in Hollywood, the successful comedies of our home, not to mention the movies that you can see less easily in general but with always as much happiness, those which one classes in author's cinema.

An Irish pub in the middle of downtown - that's the Lodge! As you enter this lively street-side establishment, you'll discover a wooden décor typical of Irish pubs. Upstairs you'll find a spacious lounge area, while on the first floor you'll find a large, partially-covered terrace with high and low tables and deckchairs, creating a friendly atmosphere. The bar offers a wide selection of beers and sausages for connoisseurs. The walls are adorned with works by local artists. And sometimes, concerts or DJ sets liven up the place. So let's raise our glasses and say " Sláinte ", just like in Dublin.

Stop off at the Sookies café-shop in the Jacobins shopping center, and you'll be taking part in an ecological and socially responsible enterprise. Here you'll find cookies, muffins and cookies made from unsold bread crumbs. The range is extensive, and you can choose from a long menu of smoothies, teas, coffees and milkshakes to accompany these sweet treats. Bring your computer to work - there's Wifi and the room is warm and welcoming! For your information, Sookies is a social integration enterprise for people in difficulty.

Come and have fun and put your brain to the test! The Kraken is a center for fun and cerebral activities, offering immersive experiences to test your ability to solve puzzles as a team. In 2016, under the name Escape Yourself Le Mans, it was a pioneer in the Sarthe region. After offering a dozen inventive scenarios, it has diversified to entertain you with investigations, challenges and a quiz. From 3 to 40 players, depending on the activity, take part in the game. Voodoo, Leonardo da Vinci, Robin Hood... The choice is yours. There's also karaoke and a games bar. Le Kraken can also come to you or your company for customized escape games.

Faced with a simple, unassuming storefront, we tend not to dare enter. And yet, as we pass by again and again, we can't help but recognize that there's something warm and friendly about the place. And that's exactly what La Cave de la Trinquette does for us! The original layout, with its barrel-shaped tables and high chairs, certainly has a lot to do with it. So if the laughter and good humor finally convince you to come in, you can start your evening by sampling the many flavored wines expertly recommended by the owner (some forty syrups are on offer, including some highly original ones with surprising flavors: ginger, curaçao...). It's easy to understand why they're such regulars, especially given the friendly welcome they receive. Closing early (9 p.m.), this cellar is ideal for a small or large aperitif!

Under the retro Gatsby the Magnificent sign, a beer paradise awaits you: an impressive selection of 35 local and craft beers is on the menu. If in doubt, Johan, the manager, is on hand to guide you through all the hop varieties. The place is ideal for tasting, in moderation, and soaking up the atmosphere: between the rock sessions in the background, you can enjoy sports broadcasts, DJ sets, concerts and even themed evenings with darts competitions. Le Guet à Pintes clearly hits the mark with its unique concept!

One of the liveliest and most popular places in Le Mans for a late-night party. The emblematic Lord's, on Place des Comtes-du-Maine, has given way to Sun 7. Owner Tony Videira has created a completely new atmosphere. The furnishings are modern and the layout well thought-out. And a concert area has been set up for themed evenings. Don't worry, you can still play billiards, table soccer and darts. Don't hesitate to drop in after a movie or a meal out on the town - the Sun 7 has a busy schedule to keep an eye on. Pool tournaments, pizza, chicken box and beer nights, cocktail evenings, game nights...

What could be more pleasant in fine weather than to have a drink and/or a bite to eat on the banks of the Sarthe, just a stone's throw from the town center? At the guinguette, you can relax on deckchairs and lounge by the water, while enjoying live music and concerts from time to time. Large, convivial tables are also at your disposal, so you can catch up with friends or make new ones in a friendly, multi-generational atmosphere. What's on the menu? A wide choice of local and non-alcoholic beers, as well as a menu of dishes and platters, vegetarian or otherwise, always local and prepared (literally) before your very eyes. Don't forget to book for groups.

Le Mans' virtual reality room was founded years ago by two brothers. Mutual aid and collaboration are the keys to your success in their virtual reality escape games. Their games are a hit in virtual reality or in the classic format. Save Notre-Dame on fire", "The House of Fear" or "The Dagger of Time", to name but a few. There are a dozen different experiences to choose from, for all ages and tastes, all carefully selected and regularly renewed. A warm welcome and a place to discover and play with your senses. The virtual is for ages 10 and up; the classic, for ages 12 and up.

