The best hobbies and leisure activities France

Les Halles is a must for food lovers in search of iodized flavors and authentic products. Inside, amidst the stalls and well-stocked shop windows, you will find the Halles et Manger establishment. In addition to offering on-site meals in its restaurant section, the address invites the curious and passionate cooks to cooking classes in its Joe the Cooker workshop. During these sessions, the chef Magali highlights local recipes, shares her tips and plays the role of teacher to adults and children alike.

Philippe Hédroug, a dealer in collectible stamps for more than 40 years, is specialized in stamps from France, Monaco and Andorra. "Stamps" and philatelists of all kinds will find here advice for any expertise, research, estimation or simple advice on the sale of stamps and materials, on site or by mail.

Nauti Parc is a friendly leisure center located on the Indigo Coast, at the mouth of the Aude River. Accessible from 3 years old, it offers a series of water games: small electric boats, inflatable games, towed machines... Finally, if you are looking for more thrills, Nauti Parc rents boats (with or without license) and jet skis (with license). Note that the initiations and jet ski rides will be supervised by a state-qualified instructor. What to spend an excellent moment to the young and the adults.

The Chipolé Field Observatory is a astronomy observatory site located in the middle of nature, 5 min from Saint-Mihiel. Visit of the night observatory: duration 2 h. Play Games with the Sun: duration 2 h. Planetarium Visiting Session and Projections: duration 2 h. For children special sun day.

While these are remote times, this event will take place on site, at the Kindarena, for a day dedicated to the world of coding. This is the big moment when trends are scrutinized, and development takes center stage: security, analysis of what's new, Web, UX, clouds, data, AI, mobile. This event is part of a wider project that doesn't leave the youngest out: workshops for the little ones are organized all year round around code and its uses (site creation, games, initiation...).

Cube TV immerses us in the world of game shows: Les 12 coups de Nancy, La roue by Cube, Une équipe en or, Quiz'o'Cube and Cube tout est permis. Spread over several stages, there's plenty to choose from. Sessions range from thirty to sixty minutes, with three to twelve players. A presenter animates some of the boards, for groups, birthdays and stag and hen parties. Between two sessions, the bar is also available for a drink or a bite to eat. The establishment also has PRM access.

Alice Delights, the city centre shop offering a wide range of kitchen utensils or recipe books, also organizes times a week of free kitchen demonstrations by a chef. In Amiens, these demonstrations take place on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 15 pm. And every day, his recipe. The schedule is available on the brand's website, as well as the recipes from previous months, which will allow you to éxercer once at home!

Peillonnex is a town in the Haute-Savoie region of France. For cooking enthusiasts, there's an interesting activity to discover: the cooking classes offered by In Cucina Con Ilaria. Ilaria, who is passionate about cooking and gastronomy, offers home cooking lessons in the Haute-Savoie region and Geneva. She will help you discover the richness of Italian and French products, as well as the flavors of the region. Ilaria also offers in-home chef services, where she takes care of everything from shopping to meal preparation.

L'atelier Laurel offers cooking classes as well as culinary advice in the heart of Provence. Stéphanie, the owner, is Californian and after studying at Ferrandi and working at Baumanière, she offers courses in her workshop or at home. Her flagship herb is Laurel. She excels in cooking with local products. Red mullet, tians, rack of lamb from Fontvieille or small stuffed dishes. From September for the locals she offers the basics of the great chefs: cutting, making a broth, etc. To offer or to offer yourself!

An image duo that has been installed in Drôme-Ardèche for some years and is constantly surprised by the beauty of its photos, including portraits of exceptional quality. It must be said that Jean-Chistophe Arnaud was elected "portrait of France" in 2009 and that he formed with Agnes a magic duo to draw the best of ourselves on paper. Professionals who participate "naturally" in life events through portrait and reporting, making real photographic works. Unique and bespoke benefits for a truly different approach from the world sometimes dusty from photography.

Smash Goal is a sports complex in Nantes where sports and leisure enthusiasts will find everything they need. It offers a range of activities for young and old alike, including indoor soccer, padel, badminton and bubble soccer. There's also a snack bar with terrace, ideal for a relaxing break between matches. Numerous special offers are available to works councils, students and individuals for regular practice at lower cost. Smiles and conviviality are the order of the day at this not-to-be-missed venue for sports enthusiasts in Nantes.

