The best hobbies and leisure activities Normandy

Pierre-Jean, the young owner of this games bar, welcomes enthusiasts, novices, families... anyone who wants to have a good time playing a game. All smiles and jokes, he'll help you find the game (card, board or strategy) that suits your fancy, before introducing you to it. During the game, you can enjoy croque-monsieur, pasta or aperitif platters, and even vegan dishes! Otherwise, opt for a beer, cocktail or rhum arrangé. Fans will be delighted to take part in tournaments and themed evenings.

The concept allows you to rent a sewing machine on the spot, by the hour or on a flat-rate basis. A bar-café, a haberdasher's shop, a workshop for adults and another for children all come together in an establishment designed for all those who wish to practise knitting or crochet in a warm, shared environment. Members share their techniques and patterns over a drink. Classes are also available for children. Materials are provided for beginners, who will find pretty fabrics for sale. A great way to make your own wardrobe.

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...).

Little known to the general public, the observatory in Rouen is nevertheless a true monument which has had all its importance in French astronomy during the last century! Founded in 1884 by Ludovic Gully, professor of mathematics in Rouen, the observatory was used to photograph the passage of Halley's comet in 1910 or the solar eclipse of 1912. Today the place receives the public free of charge on the ^1st Saturday of each month and opens according to important events (eclipses, Nuits des étoiles). A must for young and old alike.

Whether for special occasions or just for fun, Funny Cooking Traiteur offers appetizers, gourmet cakes, entremets, tarts, macaroons, cheesecakes and many other sweet and savory delights. Individual portions make tasting easier, and avoid the chore of cutting. Orders must be placed in advance and collected on site. Funny Cooking Traiteur requires a 33% deposit to confirm orders.

The Hague Model Air Club is a model airplane club located in Flottemanville-Hague, in the town of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Since 1974, the club has been offering model airplane activities, with competitions and regular meetings. The club has had premises financed by the commune since 2019, as well as two asphalt runways. It has around 60 members, including more than 15 competitors in various categories (planes, gliders, helicopters, models). The club has won numerous titles, with over 63 gold, 20 silver and 27 bronze medals, including 14 individual and team world championship titles. The Hague Model Air Club also organizes events such as open days and large glider meetings, and recently hosted the French Aerobatic Championship in 2023.

Permanent stay at the observatory every Saturday afternoon between and. Located 400 kilometres north-east of Le Havre and 5 kilometres south of Etretat, the observatory of the astronomical society in Le Havre has a material, a mm telescope under a m diameter dome. Precise and state-of-the-art equipment to observe and dream of the stars.

An ideal association to search for its ancestors. Promotion of genealogy but also of all related activities, heraldry, sigillographie, demography… The grouping promotes mutual assistance among researchers, respect for and protection of old documents, and publishes works of general interest.

Have you ever dared to imagine yourself making your own macaroons, pastries, sushi, tajines, Lebanese dishes, etc? The trainers of Do it yourself will take you to the discovery of flavours as you will learn pastry and confectionery (strawberries, ice creams, sweets...) and exotic cuisine (Japan, West Indies, Africa...), or even how to make your own bread. Gourmets will try their hand at creating a pièce montée, decorating with chocolate and making their own croissants. A gift idea to offer or to offer yourself.

This recently opened establishment may not stand out at first glance, but it's already a mecca for the gaming world. More than just a store, it's a play complex that includes a restaurant and a gaming bar. To reach the cashier, you have to cross two rows of huge shelves filled with boxes: hours of entertainment ahead. The catering area features large tables for 60 or so guests, who can choose from the 700 freely accessible games listed online. A convivial rendezvous.

A master craftswoman, Patricia studied bobbin lace at the Bayeux Lace Conservatory and opened her workshop nearly 20 years ago. Her work is remarkable and can be found on doilies, postcards, jewellery, bookmarks... It's an art and a highly sophisticated traditional manual technique, enabling her to weave delicate and very fine pieces. This lacemaker runs courses all year round in the surrounding area, and offers workshops in her studio.

The first escape game on the Côte Fleurie! Before setting up Le Hangar à Énigmes, David and Emmanuel, two enthusiasts, played over forty escape games around the world! Welcome to a life-size escape game full of surprises. Three rooms (Caribbean Treasure, Dangerous Landing, Clandestine Casino) and total immersion. Augmented reality also promises a game of espionage 2.0 in the streets of Trouville. Try it out, whether you're a beginner or an expert!

The DOJO ZEN DE ROUEN offers you the chance to experience Zen meditation in a soothing setting, conducive to self-abandonment. Guided by experienced teachers, you can immerse yourself in zazen, a form of seated meditation deeply rooted in Buddhist tradition. As well as practising Zen meditation, the dojo also offers you the opportunity to study the teachings of Indian, Chinese and Japanese masters, enabling you to deepen your understanding of this age-old philosophy and apply it to everyday life. It's an ideal place for those seeking to cultivate inner peace and wisdom.

La Cavalerie de Montchaton is an equestrian tourism center located in Orval sur Sienne. The center offers equestrian activities for the whole family in a friendly atmosphere that respects the well-being of the horses. La Cavalerie de Montchaton accepts payment by bank and postal cheques, vacation vouchers and cash. Parking and sanitary facilities are available. Groups are also welcome. For those wishing to explore the surrounding area, the Pointe d'Agon beach at Agon-Coutainville and the Coudeville-sur-Mer beach are nearby.

The Club d'aviron Les Andelys Tosny is located in Les Trois-Lacs, on the Chemin de l'Haguette. It offers rowing activities for all levels, whether for competition or simply for the pleasure of rowing. The club also organizes rowing excursions, notably the "randonnée des trois lacs".

The Rouen Zen Dojo is a religious organization. It offers the practice of Zen, notably through zazen meditation.