Fun and entertainment France

A birthday, a wedding, a business meal… you want to create an event that will remain etched in the memory of the participants? Make them experience an unforgettable experience with an extraordinary magician: Maverick will bluff you, sure! With him, forget your certainties, stick to his télépathe talents and enter the world of parapsychology. Touched by a magic wand while he was a child, Maverick made his passion a profession. At the top of his 31 years, he had already exercised his talents for five years at the Moulin Bleu in Thiers, before flying on his own wings. Exceptional dexterity, precise gestures… this young magician has more than one trick in his bag! For a memorable dinner, the close up, or magic magic, is a perfect original interlude for an intimate, warm and interactive atmosphere. Innovative, original magic and wonderful sense as you have never seen. There is definitely one thing!

The casino of Alvignac, it is 75 slot machines, table games (English roulette, black-jack, stud-poker) but also a playful, bright and friendly space. Many animations are organized according to the time of the year. Every Sunday afternoon from 3pm to 8pm, the casino becomes a tea dance. To complete the range of services, a restaurant, Le Bois des Jonquilles, opens two rooms with 55 to 120 seats that can be modified according to the occasion: banquets, group meals, cocktails, shows, etc. In the kitchen, tradition blends with modernity

This is one of the most recent halls in France with balcony to watch a movie on a larger screen and in Dolby stereo. Quercy has 360 seats. Nine out of ten films in national output. This film is also classified as Art and Trial. Programming is rich and varied, directed to any audience: young people who are passionate about the 7 th art, in connection and partnership with local Cahors festivals.

Meetings every day. Two of the three Dolby stereo rooms feature films classified as art and trial. The dynamic team of the CBA has been able to give the 7 th art all the space it deserves, it is dedicated to programming quality films, successful films and original versions - notice to fans. The CBA is also all the latest releases. Small Smart Council: Monday at 15 pm, it's reduced for all.

Located near the bridge Valentré, this place, which is able to accommodate 500 spectators, has become over the years the indispensable musical meeting point of Cahors with three options in this area: music workshops, three rehearsal rooms equipped for current music and contemporary music concerts - programming available at the Tourist office. The Docks is also a free café.

In the neighborhood it's a bar of guys, bears, moustachus, hairy and for all those who love them. Behind the small tile window, which gives it an Irish pub, there is the bar with the ceiling collection, the video screen above the bar. In the basement, the cellar was divided into several alcoves by metal bars and treillage, sling and a few wooden benches to mater the video film. A friendly atmosphere that can surprise the non-insiders. Smoking corner. Happy hour daily from 19 am to 21 pm.

Wine bar, tapas and restaurant. This is Laroque des Albères' new Swiss Army knife. A beautiful elevated outdoor terrace, and a harmony of metal and wood in the two rooms: downstairs eating areas and a beautiful dining room upstairs with its starry sky (the lighting fixtures). On the menu, it's mar i munt: tapas from the sea or the mountains. The products are meticulous and tasty, and the wines to accompany them come from small, carefully selected estates. Boris, the manager, has just handed over the keys to his two partners, who are continuing the work in the same spirit.

The establishment was taken up by Yohan, owner of the «Panorama» à Aubenas, who adopted the same concept here: concerts, exhibitions, theme cards for wines and beer, fair teas… In a young and relaxed atmosphere, no doubt the "Pirate Moon" will have the same success as the "Panorama" to awaken the nightlife of Privas who asks for this! Check out the concert dates.

This is an unusual place: here you can also enjoy independent authors and publishers and "writers'teas" - blends of specially worked flavours, such as the tea of Russian writers (where the vodka aroma blends with sweet orange and grapefruit flavours) or tea from Japanese writers (based on green tea and cherry and masquari aromas). On the first floor, Mots'art of Words offers a space for temporary (monthly) art exhibitions; the second floor is reserved for a permanent exhibition (year) of singular art, presenting works by artists painters, sculptors… Every first Saturday of the month, the bookshop organizes an opening to present the temporary exhibition.

