Fun and entertainment Loire

Anthony Vendrange is now working on the aperitif, a unique concept in Saint-Etienne, halfway between a tapas bar and a delicatessen, based on French and mostly local products. On the grocery side, the choice is wide: terrines, spreads, pickles, chips, fruit juices, organic aperitifs, beers, digestives and quality wines. On the bar side, the appetizer boards are appetizing with assortments of cold cuts, cheeses and other irresistible delicacies to spread. Don't miss the take-away boxes or the animations to be experienced on site!

The success of the Beer Garden is such that it is often difficult to find a place on the weekends, but who cares, you can help yourself by holding your glass in your hand! Here, all the beers offered are 100% craft beers and local is privileged: IPA, fruit beers, sour beer... there is no lack of choice! And if you don't come especially for the beer, you'll definitely come back for the delicious home-made dishes. You can enjoy some of the bistro-style proposals, between carbonnade, burger or even magret, with French fries as a must!

The Gaga Jazz association now has its own venue for all kinds of jazz. The venue occupies the space of the former Comédie restaurant, and welcomes top names from France and abroad. Several concerts a week can be booked, programmed by a team of improvisational music lovers. The venue regularly updates its social networks. Stay tuned for details of scheduled evenings. Around 130 seats in this intimate venue, which plays on proximity with the artists.

In Saint-Galmier, the KFT, nestled in a 16th century cloister whose terrace overlooks the listed arcades, is a renowned café-theatre. Not only can you enjoy delicious home-made tapas, accompanied by a glass of champagne in the open-air formula, but you can also enjoy a wide variety of shows. The eclectic programme includes magic, theatre of course, humour and improvisation. On the programme this year are headliners Christophe Alévêque in January, Gil Alma and Benoît Joubert in February and Anne Roumanov in May. Make a note in your diaries of the anniversary evening: the KFT celebrates its 10th anniversary on June 10, 2021.

Near the priory and the magnificent volcanic peak of Saint Romain-le-Puy, we can really say that Superfluous has everything for him. With a sumptuous golf course, the hotel also offers unforgettable evenings during the weekend. The dinner dinner formula is really interesting. You will taste a very good traditional seasonal cuisine with constantly renewed dishes and once the coffee is served, the restaurant team changes costumes and walks for an hour and a half of sketches, visual numbers, imitations, songs… The evening ends in the disco with dancing and karaoke animations.

The Chaplin cinema in Rive-de-Gier is equipped with 265 seats, including a balcony accessible to disabled guests. The second room of 98 seats is air conditioned but not accessible to disabled guests. To see blockbusters, this rather family cinema is more affordable than the Saint Etienne multiplexes. Programs favor great movies. A good reason not to deprive and spend a very good time in a dark room with family or friends. Children's films are provided during school holidays.

Built by the renowned architect Sir Norman Foster, the Zenith of Saint-Etienne is one of the largest of its kind in terms of capacity in the region. The building can accommodate up to 7,200 spectators, including 5,400 seated. Every year, this establishment organises around sixty events: concerts and musicals, comedy, sports events, fashion shows... The programming is of quality, and many French and international artists come here to perform. The large car parks nearby are completely free and allow visitors to avoid any parking problems in advance!

Cat lovers, this place is made for you! In a cosy lounge, you can enjoy a hot chocolate while caressing a little kitty? A concept born in Japan, cat bars are a dazzling success. The reason? The cat is a soothing animal, because of the way we look at it and the purring it gives us when we pet it. At Bénédicte Marabita, you can enjoy the company of cats over a drink, and even adopt one! Savory pies, wraps, soups and homemade desserts will accompany your lunch break.

Mary's Coffee Shop offers coffees roasted by Cafés Folliet, syrups with natural flavors made in Chambéry or home-made muffins. Apart from these essentials, you will of course find many other hot or cold drinks. In case of small hunger, in addition to the muffins, you will also be able to benefit from a broad card of sweet delights. The success of this establishment continues with regular openings in the city. In Monthieu, an automatic ordering and payment system allows to limit the queues.

