The best bars and cafés France

Located near the Cathedral of Metz, the Buddha Lounge opens its doors. Statuettes, precious wood, sifted light, soothing music: The refined charm of the Orient is restored, the lounge atmosphere is assured. The cocktail bar with its Buddha bar Paris is the meeting place of a trendy clientele, only to regret, the menu of cocktails that lack originality. We will have to be content with a Cosmopolitan, an Sex on the Beach or a Margarita and other cocktails that we already know. At the bottom, enter the temple of Buddha and enjoy a cuisine based on fusion of exotic and European flavours (flat around 15 €). Side desserts (between 7 € and 9 €), your taste buds will go to the match of fruit and its grout of mango or from melting black chocolate into white chocolate and coconut. Catering service until midnight. Proper dress required if you want to have a chance to return.

Loft had become a place for not very fréquentable… The sub-Prefect of the city took the decision, after several interventions by the gendarmerie in the establishment and the approaches, to close its doors to the public for almost a month. The bar Les Voiles Rouge is now open but often closed doors. And the owner has not changed.

More than just a bar, Les Sarrazins is a collective adventure based on sharing and solidarity, which animates the heart of Wazemmes with its cultural program (conferences, shows, workshops, exhibitions...) and the hosting of various associative meetings. The bar is a warm meeting place, where you can enjoy organic, local and affordable products. During the day, the calm of this spot makes it an ideal place to relax and/or work. In the evening, its lively atmosphere and activities may just make it your favorite address..

An establishment which is a bar, a tobacco shop, a cigar cellar, a PMU and a restaurant at lunchtime (offering a not very elaborate menu, of course, but very affordable, it can help). Thirsty pilgrims stop by chance, regulars by love of the game. The rooms overlooking the pedestrian street of Mortain are preferred to the space dedicated to PMU broadcasts, even if the flies tend to nest there. They are deserted in summer in favor of the terrace, although the metallic furniture is not very attractive. As for the service, it is indifferent.

Angele Bar offers a young, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The entire staff welcomes you with a smile since October 1st, 2005. You will appreciate the feminine decor of the place, its soft lighting, the lighting effects in the evening, and especially the diversity of the programs offered in the evening: clips and sporting broadcasting through plasma screen, student parties on request and thematic evenings every week (DJ party, karaoke, wii, magical, etc.). Quick snacks (salads, sandwiches, paninis, etc.) are available at lunch time. On fine days, a sunny terrace of 100 places will allow you to have a sunbath peacefully. An address to be consumed without moderation, ideal for an early evening atmosphere!

History to finish the evening in beauty, so go to Dover Pub and take your time, it closes at four hours! Established since summer 2007 by Charlotte Delabrousse, formerly the Cotton pub. A good child atmosphere with many people. Different beers each week. Patience, Charlotte anticipates some changes in time, that happiness!

You're sure to fall under the spell of this clubhouse, which follows in the footsteps of English clubs with a cosy, elegant style. It features a lounge bar and restaurant. With its palm-leaf fans, dark parquet flooring, beautiful chandeliers, cosy alcoves and lounges, the atmosphere here could be straight out of the film Out of Africa. And the icing on the cake: the terrace with its 180° panoramic view of the 18-hole course and putting green. In the restaurant, the cuisine is generous and of high quality. A unique and atypical place.

L'Ambroisie, food of the gods according to Greek mythology, is an exceptional Chalon-sur-Saône patisserie created in 1997. Its tea room is ideal for enjoying entremets, delicious chocolates or macaroons in style. L'Ambroisie's decor revives the style of the building constructed in the early ^19th century. The terracotta floor tiles, the luxuriously molded ceiling and the furnishings plunge you into a highly refined Belle Epoque world. A refined, sweet gourmet break close to the city center and train station.

The old Saint-Etienne owes its name to the patron saint of the church it faces. The latter having been rehabilitated into a theatre now bears the same name as the bar. So be careful not to confuse your meeting place! A small old-fashioned estaminet in the belle époque style, there is little space inside despite a vast wooden counter and a few tables that occupy the space between the opera red walls and their gold mouldings. This very warm and artistic decor is perfect in winter, but the Vieux Saint-Etienne is above all known for its generous terrace, on the other side of the street, near the church park and allows those who can't stand still to enjoy their drink while playing shuffleboard or petanque right next door. It is also a place for artistic meetings. Pierre Billon is even the muse of the place. For those under 30, Pierre Billon is the one who produced several albums of Johnny: "He had his moment of glory in the years 1970-1980", recalls this regular who knew him at the Vieux Saint-Etienne when the rocker came there "to scratch the dry", in April 2011!