The courses are defined according to seasons, calendar events (Christmas, Easter, Mother's day…). On the menu: original entries, salted dishes, prestigious dishes, desserts… you will learn to glorify a recipe for macaroons, and make delicious verrines. Just reading the program puts your water in your mouth, so register and slip your deck!

Located some fifteen kilometers north of Nantes, Créations Caméléons is a young organization offering creative leisure workshops. Whatever your age or level, come and share the pleasures of creation.

Here the activity of sale of photographic material continues since 1983 and is still a little more specialized. You will always find an interesting choice of equipment for professionals and amateurs with all the major brands of cameras and personalized advice. There is also a lighting department for amateurs and professionals in this 350 m² store. At Images Photo you can buy new and used photo and video equipment and accessories. And because it is important to know how to use your equipment properly, the store on rue Jeanne d'Arc has an 80 m² photo studio and a training room! So you can enjoy yourself in a smart way!

Located in Rang-du-Fliers in the Pas-de-Calais region, just 5 minutes from Berck and Le Touquet, this center offers outdoor laser games. The grounds are well laid out and offer different scenarios for varied and exciting games. The center is easily accessible by car, just 2 hours from Paris and 1h30 from Lille.

The indispensable partner to better understand Beaujolais. The wine beaujolaise school, open to all, was created to perfect your knowledge of the world of wine, its region, its history, its wine growers and its gastronomy. A formidable initiation composed of training courses and knowledge of the wines of Beaujolais but also of courses in evening or weekend, for the general public, amateurs, students, professionals. Oenologists, wine sommelier, wine growers guide you towards a convivial and entertaining discovery of wines. To cite just a few examples, we offer wine-making tours, wine-making weekends with night in guest rooms, gastronomic days combining food and wine, harvest days, mountain biking in Beaujolais country… Theme benefits in French and foreign languages. For pleasure, as a gift or to follow a real training, a programme à la carte, the best way to give you satisfaction.

The cellar opens its doors for a visit and a tasting. You will discover the secret of the First Bubble of the world and the functioning of the cooperative cellar, the work of the vine, the grape harvests and the wine making. Since 1531, the wines of Limoux develop fine bubbles during a second fermentation in the bottle. Since 1946, the local winemakers and teams have been making Limoux wines evolve remarkably well. The visit is free but guided tours are possible.

If gastronomic cuisine is always trendy, learning to combine simple, local dishes with what we reserve directly, is almost a privilege. In any case, it is a knowledge that the centre of initiatives to enhance agriculture and rural areas is a duty to teach. The Gardoise association, located in a village between Nïmes and Alès, has as its main mission the creation of a network between the stakeholders in the department's organic agricultural sector. It offers organic cooking courses, which often start with a campaign tour to find the ingredients themselves. From the knot, glanneur to the consumer, there is only one step: to recognize and accommodate wild salads, cook gluten-free, develop balanced menus by favouring vegetable proteins, here are some "thematic" workshops of these alternative workshops, to cook differently.

There are really days when one would like to become a student again because the wine university at the Suze-la-Rousse castle is a magical place. The university opened its doors in 1978. It was created by vignerons and oenologists who wanted to bring together all the activities that affect the wine sector in order to advance the quality of French wines and make them known to consumers in all countries. For amateurs, a special room - and we weigh our words for this tasting room! - houses about boxes where you can exercise your nose and palate in wine tasting. Every year, nearly a thousand people come here to improve their wine-making skills. In addition, the university has a library that would probably have liked Rabelais. At the exit of the village on the Route route, the garden Ampélographique Henri-Michel, which is an experimental vineyard combining, sorry, almost 70 varieties from all over the world.

This is an important place for all those who are passionate about stamps. This boutique is a safe address for over Fifty years in Besançon. But philately is not the only area of sale of the store, you will also find a beautiful range of currencies, tickets, minerals, especially lithothérapie stones as well as old postcards to start or complete your collections. You can also estimate and sell them. What to become a little more stamped!