Installed for years in the town of Unieux, the Cinéma Théâtre QuarTo has nothing to envy its competitors in the metropolis! Every day, the establishment shows the latest films but also hosts plays, concerts and other cultural events. Its unique hall combines comfort and quality and is fully equipped, including 3D technology (glasses can be rented at the entrance). The free car park right in front of the hotel guarantees easy access and prices have always been very affordable. Friendly and family atmosphere: you will be sure to spend a quiet session there with very little waiting!

The Barberousse rum bar is intended to be a stopover for pirates, an atypical universe in Saint-Étienne. Jacques Viallet and Claude Matencio have decided to create a unique theme bar concept. Barberousse is the first bar with a musical atmosphere specialising in rum. A long corridor leads you to the tasting room, a superb vaulted room, a remnant of the former Saint-Étienne war weapons factory. Decorated like a buccaneer's boat hold with dimmed lights, caryatids, barrels, etc. this room puts you in the mood. It's up to you to stay on course among the 40 flavours of shooter and the ten or so homemade planters. Welcome to the festive and warm atmosphere of Barbarossa!

S-Cape Game offers several game rooms with different scenarios. Let yourself be locked in a room by team of 3 to 6 people that you will have to search in order to assemble clues and solve the enigmas that will allow you to get out in the allotted time. All your senses must be alert. Observation, logic and teamwork will be your major assets! The S-Cape Game offers tailor-made packages for companies for seminars, team building... but also for private events!

After a party between friends in a bar or restaurant, where would you finish at night? Le Bul is a popular and friendly nightclub. Here, no social segregation, young Stéphanoise can be used to use their soles on the dancefloor, take a quiet drink upstairs or settle in the smoking room - so that neighbors can not enjoy the night conversations of smokers, a good idea! Music is a mixture of pop-rock, reggae or electro according to the taste of DJ. The establishment is divided into two atmospheres: on the first floor, the pub welcomes people who come to enjoy a drink between friends in a warm space on the ground floor, the dance floor allows to unwind peacefully.

Located at the end of avenue Albert Raimond, just before the Hôpital Nord, the Crossroads Tavern is a traditional Irish resto-bar. With guitars on the walls and a regular program of blues and rock'n'roll concerts, it's a refreshing change of scenery. Large tables welcome you for convivial meals. On the menu: beef in Guinness, the Celtic version of our beef bourguignon, fish or chicken pie, Irish burgers, not forgetting the hearty rib steaks and whiskey bavettes. There are also 7 draught beers and a wide choice of Irish, Scottish and Japanese whiskies... The bar broadcasts soccer and rugby matches. Festive atmosphere guaranteed!

The Café Jean Jaurès welcomes you throughout the day. Tea room, wine bar, brasserie, whatever the time of day, joviality is always there! The lunch menu offers an often inventive and copious dish of the day, composed of fish or meat, a simple cuisine concocted with fresh products. In the evening, tapas are the order of the day! In the summer, you can enjoy a beautiful sunny terrace with a nice view of the Place Jean-Jaurès. You will appreciate the festive atmosphere of the concerts given at the kiosk.

Born of a dynamic association, the cinema Le Family is very appreciated for its conviviality. It is the first cinema in the Loire Valley to integrate hybrid sound reproduction technology: Dolby Atmos, for a guaranteed realistic effect. The establishment has 7 rooms in total, a waiting room to drink a coffee before the screening, a confectionery area... Enough to spend a pleasant moment with family, friends or lovers (who can take advantage of the double seats available in the rooms!). Blockbusters, French cinema, children's films, reruns of great classics... You can even rent a room for birthdays or company dinners!

The Lipopette has almost a legendary side. Its name is inspired by a song by the rapper Oxmo Puccino who has already been to this bar. Various concerts are regularly organised there. The decoration is of vintage spirit. Le Lipopette offers 36 beers, a dozen whiskies and a full wine list. A kind of mixture of genres between the best of the old and the modern, which makes you want to come back. In the purest tradition of trotters, a place of social life, the Lipopette has billiards tables, darts targets, chess games... and offers match broadcasts. A kind of French-style ad that we highly appreciate!

