Fun and entertainment Normandy

A true Rouen institution on the quayside, the Comptoir des Pirates is decorated in the style of an authentic pirate ship, with its cockpit and masts topped by skeletons... And as it should be in the land of pirates, the Comptoir has preserved its original objective: to make discover the best rums of the world to the amateurs of the kind. If that's not your cup of tea, you can fall back on the cocktails, beers and whiskies. Check out the Facebook page to keep up to date with the concerts and parties planned.

Built near the beach by Alexandre Durville in 1912, the Trouvillais Casino has undergone extensive renovations in recent years, without losing any of its architectural cachet. There's everything you need to have a great time between two dips in the sea. Amateurs will find plenty to do: slot machines, French or English roulette, blackjack... Dinner shows in the Salon des Gouverneurs are just some of the many activities on offer. Here, it's less stuffy than in Deauville!

At the Green Parrot, there is no time for chatter. And even less so for snacks that tickle the stomach, whether you are in the morning or in the evening, at lunchtime or in the afternoon. It is one of the must-see places in the Norman port! Warm atmosphere, cosy decor for a refreshing breakfast around a bacon egg or a jazzy brunch (no less than 8 formulas available). Do you prefer oysters and beef tartare? That doesn't matter. Aperitif plates, beers (a very wide choice with no less than 60 varieties, it is their specialty) and other cocktails give colour to even the greyest person at the chosen time. There is no time for the timid and even less time to land there, looking at the boats of the Honfleur basin and the colours of the most pampered and romantic Norman ports. Are you plugged in? Yes, but warmly, uninhibitedly and at a reasonable price, all in all, from the brewery to the cocktail bar.

The Arromanches 360 circular cinema overlooks the remains of one of the two artificial harbours installed by the Allies. Produced by the authors of the Apocalypse series, this 9-screen HD film uses archive footage from around the world to tell the whole story of the terrible Battle of Normandy.

Welcome to Muriel and Laure's home, managers of this pretty house and enchanted parenthesis on 3 floors, ideal for a gourmet break. When the weather is fine, head for the terrace, with a view of their pretty facade with shutters decorated according to the seasons and their eccentric ideas. Here, fresh products, sweet of course but also savory with a proposal at lunchtime of pies, vegetarian plates, salads... On the sweet side, cupcakes, crumbles, pies, cheesecakes... are served at any time! With a hot chocolate, a tea or a milkshake, it's perfect!

It must be known that the wine cellar is a tea salon, a place where you have to drink this British drink and not a place as we would like to think with this name where wine is eaten. Here you can find sweet or savoury pancakes, compound salads, and especially cakes and pastries. We're still in a tea room. The card may seem limited but it is in fact sufficient.

Commercial blockbusters, films d'auteur, independent films, original version with subtitles, concerts and plays demonstrate the venue's determination to appeal to all audiences! With 10 theaters and 1,795 seats, plus a 3D and 4DX theater, there's something for everyone. It's up to you to choose, and choose well, because at over 15 euros a ticket, you'd better not choose the wrong film! But we have to admit that the D-Box armchair is surprising.

You'd think you were in Dublin! Beautiful terrace with barrels as tables, four-leaf clover-colored facade, music and beer galore, giant screens for the matches, a must! Fred and his sidekick Kévin do a damn good job. The warm decor pays homage to Irish pubs. Order a mousse accompanied by a few delicacies or a homemade "embu". We've fallen for the Irish coffee, the real thing from Prohibition. Ask Fred to tell you the story, you won't believe it.

The Cabaret electric is an essential place for contemporary music in the heart of the Niemeyer space. The Cabaret Electric animates the nights with an average of two concerts per week. Known or less known, local or international artists come to the rhythm of Jazz, Rap, but above all rock and electro-pop-rock in a room for up to 450 spectators. Three rehearsal studios also cater for musicians, and a bar awaits you every evening from Tuesday to Saturday.

