The best bars and cafés France

A welcome stopover in the mountains. On the road to the Col de Grimone, precisely the very picturesque route to the Gorges des Gâts, this small summertime address is a favorite with bikers (welcome bikers). It's a bistro with a large south-facing terrace at the foot of the Vercors, offering a menu with a dish of the day at lunchtime and a guinguette atmosphere in the evening. Aperitif board all day long. Sunday evening rotisserie with free-range chicken, hams, ribs, roast pork and even portions of vegetables, available to eat in or take away.

Green Story is the story of 3 childhood friends who have created a hybrid place. In the morning, it's a coffee shop with breakfast, organic coffees from around the world, and freshly baked pastries. Then it's lunchtime, with sandwiches and salads. In the evening, the place transforms into a wine bar. Here you'll find biodynamic wines, 50 references from independent winemakers, and above all: tapas and dishes to share, cooked with locally sourced produce. Decorated with natural wallpaper and chic light-wood furniture. Brunch on weekends.

At the Cave des Darons, we drink and eat. Yannick took over this old cellar, which had already been in existence for 25 years. We particularly like the patio (which can be privatized) where you can enjoy the terrace. The wine bar is open from Tuesday to Saturday until 9pm in July and August, otherwise from Thursday to Saturday. Wine tasting is often accompanied by a platter of local produce. Open all year round, the Cave des Darons houses no fewer than 1,000 references. Meetings with producers are also on the agenda. Also in La Teste-de-Buch.

In the heart of the old town of Antibes, on one of the most animated streets of the old town, Jam's Coffee welcomes visitors on their sunny terrace or in their small room with a false Italian look. A large choice of beers, appetizing breakfasts, beautiful planks of cold cuts, cheeses,... pizzas, succulent crepes and many other good things to discover. The plates are nicely prepared with seasonal flavors, good cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere. Ideal to share a good moment at any time of the day.

This tearoom is perfectly situated in the shadow of the cathedral. The delicious pastries are home-made by Marion, as are the crêpes, waffles, syrups and artisanal ice creams offered in summer. Accompanied by a 100% arabica coffee, Le Caramelo, their salted butter caramel and pecan cookie, is a big hit. For lunch, you can choose from daily specials, quiches, hot dogs and sandwiches. In the boutique, you'll find organic tea, roasted coffee and many other delicacies from carefully selected local producers.

From the Place of the Center, you will surely be intrigued by this little alleyway between two buildings of old stones that descend slowly. Follow it, and close to the banks of Trieux, you will find the pub La Glycine, a guingampaise institution. The bar, in financial difficulty, was saved by a participatory fundraising campaign in 2016, meaning the attachment of local people to this place. With its name, the hotel combines a façade shaded by a thick curtains of glycine. Simplicity and generosity are the key words of this pub, whether in the welcome we are reserved for, or the deco, simple and comfortable. In the pure tradition of the pubs, you can choose between many beers, and enjoy a billiard and a game of darts upstairs. Rock 'n' roll and relaxed atmosphere, here we don't expect karaoke night to sing…

A pleasant atmosphere where the Chaniérauds (inhabitants of Champniers) give themselves an appointment for a drink or lunch. The menu is generous: soup or sardine or peach before a supreme chicken sauce sauce and vegetable pan, followed by cheese… and, it's not finished… Provided you have some appetite for a black forest, tiramisu, coconut pie, ice… All this at a modest price.

The site has been working since 1975 and still offers new activities over the years. The most important event is on August 14 with a fire firework fire bringing together 20 000 spectators from all corners of the department. Today we practice sailing, canoeing and mountain biking. Children's games, a quad route and supervised swimming are available to the public. There is a snack-restaurant held by Richard Myers which offers salads, grills, sausages, ham, etc.

It's hard to categorize this establishment, which is in a way an epicurean concept store! You can have lunch, drink a coffee in the afternoon, enjoy a good bottle and a good plate in the evening while appreciating the regular musical animations of the place and even have brunch on Sundays. André Adjiba loves life and wishes to make the heart of our city beat a little more with this new establishment. A relaxed, guinguette atmosphere, with tasty food and wine and a successful decor, especially the beautiful terrace with trees.

We are here in the station area. So if you have a train taking, rather than waiting in a banale waiting room, a detour is necessary because here, whether you are regular or occasional customers, you take his little black or half in good company. They also do tobacco, press, Loto and Rapido. Finally, when buying a carton of cigarettes, you are offered a lighter, which is rarely the case elsewhere…

This pub is well known in Pra-loup. Pina Colada, Mojito, Alesia... it's a whole range of tasty cocktails that await you in the cosy and musical atmosphere of this pub. Vito, as a true master of ceremonies, always offers the extras that make the difference: garnished aperitifs and in-house happy hours! Edouard's Pub also offers a catering service, which is greatly appreciated. Fancy a fondue, a raclette or a Mont d'Or? Everything is good at Edouar's Pub! The best part: enjoy its beautiful terrace with a view on the mountain!

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 until late at night, with a wine and beer bar, a wide range of seasonal homemade tapas, sweet and savoury crêpes, and evenings with 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.