Kopa attracts 20-30 year olds to dance to the music of DJs in a trendy place. With its modern decoration, its bar and thematic evenings and free admission, Le Kopa has everything to seduce its audience! Those who have already walked on its dance floor now have difficulty going elsewhere, especially since its location in the heart of the city, in the Martyrs de Vingré district, is very advantageous... with the proximity of bars and public transport. A delirious atmosphere, a dream location, a contemporary setting, the Kopa is the best ally for your evenings! In summer, a terrace is even open, with a bar and barbecue in the evening!

We can only welcome the fact that obscure rooms open in rural areas, far from the impersonal multiplex of large cities. This is the case in Pélussin with the opening of a cinema at soft prices.

He had to dare and Klara dared! The very kind of initiative that Le Petit Smart supports 100% and is invited to discover with pure pleasure. In a curve of the long ascent that crosses Pélussin, you stop with envy in a tree shade. A different tea salon in the heart of such a village, the gamble is bold, but it must succeed, because it offers so much happiness and good things you can only love. Walls of stone, walls with green anise, parme curtains, violine, small round tables of wrought iron, ground of large wooden slats, the decor is planted. There is the softness of Klara, which advises us among cafés of all walks of life. A very nice card for connoisseurs, teas (no less than 75 varieties) and organic herbal teas to infuse in spring water. We accompany his hot drink of Valrhona Chocolate and take home some of these sweet pleasures by buying a cup, a teapot, coffee and tea so perfumed… In the shade of a tree, there is sun and flavours.

The remue-méninges is an associative café-reading where the key word is culture! If you like to exchange, debate, meet, learn, meet authors, you are at the right address! The activities organized by this association are multiple and always in the most perfect conviviality. You want to learn Arpitan or Gaga? It is possible here! The association also promotes sign language, welcomes other associations that defend causes or updates books that deserve to be known.

Liège waffles, iced chocolate waffles, Kinder Bueno waffles, Snickers waffles... designed by a craftsman and baked on site, accompanied by an organic coffee or a pumpkin spice latte - you guessed it, at Club Café, we spoil you! The establishment, which only celebrated its first year of operation last August, already has its regular gourmands. Club Café also offers a range of sandwiches, wraps, salads and smoothies, with or without food.

This beautiful early ^20th-century mansion boasts 134 slot machines, a blackjack table, English roulette and four Texas hold'em poker tables. The Saint-Galmier casino also has other attractions. Take advantage of the Lion Blanc restaurant, its veranda and terrace to satisfy your appetite. There's even a summer swimming pool for those who want to take a dip when the weather's hot. Various events are organized at the Casino: Mother's and Father's Day meals, cabaret shows, dance nights or Chippendale shows...

With 62 slot machines and game tables dedicated to English roulette, blackjack, Noirétable casino allows everyone to find their own happiness. Try your luck with the 62 slot machines (€ 2 to € 0,01) in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. In a more serene setting, close to slot machines, discover the exciting atmosphere of gaming tables where emotion and passion combine every evening. Enjoy many free animations (bingo, belote, lucky wheel…). The three restaurants welcome you every day. Discover Italian, this intimate restaurant: pasta, pizza and Italian specialities are on the map. The Brasserie plays the truth with a map combining tradition, quality and traditional Italian and Italian speciality in a relaxed atmosphere within the games room. As for La Coupole, it offers an inventive cuisine drawing inspiration from the regional tradition. A table magnificently orchestrated by the chef, Frédéric Seine, who ensures the regular renewal of the map in line with the larger establishments.

A modern and yet more recent leisure area where everything has been planned to relax and have fun: 10 approved bowling trails, three air-conditioned squash courts, billiards, swimming pools and Americans, video games, dart games… After effort, comfort at the beer bar and cocktails (no abuse, ethics of sport forces!). Anyway, with all these facilities, you won't be able to say you don't have fun at Forez Bowling! This is an address to check if you are going through the plain!

