Fun and entertainment Pays De La Loire

Since 2006, it is the big hall of Nantes Métropole. The Zenith is located at the crossroads of the Nantes-Saint-Nazaire expressway and the ring road, on the Ar Mor site, near public transport. Sound quality, modular public and stage spaces, outdoor scenography on show nights thanks to its highest façade functioning as a giant screen: so many undeniable assets. The Zenith can accommodate from 2,200 to 9,000 people (and 4,900 in seated configuration), making it one of the largest Zeniths in France in terms of capacity. The Zenith of Nantes Metropole, designed by the architects Chaix and Morel, hosts major national and international tours, and adapts to all kinds of shows: concert, circus, comedy, film-concert, one man show ... A beautiful program to discover on the site of the room.

Choice of barrel or square tables. Orders are taken at the counter. The big flat-screen TV is a real sports fan's dream, but it's a rugby match you've got to see to feel the fever rise. Exclusively Anglo-Saxon music for a clientele with a casual or elegant look, who chat, sing and even dance between two games of pool or darts. A must-try is the draught table at the back of the bar on the left, with its 2 draught taps (Guiness and Carlsberg). You can order and serve yourself. A modern, playful version of the giraffe. Around 2am, the bell announces closing time. And already! Mulligan's reputation is well earned.

This bar bar is worth a visit for the beauty of the building that houses it. Called the house of the Apothecaries, it dates from the th century, on three floors and is built in half-timbered. It is good to settle in the wood tables, illuminated in the light glow of some candles. You can also enjoy the various exhibitions and the few small acoustic concerts. The terrace, for its part, makes happy, sunny and in the heart of the pedestrian street, in a lively and lively neighborhood.

The Pathé Atlantis in Saint-Herblain is the largest cinema in the Nantes area with its 14 screens and 2916 seats. Located near the ring road (Porte d'Ar Mor) and the tramway line 1 (Victor Schoelcher stop), it is in the heart of the Atlantis area. The parking lot is free and equipped with an access ramp for people with reduced mobility. In order to access directly to the hall, opt for the quick solution of the e-ticket! Simply reserve your seat on the mobile application or directly online, then print the e-ticket or present it directly on your phone or tablet. It's easy and free! In case of a setback, you can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before the show. For more comfort, the Pathé Atlantis seats are numbered (choose your seat when you reserve online or at the box office). Two candy stands offer a range of sweet and savory, hot and cold products, to be enjoyed on site or in front of the screen! On the programming side: all the films of the moment, but also the performances of the Comédie-Française: Lucrèce Borgia or Britannicus live from the Comédie-Française. Pathé Atlantis also offers the latest technology: 4K digital image, Dolby Atmos sound, and dynamic D-BOX seats. Take advantage of flash sales for Tuesday screenings (exclusively online). Discover the all-you-can-eat subscriptions offering unlimited access to more than 100 cinemas: Cinépass under 26, Cinepass Solo or Cinépass Duo. And finally, e-tickets have become a must to avoid lines at the box office: you can buy them on the website (or on the application downloaded on your smartphone), print them out - or even easier, you can present your e-ticket directly from your smartphone... It's fast, there's no extra charge and cancellation is possible up to 15 minutes before the show.

Slot machines, video poker and electronic roulette or the quiet atmosphere of the English roulette, boule and blackjack tables, the choice is vast to titillate the luck. The Texas Hold'em Poker tables in "cashgame" and tournaments welcome poker enthusiasts. There is also a beautiful modern bistro overlooking the gardens, with a magnificent terrace, before meeting up with friends at the night bar where DJs and bands liven up the evening. In summer, the Pineapple Café, the outdoor bar, offers an exotic setting for an aperitif over homemade tapas.

A famous Irish-pub in football fans, because there are four screens, the square and a wide choice of beers. All the ingredients to watch a match between enthusiasts, under optimum conditions! For others, there is a pinball, darts and other games. At noon, the team offers a high quality restoration.

Installed under the naves, Steréolux is a high place of the cultural life of Nantes. Composed of two halls, the largest called "Maxi" (up to 1,200 people) and the second "Micro" (400 people), the place hosts concerts throughout the year, but also exhibitions, shows for children, artists in residence, installations, workshops, screenings, conferences... Among the highlights are the Scopitone festival (electronic cultures and digital arts) in September and the Inrockuptibles festival in November. Some examples of the 2023-2024 season to come: Izia, Hoshi, Pierre de Maere, Ko Ko Mo, IAM, Niska, Yuzmv...