Some places are well known for their fine dining, but also deserve to be recognized for the ambience they offer on later evenings or afternoons. Le Capitole is one of them. Don't hesitate to stop in, you won't be disappointed. With its sober yet cosy setting, the atmosphere is extremely warm, and its proximity to the Jacobins center gives it an extra edge. So, whether you're looking for an excellent meal or a short break (sweet or otherwise?), Le Capitole is a place to remember. Give it a try! You'll see.

Racing enthusiasts have their own racecourse in Le Mans. It's located at Les Hunaudières, 5 km from the south Le Mans exit on the N138 towards Tours. Trotters compete on an approved track 1,350 m long and 25 m wide, with a left-hand rope and a final straight 350 m long. Initiates will appreciate it. Dedicated to trotting races, this racecourse is run by the SETF, Société d'Encouragement à l'élevage du Trotteur Français, founded in 1864 under the name Société du Demi-Sang. Great spectacle and great suspense await you.

The Forêt de Vibraye racecourse offers an exceptional setting in the heart of the forest. The grandstands offer optimum comfort for turfists and the public, and there are clear starting areas to ensure drivers' safety. The 1,100-metre grass track has a right-hand rope. The racecourse offers TDC-type meetings, with gallop races. The galloping straight measures 300 meters and the track is 20 meters wide. Catering services are available on site, with a snack bar and restaurant.

The Pierre Provost racecourse in Ecommoy is a must for horse racing fans. Located in the town of Ecommoy in France, it offers regional races as part of the Anjou-Maine Federation. The Pierre Provost racecourse is open to the public and hosts regular meetings.

Set in lush green surroundings on the banks of the Sarthe river, the Prairie du Château racecourse in Sablé-sur-Sarthe offers a unique racing experience. It is part of a leisure complex that includes a 3-star campsite with private swimming pool, tennis courts and sports fields, as well as a rest and walking area. The racecourse's grass track hosts trotting and galloping meetings throughout the summer. The racecourse has 16 boxes and 5 stalls. On-site catering includes a country-style buffet and a fast-food grill. The Prairie du Château racecourse is a must for racing fans in Sablé-sur-Sarthe.

The Hippodrome du Perche Sarthois is a racecourse located in the town of Montmirail.

Located in the heart of the forest, on the road to Sillé-plage, the Sillé-le-Guillaume racecourse is a must for horse racing fans. Created in 1894, it has a 1,300m grass track with hurdles and a right-hand rope. On average, the racecourse welcomes around 2,000 visitors. In addition to these events, the racecourse also hosts the Comice Agricole and other annual horse races in August.

Unique to the Sarthe region, Murder Parties take place in castles and other public or private spaces. The concept involves putting players on stage around a scenario drawn up in advance by Hermine Kemp, the game's mistress. The role-playing game is a murder mystery. Find the culprit! A few days in advance, you'll receive an invitation and a role-playing sheet. The game lasts from 3 hours to a weekend, depending on your needs and budget. Conviviality guaranteed. Kemp Murder Party® creates tailor-made scenarios to suit the number of participants (from 8 to 400!) and period scenarios in costume or even futuristic. One thing's for sure: Hermine's stories are brilliant and atypical.

Barely entered, we capture the spirit of the house. Beer bottles are presented alongside each other, there are between 250 and 300 different items offered for sale. Most of them are Belgian and German beers, but also French and others much more distant and unexpected, coming from Italy, Poland or Australia. White, brown, amber or!: that tastes to discover! The service proposes to accompany your taste buds with strange and tasty tastes. And if you prefer wine, no worries: you are also in a wine bar! What to satisfy all tastes!

Why not try this bar out of the train or after having dinner at the Bellifontain (opposite) or at Coconut Maïdo its Neighbour? We see no reason because this bar is extremely pleasant, like its owner. The atmosphere is warm, you can enjoy a drink, play and enjoy the musical evenings that go there or improvise. It's sometimes worth getting away from the city centre to drink a drink in less busy places, but sometimes more pleasant and interesting.

There's something for everyone here. Bowling for evenings out with family or friends, laser tag for youngsters, go-karting for the more adventurous and billiards for the more focused. There are also video games and a quiz room. Speed Park has something for everyone! Younger guests come in the afternoon to relax. The rest of us can organize very pleasant evenings, before or after a good restaurant or film at the Méga CGR. Take out a Speed Park membership card, which entitles you to a whole host of benefits. Promotions and memberships.

Here is a place like they just like: possibility to drink a drink, a coffee, also to eat (on site or not), to listen to good music while playing billiards, to watch games with some guests… Sometimes happiness takes little, no?