Yves Vincent is a chef, crowned by 3 Forks in Michelin. He proposes to come cook home, for dinner in love or for a family meal. He takes care of everything, purchases to prepare meals, set the table and service with his hotel master and makes the dishes, cleans the kitchen. Weddings, cocktails, business events or private individuals, it responds with a great deal of demand and dependability. Cooking courses also in his studio for up to 19 people, which end with tastings and bring you the prepared dish (courses from October to June, Tuesday from 17 am to pm).

Since 2008, this association has been intended for game enthusiasts. Some members who meet regularly to deal with various games. More than just entertainment, its members considérent corporate games as a way to create bridges between countries and periods. That's why the association makes every effort to promote past or little-known games. A playful way to develop links between audiences of diverse origins. Moreover, the practice of playing games also allows for the development of cognitive faculties. In fact, the association attaches great importance to the educational role of playing games. In the programme: large wooden address games, giant games, bowling and pucks games, games of atmosphere and strategy, management… The list is long! The association also proposes to discover games from other countries! The smaller ones will also be able to compete around games adapted to their age. The association organizes tournaments.

Pensée thought… what a beautiful name for these floral art courses. You will learn how to make the most original compositions in order to create your interior decoration or to brighten up your tables at the rhythm of the seasons. Prices are only on reservation. The Thought of Purple is also a boutique boutique where you can admire and why not acquire the creations of Estelle, your artisan with exceptional know-how. And why not use its services for the floral decoration of your family receptions: baptism, marriage… 

Fans of card! Le Bridge Epinal-native club welcomes you Monday to Friday. For beginners, it is a game with 52 practicing menu and four players divided into two teams. The atmosphere is warm and the parts are very lively. An appointment of enthusiasts but also those from the club offers classes for beginners and advanced training courses. Many competitions are held regularly.

Affiliated with the French Chess Federation, created in 1982 by Jacob Wachman, whose president was Jean-Pierre Hubschmann, who took part in the research on the history of the city of Sèvres with wife Lucile until 2004 and then honorary president until his death on 26 January 2012. From the beginner to the confirmed player, the activities revolve around, or: des Open de Sèvres, Open Young de Sèvres, National 4 Cup de France National 5 (HDS 1) Championship of Hauts-de-Seine (2 ° Division), Championship of Hauts-de-Seine (4 ° Division), Criterium Dame, Criterium Cavalier, National 5 Youth, Youth tournaments, or around learning, progression, or initiation in collective or individual progress. The possibility of taking collective courses for all ages, with a high-level player outside the club, as well as friendly meetings of categories all licenses, are hereby promulgated.

The communal centre for social action is the interlocutor for over 60 years of age and their families. The association welcomes seniors every Tuesday from 15 a. m. to 18 p. m. to play belote, Scrabble and other games. In residential homes, entertainment, games and animations are offered. Twice a year, cups cocktails take place at the Carré de Saint-Cloud. A group of 50 people are organized throughout the year. The annual exit, a visit followed by a lunch (in a renowned restaurant) and a dance afternoon is done in May or June, and reunited 100 people. The CCAS also assists in the lodging of applications for assistance to the General Council and in obtaining the various aid put in place by the City.

Would you like to become an expert in your choice of wines? These courses are made for you! Beginners or more experienced you can discover all the French vineyards, by grape varieties and regions depending on your choice. On the menu, olfactory, visual, taste, taste, not forgetting good vocabulary and detailed presentation of grape varieties. Then the time will be at the tasting of 9 great wines, suvie of a blind tasting, all orchestrated by a sommelier expert.

Children like adults will be able to awaken your taste buds through these culinary workshops. Macaroons, cupcakes, tiramisu, tartlets, cabbage paste, mini-lightning and mini-choux… you will learn all the recipes from good sweets! Children will be happy with workshops just like the special Chandeleur to learn to make pancakes and homemade apple juice. You dream of greed especially not worry, special workshops will allow everyone to create a birthday snack, a funeral of single life or any other event!

Pascale Salam Joubert trained with Michelin-starred chefs, opened a Gascon restaurant in New York with Ariane Daguin, then returned to her homeland to open her own cooking workshop in 2006. Her classes last between one and three hours, and the chef offers a range of cutting-edge themes: "anti-gaspi" cooking, bistronomic menus, pastries, Italian menus, ideas for aperitifs... You can take your creations home with you, or enjoy them on the spot! Pascale also offers children's workshops.