Half-zebra, half giraffe, okapi is an endangered animal, like this atypical bar. Famous for its dry shooters card and burst, which envious the night-old Angevine youth, it has two rooms: one (blue and red, all mosaics and vintage benches) at the top where merry drains are gathered for a drink, and the other in the vaulted cellar with a second bar and colorful stools for lovers of acoustic concerts and DJ evenings. It's a place of connoisseurs, don't expect to see anyone. People come here to find their friends at the closing of the other bars, share a glass by resurrecting the world, around shooters with evocative names: Kamikaze, Orgasm, Monkey Brain… Music evenings are inspired by rock and house/techno. We will regret that the bar is so noisy when it meets…

A charming little guinguette on the banks of the Sarthe in the square des Tanneries, quai Louis-Blanc, at the foot of the ramparts of the Plantagenet town. On the program: guinguette-style dance evenings, dance lessons, shows, concerts, dances... and tastings of local produce. Boat trips are also available on Sundays. Entertainment and concerts are regularly scheduled. The atmosphere is friendly. All generations rub shoulders. The full program is available on the website. However, schedules may change at short notice depending on weather conditions. The inconvenience of the great outdoors!

This vast 1,800 m² bowling alley is located a little before Luçon. New and modern, it has 8 bowling lanes, Arcade games, 8 English billiards, as well as a modular reception room from 60 to 100^m², which can accommodate up to 100 people. Other activities: laser game and 3 GT3 simulators (racing cars) to practice on the famous circuits. Large bar and many activities including karaoke every Friday evening. Possibility to organize bachelor parties, parties, formulas for seniors or birthday parties for children.

In the heart of the pedestrian street, the Bahiana opens onto an exotic and exotic setting: two beautiful central bars, large comfortable red benches, good cocktails. With its 20 or so springs, it is a must see. This rum distillery is a real invitation to travel. Bahiana's specialities, the numerous surprising and explosive macerations: ginger, passion fruit, coconut, pineapple, but also its rums and excellent cocktails nicely presented..

Facing the beach, this casino attracts slot machine enthusiasts looking for something extra, as well as tourists staying in the resort who'd like to treat themselves to a few extra days off, all in a modern, spacious setting. On the program: 120 slot machines with reels, video reels or poker, from 1 cent upwards, blackjack table, electronic blackjack, English roulette, boule and electronic English roulette. A brasserie with terrace.

One of the major hubs of Manche's nightlife. Le Barouf is an undisputed success with the Sarthe population. Regulars enjoy the bar or terrace (very quiet, as it's on a pedestrian street) before the evening begins. Le Barouf is a cultural melting pot with a lively atmosphere. The bar hosts exhibitions (often of works by young Beaux-Arts graduates). Many concerts are also organized: DJs, slammers, French chanson... Lola Baï, ThOM, la Gabylie, Fat Super, Run Ronie Run... The whole local scene is in full swing. The decor is worth its weight in gold (or peanuts): a little underground New York subway, especially in the toilets where your graffiti will be welcome.

For fun in the city centre around a bowling alley, billiards or a game of darts, head for the Coliseum. This former cinema has a bar, free wi-fi and a mezzanine for your fun afternoons and evenings. You won't see time pass thanks to a controlled atmosphere (well-dosed light and music) and a warm welcome. Did you know, indeed, that if you make a good score, you can win a cocktail? A world open to everyone that also organizes your children's birthdays and your company's parties.

Your main accessory to come here will be a pair of sunglasses, since in Sables-d'Olonne, the comet's passage can be observed all year long. In the heart of the embankment of Sables-d'Olonne, the large and beautiful terrace facing the sea attracts. One comes there to have breakfast or coffee with a newspaper in hand, a refreshment in the afternoon, or to nibble for lunch and dinner, facing the ocean while perfecting one's tan. La Comète has a contemporary look with dominant gray and turquoise colors, recalling the colors of the ocean.

The Art Scene is above all a nice place where James has created a very friendly atmosphere. A bistro but also a place for meetings, exchanges and culture. "The only bar where you can arrive alone without feeling alcoholic! "The bar, all in length, is quite small, but the terrace on the rue du Château, allows you to chat before and after the shows. In the back room, a stage hosts more than eclectic artistic activities: acoustic concerts, exhibitions, slam, stories, theatre, improvisations and many more. A place to discover and meet people over a beer, such as a Bouffay beer, or a glass of wine, accompanied, for example, by a plate of sausage. An ideal place for a cultural aperitif.

Pass the porch of the Compagnie du Café-Théâtre, sit back and enjoy the show! You'll understand why for more than 20 years it has been an essential part of the Nantes humor scene. In this atypical and warm place, you can laugh, have a drink and play. The rooms offer intimate and friendly shows. At the bar Chez Marius you can have a drink or a snack, meet the artists after their show. For those who wish to get on stage, the company offers courses and workshops. A place to discover or rediscover!