The good thing about this place is that it's easy to recognize the team - they don't move around much... or at all! From the top of his Arbuste, Jo, who now also markets at Place Saint-Sauveur on Fridays, is a passionate artisan who swears by high-quality 100% organic beans. On site or to take away, he offers several exceptional vintages, as well as a special beverage every month. Latte, flat white, cortado, mocha or chai latte? Artisanal roasting is the key to sublimating coffee beans, and Jo knows how to vary flavors and aromatic profiles!

Run by Philippe Berbizier, well known in the world of rugby for having played for Lourdes and Agen, the Bar de l'Oubli is a café for friends, but not only. Those who love conviviality, good humor, tapas (evenings in summer) and bistro-style dishes (lunchtime and evenings in winter) all come together here. The daily special costs 18 euros. As a result, l'Oubli has become one of Arcachon's least forgotten spots, frequented by a diverse clientele ranging from locals to trendy Parisians of all ages. It's the place to be from breakfast to aperitif.

It's a neighbourhood bar, lively from morning to night, where regulars come for a coffee at dawn, sometimes with the great breakfast formula, and friends share drinks in the early evening. La Favorite - not to be confused with the capital's eponymous establishments - is located between République and Le Marais, on the busy Rue de Turbigo, so it's easy to find. Note also the lunch and dinner menus, as well as the excellent weekend brunch. In short, an establishment that deserves to be frequented.

Definitely one of the key players in Albenian nightlife, Panorama has been in town for a number of years. The bar acquired a real stage some time ago, and programs concerts several times a week. Local bands who want to make a name for themselves, but also national and even international headliners. The drinks menu is well-stocked, with real discoveries on the wine front, fair-trade teas and more. A place to try for a successful evening.

Here is a tea room-bar-restaurant where you can stay all day. The decor is cosy, and a small stove will warm up the winter afternoons. During this time, our minds are also nourished by delving into the many books at our disposal. Artists are exhibited, musicians perform regularly, and the place is also a spot to eat, with a cuisine made of fresh, quality, and organic products: great discoveries!

Rebecca's passion for pastry-making is no secret. The good news is that she's decided to share it by opening this tearoom right in the center of Nyons. The decor is beautifully vintage, the floral crockery as cute as can be, and you can enjoy a cup of tea with friends, accompanied by a slice of the sweet creations of the adorable Rebecca. There are also sweet treats to take home, enjoy selfishly or share with the family. Tea Time is "a little bit of Britain in the Drôme".

Whether you're back from the beach, taking a lunch break or sharing a platter for dinner, this is a friendly, relaxed place, with cool service and professional attention. A large terrace with panoramic ocean views, at the foot of the establishment or in a bright room. You can enjoy the festive atmosphere late into the night, with a wine and beer bar, a wide range of in-season homemade tapas, sweet and savoury crêpes, and evenings hosted by local DJs. With friends or family, groups are warmly welcomed.

Frédéric Casamia carries out complete buffets of salted and sweet parts (from 20 € to 50 € per person), bucolic buffets (17 €) composed of a mix of salads and desserts: honey and coriander carrots, curry chicken skewers, and quinoa chicken skewers. He is also a specialist in organic smoked salmon. Delivery to Paris and Ile-de-France.

A "jungle" universe full of vegetation, festive lights... here is a unique decoration which does not fail to hold our attention. Ideal to live a moment out of time, whether for lunch or for the evening. At noon, the establishment becomes a brasserie. The chef Aline proposes original dishes, bistronomic style. Everything is worked with fresh, seasonal and local products. At aperitif time, as the weekend approaches, Pamojaa turns into a real bar, where the party is the watchword. A DJ is present to liven up the evening with well-known sounds or some new ones. This is a new place to go out and have fun.

This pub with the Irish colours and atmosphere offers sports retransmissions on a giant screen. It also has darts of darts, with organized inter-bar competitions. Marie-Cécile, Emilie and Julien, who took over the pub on May 15, 2006, offered eight beers to pressure including Guinness, 1664 white and Grimbergen. Julien, part of the association des barmen de France (ABF), works with new products and offers personalized cocktails. It's no surprise that here you feel like home!

