Fun and entertainment Ile-De-France

An old red brick factory, which has also kept the exterior of its material, has gone from one abounding to another: the industrial one with may be barges coming to pick up productions and the cultural one as there are regular events. The theatre and circus which are contemporary have a quality setting that can accommodate up to 270 seats. There are many artists and companies, and the town hall of Pantin has launched bridges between the companies and the inhabitants of the neighbourhood which is often associated with cultural projects.

La Station is first and foremost a party venue like few others in Paris: here you can shout in the open air (we won't disturb anyone), sing, dance until late, listen to loud music, and above all, excellent music. Yes, the programme is excellent: sharp but festive, eclectic and emerging, a whole scene is blossoming here. The collective - which, let's not forget, has signed an agreement with the SNCF - also offers artist residencies.

Its aerial curves distinguish it from other buildings in the city, which is not very surprising: the Embarcadère was inaugurated in 2013 and immediately met with vast success. Thus, it has quickly become the heart of the city's culture: current music mainly, but also theater, circus or dance are still as many opportunities to come there. Its modular room can hold up to 800 people, and its hall is regularly the setting for exhibitions. L'Embarcadère is today an essential actor of the cultural landscape of Aubervilliers.

This place which is located in the vast Paul Delouvrier lodge is dedicated to children: the bodily awakening room, digital museum, reading room, drawing wall are a few examples. There are also themed weekends, including shows and film screenings. Finally, there is a large garden which, as from spring, allows a nice discovery of nature. Also note that the place offers a very extensive program throughout the year, including Heritage Days dedicated to children and countless specific dedicated workshops. The only downside: once there, the children do not want to leave

Easy to find, this spot is bristling with canvases reaching for the sky. It's the gathering place for circus tents: the space of the same name is located here. Over 4,200 square meters, and for almost 30 years, the best circus companies from France and abroad have come and gone: the place is a place of effervescent creation. La Villette also provides accommodation for artists and companies in residence: the Chapithôtel. In summer, the Espace Chapiteaux is transformed into a leisure area.

It's going to be very difficult to tell you all about this space game without revealing what happens inside, from start to finish. Suffice it to say that the introduction is destabilising, to say the least, and after an introduction that immediately gets you into the swing of things, you'll be immersed in a dark universe where an agonising count sets traps for you. A second riddle, called The Dungeon, holds many surprises in store. All in all, one of the best escape games in the capital. Reservations required.

It's all in the name! In the lively Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, you'll find a place like no other in the capital. Here, darts are not relegated to a dark corner of the bar, but are given pride of place: this is the den for enthusiasts of the genre. We say "amateurs", because anyone can come here, whatever their level, preferably with friends of course. Beyond that, it's a great place to go out, with a number of on-site nibbles (including tapas) and a fine selection of draught beers.

Does Seven Squares Paris ring a bell? Quite simply, it's the largest indoor leisure center in Paris, which has just opened its doors at Boom Boom Villette. Over an area of almost 5,000 m², you'll enjoy a unique entertainment experience, whatever your age. There are 15 high-tech bowling lanes, a Nuketown-themed laser game, mini-golf 2.0, a free-motion virtual reality room, an arcade zone with 30 games, a trampoline park, and "Tortuga Island" for little pirates. Fun for all!

A nice stopover, born of the imagination of two friends, Marie Genet and Clémentine Touton, and which works so well that it has a second establishment in the 17th. The principle: a place thought like a little cocoon, in which you feel good immediately. Light colours and wood are the main materials used, and it is indeed very successful. You come here to eat good, healthy food, but also to have a fresh fruit juice (because here you say - and you are - healthy). You can also enjoy a Spritz cocktail that you can take in summer on the bench on the pavement. It's not wide, but it's a great idea.

This bar is one of the best-known in the area, widely renowned for its ambience, so it attracts a hybrid clientele who sometimes come from far and wide. Whether you need a connection or a pint, the Sputnik will give you a warm welcome. Gamers will also appreciate the foosball table and the beer pong table (on request). And if you want to immortalize your evening, you can even take a self-portrait in the venue's photo booth. In short, you're sure to have a great time here.