Today, a new-generation Partouche casino with a beachfront bar. Yesterday, a place that welcomed the greats of song, when Bruno Coquatrix was mayor of Cabourg and director of the Olympia. And tomorrow? We'll be talking about a new casino at the entrance to the town by 2025. On the other side of the gigantic staircase, the Kaz's terrace offers tasty cuisine. Traditional and spicy, salads and burgers, fish and seafood, there's plenty to choose from. With a breathtaking view of the sea. Shall we indulge in a glass?

Over the months, the place has been able to impose itself as one of the reference bars. Clients flirts with 30 years, but younger people also have their place. A very friendly atmosphere in this bar of the pedestrian streets, where there is a restaurant lunch, salads and various dishes. Theme and musical evenings.

Here, it smells wide and marine adventures. The late COACH Paul Vatine - the late Retour - is the sailor and the sailor. In front of the marina, come and take a drink on the charts. In a wooden setting where some parrots dominate, you may hear Charlotte and Philippe tell their last trip, unless one looks passionately at the recent exploits of a browser, it is Stan Maslard who is in honour, or the local swimmer Hugues Duboscq. Terrace in season.

It is the biggest cinema complex in the center of the Channel! Cinémoviking has no less than 9 cinemas, nearly 1,500 seats and a very exhaustive program: you will discover blockbusters, but also older films, with the association "Back to the reel" which organizes unexpected projections here! Regularly, actors and actresses come here for promotion. Finally, note that you can also reserve your seats on the website, and that parking is easy and fast: practical!

A Caen institution since 1952. It's a chic meeting place for many Caennais, especially now that the Royal has opened a new chapter after major renovations. A well-deserved rejuvenation facing the superb Place de la République. For lunch, treat yourself to a few well-executed and rather tasty dishes, and at snack time, why not try a little crêpe to help you recover from your afternoon shopping? The service is lively and energetic, which we like!

Rue Saint-Sauveur is definitely brimming with good places to relax and enjoy a break. For over ten years now, l'Atelier has been the place to be when it comes to cool attitude. Ideally located, you'll feel right at home. The terrace is one of the best places to sip a coffee on Friday mornings at the end of the market. We also like the warm welcome and cool atmosphere of a buddy bar. Mind you, it gets crowded very quickly, which is the price of fame... Among the must-tries: wines, rums and aperitif platters... All good stuff!

The Saint-Valéry-en-Caux casino is a familiar landmark for those who love luxury without ostentation, the thrill of gambling without the show-off. This long, liner-shaped building replaced the old one destroyed by the war. The bar and restaurant are worth a visit for their sea views. The interior is modern and comfortable. One hundred slot machines are available to the public, while others prefer English roulette, stud poker or blackjack... The establishment also has a cinema, a lounge-bar, and programs concerts and special evenings.

Take the helm and cast off! A counter in the shape of a ship's bow with ropes: hold on to the ends if you feel like you're pitching! The Bar du Port transports you to a marine world in the heart of a pub-style establishment. The wood blends with the exposed stone walls... The rounded red benches ensure comfort and intimacy in this setting where you can enjoy a hot drink in winter or an aperitif as the evening approaches... In summer, you can enjoy the sunny deck of the ship! A nice place.

L'Eldorado is an innovative bar that brews its own beer, in a choice of blond, white or brown. The establishment offers a wide range of beers from all over the world, as well as numerous whiskies. It also has its own microbrewery. A must for all beer lovers. Last but not least, the place has billiards tables, which stretch along the vast bay window, and is very popular with the young people of Cherbourg. The atmosphere is lively, especially at weekends: not to be missed!

If the name is reminiscent of a famous film, the interior is quite different, except for a few subtle reminders. There's no cauldron here, just a vast choice of beers and drinks created on the premises - starting with some excellent arranged rums - in a very urban atmosphere, with warm red bricks and wood, right in the heart of downtown Cotentin. It's a lively, friendly place, and we heartily recommend a visit, preferably with friends!