Two air-conditioned rooms of great comfort, one in digital and one in ultra stereo for varied programming. The programs are available at the Tourist Office.

Theatre à la'of 600 places, replica of the theatre of the Célestins in Lyon, the theatre of the Casino offers a varied programming - dance, theatre, concerts, varieties, etc. - throughout the season - September to May - in collaboration with the Cultural Centre Le Bournot d'Aubenas. Information and programs at the Tourist Office.

From the top of its 11 s, Cavajazz, the only French club in rural France, has become a jazz place for European musicians. A rich and varied programming throughout the year makes this place an amazing rendezvous and rich in jazz culture. Notice to amateurs!

Winegrowers for 5 generations, the Breton family produces in biodynamic culture Bourgueil, Chinon, Vouvray... A know-how that they like to share. Hence this real meeting place in the heart of Chinon, in a private mansion. Here, you will find a shop but also a wine bar. Oenological workshops are regularly offered. We like the brunches with local flavours and sometimes the musical entertainment. A place with a studied decoration (you will also find art objects), in which you will be able to put your suitcases for a stay...

The municipal theatre is the symbol of Émile Loubet's golden age. Theatre à la'in neoclassical style, its orientation to the Mistral, outside the walls of the city, and its interior layout had been greatly criticized at the time - 1882 to 1885. After decades of good and loyal services, which have become unfit to receive from the public, this theatre that received the greatest artists of its time is currently closed to the public, at booth by waiting for renovation. But it always marks the urban landscape.

The chapel of the Carmelites, a former hospice renovated by the city, was for a decade the place of residence of the Théâtre du Fust, an international puppet company that recently left Montélimar, (after more than thirty years of presence!) to continue its destiny in Ardèche. Finished the manufacture of puppets, finished shows in the public garden… However, the site, renamed the municipal cultural area of the Carmelites, has not lost its cultural vocation and now hosts several associations on 900 m 2, three floors: Theatre, the Théâtre des Migrateurs, the Mistral Choir, the Adhémar Choir, the association of Literary cafés, the cinema club…

A young concert hall, the auditorium Michel Petrucciani (the name of this famous musician who lived in Montélimar) offers 430 places with good visibility, a beautiful scene from the outset found his place and his audience in the cultural landscape of Montélimar. Indeed, and especially since the closure of the municipal theatre, most of the shows programmed by the Spectacle and Cinema Régie are given in the auditorium. Beautiful theatre programming, songs, lyrical singing, piano, classical music, jazz, contemporary dance, circus arts, programming is diverse.

Like the Pestel at Die, the Eden in Crest or the Ship à Aubenas (only art and test theatre of Ardèche), Les Templar is a cinema of art and trial. So it's not in this room that we should hope to see the last American movie with great violence, chase, weapons and hemoglobin. This friendly cinema is showcasing works by filmmakers from all over the world - in V.O. subtitled, except French! - and organizes debates, meetings, exhibitions. Have welcomed: a special effort towards the young public.

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.

Facing the Clos Lucé, Le Maître d'Art offers you a sweet or savory break to enjoy on the spot or to take away. Cheesecake, iced nougat, tiramisu and other delicacies are concocted every day on the spot. On the savory side, you will find quiches, salads and soups made from local products. A dish of the day is also on the menu, it varies every day according to the fresh products of the moment. A large choice of hot or cold drinks. A nice address for the small hungers between the residence of Leonardo da Vinci and the castle of Amboise.

Château Loubry is a restaurant located in the heart of Dunkirk, in the Rose Valley. With its 1900s decor, the restaurant serves cuisine prepared with fresh, seasonal produce. In addition to the restaurant, Château Loubry also houses a patisserie and a tea room. Customers can sample the boutique's gourmet treats on site, between the château walls or under the chestnut trees. Custom orders are also possible, as is privatization of the large reception room for special events.