Whether you're a gin lover or just want to discover this increasingly trendy spirit, this bar is the place for you! Tiger Paris offers no less than 100 gins in 13 signature cocktails, and 1,040 combinations of gins and tonics! No one in the capital seems able to do better! In this magnificent setting, come - preferably with friends - to spend some time in a great atmosphere, with a team who know their beverages inside out, and who will be able to advise you in the best possible way. If your appetite is whetted, some tapas are also available.

This family brasserie, established since 1917 in the heart of the ^4th arrondissement of Paris on the banks of Paris facing the Ile Saint-Louis, has kept its old-fashioned decor with its blue and yellow period tiles. In addition to her home cooking for lunch and dinner, she also runs a tea room and offers very good products for an afternoon break: quality coffee, Mariage Frères teas, Berthillon ice creams, Alain Milliat juices and nectars, but also estate wines for those who would like to have an early aperitif. A good address to make a relaxing stop in the heart of Paris and regain strength for those who are strolling in the capital.

Welcome to Bo Ranch, a top-of-the-range equestrian center! Reining, a 100% Western dressage discipline, is practiced here. The site also hosts numerous international competitions, providing the perfect setting for festive and convivial events. The clubhouse opens its doors to high-quality catering, under a magnificent glass roof decorated with taste and modernity, in a slightly American style. À la carte: foie gras terrine, sweet and sour duck breast, sweet potato churros and glazed turnips, burgers, extra-bitter chocolate mousse...

A real Irish pub located a few steps away from the neighborhood's cinemas, Murphy's House is suitable for aperitif time with colleagues or for a drink later in the evening. The beer list is very complete. The establishment also offers salads, tapas and burgers for those who appreciate the pub atmosphere but not necessarily the foam! Murphy's also serves dishes (pork rib's, ham and truffle shells, tartar...). A tip: try the cocktail of the day, always fresh and accompanied by a fresh fruit skewer.

Taverny's main cultural facility, the Théâtre Madeleine Renaud boasts a vast 487-seat auditorium, an outdoor stage area, three rehearsal studios for artists, a dance studio and two function rooms. There are as many performances here as there are diverse offerings: theater, modern and classical music, comedy and beautiful dance. The box office is open on Wednesdays and Fridays.

The Avant-Scène is a particularly lively place in Rueil: there are theatre, improvisation, urban dances, singing courses, but the place is also and above all the representation. Many performances are scheduled throughout the year, which allow you to discover new talents. A recording studio and a rehearsal room are also available for students and artists. You can register for courses in the year or for courses over a day. The agenda can be consulted on the website of the Mairie town hall.

Le Faust, under the Alexandre III bridge, on the banks of the Seine with the Grand Palais and the Eiffel Tower on the horizon, is one of Paris's must-visit establishments. The advantage is that you can really spend the whole evening there, as it's a bar, a club, located under the historic bridge, and a restaurant all rolled into one. If you choose to dine here, you're free to sway until very late on the dancefloor of the club next door, listening to the great sound of the international DJs who regularly take to the decks at Le Faust.

La Mezcaleria-Bar Clandestino isn't a bar, quite the contrary. It's simply the bar of the chic 4-star 1K hotel, a temple of Peruvian culture in Paris. And it takes its name from mezcal, an agave-based beverage distilled at around 40°. This spirit is reminiscent of tequila. The cocktails based on Peruvian brandy are all very surprising, like El Pepino: Pisco Tacama Acholado Hendrick's, fresh cucumber juice, yellow chartreuse, house rosemary liqueur, lemon juice, yolk, sugar, egg white and wasabi.

Boum Boum is a club with a chic, designer look, located a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe on Place de l'Étoile. It plays all the major hits of the moment, but its great originality lies in the interactivity it offers. The video clips of certain songs appear on a giant screen in karaoke mode, and everyone can sing along! It's easy to get in shape for a song, and it's a real treat. And even the massacre of a great classic has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Note that the atmosphere is very youthful.

Some say it's one of the best after-work spots in Paris, and it certainly is! Because Fitzroy is a very special place near Bastille, where everything is done to make you feel at ease, in a most convivial and festive atmosphere: on two floors, people come here to have a drink from the end of the day, or share a burger with friends. As the evening wears on, if you're itching to dance, the parties (mostly vinyl and disco) set the dancefloor alight in a good-natured atmosphere. We love it!

