The best bars and cafés Normandy

Managed by Hugo, La Rafale, a charming bar located on a small square in the upper town, is a fine example of what a place like this should be: a lively place where there's always something going on, and where you're greeted with a smile. In addition to the delicious house-arranged rums, there's also a beer cellar (open Wednesday to Sunday), inviting you to discover dozens of red, white and blond beers! You can also attend matches or beautiful exhibitions.

It's the ideal place for a quiet break! With its wicker furniture, plants and half-timbered facades, the courtyard is charming. In summer, you can enjoy a cool iced tea or, at lunchtime, simple, tasty cuisine, including salads, omelettes and savory tarts. The cosy interior is an extension of this haven of peace where, in winter, a cup of homemade hot chocolate or a delicious tea will accompany your slice of cake made in the kitchen... And keep an eye out for the occasional feline lurking at your feet!

This is undoubtedly one of the most charming tea rooms in the city, and the window alone is worth a visit. On the ground floor, there is a cosy room with a dapper Anglo-Saxon decor, while upstairs you will find a room with a large window overlooking the cathedral. In this real doll's house, you can enjoy sublime homemade cakes, some of which are gluten-free, with a tea, a fresh fruit juice or a delicious hot chocolate. For lunch, puff pastries, quiches, and salads are available.

Inspired by coffee-shops across the Atlantic, the contemporary decor makes for a pleasant setting. The lunchtime menu, featuring American burgers, bistro-style dishes, salads and finger food, changes every week according to what's in season. Fish, meat, sandwiches, vegetable veloutés: everything you need for a delicious meal. The terrace under the trees, set back from the pedestrian street, is absolutely delicious whenever there's a ray of sunshine. The restaurant also offers brunches on Sundays.

This is certainly one of the best-located cafés in Bagnoles. Indeed, the Renaissance is located in the heart of the city, at the intersection of several busy streets, a few dozen meters from the lake. In this vast and lively place, if you can sit inside, the very large covered terrace is ideal. You can enjoy the spectacle of the street, take a break probably well-deserved in your discovery of the thermal city, and the service, fast and very nice, allows you to feel perfectly well here!

Discover a perfectly laid-out, air-conditioned 400^m2 space and enjoy a typically Irish atmosphere, either inside or on the terrace! On the menu: a wide selection of draught beers, from Guinness to IPA, blond and red. The Garrison also offers a selection of whiskies and rums from all over the world, from Jamaica to Taiwan, as well as selected wines to accompany your cheese or charcuterie boards. Finally, the bar regularly organises events: rock concerts, theme evenings... All in a warm and lively atmosphere.

Like a great desire to breathe and get some fresh air? We found the perfect place for that, our second home... Well, almost! A few steps from Pont-l'Évêque, at Camille and Valentin's house. We loved the space outside, the retro decoration inside, the play corner for the children. Here, we have lunch of good small dishes with British colours, we take a tea in the afternoon and we enjoy the dinner bar in the evening. We loved the fact of thinking that we will go to test, one day, the organic, local and fair brunch on Sunday. We hated: to leave!

As we said, it's a great little traditional restaurant, offering simple, effective dishes at very affordable prices, between Granville and Avranches. But that's not all: at Le Grenier, you'll also find a very practical convenience store with a wide range of opening hours, from Tuesday to Sunday inclusive! You'll find everything you need from groceries to newspapers, without having to go to the big shopping centers nearby. We approve!

The place is impossible to miss, located right in the city centre. Café Pompon is certainly one of the best tea rooms in the city and also offers a very popular lunchtime catering service, mainly with quiches and salads: it's good, it's fresh and full of flavour. And if you see a lot of people coming and going during your time here, it's only natural, because Café Pompon also offers delicious pastries, including the famous "cake pompon": a lemon cake whose recipe is jealously guarded.

Just opposite the August 19, 1942 Memorial, push open the door to Le Douze. You'll discover a friendly bar with a warm, modern decor and all-wood furnishings. The slightly offbeat venue hosts DJ sets, live concerts, painting exhibitions and other events. The bar is also popular for its wide selection of beers from all over the world and its seasonal menu. On summer evenings, the whole square is transformed into a stage and terrace, and that's why we love Le Douze.

Josephine, what a nice name for a tea room! Anne-Laure and Laura, a very nice duo of pastry cooks, give it life, in the heart of downtown. Good and homemade! On the spot or to take away, you can come and taste savoury snacks at lunchtime (soup, gratin, quiche, respecting the seasons), delicacies for the afternoon, made according to the desires of the pastry cooks (cookies, cheesecake...) and on order more festive recipes for your events (number cake, layer cake, etc.). We have validated the pistachio-citrus tart!

Le Vent Couvert is a little corner of Canada in the heart of Le Havre. Situated at the foot of the Volcan, this beer and cocktail bar offers an abundant and friendly drinks menu. Regular themed evenings and concerts showcase the local scene, to the delight of all Le Havre locals. As well as offering a typically cheerful Canadian atmosphere, you'll be delighted by the warm welcome you'll receive from the team throughout your evening. It's sure to be a memorable evening with friends!

Looking for a change of scenery? Do you want to feel the warmth and sweetness of life? This Creole bar has set its course towards tropical lands. Here, between the Commerce and Barre basins, facing the open sea so to speak, you'll taste old rums, arranged rums, others from Haiti, mojitos, ti punches, piña coladas, and a bunch of cocktails that will make you travel... helped by a warm Caribbean setting. The plus? Exotic fruit juices, a terrace to enjoy the sun... and the incredible kindness of the owner!

Fancy a drink overlooking the sea? The Epsom Bar is an eclectic place, specialising in house cocktails with or without alcohol, but not only. To accompany your drink, you can choose from a salad, an assortment of tapas, bruschetta (cheese, meat or vegetables), or even a burger. In a hushed, jazzy atmosphere, served by friendly staff, you're sure to have a great time. Every other Friday, the place hosts a live band. These are evenings for which it's best to book, as the place is so popular.

Hey! Feeling like a Viking warrior? If so, you'd better check out this tavern, located far from almost everything. Here, axe and knife throwing are practised. In complete safety, of course, and over a beer, of course bis. Cocktails, shooters, roast camembert and aperitif boards give you strength. Sköll! The team often organises axe-throwing tournaments: what are you capable of? Just so you know, you're welcome to bring your own axes. A unique place, one of our new favourites!

Behind this facade, which could not be more appetizing, hides a 200^m2 temple of greed... And it's none other than the second Bubblicious, in an XXL version, the work of Camille, who already runs Cam's Cake. Here you will fall in the many sweets she concocts over the years, with, in addition, a sustainable development trend and full of surprises: new recipes of bubble tea (this drink made of tea and tapioca balls from Taiwan), new glasses, bamboo straws, and always these ultra colorful donuts ... hmmm!

This is an address that lives up to its name! Here, the decor takes you back to the last century: Chesterfield sofas, objects and advertisements from the 1940s and 50s give the place a quirky, retro atmosphere. On your stool or toad chair, enjoy traditional beers and cocktails, and others to discover. If you're feeling peckish, opt for one of the copious and original house platters. Theme nights and concerts will delight those who love a festive atmosphere. The best part? 1% of Friday's takings are donated to Secours populaire.