Fun and entertainment Charente-Maritime

This bar is located in one of the quiet streets of La Rochelle. Open all week and even the weekend it welcomes all those who want to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. It is in this place of sharing that you come among friends to drink a drink. The Harmattan - whose clientele is young enough - is the right place to get out of friends without having to break the vocal cords to discuss, with eclectic music not being too strong. The charm of the establishment is largely in its basement. A kind of very pleasant stone cellar.

This cinema is one of the places that the people of La Rochelle particularly appreciate and it owes it as much to its atmosphere as to its location in the heart of the Old Port. Ideal for an afternoon in town. The cinema is also known for the warm welcome of its staff. Recently renovated, it is as pleasant as clean. Forgotten the gigantism of the mega CGR located in Minimes, this cocoon offers comfortable seats. A neighborhood cinema par excellence, the place is praised for its warm atmosphere and its simply unique location.

This bar-restaurant has a prime location, a little away from the hustle and bustle of the port, on the islet. The perfect opportunity to sit on a large terrace and discover Basque and Spanish specialities. Hot or cold tapas (marinated anchovy fillets, fried smelts) to taste. With friends, you can order a plate or a platter and discover more of this Iberian cuisine. The restaurant also proposes to taste more local products, seafood cooked a la plancha, oysters from Ré and mussels

It is a place as unique as timeless, installed under the arcades. As you enter, you will be charmed by the very special atmosphere that invites you to enjoy the moment, with your partner or family. As you sit in the room, you may think of Simenon who found his inspiration here. In this timeless place, you can write a few lines, rediscover the world around a coffee but you can also have lunch. The waiters, in traditional dress, will bring you copious and colored plates, to taste in particular in terrace.

With the beach, it is the other symbolic place of Chatelaillon! At the bend in the road or to satisfy your desire to gamble, we all have a reason to go to this casino, which has something to charm you with its Belle Époque architecture and its glass roof. In the large room, everything is designed to make you have fun, with 125 slot machines on which you may win the jackpot! The casino has a restaurant, the Eiffel. The prestigious Salle des Ambassadeurs offers a delightful venue with a large space that can accommodate up to 130 people.

Rain is coming this weekend? Don't panic! Let's leave the Old Port to get closer to this bowling alley installed in the Minimes district. Easy to reach by bus, bike or car, the place is well known by families and those who want to have fun with friends. Here you will enjoy a friendly atmosphere to start a game on approved tracks. Everyone can play, even children, because the lanes are equipped with bumpers. The bowling alley is also a free access games area, including a virtual reality game!

The casino enjoys a delightful location near the ocean. Players will have plenty of time to indulge their passion for gambling in a place that stands out for its Belle Epoque architecture. The program includes some 150 slot machines, table games with two blackjack tables, English roulette and Texas Hold'em poker. Everyone can enjoy the restaurant, which offers several formulas, including appetizer buffets, and the lounge bar with its terrace.

This bar is specialized in rum. When you enter, you will be delighted to be welcomed by a friendly team. No doubt, Biggy, Julien and all the staff are passionate! Notice to the amateurs of this famous brandy, here it is in the heart of the party. The "tasting" formula allows you to choose 2cl glasses to test different varieties. Biggy, the king of cocktails, prepares in front of you some specialities based on fresh fruits, rum or vodka. The success always having a small reverse, the lack of place is sometimes palpable.

Night owls know this nightclub well, created in 1936! Not only is it one of the last discotheques on the island of Ré, but it also has a pleasant location, just a stone's throw from the beach of the same name. The place is ideal to party until the early morning. The DJs propose a varied and trendy music to sway until the end of the night. Partygoers can relax in the cozy atmosphere of the two outdoor bars and the lounge area. During the summer season, the restaurant is open until 11 pm!

A festive place par excellence, this cocktail bar/tapas and restaurant, located in front of the Boyardville harbor, has become " the place to be" in Boyardville. The barmaids will take pleasure in explaining the composition of their mixtures based on whisky, cognac or rum, some of which have evocative names. For the courageous who will have been able to resist the very rich card of cocktails, there remains "the Chantaco" (without alcohol). L'Echoppe is also a place where one comes to attend many concerts. Friendly atmosphere guaranteed because here the staff is smiling!

The vegan restaurant Un piano dans la théière offers a unique culinary experience. Combining gastronomy, art and music, this establishment offers simple, authentic and elegant cuisine in which plants are king. Each plate is a real painting, carefully prepared by Chef Violaire. The chef's signature flowers add a touch of beauty to each dish. The restaurant also boasts a grand piano in the dining room, offering music lovers a pleasant musical ambience. For lovers of poetry, the restaurant also organizes a poetry competition on the theme of animals, with a tea time for two as the prize for the winner.