Lovers of French song and of the Georges Brassens years - emblematic figure of the Singular Island - here is a place to sing his great classics in a friendly atmosphere. The evening begins with a projection of photos on a musical background, followed by a film where we find the artists of the time. At the table, we savor some grilled meats, we toast warmly, then comes the show, a tribute to Brassens by local performers.

Ready for a wild night out with family and friends? This is the address for you in Grasse! With its state-of-the-art bowling lanes, retro arcade games, over-the-top Laser Game and pool tables, you'll have no time to get bored. The multiplex also offers private rooms for your special events and a food court (with pizza and drinks) to refuel between games. And on Friday nights, karaoke is the perfect way to unleash your inner pop star!

Smart will reveal a secret... For 400 years, the secret of the manufacture of the Chartreuse has been carefully guarded by the monks. This unique liqueur is available in two colours, green and yellow, both suitable for making the best cocktails. The secret? It was the creation in the Caves of the Chartreuse de Voiron, where the end of production at Aiguenoire freed up space and a speakeasy bar. Yes, a speakeasy bar, a "speakesasy", which we were able to test, but which we will not be able to tell you about... The place, in the spirit of the Chartreuse, is fantastic, timeless. Ideal to meet friends and drink cocktails made with Chartreuse.

Gone are the days when you would wander around looking for a real good coffee after a dip in Malmousque or Maldormé. With Boujou, everything is now at your fingertips, with a postcard decor in the background. So take your latté, flat white or a freshly squeezed juice with you and enjoy it all with your feet in the water. Unless you prefer to sit at one of the nice little tables in front of the counter and enjoy the natural kindness of Louise, the owner. Excellent homemade pastries, addictive, cakes, cookies and brownies will tease your senses. An excellent address that the neighborhood needed.

At the corner of the famous Place du Pouffre, here is a cheerful address that is easily noticed by its blue front. One comes gladly at the end of the day, at the time of the aperitif, to benefit from a moment between friends on the terrace. The team advises you to choose a good bottle of natural wine that you will accompany with a board of cold cuts and cheeses, with some tapas. The welcome and the service are pleasant, the wine list is well supplied with small natural nuggets. One thus benefits from a soft and cordial moment.

Opened in November 2022 on a small and lively square of the Cours Julien, this dance bar is a model of its kind, quite unique in the city: a place for all, without distinction of gender and sex, where tolerance and benevolence are the order of the day. The public is rather young but mixes during the night. The musical program is rather focused on electronic music. The customers feel good and not judged, we can only appreciate this kind of place which is widespread in Northern Europe but still too rare in our Mediterranean cities.

On the island of Nantes, a stone's throw from the Elephant, an exceptional pastry shop has opened where Sabrina, a naturopath by training, and her husband Grégory Lejeune, a pastry chef, work. They both decided to combine their respective passions around this daring and very successful project. This establishment also gives pride of place to creative, healthy and natural pastries. This alternative pastry shop favours the senses: sight, because "you eat first with your eyes", as Sabrina says, and taste, with flavours such as the pears poached in hibiscus juice in the Déli'biscus (sweet pastry, organic vanilla diplomat), the circle of spirulina on the organic vanilla and white chocolate cabbage. The creations, as pretty as they are tasty, are less sweet because they are made exclusively with natural sugars (for example coconut blossom sugar) with a low glycemic index (ideal for diabetics and gourmets who have to be careful), such as the matcha green tea macaroons, with no additives or artificial colourings, with certified organic French flours, as well as non-hybridized and gluten-free flours. The approach is delicate and healthy, ethical and responsible because it favours local and seasonal products. Délicatessaine is also a tea room where you can sit and drink tea or coffee. And you can also enjoy home-made chocolate bars. And as soon as possible, educational workshops will be offered to learn how to bake lighter. To be made: healthy and tasty snacks for children, or pastries for people suffering from allergens. We can't wait!