The opening in 2020 of this store dedicated to the world of Harry Potter was a real event for the little Marseillais (accompanied by their parents who are also long-time fans). It is the unofficial fan shop of Marseilles, created by Ludovic, himself a fan of JK Rowling's works. You'll find a lot of objects, goodies, decoration. Whether it's Harry, Hermione or Voldemort (yes there are fans) or even Fantastic Animals. This is the place to find gifts for your friends and family who are fans of the wizarding school.

If he is a mayennais artist overawes his audience, it is the magician Arnaud Ledauphin who is undoubtedly the most demanding artist in the region to animate corporate seminars and private evenings (birthdays, weddings). It is true that his sleight of hand shows are incredibly bluffants: closed-up (individual magic towers only a few centimetres from the public), mentalisme… The audience asks for this because this 40-year-old artist knows everything to do, including singing and playing guitar!

This small boutique held by a passionate couple has everything to satisfy this hobby: models of boats, planes, cars to mount; electric circuits of the Scalextric brand; but also many models of radiomodélisme, already mounted or in kit for the most patient; and for the brave, spare parts and all the equipment necessary to create their own reduced model.

Young and old will love coming here to drive rally cars, F1 cars and GT cars. You can be up to 8 on the same virtual track! Kevin Dussol has created a playroom unique in the Côte-d'Or region, featuring a dozen driving simulators, all mounted on jacks for enhanced sensations. Individuals and companies alike can book the simulators to immerse themselves in the race of their dreams! With the possibility of live broadcasts on social networks, driving simulation has never been so real.

Philippe Gallon qualified as an oenologist in Toulouse in 2002, then went on to specialize with a Master's degree in "Vine and Wine in the Environment" in Bordeaux. In spring 2012, he opened La Cave des Beaux-Arts in the heart of Clermont-Ferrand, an original wine cellar with tasting rooms where he introduces you to the wines of France during his oenology classes. Philippe Gallon has made an enlightened selection of local vintages and organizes "wine walks" to discover Auvergne's winegrowing heritage. Join him in the vineyards and learn to recognize grape varieties, soil types and the link to the terroir. In the winegrowing village, discover the imprint of winegrowers from the Middle Ages to the present day, inscribed in the stone of Montpeyroux, Boudes and Neschers... In the cellar, the winegrower awaits you for a tasting session of his volcanic wines. Book your next wine tour!

La Parenthèse offers a wide range of physical activities, from weight training and cardio-training to group classes such as yoga, Pilates, dance and crossfit. The gym is equipped with the latest equipment. In addition to the sports area, there is a wellness area with a sauna and a hammam to relax after the effort. A restaurant area where you can take a gourmet break while doing good to your body. An ideal place for sports enthusiasts looking for a quality environment and professional guidance.

The circle meets once a month for a moment grotesque! Magic in the eyes, it brings together lovers of magic who want to exchange, practice and participate in national and international events. No matter what they touch you, the different magic specialities are all represented: cartomagie, great illusions, general magic, close-up… The aim of the association is also to allow its members to exercise their talent in front of a public, dazzle, surprise, amaze, thanks to various events, such as magic shows at the Christmas festivities. An art that keeps its secrets and brings us back to our children's eyes!

La Petite Maison dans La Prairie is a French restaurant located in Pornic. It offers on-site dining, but does not offer a delivery service. In addition to the restaurant, La Petite Maison dans La Prairie also offers other services such as bread workshops, a fouée inn, room rental, a boutique, a sheep fountain and a mill. Special activities are also organized for groups and individuals, such as walks to La Fontaine aux Moutons and bread workshops. Advance booking is recommended for these activities.

The 3 hectares are designed to offer paintball enthusiasts an exceptional experience, but that's not all! Don't miss the hilarious experience of bubble-football, considered to be one of the most entertaining activities, unless you'd prefer to try Xtrem l'Archery, a game whose rules are inspired by dodgeball. Using foam bows and arrows, the aim is to hit the opposing camp on a well-defined terrain, including targets and players to be delivered! These games are real memory machines! Memorable!