Auteuil is a jumping racecourse par excellence and hosts the Grand Steeple-Chase, a spectacular hurdle race, the major event of the season in May. The Prix du Président de la République is also a must. Auteuil can accommodate up to 40,000 people. For the little ones (children from 3 to 10 years old), the racecourse regularly organizes pony rides, pony hop races... Unique experiences to share with the family. Finally, every Sunday, you can attend races, some of which are the best in the world!

This small bar offers, mainly for lunch, good simple and affordable dishes. But the 61 is mainly known for being a place of debate and discussion, and where the entertainment is as frequent as it is serious. A group of journalists and artists has chosen 61 as their headquarters, thus promoting the emergence of numerous openings and exhibitions, moments of discussion and meetings. A unique place which is just a few steps from Parc de la Villette.

If you've never gone to Studio Galande, this is the time! This small neighborhood cinema of about 80 places each week offers about films and cartoons that have left the traditional network. But on Friday and Saturday evening at p. m., the Studio transforms to become… the house of the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Every weekend, the fans pay tribute to this musical comedy of the 1970 s by wearing Magenta costumes, or so famous Dr. Franck Furter, for a night projection. Two teams of actors join to animate the evening, so provide ammunition: rice, crécelles and water bottles. At the end of the year, cinema organizes evenings Double Feature: RHPS and a Tim Burton film. Let's do the time warp again!

Worn out by an intense day's work? Don't wait any longer and take a trip to one of the capital's most unusual addresses. Hidden away on the floor of a laundromat, this trendy new bar in the République district will surprise you. Set in a real Parisian apartment, you'll be able to sit on comfortable banquettes laid out for the occasion, or even on the swings for the more adventurous... On the menu: unique or classic cocktails revisited by the in-house barman. Drinks such as the Basilic instinct (fresh basil, cucumber, lime juice, Hendrick's cucumber and rose gin) or the French love (raspberry syrup, fruit, liqueur) are sure to relax you. The ideal bar to wash your clothes (with friends).

From the adventure of "28, rue Dunois", a place of jazz creation born in a barn in 1977, came this theatre built a little further away than the previous one, now destroyed. It is exclusively dedicated to the performance for young people: theatre, music, object theatre... In addition, the Aleph ensemble offers here to all audiences concerts dedicated to contemporary composers. Since 2011, the Dunois Theatre has been focusing on arts education in order to "defend certain values that can stop the disenchantment of the current world and its youth". To achieve this, the Amin Théâtre and its director are now working in this place that loves its young audience.

An exceptional address! An experience for infusion lovers. It's a safe bet that you'll never taste your teas in the same way again once you've discovered the subtlety of the teas prepared here by tea mistress Yu Hui Tseng. The atmosphere is authentic and aesthetic, with kettles where the water is always kept at the right temperature. Teas come from China and Taiwan. This is the world's largest tea cellar, with over 1,000 varieties on offer, almost all of them top-of-the-range.

This former baroque cabaret, named after the famous mystic pilgrim Grigori Rasputin, is now listed as a Monument Historique. And that's not all. It has long been one of the best-known meeting places in this chic part of the capital. Drink, eat and dance to a carefully selected and mixed soundtrack. The hype must of the Golden Triangle, frequented by a clientele that is generally very wealthy. You'll have to show your credentials to get in here.

Nestled on the rooftop of the famous BHV Marais, the Perchoir lives up to its name, offering a breathtaking view of the capital and its emblematic monuments. And it's not just tourists who love to hang out at the Perchoir, but Parisians themselves, who know all the best places to grab a drink and a bite to eat! The cleverly staged decor and vegetation invite you to forget the hustle and bustle of the city. As for the view - we insist - it's unique. First come, first served: no advance bookings here!

Right in the heart of the Latin Quarter, a stone's throw from the Luxembourg Gardens, the Pantheon and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Café de l'Odéon welcomes you in fine weather on the theatre's forecourt, which is transformed into a vast terrace surrounded by erudite bookshops and handsome buildings. Here, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the boulevards under a parasol to sip a soft drink, a coffee or a small mousse, or even grab a bite to eat for a reasonable price, while enjoying a cuvée from a small proprietor selected by the chef.

La Liberté - or La Lib for those in the know - is not only one of the cheapest bars in Paname, it's also atypical, simple, festive and, above all, unpretentious. Students, dreamers, chess fans and fans of good old-fashioned rock (or electro) flock here, as does the Formica-look venue. Exhibitions and impromptu concerts make it an institution in the neighborhood and beyond. Indeed, while the area's regulars are numerous, people also come from far and wide to enjoy the breeze of freedom that blows through - and that's good!