Building on their success with Wilderie, Pauline and Lolita have created Wilder at Les Halles de la Filature in Saint-André. And it's already a success! You can take advantage of the coffee-shop-style garden and indulge in a plant from the garden center. Upstairs, you'll find a large room with incredible decor. But the coolest spots are certainly the two terraces! When the weather's nice, you can enjoy a drink while sharing a focaccia or cheddar fingers. A place that exudes chlorophyll and relaxation!

The theatre is closed three weeks August.

Managed by an association, the academy is open to the practice of non-licensees (reservation strongly recommended).

There are two comfortable rooms managed by the Municipality, two rooms where quality programming is offered. This is where, every year, the International Meetings featuring avant-premiere films, animations around the cinema and short film competitions are held in October.

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.

A beautiful idea of cinema, not far from the city of the Light Brothers, which is given by this association of a hundred volunteers living a cinema hall like Smart loves them. Attention, this renovated room has a large 211 seats, its Dolby Digital Suround EX sound, a magnetic loop for the hearing impaired, etc. Besides the big films of the moment, the interest of this room is also in its «alternative» programming with each week, different short films in the first part of the film and the famous CHAT sessions (yesterday Cinema)., from Today and Always), one Tuesday a month, with films in VO. The cinema in Paradiso version as you love it.

A 383-seat auditorium and a 600 m 2 multipurpose hall make up the venue for concerts, cinemas and shows of large Parisian rooms on giant screen.

Terre de Jeux is a space that the city of Clermont has financed fully to promote games in all their forms. Located in the municipal area La Diode, between La Pardieu and Cézeaux, it is permanently managed by five associations: The House of Games, L 'Échiquiis Clermontois Arverne, Les Frères du Mystère, Némésis and Nolimit 63. These 1,200 m ² are designed for all lovers of games between 7 and 77 years old. During school holidays, sculpture, magic or drawing courses are also provided. The sites hope to become more national by organizing chess games, role plays, bridge or poker without money.

Located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, Auguste Théâtre is a former rehearsal space that became a theater in 2011. Its intimate setting makes it an ideal springboard for young artists and a place of discovery for audiences. In addition to its charm, its facilities are on a par with those of larger venues. Taken over in 2015 by actress and director Marie Hasse and under the direction of Gianni Corvi since January 2022, L'Auguste Théâtre has all the ingredients of a dynamic stage for tomorrow's talent.

On the outskirts of Magescq, on a 2-hectare site bordered by a river, marshes and a meadow, enjoy an unforgettable sporting experience with your family (aged 9 and over) or friends. Experience a thrilling paintball session with a choice of scenarios: capture the flag, protect the president, manhunt, human VS alien... A sporty, natural activity to get your adrenalin pumping. Rest assured, the marbles don't hurt and the paint is 100% water washable. Remember to book in advance. Other paintball in Angresse.

The Well'in Town is a brewpub, a beer bar with New Zealand influences, managed by a family in the heart of Orleans in reference to the capital of the country of the kiwis. The beer is homemade, brewed on the spot, offering a wide variety for all tastes and it is accompanied by a wide menu of food: boards to share, contemporary pizzas, home-made burgers, traditional dishes... The careful decoration contributes to a pleasant and cosy place. Terrace seating for sunny days. Vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.

A gourmet address that will melt more than one! It was during a trip to Quebec that Jaël came across a concept that made her fall in love: a dessert bar that combines crepes and chocolate. On the counter, milk, dark and white chocolate flows freely in the fountains. On the menu, pancakes of course, often unstructured or in the form of turnovers, associated with fruit, but also waffles, Brussels waffles or lollipops, and for all recipes, a good dose of chocolate. Addicts will go so far as to share a fountain and its sweets. At Signature, we also offer a savory break for lunch (pancakes, waffles) and gourmet drinks. Hard to resist.