This cabaret nestles in a small village near Saintes. The perfect opportunity to spend a pleasant moment enjoying a quality show. For the past 10 years, the Chai Royal has had its own troupe of professional artists who put on a quality show. Take your seats for a journey into a world of feathers and rhinestones, just like the one you'd see in Paris. With a smile on your face, you'll enjoy a quality meal, while admiring the singers and dancers.

For over a decade, Cuba Noche has been getting Latin-lovers up and dancing! The decor is inevitably reminiscent of Havana, with fabrics and objects from Cuba and, of course, music to sway to. In the evening, you can sip the inevitable cocktails in the baroque lounge, but in summer, staying indoors is out of the question! Head for the exotic terrace next to the forest, where it's all about having fun. Numerous evening events are on offer: kizomba initiation, salsa, Caribbean evening...

The municipality places the room at the disposal of local artists. It's then up to them to run the shop. Alternately, they rotate to open and close doors. Meanwhile, they do not hesitate to comment on their works and speak art with visitors. And every 15 days, they drop to leave room for the next. Because painters and sculptors, there are many on the island of Ré.

This small casino, located in the heart of the small seaside resort, is a popular address for gamblers. It has the advantage of being close to both Marennes and the ocean, allowing everyone to come and try their luck. On offer are some 68 slot machines with a minimum bet of 1 centime, so why not hear the famous jingle! Between games, you'll have plenty of time to discover the L'Ardoise brasserie, or relax in the lounge bar, which hosts themed evenings and sports broadcasts.

Want to stop off at this bar? Keep your eyes peeled! It's located in a small street a stone's throw from the main square. Over the past year, the new owners have breathed new life into this well-known venue for young people in Oleron, without ever altering its character. New musical programming, concerts, temporary exhibitions and enlarged spaces... In summer, you can enjoy the sunshine on the new terrace and, of course, the attractive cocktail menu! Mojito, Kiss Me, Piña Colada and an extensive beer list.

L'Etoile du Marin is a small, traditional district bar where quick shopping is just as fast as coffee. On the square of La Motte-Rouge, a large number of visitors are found indoors or on the terrace for moments of conviviality thanks, inter alia, to the sympathy of the bosses. Its authentic and rustic decoration fits perfectly with the ambient atmosphere. On the road to the station, the bar is also a place frequented by travellers. A bar as there is less and less.

Only 5 minutes from Chatelaillon-plage, this brewery is the place to be for those who want to relax after work. On sunny days, you can sit on the large terrace to sip a beer accompanied by the inevitable plank of cold meats. Ventrue, Goinfrue, Goulue... all are made by Arnaud with mostly local products. There is no doubt that these beers allow you to spend a convivial moment with friends! Moreover, this brewery is committed to an environmental quality approach!

This tea room is definitely worth a visit! Peacefully located in the center of the village, it boasts a lovely terrace and a charming welcome. Over the years, this chic, discreet address has become well known among gourmets. You come in the morning, by bike, to sit on the terrace and devour a quality breakfast: cake of the day, hot drink, homemade yoghurt, fruit juice and fresh market fruit. There's no doubt about it, you're full and ready for a ride! At lunchtime, as peaceful as ever, you can enjoy a savoury tart with a little greenery. But it's at snack time that gourmands always find a good reason to stop here! Over a cappuccino, iced tea or lemoncito, you can enjoy a cookie, an old-fashioned macaroon, a sweet tart... Z'adore even makes gluten-free pastries! A rich idea.

It's not easy to find this beer bar in Aytré's artisanal zone, next to the discotheque. Once you've arrived, you'll have no trouble parking and even less trouble getting through the doors of this beer bar. One thing's for sure, the place is huge: a large hangar housing dozens of beers, perfectly lined up, but also barrels, in the center, which serve as tables, and a large terrace. You take a seat on large stools before going to the counter to order... a beer, of course! If you're new to the beer scene, don't worry: you'll be greeted with a smile and, above all, guided in your choice. Just say what kind of beer you like, and you'll be sure to get the one that's just right for you. To make your meal even more enjoyable, Le Petit Futé recommends a sausage (wild boar, porcini mushrooms, dry sausage, hazelnuts) served on a plank, or cheese: tomme from the Charente, Pyrenees, Cantal... And if you're a bit of a gambler, you'll enjoy a game of darts! The spacious premises are ideal for entertaining friends or buying a gift set.