No less than 5 puzzles spread over 10 rooms are waiting for you at Leave in Time. Some rooms are even adaptable in children's mode to entertain your children. This is the case for The Infernal Cruise and The Temple. The young investigators will be accompanied by an adult or the game master, in case you want to leave them in complete autonomy. There are also some for adults, don't worry. A third room is also available for adults: The Studio, where you will have to prove your talents to become a super star and become a legend.

What a charm! This Boudoir is a good thing. engouffrez yourself in this small passage from the rue d'Alsace, and discover this original café hidden at the bottom of a courtyard… The card, if it does not exceed references, offers some raw products (Aubance, Saumur Gross, etc.). We share with friends or colleagues a glass or a meal on the thumb. The terrace, surrounded by beautiful vegetation, offers 30 seats in the shade. French music as much as possible, privatisables evenings on the floor possibly, customers of the visitors, we are here a little like Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The croissants of breakfast in the millésimées sardines, the delicious hot chocolate of the taste, or the sweet salami and toast of the drink, every moment is charming. It talks, it laughs— it's savour, we meet it, it's found, far from the tumult and for the expected reunion of after work. A real boudoir, what!

The Pornic casino attracts gambling enthusiasts of all kinds in the hope of teasing the luck. This Partouche group address offers 150 latest generation slot machines, an electronic English roulette, an electronic blackjack and traditional games (English roulette, blackjack and an Ultimate Poker table). Concerts and shows are organised throughout the year in the La Ria auditorium. Two meeting and seminar rooms are available, as well as a bistro-style restaurant, Le Trèfle, with a contemporary decor.

The largest cinema complex in the Vendée. It is equipped with innovative HFR equipment. Nine rooms with giant screens and digital sound. Room 1 has a 154 m² screen and 4K! Equipped for the projection of 3D films and the broadcasting of sports and musical events. For children: Ciné Bambino. Every week, a film for young audiences at a single price of €6.60. Every last Sunday of the month, "I'm discovering cinema" session, special for 2-4 year olds with a short film, atmospheric lighting and reduced sound volume.

This large bowling alley has 12 competition-approved lanes, including one specially adapted for the disabled, and offers a wide range of packages: unlimited bowling with soft drinks, student, group and corporate packages, and birthday parties. Between strikes, you can also play billiards, table soccer or the interactive wall, or relax in front of the giant screen on match nights. The bar-restaurant will satisfy even the hungriest of appetites, and it's also possible to organize aperitif dinners or even buffets.

Vestiaire is the story of three pals who, coming out of a rugby game, wanted to create a place where the atmosphere of the third half-time. And it's successful. This bar regularly retransmits rugby matches with more than reasonable prices (3 euros per pint of beer), making the place convivial and relaxing in a relaxing atmosphere. Special evening once a month, a small terrace in the afternoon and treat your sausages at the time of the aperitif. A nice little bar like you love!

At the beginning of the 19th century, horse races were already organised by the municipality of Les Sables-d'Olonne, on the beach. At that time, there was neither a racing society nor a racecourse. In 1913, the Minister of Agriculture ordered the town to stop racing on the beach and to create a racecourse. In 1913, the Société des courses is created: it is the birth of the Hippodrome de la Lande. With its growing success, a new racecourse was built in 1970: the Malbrande.

The place is atypical and original: every night owl knows the Bar des Artistes. More than a bar, Le BDA is above all a café-concert that organizes concerts and improvisation sessions every week from September to May. The outdoor stage then takes over, every Friday in summer, on the terrace under the cherry trees of Place Résistance. In short, this lively year-round venue has a soul. On Saturday evenings, you have to elbow your way to a seat. The clientele is young, but all generations mix.

This "gay & lesbian" bar and discotheque welcomes all generations. Known for its wild parties and, above all, its back-room, the atmosphere here is extremely hot. As a major player in the first gay pride in Le Mans, he contributed to the unique value of our town being recognized as one of the few in France to clearly commit to and accept the LGBT community. Between the drag queens, the sexy boys, the hot gogos and the famous shower, which never lets up, customers quickly get into the swing of things. And if the atmosphere gets too hot, you can relax in the K-Chô (men's area) and get lost in its labyrinth! The young, dynamic bosses are constantly striving to offer you the best evenings out, and it shows! These include a visit from Benoît from Secret Story, a Desireless concert, a Magloire show, an Ysa Ferrer showcase, as well as drag queen contests, karaoke, and elections for the most beautiful buttocks... You're sure to have a great time here. You can download each month's program on their website or on Facebook "le Babylone officiel".

