Fun and entertainment Franche-Comté

Every summer, Monceaux-le-Comte hosts the theater festival Les Heures Festives, organized by Les Livreurs and Bookson. During this period, visitors can attend solo theater performances every evening from 6:45pm. These shows feature a performer who brings a play to life in one hour, with only his or her voice as ally. The festival also offers weekend workshops, from 10am to 5pm, for those wishing to learn more about literature. These include a reading aloud workshop and a solo theater workshop. Participants can enjoy a bike ride through the region, with reading breaks and a picnic on arrival. The Les Heures Festives festival takes place in the charming grounds of the former presbytery in Monceaux-le-Comte, but also offers events in the surrounding communes to showcase the local heritage.

Already present in Paris, Lille, Reims, Orléans and Rennes, this is a brand with an original concept: on arrival, the customer receives a card to be loaded with the desired amount. It is then up to them to help themselves to the beer, wine and shooters dispensers hidden in old gas pumps. All this in a warm, colorful and vintage setting. With even a small petanque court inside! To nibble, some boards are also proposed. To note also excellent cocktails. And games and DJ evenings. In short, we love it!

Created in 2021 by Bastien and Aurélien, two enthusiasts who met at drama school, Kezaco is a theater café open all year round, with comedy plays, one-man shows and regular improvisation sessions, as well as children's shows and theater workshops. A true café-théâtre, where you can enjoy a drink, tapas and dessert before and after performances. A warm place dedicated to laughter and good humor, ideal for ending a day of sightseeing in style.

In mid-December 2023, Florent Bardin, a winegrower from Verdigny (Cher), opened this pub which is already livening up Cosnois evenings. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, you'll find a wide selection of beers and wines from his estate (Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé). But that's not all! To accompany the tasting, charcuterie and cheese boards are also available. What's more, there's karaoke every Friday, and a pop rock concert one Saturday a month. No doubt about it, we love this new place!

La Cave du Caboulot, created in 2022 by Lauriane Lava, is the fruit of a passion for wine developed by the owner in her parents' restaurant and during her studies in Beaune. The address is brimming with treasures from every region, and also boasts a wine bar. The atmosphere is very friendly, especially during the regularly organized theme evenings (cider night, Argentina night, St. Patrick's day, concerts...). Aperitif platters of artisanal cheeses and charcuterie round out the menu.

At the crossroads of the road to Lons and the road to Dole, Laurence welcomes you recently in her café-boutique. She has renovated the place herself in a nice cosy atmosphere with indus accents. On the spot, you can taste her home-made pastries: waffles, cakes, cookies... accompanied of course by a coffee, a tea or a chocolate! She also sells tea in bulk, a wide range of coffees as well as a local delicatessen corner and a nice selection of objects on the theme of tea: cups, boxes, teapots... A really nice place!

This year, it's an unusual activity that the resort of Les Fourgs offers you: an Explor Games that awaits you in winter as well as in summer! On foot or with snowshoes when the snow covers the mountain, with tablet or smartphone in hand, you will go on an adventure through the surrounding forests and pastures. A mix between treasure hunt and outdoor escape game, you are invited to take part in many challenges: enigmas, orientations in the middle of nature... to live an unforgettable adventure with your family or friends!

Chez Bichu is now THE café in the village and the surrounding area! Originally an amateur brewer, Mathieu created his craft brewery in 2016 for our delight. He also offers a new life to the café since 2018, keeping some elements of the past, nice mix between OSB, period wallpapers and vintage furniture. In this hyper friendly place, we meet to taste excellent house beers, draft or bottles that we accompany with a board of local sausages! And we leave with a box so much they will have convinced us!

At the end of 2023, David and Simon Gressot opened the doors of this cosy tearoom, which offers lunchtime catering with a unique daily special. An excellent Sunday brunch is also available (reservation required). Above all, you'll love the fantastic home-made pastries, all made with fresh, local ingredients. At Le Petit Futé, we've fallen for the orange meringue tart and the lemon-green tea and white chocolate pound cake. Not forgetting the Sachertorte with apricot jam. As for the welcome, it's top-notch!

La Grange Rouge is a large cultural association whose aim is to promote all aspects of Bresse's heritage. Theater, dance, music, gastronomy, heritage and environmental workshops are offered year-round through a rich program of festivals, including the famous Trad en Fête. Another event that has earned the town a European reputation for its flea markets is the organization of four huge flea markets (July 7, August 4, September¹ and 22, 2024), bringing together hundreds of exhibitors.

O'Zaviat' is a really cool bar overlooking the Place Émile-Zola! On the terrace, you can enjoy the view of the fountain and, above all, the calm of this pedestrian square dedicated entirely to going out; inside, you can take possession of one of the tables, or sit freely at the bar. Discussions are enlivened by a friendly clientele of regulars who welcome you with simplicity, as does Aurélie, the owner. In short, you'll have a great time. What's more, the bar hosts a number of musical events. A real neighborhood café atmosphere, right in the center of town!