Here's an unusual place to have a drink with friends! Docked in the mediatheque district, the former weather ship has been home to a bar on its upper deck for the past ten years. Rochelais and tourists alike know the place well, ideal for sampling regional products such as oysters from the Ile de Ré and charcuterie from Monsieur Riton while sipping a cocktail. 2018 is a time of renewal for this seaside bar! But rest assured, the place still leaves room for creative encounters and the marine atmosphere is still conducive to relaxation. In 2019, the bar will extend ashore to offer a space combining dining and culture.

This bar makes the old port vibrate. Installed in the heart of the quays, it is the rallying point of people from Rochelais eager to spend a good moment in a place marked by a decoration which changes from the other bars and a very particular atmosphere. Les Enfants du Rock offers a rock spirit that has marked a whole generation. During the week and on sunny days, you can sit on the terrace and enjoy a coffee or a beer. With friends, we sway to a playlist dedicated to all lovers of good music: U2, Dépêche Mode...

This casino is located in the heart of the seaside resort of Saint-Trojan, right next to the ocean. The welcome is pleasant, from a competent staff. Admittedly, the place is not very big but it proposes all the same numerous slot machines (traditional or electronic reels). The terrace, heated and open to the outside, allows you to play in a surprising environment, with always a 1 cent bet. The restaurant offers a brasserie-style menu with seafood, mixed salads and grilled meats.

This bar, located in the famous Gabut district, is popular with many people from La Rochelle. Just a step away from the faculty, the students are the first to frequent it! Close to the Old Port and the city center, the bar is easily accessible and its animations, throughout the week, attract all those who want to have a good time. Antoine and Oléna have created a place where you feel good, especially on the sunny terrace. We appreciate the friendly welcome and the varied music. Smart, here, we pay attention to the environment by using organic wheat straws!

This is one of the addresses to remember for all those who come to shop in Royan. This tea room is ideally located in the heart of the shopping streets, offering both a small sunny terrace and a cosy room. After lunch or for an afternoon snack, this roaster is a great place to sip hot chocolate and cappuccino while devouring a home-made pastry, including the inevitable lemon meringue tart. Coffees come from all over the world, from New Guinea to Brazil.

This small address, just a step from Les Halles, is one of those that we exchange between friends to offer ourselves a nice lunch break. You have two choices: order and take away your favorite dish to enjoy it in the sun or take a seat in one of the two rooms to devour it on the spot. Everything here invites you to spend a nice moment from the welcome to the products present which are all fresh and rich in tastes! What a pleasure to taste a poke bowl, a burger, home made fries or a fish and chips... and some delicacies!

Among the establishments of the rue des Templiers, this café stands out a bit from its neighbors. Open only during the day - except for some very popular afterworks - this place with its new colorful decoration is known for those who want to have a comforting break or to eat. The menu evolves with the seasons with always a large choice of drinks, salads to compose, sandwiches, soups and famous cakes. Home-made and healthy food are privileged, as well as good mood! The team is smiling, the service is fast.

Jennifer has done it! She's opened a tea room where you can sip your favorite drink in the company of little felines. Before you even enter, take the time to observe the window, and you'll no doubt see cats roaming freely. Don't hesitate to enter! You'll be charmed by both the smiling welcome and the cosy, peaceful atmosphere. It's a great opportunity to take a break in the heart of the city with a brunch, a hot drink and a treat in the company of cats.

This café, run by Edouard and Christophe, couldn't be named after a more famous playwright. Everything here inspires happiness: the warm welcome, the pretty terrace overlooking the square, but also the room in which you love to take refuge. With its jazzy ambience and large bay window, it's with a smile on your face that you order your coffee. In the mornings, you can enjoy breakfast, and at lunchtime, the restaurant offers simple but high-quality food: oysters, homemade mayo shrimps, tartare... and you can take the time to admire the works of the artists exhibited each month.

Here is a place that beer lovers frequent with happiness. Established for more than 15 years in the Beaulieu commercial area, the Cervoiserie is above all a friendly place, ideal to spend a moment with friends. The staff is smiling, the atmosphere is warm and the choice of beers is really incredible, with some 300 references available! It's impossible not to find the beverage that will make you happy. The place is also perfect for gift ideas.

This is an easily accessible place and ideal for an activity with family or friends. Before coming, go to the website to make a reservation. Just choose your scenario, the date and the number of players. When you arrive, you will be greeted with a smile before being immersed in one of the beautifully decorated game rooms. It's up to you to solve the riddles by searching the room for clues or by calling on the game master.