Laser Game Evolution is a laser-shooting game in which several players compete, individually or in teams, to score as many points as possible, in obscure labyrinths over several levels. Accuracy and speed will be your key assets in surpassing your opponents! Use the maze boards to hide, but beware of loopholes and mirrors! Laser Game Evolution offers 1,000 m² of gaming space in 3 rooms, so you can take on your friends in a friendly atmosphere. A fun activity for the whole family or just a few friends!

Located in La Talaudière since 2009, the 1810 has set itself as an indispensable place for etienne nightlife. Two rooms with different sound levels, a single light show, three bars - one outside - and a very select square VIP: Space is not enough to dance and to meet. The 1810 regularly organises theme evenings (mojito, beach…) to dépayser. Old stone stones, contemporary decor, is class and spacious (250 seats!). One of the special features of Club 1810 is the glass windows which overlook the 3 000 m ² park. Original and really pleasant! There is also a covered terrace of 250 m ².

Culture plays a major role at the château, and is presented in a wide range of colors. In a majestic setting conducive to calm and work, overlooking the Loire gorges and the Grangent lake, less than a quarter of an hour from Saint-Etienne, the château hosts exhibitions by painters and sculptors, as well as artistic events such as the Fête de la Musique and the Saint-Victor sur Scène festival. Managed and run by the Friends of Saint-Victor since 1970, you'll have the chance to discover this superb building, owned by the town of Saint-Etienne. Perfectly renovated and maintained, the château hosts numerous cultural and artistic events. Shows, exhibitions and events take place throughout the year. In summer, shows take place in the château's amphitheatre, which can accommodate up to 300 people! Originally open-air, it was covered over ten years ago. Ask for the program!

The Smoking Dog is for all English pub lovers: draught beers, bottle beers, rums, whiskies... The establishment is small but warm, and welcomes the visitor with a card written in Shakespeare's language written in chalk on a blackboard. You will be welcomed by dogs in different postures: smoking, drinking, leading a gentleman's life. To stay in Perfide Albion, The Smoking Dog broadcasts the Premiere's League but also the Ligue 1. The setting is rustic and comfortable. Different activities are possible: reading, chess, checkers, darts and even a piano. A friendly atmosphere despite the narrowness of the place.

Located right next to the Maison François Ier, the Café du Vieux Saint-Étienne is a real institution. Several generations have succeeded each other in this establishment. The place has kept its charm of yesteryear. In the morning, the inhabitants of Saint Etienne stop there to have a good coffee before work, at noon, they stop there again for lunch: rump steak, leg of lamb, roast pork, salmon steak, or chocolate fondant. Simple and efficient.

The JOA Casino in Montrond-les-Bains is a real leisure complex of 4,400 m² bathed in natural light which offers a friendly and original offer.

On the gaming side: 225 slot machines with new gaming sensations (vibrating chairs, tactile games...) and the particularity of being able to play outdoors. Table games are available in traditional or electronic versions.

On the leisure side: taste a beer and discover the secrets of its manufacture during visits, challenge yourself on the bowling lanes, have fun on the 3D and 4D arcade simulators. Sports events are broadcast on a giant screen and the lounge bar offers snacks at all hours.

Espace Boris-Vian, located in the heart of Saint-Étienne since 1980, is a socio-cultural center managed by an association under the law of 1901. Occupying 1,000^m2 of municipal premises, it receives financial support from the CAF, local authorities, the French government and foundations. Offering a wide range of services, workshops and facilities for families, from infants to the elderly, the Espace Boris-Vian is a place where everyone is welcome to listen, help and support. It also works to promote professional integration, artistic education and the fight against discrimination.

Located on the hill of Villeboeuf, the Opéra de Saint-Etienne is an establishment whose primary vocation is to offer a lyrical season. Rare Opera in France to have its own set design and costume design workshops, it produces and co-produces new operas every season. The Opera also fulfils a vital mission for young audiences, offering a dedicated, rich and varied season, and also gives access to a programme for all audiences with symphonic and chamber music concerts, piano recitals, dance performances.... For a detailed calendar of events, visit the website!