For lovers of beauty, good food and greenery, there's a summer restaurant and tea room in the Jardin des Plantes Orangery. For the first time, Caen's green lung is hosting a place to relax and enjoy a snack. You'll love it! Inès and Axel concoct fresh tartines, salads, gazpacho, club sandwiches, milkshakes, ice creams from Ferme du Bois Louvet, cookies and smoothies. New: hot dishes will be introduced between now and September to warm up cooler days. After l'Aromate (rue Gémare), this couple is not short of panache!

Located at the beginning of the Avenue de la Plage (pedestrian street), Le Café de la Plage is one of the nice bars of this seaside resort and is open all year long. We appreciate as much the small sheltered terrace a little raised, as the room with the felted decoration, with a ground in magnificent stones and the cordial armchairs with the tones pistachio-chocolate. It is both a bar and a pub, where you will also find cocktails. A large screen broadcasts major sporting events and, in season, concerts are frequently held here.

In the heart of Fromentine, this Caboulot has several hats! A restaurant-pizzeria, doubled with a bar with a very nice decoration. You will reach it by the main street or from the pier, a terrace in front of it offers a corner of ocean. The restaurant's menu is varied, with pizzas as the main attraction, as well as mixed salads, meats, mussels in season and oysters. On the bar side, in addition to the usual refreshments and a cocktail menu, there is also a good selection of beers.

In front of the casino stands a large glass building offering a light bath to the numerous customers who frequent L'Octave, a wine bar and a cellar. The place is classy and warm, it has 3 terraces and looks like the favorite bar in La Faute-sur-Mer. It stands out for its vast selection of wines, about 250 references, as well as about twenty wines by the glass, to be accompanied by homemade terrines, Spanish delicatessen, farmhouse cheese. Seventy references of spirits, including those of the Vrignaud distillery and top-of-the-line fruit juices.

This bistro is right on the beach of Notre-Dame-de-Monts, so take off your shoes to tread the sand before entering. Coming here is like being on vacation! In the room with bay windows opening on sunny days, or on the small terrace on the beach, the menu is detailed: mixed salads, grilled meats, mussels and chips, grilled sardines ... And for the gourmets, a choice of ice-cream sundaes. This very nice address, because of its unique character, its breathtaking view of the sea and the accuracy of its prices, is very appreciated by families.

This small rum distillery with exotic setting, invites you to taste a range of cocktails with rum. The menu has thirty rums with subtle and intriguing maceration: kiwi, licorice, flower of Mauve, pepper, prickly pears... Agricultural white rum, amber or old rum, rum cellar delight lovers of sugar cane thanks to its bottles of quality: Agricultural JM rum, Cuba Havana 7 years of age, Ron Matusalem 15 years of age. Enjoy drinks with its equatorial flavours, in its wicker armchairs or under the straw parasols, promises to make traveling to the gentle warmth of the îles.

The Irish pub, run since 1984 by the emblematic Ginette and Gilbert, has inevitably been the HQ of all Autunois at one time or another. The establishment ticks all the pub boxes, from the decor to the live broadcasts of sporting events that thrill the crowds, not to mention the drinks menu (over 80 beers and numerous spirits) and the snack offer (croque-monsieur, sausages, cheese...). A billiards room and a large terrace are also part of the soul of the place. And of course, concerts and festive events are regularly organized.

In the heart of historic Bayonne, a stone's throw from the cathedral and after a day full of sightseeing, or in the morning for breakfast, Oloa coffee shop is an ideal, gourmet and intimate address to enjoy, inside or on the terrace, its specialties of organic, local, gluten-free and healthy products. Organic coffees, fresh fruit juices, organic smoothie with cold juice extractor... or a break just as tasty for a sweet or salty snack (or both!) with a tempting menu of bagels, bowls, and gluten-free pastries.

At Cerise, you will be enchanted by the warm, colorful and trendy atmosphere as well as by one of the many recipes of their famous cocktails. Concocted with fresh fruits and surprising ingredients such as honey liqueur, jasmine, rosemary or ginger (to name but a few!), you'll quickly understand why they made the reputation of this place! Nothing better to accompany them than the delicious Finger Food: varied and original aperitif boards composed of miniature versions of the dishes offered at lunchtime.