Well known by the people of Tours, La P'tite Maiz produces its excellent beers close to here, in Notre-Dame-d'Oé. In 2022, the two friends Christophe and Quentin open a bar in downtown Tours and it is a success. It's not very big but you feel good around the big central counter. The list of beers offered on draught is displayed on the wall but you can also ask for advice and even taste before ordering. There is something for every taste. A little hunger shows up? So much the better, in the kitchen the chef is busy preparing beautiful things.

Nineties ambience and craft beer are the winning combination at the brand-new taproom opened by Brique House Brewery. Straight from the north, these hop-loving Ch'tis are making their first foray into the South-West, and have chosen Bordeaux to showcase their twenty or so craft beers with kick-ass names (La Bagarre comes to mind, a beefy double IPA). Somewhere between a brasserie and a restaurant, the drinks menu is accompanied by a qualitative street food-style menu, in a retro setting that takes us back 30 years!

Head to the Baraka games to have fun with friends or family, around a drink! The team, composed of real enthusiasts, is there to advise you on the games that will please you. To recharge your batteries: cocktails, beers and tapas can be enjoyed indoors or on the terrace in fine weather. As a bonus, an 8-pool billiard table and darts targets allow you to vary the pleasures. Theme nights or quizzes are organized. If you like a game, it is possible to buy it directly on the spot or by going to their store on rue du 11-Novembre.

Savor a welsh, sip on an artisanal lemonade or sample one of the many pies baked with fresh, local produce, all under the impassive gaze of a passing cat - that's what you can do at Chatleureux, a restaurant-tea bar-cat bar located in Cambrai! The emphasis here is on quality and passion. The quality of the food and the passion of Clémence Berling, who is behind this rather crazy project, which began with a scooter and ended up here, in the rue de la Porte Notre-Dame. A recommended address!

Halfway between the Palais Longchamp and the Réformés, a new bar has been opened to liven up the pleasant boulevard Longchamp. A beautiful, wide terrace for a new establishment opened by a young team eager to offer a place where having a drink rhymes with conviviality between friends and tasting aperitif platters on the go. It's a great concept and a real hit with a young clientele who have become fans of the restaurant's excellent cocktails. At lunchtime, we serve a burrata, a sandwich of the day and a few simple suggestions on the slate. A friendly, smiling welcome, a fine wine list and live music at weekends.

Heaven restaurant offers a unique culinary experience. With a varied menu and tasty dishes, customers can enjoy a meal on site or opt for takeaway. The restaurant does not offer a delivery service. To reserve a table, please call in advance.

Built in 1818 in front of the grain hall, this building was used for paintings and butchers. But during the fall of the hemp industry, the halls were deserted, before they were erected in 1851… a theatre! Today he has retained this second vocation: A ballroom occupies the ground floor, the Rex Theatre with its two balconies is located on the floor. It also serves as a theatre and cinema room. It is one of the last Italian theatres still operating in France, and it offers excellent programming.

Few cafes have their room listed in Historic Monuments! Le Procopius and Le Train Bleu in Paris, the Round Table in Grenoble, La Cigale in Nantes and… The Café de la Place at Château-Saved! It is true that the decoration of this beautifully restored place is superb! In 1900, the Julia earthenware et and the woodwork adorned with walls and ceilings are in style in the late th century. In addition to the bar, this cafe is also a small brasserie, with two dishes of the day appearing in six formulas of the day.

Far from Las Vegas and the Nevada desert, the Joa César Palace casino in Saint-Paul-lès-Dax is nevertheless ideally located on the shores of Lake Christus. To mark its ^30th anniversary, the establishment has undergone a facelift for 2019. On the program: 100 slot machines, 200 m² dedicated to traditional and electronic table games, a gaming area in an outdoor patio overlooking the lake, a new bar concept, a restaurant, a bowling alley, a gaming area and an escape game on the theme of 1920s Prohibition in the USA. There's also a hotel***.