A café and bistro in the heart of the lively Bastille district! The terrace with its pretty blue tables is always packed, even in winter. Clearly, the Café des Anges is one of those places in the ^11th arrondissement where all generations meet and mingle. The decor is very Parisian bistro, with checkered tablecloths and moleskin or wooden banquettes for those who want a bite to eat. The walls are cluttered with photos and posters, and there's a beautiful display case with heterogeneous objects.

On the ^7th floor above the Terrass hotel is the Rooftop, the establishment's bar, which will delight visitors and even aficionados of the area, as the view over Paris is so beautiful, especially at sunset. The Rooftop is the perfect place for an aperitif with friends or family, sipping one or two signature cocktails to the sound of a playlist or live music. It's a place you can go to depending on the program on offer, and it's a pretty rich one at that. The Rooftop can be covered depending on the weather, and is heated in winter!

Nestled at the top of the Grands Boulevards, the Shed easily takes on the air of an oasis: we visit this rooftop as much to take in the sights and sounds of the capital as to savor refreshingly daring cocktails. In this cozy, designer corner, punctuated by touches of greenery, you can sip a sake with jasmine tea liqueur, or a Fair vodka with lemon cordial scented with lemongrass and tangy basil... while others can rejuvenate with a coconut water with lime juice and kaffir syrup.

Le Zorba is one of those places that keep the Parisian working class alive by mixing people from all walks of life. It's a place where you'll meet not-so-tired bobos, club rejects and local night owls. Mini-concerts and DJ nights are held in the sublime vaulted cellar, with its limited capacity but palpable warmth. And that's part of the charm of the place: its rootsy feel. In short, it's a real bar in its own right.

La Belle Hortense is an old Parisian café with a pretty old-fashioned zinc roof, where you can enjoy pleasant vintages at very affordable prices while chatting amiably at the bar. Launched in 1997, the place has always kept a loyal clientele. It's also a bookshop with a very fine library - both in form and content - where you can take your time browsing from book to book, in search of what you're looking for, while sipping an aperitif. Here's a place that perfectly combines literature and fine wine!

In the heart of the prestigious Boulevard Haussmann district, the Smile Bar is sure to delight night owls. Athappy hour, the place attracts customers who come to enjoy a convivial after-work drink to kick off the evening. The later it gets, the more the atmosphere lends itself to dancing and partying. In a warm and resolutely trendy decor, entirely lined with red velvet, the Smile Bar is ideal for an evening out with friends. The cocktails are of the highest quality, and the choice of whiskies is extensive. The Smile Bar is undoubtedly one of the neighborhood's best addresses.

An ideally located café-bistro, just a stone's throw from the Carreau du Temple. It's the place to be after a stroll for a traditional coffee, or with friends for dinner, an aperitif or an afterwork session, with dishes to share and, of course, a wide range of drinks: house cocktails, beers, wines, spirits and liqueurs. Café crème is also "gourmet", as the dishes on offer are a feast for the eyes and taste buds: brunches, burgers, large salads, fish & chips, burratas, vegetarian hot dogs, bobuns, savoury waffles, chocolate churros..

Just a stone's throw from Place Gambetta and in the immediate vicinity of Père-Lachaise, the Kahwehgi Coffee House is the ideal place for a coffee break, or even a snack and aperitif after a stroll through the tree-lined alleys of the capital's most famous cemetery. The establishment, as its name suggests, is in fact a pretty place where you can enjoy good Pfaff coffees, best roaster in France ten years ago, a café macchiato, a viennois, a tchai latte and many other pleasant beverages.

With its Far Eastern decor, the former Japanese Divan painted by Toulouse-Lautrec has been a venue for rock, electro, chanson and world music since 1994. Clubbing is also practiced here, with spectacular visual effects. The venue, which today boasts a 400-seat auditorium and a 100-seat mezzanine, was built in 1830. It became "Nippon" forty years later, as a result of Japanese fashion. At the time, it was a cabaret where vocal artists and strippers mingled.