Le Cosy nestles in the heart of the old Patus Crémat district. This wonderful address bears all the hallmarks of its owner, Malik: it's relaxed, festive, family-friendly and warm. In the two brick-walled dining rooms, or on the huge terrace backing onto the fountain, you can relax in total tranquillity. Here, sweetness reigns supreme, accompanied by beverages both soft and alcoholic. It's a place off the beaten track, a little corner of relaxation, so come and enjoy it, if there's still room...

Shall we go to Vex? Bar, restaurant, concert hall, this address combines flavors and exquisite noise... Eugénie, Nicolas and Antoine welcome you for a drink, lunch (very affordable daily specials), a game of darts or table soccer, to set the dance floor alight, or to attend a slam or improv theater show. This festive venue also offers live and DJ concerts in a variety of musical styles. Dance fans will appreciate the large dancefloor. And foodies will appreciate the tapas and burger menu, local beers and house cocktails.

Le Coq Argenté is an institution in the Place Saint-Pierre. It's the ideal place to find out what's going on in the market and in the heart of Clermont-Ferrand. Don't be fooled, if the place seems ordinary, it inspires confidence in the regulars and conversations are going well. Bruno and his waiters are quick, efficient, friendly and considerate. The establishment is really pleasant during market hours or on sunny days. Each hour sees its regulars come and go, from the morning coffee to the evening aperitif. The terrace is a nice place to enjoy the beautiful days. A little extra, it is possible to eat waffles and pancakes accompanied by cider.

Rue Saint-Marcel, come through the doors of Moria because adventure awaits you! (yes, the door is really decorated like in the Lord of the Rings!). You will have understood it, this bar is out of the ordinary, and it feels good! Its medieval and fantasy universe allows you to escape, for an evening, in the remote regions of Middle Earth or Outland. We come here to play role-playing games or board games, to meet new people, to participate in themed evenings and to quench our thirst with mead, beer or cocktails with evocative names such as the famous beerberry! And for hungry travelers, there is also food (with vegan and vegetarian options).

Overlooking Mayarco beach and the ocean, between St-Jean-de-Luz and Guéthary, Bibam, adjacent to the Mayarco miniature golf course, is located on an exceptional site. In a friendly, "tropical" atmosphere, families, couples and individuals can enjoy cocktails, tapas and seasonal cuisine based on fresh produce: salads, burgers, poke bowls, fish of the day, chipirons... It's a magical, unspoilt place to spend a day or an evening. Concerts are also organized throughout the season.

Looking for a party bar? A bar where people don't just stare at each other, but really let loose in a lively Latino atmosphere! Calle Latino is your destination, when the Perrache area takes on Cuban salsa, rumba and Latino tunes. Good music, good spirit, lots of laughs, one of the best, if not the best, mojitos in Lyon, and tasty hot and cold tapas and charcuterie. A true sense of celebration in the unbridled spirit of the South.

Combining a classic bar with a gaming and e-sport space, the Checkpoint offers vintage and new-generation consoles, arcade terminals and PCs for playing Super Smash Bros and Guitar Hero. It organizes e-sport tournaments and fun happenings: music blind tests, cosplay, board games... The Checkpoint is a convivial place where people of all ages can get together and enjoy pop culture. Drinks and snacks available.

Le Hangar is the Arcachon basin's food-court/ambient bar. We come here to eat, drink and have fun, but also to meet up with friends around a big table in a setting that's both convivial and indus'. At Le Hangar, local merchants offer a variety of specialties (sushi, pizza, charcuterie/cheese platters, oysters...). And if you're afraid of getting bored, there's plenty of entertainment on offer, including match broadcasts on giant screens. And above all, the fiesta with concerts, themed evenings and DJ sets in the second half of the evening!

A strategic location for this bodega, Bayonne's oldest, on the banks of the River Nive, a stone's throw from Les Halles. It's also a beautiful place, always crowded. It's not for nothing that the setting is warm and inviting, with its long bar topped with hams and Espelette peppers, wooden tables, slates and soft lighting. Simple aperitif or meal? Xipirons with ham a la plancha, pan-fried porcini mushrooms with egg yolk, risotto with ewe's cream pastry, beef rib (1 kg...) matured for 4 weeks, "home-made" for all hours of the day and long evenings.