A long room with a warm atmosphere, stone walls and exposed beams, a bar that runs the length of the room, and a covered and heated terrace in winter, flooded with sunshine in summer: this Hydropathe is a delight! One comes here to drink a good glass of wine for all tastes and for all budgets. In addition, there are cocktails, rums and whiskies... Enough to turn heads! Fortunately, you can also enjoy tapas and platters, everything is fresh and tasty. Go there quickly, but not too late, places are expensive!

You can have a drink here, but above all you can dance! In Lessay's industrial zone, dance fans know this great address well! From the outside, with its wooden cladding and saloon-door entrance, you're right in the mood! Country music of course, but not only, but also French songs, disco, in short, all the must-haves and sure-fire favourites! The à la carte menu includes pizzas, burgers and many well-thought-out standards with unbeatable value for money!

An incredible place, this Tambour! This establishment, which can accommodate up to 70 people, offers a variety of reviews, from original creations such as "eRa", to those for special occasions such as Valentine's Day: you'll be in for a treat, and a treat for your taste buds, as you can also dine here. Please note that reservations are essential, and can be made via the website. The program is regular, and the prices are fully justified by the quality of what's on offer.

With its Anglo-Saxon industrial look and cosy armchairs, Columbus Café & Co offers hot and cold drinks (coffees, teas and chocolate shakes, smoothies), bagels and muffins in Rouen's pedestrian centre. The bay window and terrace let you enjoy the atmosphere of the charming rue de la Champmeslé. Freelancers and auto-entrepreneurs will find it a haven where they can work all day, thanks to free wifi and sockets for recharging electronic devices. Plus: the franchise's commitment to sustainable development.

At Sparkle, the gloom stays at the door, making way for good humour! Sisters Tessa and Alyssa had the bright idea of taking over the WarpZone and turning it into a sparkling, colourful place! The concept: themed bar with consoles, board games and lots of evening entertainment (St. Patrick's Day was well worth the detour!). What we really like is the pop culture spirit, even in the names of the (good!) cocktails. A choice of burgers and snacks to top it all off, so you can recharge your batteries and excel at the latest games. To your controllers!

The Cabourg racecourse, with its 1,275 m sand track dedicated to trotting, welcomes you all year round. It is fully booked during the summer, every Tuesday and Friday during the Estivales. With advance booking, you can visit the stables up close to the horses and watch the trainers make final adjustments in the boxes. A wide range of catering options: snack bar, panoramic table (Le Marcel Proust) and a friendly brasserie (La Terrasse), set back from the tracks and more affordable. We come here to play, but not only! Run to Cabourg!

Right in front of the church, Walk The six has left the place at a bar-brasserie. The original and tasty patties could be tasted here if the change was also successful. In a city that cruelly misses the place to get out of friends and to drink a drink (with moderation, of course!) in the evening, a little renewal can do only the good, and it is not the pub next to complaining that it will not have a new competitor, but an ally to make Yvetot by night! The summer terrace is filled, but don't hesitate to go inside. The rooms have kept all their charm, and the walls of stone and half-timbered are always there to guarantee a convivial framework to the most animated of the evenings as to the most romantic… From the Tuesday to Saturday and the evening from Thursday to Saturday, a brasserie service can be restored: toast and salads are there to satisfy the hungry, in a place that wins to be known.

Well known, this nice cinema is located a few steps away from the town hall of the delegated commune of Equeurdreville. Here, festivals are proposed, notably the Palac'Escale which celebrated, for example, the films shot in La Hague. Art et essai, current or independent, the programming is open to all ages. The establishment has a 284-seat theatre and the monthly programme is available upon request by email. Throughout the year, many conferences and animations are also proposed.

Many cultural events in this bar in the Eure district, which is also intended to be more precisely a coffee-show. Concerts, theme nights, student celebrations, fairs, theatre… A place to live the city.

The Sirius, already classified as Art and Trial, will soon become the centre of Art and Test du Havre, since the closure of the room L'Eden (the volcano cinema). Proximity to the university prevailed over the other places (Clubs and Studio) that could claim to this appellation, which seems to be very envied. It would be tempting to write that this is the last quarter of the neighbourhood in Le Havre, and this gives this place all the nobility that is worth passionate.