Le Marlowe, located in the historic center of Nantes, is one of the city's must-visit theme bars. As you enter, you'll be transported into a hushed, retro universe, ideal for an evening out with friends or lovers. The cocktail menu is spectacular, with original creations and revisited classics. The friendly staff will guide you in your choice. Themed evenings include jazz, karaoke, quiz and electro-swing evenings.

A large-scale multiplex with 9 theaters, including 3 equipped with 4K and HFR. The program includes films for the general public, previews in the presence of the directors, filmed concerts, including performances by the Paris National Opera such as Manon... The little ones are not forgotten with a Ciné Bambino cycle specially dedicated to them once a month. All theaters can be rented for private screenings or corporate events. Finally, the various subscription formulas are valid in all the cinemas of the network to immerse yourself in the ^7th Art. All the equipments are accessible to people with reduced mobility, and a magnetic loop is provided for the hearing impaired.

There are two ways to know and go to V & B. The first is to make a jump to buy beer in anticipation of the next soccer match, or rent a pump for the weekend. The V & B'drop-off'sort of. And then there is the 2nd way to come here: that of the time found, of the atmosphere tavern at the time of the aperitif, friends or family, sitting in front of a good sausage of the soil to cut yourself on a wooden board, take the time to choose a good bottle of wines among the hundreds present, for example the "discovery of the month", or "wine of the month of the month" or the Patron's suggestion, which is shared on large, user-friendly tables. You can go out of the beaten paths and start discovering these beers from abbeys, from the clearest to the most brown. Until the boss rings the closure bell. From this 2nd way of seeing things, we conclude that V & B is a place apart, in every sense of the word (because quite far from downtown, and that's so much better).

In this sophisticated place, the same recipe for hot chocolate has been used for 60 years. How not to be tempted! The first sip revives childhood memories, a real Proust's madeleine. Tea lovers have not been forgotten with a selection of fifteen flavors. Your beverage will go perfectly with a pastry or a chocolate. The greed and happiness felt in this century-old setting are a beautiful tribute to the Godineau family adventure. One last piece of advice: don't ignore their macaroons!

Come to Silver Bowl! With 24 bowling lanes, 10 pool tables, a laser-game, bar and other classic arcade games, plus a restaurant, you're sure to have a great time with family and friends. Silver Bowl offers very attractive packages including several games and a drink of your choice. Younger guests can also come and celebrate their birthdays while learning the joys of strike bowling, thanks to bowling and drinks packages. The facility can also be privatized for corporate parties.

This is a Nantes institution that multiplies the animated coffee version, the place of discussion and exchange around photography, science and sometimes offers some good little concerts from behind the faggots in the aperitif trip. The old billiard room is made available to everyone as a meeting room, so it is enough to reserve it in advance. Dish from day to noon and wide range of wines. Note that the first floor is also an exhibition room. Low and second bar for a cosy atmosphere. The original chandeliers Coca-Cola pride the boss. In the beautiful days, the outdoor terrace is particularly pleasant since the new pedestrian facilities and its semi-buried trees…

This trendy Scribe bar is very frequented by Loft fans, because it is located next door! The atmosphere is rather trendy for this spacious bar, with large tables and benches to accommodate groups (especially young people). The terrace is pleasant because it is located south on a pedestrian street, which avoids the inconvenience of the échappement during its aperitif! Large TV screens broadcast the famous soccer matches. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Didier Pellet signs one of the concepts best suited to the banana hangar. A fair coffee, with numerous solidarity products, marked Max Havelaar, such as Malongo coffee, Oxfam beer, wines from Chile or France, fruit juices from the selected country. As what, no need to go far to help producers! At Altercafé, point of Coca-Cola, but the Breizh Cola. The decor is matched with the pallets you would like to have fallen from the cargo. The wall, corrugated plate of the best effect, and a spirit "roots" that does not neglect comfort, quite the opposite. We would like to eat a fresh juice in the middle of the docks… without losing the north: the wall is displayed the position: 47 ° 13 north, 1 ° 33 west. A fair grocery store offers good little things for the aperitif (tapas, chips, peanuts, cashew nuts) but also for the breakfast (tea, coffee, pasta). Scene open to musicians on Tuesday, impros, samba or slam on Wednesday, concerts or DJ from Thursday to Saturday (electro Saturday). And also many relaxation-debates or exhibition-sales.

Popular with the inhabitants of the mountain and surrounding area, the art and test room of the mountain offers the latest films coming out a few weeks after the great city. 2011 is the year of the great leap forward since August 2011, the 200 chairs room is equipped with digital 2 D and 3 D for the delight of all its fans.