Bought in 2020 and then refurbished, the Megarama Jean Jaurès (formerly the Alhambra) remains the cinema of Saint-Etienne to see the latest blockbusters as well as most new releases. Previews and live or recorded broadcasts of cultural and musical events are also on the programme. Note that inside, there are always 10 comfortable and modern theatres, including 3 premium theatres called "Horizon" offering more comfort. And when you go, don't forget to take advantage of the attractive prices of the Hôtel de Ville and Jean Jaurès car parks: 2 euros all evening from 7pm and 1.50 euro for 3 hours every Saturday from 9am to 7pm.

The city's most famous nightclub La Mine has given way to the Discorder Club, a new place dedicated to independent culture. Former Smoking Dog veterans Julien Haro and Thibault Llopis have taken over the management by creating two concepts in the same place: in the first part of the evening, live concert programming. French and international artists and local groups perform in a variety of styles: jazz, electro, punk, rock... From 12:30, the Discorder switches to club mode: DJs take turns to make the audience dance until the end of the night. The managers have decided to make the entrance free of charge. Concerts are cheap to be accessible to all.

What a delightful place this unique café is, whose name refers directly to the game of chess! The Dd4, as the intimates say, is the place of all possibilities. Here, customers and artists from all walks of life meet. On the program, two FIDE approved tournaments per year, exhibitions, concerts every Friday night, and more. One comes to relax around a good foam chosen on a card rigorously worked by the staff, but one can also sit down around a pizza, a burger or aperitif boards.

Who says latino atmosphere says caïpirinha or mojitos, but also says salsa, bachata and kizomba... Well yes, Sanaka Café is all that and more. This bar, it is the party all the year or how to forget all its worries the time of one evening. A place where all generations meet, united around the same pleasure of moving on rhythms favourable to sensual swaying. You don't know how to do it? No problem, Sanaka regularly organizes classes as a prelude to parties. A drink and some tapas, and it's happiness!

Are you looking for an unusual activity to do with your family or friends and are you a fan of the TV game Fort Boyard? Then go to Prison Island. 37 cells where the objective is to take up challenges like an escape game, with one goal: to solve the enigma in a limited time! An inclusive complex, combining logic and agility, open from 5 to 77 years old, to the muscular as well as to the less athletic, since the secret here is cohesion. In the complex, you can also play games or simply have a drink while waiting for your turn.

A famous nightclub in Saint-Etienne, La Mine bowed out in 2018. This emblematic venue will reopen its doors in spring 2023 as La Bonne Mine. It's a party bar, mainly aimed at a clientele of thirty-somethings. La Bonne Mine's opening hours are ideal for afterworks with friends, but also for dancing the night away. Concerts, dance classes, brunches, blind tests, soccer reruns... The club offers a variety of themed evenings to suit all tastes.

Opened in 2015, Château du Rozier has become a major player on the Forez plain's cultural scene. Improvisation, performance, concerts, shows of all kinds: the venue is dedicated to live entertainment and offers an eclectic, high-quality cultural offering. After the show, we meet in the château bar to discuss the play, over a terrine and a local beer. In addition to its programming, the Château du Rozier organizes shows for school audiences and is also an artists' residency.

The Cinéma Espace Renoir is a community cinema located in downtown Roanne. With its two screens, it offers a cutting-edge, commercial-free program in the original version with subtitles. Classified as an Art et Essai cinema, it benefits from three CNC labels: Jeune Public, Patrimoine et Répertoire, and Recherche et Découverte. The cinema also has a documentation center for those wishing to deepen their knowledge of cinema.

In July 2020, the Megarama group bought the Camion Rouge. But apart from the name, not much has changed in this cinema which is now called the Megarama Chavanelle. So, with ten theaters that can accommodate 1,600 spectators, it still makes the world of cinema in Saint-Etienne move! The emphasis is still on mainstream films, superhero sagas, French comedies... Finally, the Megarama Chavanelle still offers low parking rates in the city center: no more reasons not to see a movie on the big screen!