Having an aperitif in the middle of an artist's studio is what L'Impasse, which opened very recently, is all about. This kind of alternative place, so popular in Berlin and London, is the latest spot in the neighborhood. In this former factory turned loft, you'll settle in under a large glass roof. In small, vintage, salvaged-furnished lounges, you drink fine wines and beers accompanied by charcuterie and cheese boards, salads and bagels. The white walls feature works created in situ.

If the name doesn't inspire you, we'd like to add that to get in, you'd better wear a thick cardigan, a scarf, and a beanie. The Kube Hôtel is unique in that it houses a contemporary, conceptual, and atypical design bar. With a stunning decor combining light projections, frosted floors, blocks of ice, and attractive furniture, the Ice bar offers you the chance to taste cocktails based on Finlandia vodka, all at a temperature of -20°C. The venue also boasts a dancefloor and a cosy lounge area adjoining the ice bar!

For those who've had enough of the rue de Charonne and its surroundings, the Piston Pélican is a bar with a good-natured atmosphere. The name comes from a theater troupe that once loved the place. On the drinks front, you'll find everything you need to quench your thirst, including the Carthusian fathers' artisanal gentian, wines, beers... And to wash it all down: falafel, rice and vegetable bowls, authentic Fish & Chips, baked Mont-d'Or, planks... As for the music: songs, gypsy jazz, rock, electro and regular concerts.

You'll need to walk a few minutes after passing the ring road, if you're coming from Paris, but you'll see, these few extra steps are worth it! A newcomer to the Montrouge music scene, the Backstage is a very honourable café-concert. Be careful, here we don't jump into a sweaty atmosphere while a band is trying to make its instruments scream. No, here you settle down in a cosy setting, have a drink (or share a board), and listen to funk, rock, with a very dynamic program that offers you several appointments a week. A very nice place for outings with friends - necessarily successful.

Unfortunately, this sumptuous cocktail bar doesn't give anyone a chance to get in. It's best to come dressed appropriately, and well accompanied. But if you do manage to get in, you'll fall in love with the moldings, statues, and antique furniture of this iconic venue. Of course, the programme is highly specialised, with artistic performances, concerts, and DJ sets to entertain the trendy clientele. As you can see, you come here, and there's a small chance you'll get in if you show your - very - credentials.

A unique concept in Paris. And with good reason: while you're having a drink with friends, you're a trader. Explanation: depending on the orders placed, drink prices change every 100 seconds. Players can bet on the evolution of prices, but be warned: this is a playful mode, and you're obviously not here to make huge savings. As for the rest, the urban setting and the sheer number of people who come here give the place a festive, sometimes rather overexcited atmosphere, making it a Pigalle mecca.

Another perfect example of a place to party in the north-east of Paris: the 9B is a "dining bar and a dance cellar" that lives at all hours, all year round. With its bright room, large terrace and basement cellar which is suitable for fiery evenings, the 9B deserves a special mention. Other advantages include the very affordable prices of drinks and dishes on offer. Also, don't miss the live shows (see the programming on the website) and the apérocks! It is a place where you feel really good.

Its sign shines brightly in the dark Rue Delambre, like an invitation to stop in. Jazz fans who push open the door will feel right at home in this warm, woody little bar. There's nothing special about the slightly smoky atmosphere, like a little something extra, perhaps due to the music and the posters of jazzmen that adorn the walls, with Coltrane and Davis in the lead, or to the discreet patronage of Paul Auster. Gainsbourg and Brel will also be keeping an eye on you in this beautiful atmosphere.

It's one of the new spots on the Parisian cocktail scene, in a neighborhood that until now hasn't been the best for cocktails. The name? Candid! Unique, the place has been imagined as a throwback to the 1960s, to the so-called " Space Age ", i.e. the period of the conquest of space - we won't tell you more! The cocktails on offer range from classics to original creations, with or without alcohol, and include a snack bar and cocktail bar. Festive atmosphere guaranteed: we love it!

The location is well known: situated in the lower part of the Champs-Elysées, it was the Espace Cardin from 1970 to 2016, then home to the Théâtre de la Ville until 2023, while the latter underwent renovation work. It is now the Théâtre de la Concorde. The aim of this new venue is to be a space for artistic creation, reflection and debate, to question the world today. To achieve this, the infrastructure is not lacking in scope: in addition to the 650-seat auditorium, the venue boasts a 150-seat studio, as well as a film club.