The MDJT is the hub of board games in all their forms and for all ages. It is active in leisure centers as well as with the general public. For its members, it is synonymous with access to a collection of hundreds of very varied games to try out during Thursday evenings, or to borrow to play at home at very low prices, ideal for trying before buying. In summer on festivals, in winter in bars, the MDJT regularly takes the air. To note in our diaries: the Game Festival in May, and the Broc'Jeux for good deals.

In a "crazy, unparalleled atmosphere", customers come in to ask specific questions of the manager, a passionate, uneducated man who doesn't hesitate to canvass abroad for the finds advertised on his Facebook page. Family (board) games and expert games, alone or with others, lasting up to three hours, the choice is enormous between role-playing and miniature games, card games, trading cards, Sudoku-type puzzles and board games. There is also a dedicated section for children aged three and over.

Trained as an architect, Christine is an artist and designer with an eye for space. She loves color and composition, and communicates with images, etching, silkscreening and collage. Engraving is a work of patience, and a time for oneself. The work is done in stages: engraving, polishing, sanding the plate, familiarizing yourself with the tools and the material, setting the paper, and finally the press that works its magic. Come with your family, with or without children, to discover and learn the technical aspects of this ancestral art, and leave with your own creation.

A meeting place for Warhammers enthusiasts and enthusiasts, this shop is a parallel world. Warhammer, at the base, are small figurines to decorate yourself, but over time, an entire imaginary world has developed into a strategic war game with a medieval fantasy atmosphere. The sellers are not short of arguments to tempt you with a game. They know their subject inside out. More than a shop, the Clermont workshop creates a link between enthusiasts who regularly meet to play and share their passion. You will also find the Eldars or Ring Lords of JRR Tolkien in the shop.

If you wish to discover the AOC Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé and Coteaux du Giennois, then take advantage of the "It's Wine Time" walks offered by the tourist office. These are regular events, which take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the summer (July, August and September). Whether you are a wine enthusiast or a lover of good wines, you will enjoy tasting different wines in unusual places three times a week throughout the summer. An unforgettable experience to live during your walks in the Loire Valley!

THE COOK'S ATELIER in Beaune is a true immersion in the culinary art of Burgundy. This family-run cooking school offers exciting workshops in which you'll learn to cook local seasonal dishes. Supervised by experts, you'll discover the secrets of seasonal recipes. You can then enjoy your creations in a private dining room with a warm atmosphere. The boutique offers a refined selection of handcrafted cooking utensils. Finally, the wine cellar offers carefully selected bottles from small European producers. It's a unique experience that will delight gourmets.

L'Amicale Robert Houdin or ARH has been addressing Toulouse's magic enthusiasts since 1944. Attention ! It is not in any way a centre for learning magic, but a space for debate and discussion dedicated to practitioners, whether they are amateurs or professionals. This friendship was born from the meeting in 1953 with the Club Commandeur Cazeneuve (founded in 1931) to prevent rivalry between the two clubs! Once a month, all its members meet to exchange around the news of magic, to discover the works and presentations of other members, to discuss around a theme chosen beforehand... The unmissable meeting place for enlightened amateurs!

First self-taught, then trained at the Louis Lumière School in Paris, Stéphen Gorge has been passionate about photography for over ten years. Photo Talk is his brainchild! " I help people who love images to develop their skills and turn their personal projects into reality ," he explains. Stéphen also offers a dozen individual photo courses, for beginners, amateurs and the more experienced alike. With a mix of theory and practice, each course lasts an average of 2h30. For photo enthusiasts, you can rent the photo studio.

Nelson doesn't want to be called "Chief", just "Nelson". A cook and pastry chef, Nelson is there to pass on information, even to those who can barely boil water. Its workshops can accommodate a dozen people and will make you surpass yourself by having fun, and enjoy around a large table after the class. Consider booking a birthday, bachelorette party or any other event for yourself. By phone or on the site, remember to book early, because the different slots are quickly taken over!

Since 2004, amateurs meet in the heart of Bordeaux, rue Buhan, in this place dedicated to the practice and teaching of chess. Open during the week, this club wishes to offer to all a pleasant playing environment, whether you are an amateur or a competitor. Here, you will find three stone playing rooms in which you can practice. Lessons are also organised by a qualified instructor for all levels, from 6 years old: initiation for beginners, improvement and competition for experienced amateurs.