With three halls, the largest of which has 240 seats, film classified Art and Trial, the Sirius would be as a necessary small star in the local film panorama. Good programming in children's movies, preferential rates for students - cinema is next to the university - work with and around schools.

If you like to see a variety of shows, some crazy, some traditional, then the Almendra should please you! This small venue, located between Boulevard de Verdun and Vallon Suisse, can accommodate up to 50 seated spectators. You will discover a particularly eclectic programme, ranging from improvisation to classical performances, with a real proximity between the audience and the actors. It is the ideal place to discover the living arts such as cabaret, comedy shows, dance or theatre. The place is popular.

A super-typical address set apart from the rest, it's party time every day at Catherine's! Catherine is the first name of Adrien's mom, the young owner of this popular spot, perfect for an after-work aperitif! To share... or not (!) you're in for a treat! For those with a sweet tooth, there's even prime rib! And we love the old-fashioned yet so charming and cosy decor (doilies, lamps with Mamie's frills), as if we were there! And this terrace under the trees overlooking the statue of Duguesclin... just perfect this Catoche!

A "bar that generates passion, pressure and conviviality" is the concept of the place created by three fellow travellers after their European crossing. It's a fun, friendly and offbeat experience. You take a drink, place your card in front of one of the pumps set up on the tables, and act as a bartender: you serve yourself, according to your desires and the people you meet. All in an electro-pop atmosphere, to the rhythms of concerts and apéro-mixes, as well as exhibitions and sports matches broadcast on the big screen. Give it a try!

This charming lounge bar has found its place in the prefecture's nightlife scene. Situated in the pedestrian street, Be' Bar boasts two outdoor terraces, making it an ideal place to stop off in the late afternoon. In the evening, the popular venue comes alive. You can enjoy a cocktail, a glass of wine or a beer, accompanied by tapas, charcuterie, and cheese platters. The atmosphere is joyful. We highly recommend it!

Ideally located next to the Beauvoisine metro station, Bifröst is more than just a nightclub. Depending on the event, the evening before is devoted to dance concerts, open mics and jams. While the venue is popular with students, who meet up for the famous Erasmus nights, it is above all open to all. The owners emphasize conviviality, safety and respect for their clientele. The decor has been refurbished. The quality of the drinks served is assured. On certain evenings, admission is free for girls.

This store is a delight of delicatessen and decoration products, made in Esat (Establishment and service by work for the integration of disabled workers). Also a tea room (with a little chocolate offered, yum!), it is then the occasion for the salesmen to put themselves at the service in room and to familiarize themselves with the customer. Friendly atmosphere and very reasonable prices: the snack comes with ten homemade cookies including the Sablé de Caen or cookies. This "Gourm'handi'ses" is, at each visit, a guaranteed favorite!

If we had to award the prize for the most friendly and dynamic local cinema on the coast, we would roll out the red carpet at the Cabieu. Classified as Art et Essai, this cinema can boast of being sponsored by two stars of the 7th art: Catherine Frot and Jacques Perrin, if you please! Debates with the actors, film-snacks, VO sessions, baby movies (for parents with strollers), and even yesterday's movies with the projection of anthology pieces, are part of the credits. A good reputation that has earned it an expansion project: a second theater is underway.

In the middle of clients, artists, musicians, actors and students have their habits at the Bistro. Past the bar, the main hall regularly hosts concerts, theatre plays, or even debates or conferences. One of the locals to discover.

Cherbourg boasts the department's largest casino, located opposite the Bassin du Commerce, and it's going strong! The site has undergone several successive phases of renovation and is a splendid establishment: gaming rooms, slot machines, bar, restaurant, the place is not lacking in assets. In an Art Deco atmosphere, whether you're a gambler (there are plenty of machines!) or not, the place will not leave you indifferent - it's simply sublime. Last but not least, you can enjoy a meal at Le Sequin, the casino's restaurant.