Patrick Clemann and his wife resumed the family business in 1991. In partnership with the tourist office, Clemann Pâtisserie created the Vauban on the occasion of the year Vauban, celebrated in 2007. The Vauban is a cake, composed of a apricot moss, a blueberry cream and a hazelnut biscuit. The Chocolat of Lorraine, whose shape evokes ore, has become the speciality of the country of Longwy. A delicious bite made of praline, milk chocolate, hazelnuts and almonds, coated with cocoa. More recently and exclusively presented to the tourist office, the meringue of the headquarters well is intended to be fine and fragrant to the hazelnut. Sweets also sold 21, rue de Paris, in Herserange, in their second pastry.

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!

Here is an address that all the groove fans should not ignore! The Karambole Café is a festive place where you can hear soul, funk, jazz, drum'n'bass or acid house. Visual creations - video, film - are also on the program of this funny neighborhood bistro that is just a few feet away from The Forks. Please note that during the day you will also be able to make a pleasant stopover in this cozy setting with a good salad or a succulent burger to the gorgonzola. The cocktails are also to be tested!

The Panic Room is the epitome of a trendy bar with a contemporary decor. Opened over a decade ago, it offers the chance to enjoy a house cocktail on the first floor and rock or electro sounds in the basement. Numerous sets are offered every night of the week, giving you the chance to stretch your legs in this environment much sought after by young hipsters who come here to sweat it out in all the hype. The large vaulted room in the basement can be privatised, ideal for a birthday party with friends!

Contrary to what its name implies, this establishment does not have a jazz club, but Jazz' o' Brazil. You can however listen to Brazilian artists, which are numerous to come and go in Paris, sometimes to sit some time there or to stay in it. Since 2001, Blue Note settled in the 18th district after flaming for several decades rue Mouffetard. Note that this place popular weekend is privatized for your birthday and festivals.

This address has the user-friendly charm of a pub. A few steps from Montmartre, this friendly location is ideal for listening to good music. You can listen to the jazz of any trend on Saturdays, as well as the other days of the week, the song and various music of the world, especially Brazilian music. Better still: the Bab-Ilo is now open to the comics from Tuesday to Saturday at 20 p. m. To view the concert calendar, visit the website and make your choice.

The Petit Ney is an associative literary café open to all, members and non-members. You can enjoy a dish of the day, salty pies or cakes, lunch and evening during shows or entertainment. The main appointments are devoted to slam, storytelling, song and… harmonica. There are also evenings with games from elsewhere and workshops of all kinds - writing, cooking, fashion… Know for your convenience that drinks are from fair trade.

Large and small tables to give as much space to lovers as to groups of friends, painted works or photos on the walls - renewed exhibition regularly -, cooked dishes or more simply plates of cheese or cold meats, wines of small French producers… All this would already provide a clientele of accustomed people in the neighborhood without needing to add. And yet there is more: Good rock concerts, funk, French songs, world music, the Balkans, for example, as well as jazz artists, in particular - Angelo Debarre, Ninine Garcia and Romane have gone there. The big game in sum!

This cultural café of Ménilmontant has a programme where, in the cellar, cross or mix with French songs, Yiddish, Gypsy, neo-folk, jazz, soul, rock, classical. You can also attend contes and surprise events. It is the authentic and multicuturel Belleville found in Les Trois Arts. Music, painting, theatre around the world: This is a crossroads where everyone finds their own account. Visit the website for the entertainment program.

Located between the Grand Boulevard and the Bourse district, the Rock Ball is spread over three floors and 900 square metres. Formerly called the Black Bear and then La Galerie, this establishment offers the broadcasting of sporting events but also after-work on Thursday evenings or clubbing on Fridays and Saturdays, with a generalist musical programme for a very varied clientele. Admittedly, the place is very frequented by the young active people of the district and the weekend revellers, but the atmosphere is not the one we prefer, a little too impersonal.

There is a good time for a DJ on Friday and Saturday evenings. In the vaulted cellar, place to live music these same days with formations that practice all kinds of styles: Rock, disco, soul, jazz, Afro, cajun… The night from Wednesday to Thursday is a bit special. It is reserved for singers and singers, amateurs or not, who want to climb on stage with an orchestra that knows its classic rock, pop or funk. Visit the website to find out how to apply.