Young people love this new address, a dozen kilometres north of Le Mans. On the edge of a dense forest, two spaces (jungle and apocalypse) have been set up so that you can evaluate your friends. High nets fill this space, dotted with barricades, fences, behind which, you will understand, you will take a little respite. You'll be a team of full helmet, with a visor, a plastron, a neck protector, gloves and a weapon that spews paint balls. In case of impact, these logs burst! Do not take his best clothes to come here. The most reluctant will take fast to the game, even if out of red, green or yellow, does not put in an advantageous situation. Fighting is only between "armies", coming into groups, it's more fun. Beware! Better book.

In this bowling alley, you'll find the characteristic smell of game rooms. The staff are very helpful. A bar/restaurant area, with a spartan decor for some, sleek for others, in any case "efficient", dominates the multiple, perfectly maintained lanes. You can also be served at track level, simply by pressing the little button where the balls come back and the waiter will come and take your order. The basement is also where you can play billiards in all its variations.

You can enjoy a cup of coffee on the terrace, but the best part is inside. The atmosphere may seem a little heavy and dark, but take a look around you. Here, time seems to stand still. Clocks displaying the world's time zones hang above the bar. Portholes adorn the walls, barrels are placed here and there, and the benches are those of wagons, with luggage racks and suitcases above. Choose the back room for a more intimate evening, and you're off for a great night out with friends! The food at Le Globe is good, too, and many people stay for an entire evening. Impeccable service: orders fly off the shelves thanks to an attentive and dynamic team.

The quality of a bar is measured not only by its regular offerings, but also by its ability to reinvent itself. This is exactly the case at L'Éperon! Sundy, the venue's mixologist, creates a new cocktail every week, offering 52 reasons to visit over the course of the year. Located on the Place de l'Éperon, as its name suggests, the bar boasts a large terrace for sunny days, and a welcoming upstairs for cosy moments. You can even privatize this floor free of charge. Ideal for afterworks, meetings or conferences, you can enjoy a charcuterie board accompanied by hot or cold drinks.

There are day bars and night bars, and this one is a day bar, which doesn't mean it's boring or lacks atmosphere! It's only when you're sitting on the terrace, under the blinds, that you realize just how sheltered this café is from the noise of the cars. Set back from the road and lined with old trees, it's a pleasant place to be. Inside, a beautiful vaulted room reminds us that this place was once used as a stable. The welcome is warm and efficient. Enjoy a relaxing stopover at Café du Square, next to the cathedral and a 2-minute walk from downtown stores and restaurants. Small restaurant.

Design and contemporary decor, without compromising on the fundamentals of a neighborhood bistro. Le Comptoir de la Sirène, against the Jacobins shopping center, retains its pleasant service and affordable prices. Here you can take a comforting break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy a cup of coffee with a pastry bought just opposite, or a newspaper sold in the press section of the establishment. As you'll have gathered, conviviality is what counts here. Just a stone's throw from the shops or the lively Place des Jacobins, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the large terrace on a fine summer's day. Good ice cream.

Sophie, or Soso to her regulars, has only one wish after work: that you take a trip to the Zoo to relax and think about something else, and it's a success. The decor is very attractive. You can choose between three adjoining areas, all in warm colors, with animals watching you enjoy your favorite drink. You'll feel like you're in Australia and a little in Africa. Stuffed animals and figurines are everywhere. They'll bring you a glass of sweets to nibble on (jelly beans, licorice, marshmallows). Nice, isn't it? There are beers, shooters, glasses of wine, planteur and ti-punch... different cocktails. A great place, open every night!

A must-see in the city center, in beautiful old buildings divided into several areas, which change atmosphere throughout the day and especially in the evening. The later it gets, the busier it gets. Orders flow in at the bar at a frenetic pace, people talk loudly, smoke outside with a drink in hand, and pranksters sometimes throw washing powder into the fountain opposite the bar. Café Crème even hosts a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights! Atmosphere guaranteed. It's a popular place to meet up and enjoy an evening with friends. What's more, sausages are served at all hours! A place to visit, especially if you're drawn to the short counter stories. And the coffee is good!

Despite the renovation work carried out in 2013, this bistro, which is well known to all Manceaux locals, doesn't seem to have suffered too much from the noise of the Place des Jacobins. It has to be said that this bar is attractive, if only for its strategic location on the steps of the cathedral, but also for its interior, whose walls are completely covered with old photos of the 24 Heures (two from the 1960s!), clichés of mythical stars, reproductions of postcards, humorous posters that can keep customers busy for a long time... In short, a charming place right in the center of town, with a large terrace, where you can really enjoy a quiet, relaxing moment. You can enjoy oysters, cold meats, omelettes...