A major night spot, it's open all year round: Fridays and Saturdays in low season, and much more regularly when the tourist season is in full swing. The place has a succession of great DJs on the decks, and the music programme is, frankly, very well put together. Concerts are sometimes organised, and note that Le Barel can also be the ideal venue for your private events. A nightlife mecca that has recently changed ownership, but whose fundamentals remain the same!

On five levels, the Vicomté includes a bar, a club, a restaurant, a lounge and a seminar area, each on a different floor. It is a trendy and sophisticated place to gather the youth of Rouen around a drink, a pool table or a dinner, in a rather contemporary decor. The plus of the place, a new cocktail to be discovered every week. For the festive side, Le Vicomté organizes concerts or DJ evenings: spring party, St. Patrick's Day party, disco, hip-hop, soul, rock... you will find the program on the Facebook page.

Inaugurated in 1915, its ochre facade and beautiful 1900s architecture were the delight of the wealthy summer visitors who flocked to the "Monaco of the North" since the inauguration of the railroad line in 1870. Today, the casino is one of the town's hubs of activity. Today, in addition to the classic games, the casino features a piano bar, a lounge and a restaurant. What could be more chic than taking advantage of the hundred or so slot machines with sea views, or trying out the Purple Lounge, a cosy and distinguished venue?

Just a stone's throw from the quays of the city centre, on the right bank, the Boho is the nightclub that replaced the old Luna. The establishment, which has had a facelift, attracts people in their thirties, but also students and high school students from the city. The atmosphere is traditional: central bar, changing lights, smoke, music of the moment with or without DJ... For some time the club has been searching for its identity and its clientele seems to have found itself in this place which organizes a few thematic parties during the year such as Halloween, Ladies night or American party and student parties.

In the pedestrian street where some of the young people meet, near the courthouse, the French Coffee Shop offers a concept born more than twenty years ago: flavours distilled in coffees served with an espresso machine, very greedy, inspired by the United States. You can drink Toffee Coffee, Choco Liège or Chai Latte for the hot ones, Latte Frio or Moka Frio for the cold ones... and so many others, to accompany pastries or bowls, in club chairs from which you will find it difficult to leave... A friendly place that regularly offers new products.

For nearly twenty years, Françoise and Jean-Marie have opened the doors of their bar place du Chillou. A very convivial place where you can relax at noon, a dish of the day and a dessert. A friendly address to recommend.

Like any seaside town worthy of the name, Dieppe has its own casino. Impossible to miss it, the building is recognizable by its large bay window overlooking the sea. You will find there the blackjack and English roulette tables, or you can participate in the poker tournaments. The place offers themed evenings. For dinner, the restaurant Le Trèfle welcomes you with its bistronomic concept: burgers, tapas, salads, gourmet casseroles, and seafood, all from short and seasonal circuits. The Grand Hotel will welcome you for the night.

A rock atmosphere in a decor inspired by Art. Son from French rock to mythical groups in a space of over 140 metres. On its stage, the Pub hosts regional music groups and more, at the rhythm of a concert a month. Players play darts, billiard parties, dice and poker. Also, musical DVD and sporting events.

It's the city's meeting place on the terrace. Of course, there are plenty of them in the city, but this one is special: on the corner of several pedestrian streets, it's the perfect vantage point from which to observe city life! The cosy interior is just as lively, with a wide range of cocktails (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), teas, freshly-squeezed fruit, aperitifs (which can also be served with a board), wines... For lunch, simple, effective dishes. Note that lunchtime priority is immediately given to those who are having lunch.

It's the place to be for night owls from Alençon and beyond! After having dined in a restaurant and had a drink in a bar, the next logical step is to push open the door of Bayokos, in the heart of town. Here, music is the order of the day. Electro, 80s, hip-hop, rap or R'n'B resonate in the two rooms. Throughout the year, events are organised to ensure festive evenings. And on Thursday evenings, it's inevitably the students who set the mood. Attention: proper attire and state of mind required!