This small wine bar is a real favorite because of the quality-price ratio of the wines offered, the interior decoration where you can choose your own bottle and the outdoor tables that give it a friendly atmosphere. You just have to enter to be seduced by the warm welcome of smiling waiters who will give you all the advices to choose your wine. While sipping this precious beverage, you will taste a hot Mont d'Or, the inevitable planks of cold cuts but also tapas. Here is a place to discover to spend a beautiful evening.

A surprising place, to say the least! Located close to the market, this cocktail bar promises to be a real treat. We appreciate the warm welcome from Laura, always smiling and dynamic, and the setting, as atypical as it is magnificent. With friends, we come here to sip cocktails that are as pretty to look at as they are delicious! What's more, you can sit comfortably on the mezzanine. Let yourself be carried away by the friendly atmosphere and vintage decor, and discover cocktails that change with the seasons, while nibbling on a few dishes.

Hippodrome De La Perauderie is a racecourse that offers a unique experience for horse racing enthusiasts.

The Hippodrome Royan-Atlantique is a must for horse racing fans. Located in the La Palmyre district of Les Mathes, some twenty kilometers northwest of Royan, this racecourse offers a magnificent setting between the Coubre forest and the ocean. The racecourse also offers discovery days for horse owners and behind-the-scenes tours for visitors. On site, you'll also find entertainment, a boutique, as well as catering and stall reservation services. Follow them on social networks to keep up to date with all the latest news.

The Champion racecourse at Mansle in the Charente region of France is a must for horse racing fans. Founded in 1875, it boasts a high-quality grass track dedicated to trotters. Nestling on the banks of the Charente in a shady setting, this racecourse offers an enjoyable experience for the whole family. The Champion racecourse is just 25 km north of Angoulême. For food and drink enthusiasts, reservations can be made by calling Stéphane Dumont on 06 64 26 69 54. The racecourse is chaired by Jean-Yves Thevenin.

Soft jazzy music, a hushed ambience, a pretty wooden floor - that's L'Instant T. This café is located within the Espace culturel, offering a resolutely refined break. Le Petit Futé invites you to take a seat around one of the small tables, comfortably ensconced in one of the armchairs. Take your time and discover a menu that invites you to savor. If you feel like sipping a hot drink, you can choose between a cappuccino (vanilla, hazelnut, caramel), a café Moka, a Viennese chocolate or a surprising Instant Gourmand chocolate (milk, chocolate, homemade whipped cream and your choice of flavour). Cold drinks also feature coffee: Moka or espresso frappé, but also milkshakes and smoothies (strawberry, banana, mango...). Peacefully seated, you'll be pleasantly served, and no doubt bump into former Stade Rochelais player Étienne Léobet, or one of the equally friendly waitresses. But don't think you come here just for a coffee. For lunch, you can order at the counter and eat in or take away. Pasta or lasagne from Italian caterer Basilic'o, paninis, salads, quiches... And let's not forget the sweet treats: doughnuts, caramelized apple crumble, tiramisu... A few mignardises to accompany your coffee to make it even more... gourmand!

It's not just another café like the dozens you'll find in La Rochelle, but a unique place on a quiet downtown street. Infini thé is set up under the arcades of rue Dupaty, with a window display as bright as it is beautifully presented. Just step through the doors and you'll be filled with the scent of tea. Alyson and Henri will advise you on a wide range of teas. But before choosing, the Petit Futé recommends you head to the back of the store for a moment of tasting. There's a pellet stove in the lounge that provides a gentle warmth, ideal for enjoying a cup of tea and spending a few sweet moments. Next door is a recently refurbished patio. Comfortably seated in this intimate space, you'll have plenty of time to choose from a range of fragrant green teas, Russian flavors, white teas, Darjeelings, black teas and, of course, coffees from the four corners of the globe: Brazil, Costa Rica, Peru.... The magic happens when you take a sip, and the winter in La Rochelle becomes milder. And to accompany these hot drinks, indulge in a plate of homemade cakes: chocolate fondant, pear and coconut cake, pineapple cake, tutti frutti cake...

Hosted by the house Georges-Brassens, this professional company is set as watchwords - or disorder -: game, humor and imagination. His theatre is a beautiful part of interactivity with the public and popular creation, with street theatre, intervention and above all creations and improvisations from where his other name Imp'TCA - Improvisation Atlantic Charentes Theatres. The theatre improvisation team also fights many matches through Franbce but also abroad. Imp'TCA is primarily a tool for development in theatre, from creation to staging, writing and dissemination.