The harbor master's office in Verdun sur le Doubs is not only a place of services for boaters. Nathalie Da Rold who took over the establishment in 2022 has made it attractive to all. The bar, its completely redecorated room with new furniture in a marine spirit, its terrace and its pergola invite you to have a refreshment, an artisanal ice cream or even a nice aperitif or a small meal. The harbourmaster's office is back, and with a superb view on the Saône and the port!

The café-théâtre can accommodate around 150 people. The café-théâtre website features a calendar of upcoming shows, including theater, improvisation, circus and concerts. You can also enjoy a glass of local produce. The café-théâtre also offers invitations and discounts for certain shows. To get to Kezaco Café-Théâtre, we recommend parking in the Rambuteau parking lot, which is close to Mâcon town center.

In this former flour mill, the beers are home-brewed, a concept of micro brewery created by brothers Pierre-Elie and Quentin, master brewer for ten years. Located in front of the Cité de la Gastronomie and at the end of the rue Monge, discover this large space with the bar on the side, the visible tanks - 6 fermenters that allow to produce 5 different beers - and large tables to have a drink with friends in a vegetalized decor, with an industrial style, which reminds the Alsatian and German breweries. In addition to the 5 permanent beers on the menu, strong alcohols, wines, syrups, fruit juices and boards are offered. A singular place whose name refers to the film in which Jean Gabin and Jean-Paul Belmondo become friends over several glasses... In addition to being a friendly micro-brasserie, Un Singe en Hiver offers an eclectic cultural program, with its 150 m² exhibition space on the first floor dedicated to digital arts and contemporary music: one concert per month is scheduled, to be attended without moderation

The online travel guide features the Arizona restaurant-bar in Belfort. The restaurant is located in the Centre Commercial des 4 As, at 10 rue de l'As de Carreau. It is open for lunch every day and offers quality cuisine, with well-crafted dishes and homemade desserts. The owners, Christophe and Stéphane, are very welcoming and will be delighted to serve you a good meal or simply a drink. Customer reviews are generally positive, highlighting the quality of the products, the good value for money and the friendly atmosphere. The restaurant is also appreciated for its location in a shopping center, which means you can enjoy a meal without being disturbed by noise.

Away from the city center is this bar with a name that announces the color! The good mood reigns here, supported by a menu that invites the sun. Empanadillas, planchas, burgers, but also original barbecues at the table (for two people and on reservation) are proposed on the menu! All of this is accompanied by a large choice of beers, wines and cocktails. Here, it's a mojito party with no less than 15 possible choices, from the most classic to the banana mojito or the "Bomba Latina 74°". Latino's Del Mundo is a real invitation to travel!

With its attractive anthracite front, La Rose Chocola'Thé invites you to discover what's hidden inside. Step into the warm world of Véronique, who is truly passionate about her products. The eye is immediately drawn to the dark wood floor and the beautiful orange tea caddies. Véronique offers a fine selection of top-of-the-range, delicately scented teas, coffees from a local roaster and artisanal cookies for even greater indulgence, with personalized advice and seasonal suggestions.

Success all along the line for this large leisure area. Le 1055's strength lies in its ability to offer a variety of activities in a single location at attractive rates. An 18-lane bowling alley, a psychedelic laser game and a Kid Park with unlimited access, as well as mini-golf, climbing walls, Clip'n Climb and Super Jump XL to let off steam while jumping. The restaurant is separate from the play areas. Even so, parents who want to keep an eye on their little ones can choose tables overlooking Kid Park. A truly top-notch place for families!

Escape game fans, come and push open the doors of La Onzième heure. Inspired by the world of Harry Potter, the immersive décor and friendly, highly professional game masters will quickly immerse you in the atmosphere. Three rooms await you, each perfectly orchestrated around original and clever puzzles that will test your sense of observation. Cooperation will be your best ally, and logic your trump card. Beware, the hour and a half passes quickly! Total immersion and entertainment guaranteed.

As you enter this liberty-style tearoom, you already know you're in for a good time. Curl up in the cushions, chat, work or simply enjoy the delights on the menu. In this true gourmet paradise, you'll be tempted by all the home-made pastries, waffles, brioches and ice creams. Every season has its own special treats. The drinks menu has nothing to be ashamed of, with a fine selection of teas, coffees and original hot drinks to extend your sweet break.

With 5 rooms to its credit, "le défi des Ducs" offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in different universes: World War II, fantasy or medieval... And for the dreamers who imagine themselves as a Vernian hero alongside the famous Captain Nemo, it is now possible thanks to the opening of a room on the theme of the novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. With its carefully designed settings, enigmas and well-crafted scenarios, total immersion is guaranteed. Soon, a new project is to be discovered: anaction game room with less reflection and more physics.