The MEL - for Multi Leisure Spaces - full of fun activities. Upstairs from C. Briant, at the entrance of Savigneux, it especially offers to try football in room in an atmosphere of "football street". Sports enthusiasts will enjoy themselves on the track roller-skate, sort of synthetic materials ice rink. The lasergame also offer beautiful sensations. A great novelty, the MEL invites you now try the paintballing. Shooting and painting in hands, challenge friends in a part necessarily full of adrenaline. Between two activities, the snack bar will be open to you, history to regain your strength. An ideal site for Foréziens young people in lack of strong sensations.

Seven Squares is a play paradise for children and adults alike. With its slides, climbing wall, arcade games, obstacle course, laser game, billiards, bowling alley and trampoline park, this indoor leisure complex is sure to appeal to all ages from 7 to 77. The under-7s are not forgotten either. They can have fun in one of the mazes, play in the ball pools or enjoy the foam games. At the Kids Park, a snack bar awaits those with a sweet tooth!

Located just a stone's throw from Square Violette, Le Triomphe is a theatre dedicated to comedy! Many shows are played there and the programming is rich: plays, improvisation, singing, humor "gaga" ... All of this is placed on the register of gaiety at will! The young public is also delighted with shows accessible from 1 year old mixing magic, theatre, puppets... A nice moment to spend with the family! Don't forget to book your tickets in advance on the dedicated website, as the shows are often sold out (discounts are available on billetreduc.com or fnac.fr). Finally, Le Triomphe also offers theatre classes for all ages and improvisation classes!

The "Les Brankignols" theatre takes its name from the troupe formerly formed by Louis de Funès, Michel Serrault and others. This pocket theatre has a limited capacity but it feels good. All types of shows for children and adults are available: theatre, magic, puppets, poetry, clowning, concerts... The stage is mainly occupied by amateur troupes who face an audience eager to spend a pleasant moment of relaxation. Managed by an association, this small theatre also offers courses for both children and adults.

To all fans of thrillers and Cluedo, children and adults alike, come and discover The Green Escape Game. After a few minutes' briefing by a host, you and your team are plunged into the mystery for at least an hour. There's no test of strength, just logic and team spirit as you try to solve the many enigmas. With a headset, in the case of VR, different levels of difficulty are possible depending on the missions involved. Immerse yourself and get ready for adventure!

Goodbye Kub, hello G5! The nightclub in Châteaucreux is getting a makeover. Open from Thursday to Saturday, 11pm to 5am, the club offers a wide range of themed evenings: Latino parties, costume parties, "ladies nights"... The music is current and varied, and techno and house nights are also held. At G5, you can enjoy a variety of cocktails and shooters! Admission is often free, so check out the G5 networks, especially the G5 Club Saint-Etienne Facebook account. Perfect for dancing the night away!

Why L? Because, depending on the hour of the day, the work of the establishment in the brown and baroque decoration changes. At noon, L'Ephemeral is a restaurant offering daily specials at very affordable prices. In the afternoon, he turned into a tea salon to spend his afternoon. And in the evening, it becomes a tapas bar with an impressive choice. From Monday to Thursday you are welcomed from 18 h to afterworks in a 100% Latin ambiance. On Tuesdays evening salsa courses and Wednesdays are offered to brighten up your evening. A perfect place to relax around a good cocktail and tapas in a unique setting, in all simplicity!

Since June 2023, Delirium Café has taken the place of the emblematic Café des Jardins, a historic establishment in the center of Saint-Etienne. Inside, pink elephants embellish the setting. The emblem of the Delirium brand of Belgian beer, produced by the Huyghe brewery, is also visible. Romain wanted to put Belgian beer in the spotlight, so he offers some twenty drafts from the Belgian brewery, fourteen of which have never been tasted in Saint-Etienne. You can also relax on the pleasant terrace. And to accompany your drink, bruschettas and tapas are on offer!