THE HORIZON: AN IDENTITY, A PLACE OF MANUFACTURE. The Horizon is a structure of research and artistic creations around contemporary arts organized around a collective of professional artists. The Horizon is committed to the artists it advocates, giving them the means to produce and present their creation in an appropriate space. The work on artistic crosses and structures is based on the identity of the site and of the projects hosted, centered on memory and/or maritime domain. 4 CLUSTERS OF ACTIVITIES 1) A place of artistic diffusion 2) A place of productions, residences and research focused on the relationship between live and visual arts 3) Training venue with workshops 4) The Horizon festivals make the Wall and Les Traversées.

Don't expect to play billiards as well as in the bar. Here we play French billiard and eight English pools. This club has been in existence for years and has a hundred members. The room is divided into two. A part where it's "serious" - against 1 € half hour - on seven billiards, two of which are reserved for competition. A second houses the home and a table around which you can play the bec, glass by hand and rock music in the ears. The billiard school welcomes children and their parents free of charge. For information, the club participates in competitions all levels, organizes - final of the French Championship… - and wins - Dany Bell is one of the top five French players. By the way, the goal of French billiard is to touch with a ball the other two, with or without tape. The origin of the pool.

What is more pleasant than sipping a cocktail on the background of Latin music? Maybe eat an ice while listening to jazz. Well in this cafe restaurant, you can do both, and much more. The "games" room is equipped with a pool, it will be set up on the terrace from the lovely days and in the pub area, you can drink a beer by believing in Ireland. Concerts are organized. And you can connect with Wi-Fi.

For those who love the car or motorcycle, for those who love speed, without forgiving for safety. This superb complex initiated by Jean-Pierre Beltoise, opened in June 2009, is a mechanical security pole dedicated to driving, driving and mechanical recreation. Driving and eco-driving courses, serial GT training courses: Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini… electric kartings, thermal kartings, speed circuits, this site proposes a panel of activities to promote safe, responsible and reasoned conduct, and testify that there can also be mechanical recreation inscribed in this logic. The circuit of speed, testing and leisure is approved for autos and motorcycles respects the natural terrain of the particlul site in Upper Saintonge. The karting and eco-driving circuit is sprayed and allows to reproduce any driving situation, in the highest security.

For a snack, a meal or a drink, you will surely appreciate this cosy pub. Traditional dishes (eels, gambas, meats) blend with some exotic foods such as fish and chips. The pub is crowded with the days of match and the atmosphere électrise at night for "karaoke" evenings or "cocktail and tapas". Everyone keeps their breath when the time comes from open darts, an excellent living and friendly address.

This bar, frequented by all young local holidaymakers, is easily understood. Indeed, at the level of number 75 on rue Gabrielle, the entire summer of the music is recorded. While it is the time of the aperitif, coffee or digestive, the air-conditioned room serves as a refuge for all those in trouble. They are found to play in the tarot, ladies or chess. And you like the games of society?

"Great is this pub in my heart, around a glass with good humor, jubilation and joy always and at all hours, whiskey and beer we drink as good amateurs, with all our good friends only happiness, there's no better anywhere else!" This is the Galway's prayer, which you can read above the zinc. This pub is also known for its conviviality, thanks in no small part to Maud and Aurélie's ever-smiling welcome. It's the ideal place to spend an evening with the inevitable Guinness, Irish or Charentais whisky and a board to share.

The Alhambra cinema opened its doors in 1930 and became a mythical cinema. The Rush of the famous film "Les Ladies de Rochefort" will even be screened. Abandoned for more than 1980 years following its closure in 1998, it reopened in when the Cristal Group transformed it into a recording studio. Artists around the world pass over the years to register their Cds, and the main hall is now dedicated to recording film music. The doors of this site have recently been opened, allowing everyone to rediscover the site, walk behind the scenes and studios to better understand the hidden face of a recording.

Madness's is the region's trendy gay club! And to the extent that there are very few bars, saunas and gay-friendly establishments, it is necessary as the reference of the corner Homo nights. Elegant garden, quite varied music that goes from the commercial tube to the electro-house a little meticulous, always in a festive and nutty atmosphere. The first thing to do is to know that the first entry is free!

Bar-pizzeria-walk gay friendly, right in the center of Palmyra but just steps from gay beach. Ideal for dining after the sun or sipping a cocktail.