For lovers of these battles for butter, you must be at least 8 and maximum 80. One can invest one of four playgrounds installed in 2,5 ha of forest, and with different scenarios let go to his too full adrenaline. It's simple - take the opponent's flag without getting touched by the biodegradable paint - cool, you go between friends or air during a seminar or seminar. Each package includes mask, combination, marker, gas and civil liability insurance. Special rates are offered to associations and companies.

The Théâtre de l'Enfumeraie is a professional company, which has moved to Allonnes and manages the Théâtre de Chaoué since 1982. Housed in an old barn, the theatre can accommodate up to 90 people and offers live shows with a hat. Publisher (about original theatrical works have been published), trainer, looking for a renewal of theatrical creation and a transmission of pleasure and culture, the theatre of the Enfumeraie offers often disturbing shows of beauty and questions. See! Internships are also organized, for amateur or professional actors, as well as workshops in schools, conferences, public readings…

A fun activity to do near Le Mans, with family, friends, colleagues for team building or just the two of you (beware, it's hard work and not recommended by the experts). The Escape Time franchise awaits you in Mulsanne with several well-constructed scenarios. A facility run by enthusiasts who will give you the warmest of welcomes. The Project Omega scenario is one of the most popular with escape game fans. Set against a backdrop of espionage, you'll be immersed in settings that hold a few surprises in store. The level of difficulty is fairly high, but there are other, more accessible rooms. We like the student rate and children under 14.

For 8 years he ran a Japanese restaurant in Le Havre before moving on to Le Mans. Xi Hong Kiang first bought the legendary Moderne Café, then, in 2022, he acquired his neighbor's Bohême and transformed it into a pub. A radical change of atmosphere! The O'Corner boasts a neat, cosy decor, with quiet spaces. A friendly pub to enjoy a beer, a whisky or a non-alcoholic cocktail, in a good musical atmosphere. It's a great way to liven up the Place de la République. And when the Moderne Café closes, the O'Connor stays open! Theme evenings. Certain areas can be reserved for private use.

Why choose Reynette? Because it's Reynaud's bar, of course! This place perfectly reflects his personality: dynamic, welcoming and creative. You'll find cocktails as delicious as they are visually appealing, often enhanced by a distinctive floral touch. To accompany your drink, aperitif boards or extra-cheese croque-monsieur are available. The weekly program is always packed: one-man shows, concerts, DJ sets, all in an electrifying atmosphere lasting until 2 a.m., ideal for an evening out with friends. And the little surprise of the house? There's an alternative to the stairs... but be quiet, it's a surprise!

Located in the Sablons district, Le Plongeoir is a must-see venue for contemporary circus fans. Labelled Pôle National Cirque, it offers a rich and varied program of over 20 shows per season, as well as the Le Mans fait son Cirque festival in June. But Le Plongeoir is more than just a performance venue: it's a genuine community project, promoting encounters between artists and local residents through courses, internships, cultural initiatives... In short, circus in everyday life!

The delicate decorations in the window are a real eye-catcher. This refined patisserie-tea room, with its pure Japanese style, is run by the excellent Masatoshi Takayanagi. For a moment of rejuvenation and peace. A lunchtime menu with miso soup and delicate dishes is also available. But the stars of the show are the cakes, small or as entremets. Our favorites are the Yuki, with its Joconde cookie, yuzu marmalade, yuzu mousse, honey cream and yuzu icing, and the Sésame, with its success cookie, black sesame mousseline and black icing. There's also a small delicatessen section with Japanese green tea, genmaicha and matcha. A warm welcome awaits you.

The Chris Club is a nightclub located in Asnières-sur-Vègre, in the town of Avoise.

Since 1991 (30 years soon), the Acthalia theatre has been creating contemporary plays (Schmitt, Assous, Reza...) at Caveau 105, at the Cité Plantagenêt. Seven to eight shows are offered each season and are presented every weekend. It was the director, Philippe Corbé, who took over the drama workshops following the death of Olivier Couasnon, founder of the company, in 2012. Lovers of the verb can here appropriate the classical or contemporary repertoire, take a leap into improvisation, and perhaps one day follow in the footsteps of the actor Franck Sémonin who followed this course before taking off for television.