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The rich programming of the Piano'cktail in Bouguenais explores the performing arts in all its forms: theater, music, dance, circus arts, puppets, conferences-debates ... like the 2022/2023 season which sees Stefano di Battista (saxophonist), Madeleine Peyroux (jazz), Les Fauves (juggling), Tanguy Pastureau (humor), Queen Blood (dance)... The venue also honors youth and family shows, since a good part of its programming is accessible to the youngest, with Wednesdays reserved for the youngest. As a presenter and co-producer, the Piano'cktail supports the creation and emergence of young companies and regional companies. Also noteworthy are the literary breakfasts, exhibitions, talks and wide angle evenings. Check out the program!

Situated next to 100% Pneus, this extensive open bar offers a lovely range of beers: Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, France... you're sure to sample some fresh, frothy wonders. The place is aptly named, as it's right on the circuit. But that's not the whole story. People come here to listen to local rock bands, or to take part in themed evenings (Quiznights, afterworks...). The place is truly convivial!

In the Halles de la Vie, it is one of the bars that cannot be ignored in Saint-Gilles. A bar-apéro doubled with a cellar. All the bottles from the cellar are available at the bar! Only products from the cellar are sold here. Other assets: a vast terrace as if sitting on the water at high tide, with a magnificent panoramic view of the river and the port, about 400 wine references, a selection of wines by the glass, 150 whiskies, 50 rums and 300 different beers... And to accompany all this, boards of cold meats and cheeses, to enjoy the aperitif.

Want to take a drink in a friendly place and without any manners? The Barablabla often runs on the sidewalk so it is appreciated by the young nantais. Situated in the heart of Bouffay, combining the charm of the old stones and narrow-mindedness that create some conviviality, this bar has made itself known by the concerts it offers, and its audience is faithful to him. The boss is not for nothing in this atmosphere!

On the Place Nap', this glass roof at the foot of the pool where the ibis is located is the setting for this bar-restaurant. When the weather is fine, it unfolds a terrace facing the foot of the kiosk. The door opens onto a large space where the glass and aluminium of the structure are mixed with Scandinavian-style blond wood furniture. The place is made of different spaces with, next to the main room, another one opening onto a covered terrace overlooking the pools. On the bar side, the menu displays traditional drinks that you can accompany with one of the dishes on the menu.

Since 2013, Agnès and Philippe Birsel have been at the helm of this small 100-seat theater. They offer a beautiful program in a small room with comfortable red seats that offers a real proximity with the actors. From Thursday to Sunday, there is theater in all its forms: classical, modern, comedy, humor and also music around jazz, gospel... If you want to try your hand at acting, theater courses are available for adults and young people. Courses for children are also offered during the school vacations. Just a step away from the Graslin theater, here is a small pocket theater with an intimate and warm atmosphere!

It's the place to be in Les Herbiers, to meet up with friends over a Guinness and enjoy memorable evenings listening to live music! Le Barbatruc (Le Barba for regulars) has all the assets of a typical bar with an Irish accent: a good musical atmosphere, a setting filled with the stories of each customer, a friendly atmosphere and a diverse clientele. A daytime antechamber for Herbretais regulars, it also welcomes people wishing to enjoy a dish of the day in the dining room or on the square's terrace in fine weather.

Take your passport for the Albanera Café. The decoration illustrates the Latin-Cuban atmosphere. With its three rooms to change the atmosphere, not forgetting the pretty interior terrace, you can organise your stay as you wish. You can also sip a cocktail at the bar, take over the large room for dinner and dancing or even enjoy the small lounge. Gaël and his team will warm up the place and make you sway on the floor. By the way, do you know what "Albanera" means? Well, it's an Argentinean tango position.

This cheerful lizard has an adorable storefront, and a nice counter for a string of draught beers. We nibble on succulent homemade tapas with Turkish bread to dip in tarama or tzatziki, squid fritters and other dishes full of flavor and freshness. But Le Lézard is more about drinking, chatting and moving about. And especially for the regular evenings organized around a musician or band, an event, a drink or an exhibition. Punk night or acoustic guitar night, the choice is yours. But the common denominator is the good atmosphere and the quality of the musicians or other contributors. So even if it's a lively affair, it's all in good fun.

Improvisation for all is the aim of this league, which offers amateur workshops and courses for all levels. In addition, the league puts on shows in a number of venues in and around Nantes - as well as in companies - in three forms: Script'acte (as the words are spoken, the text is written and projected onto a screen), Blablabar (spectators propose words or situations to the actors on the fly), and the Match d'improvisation in which two teams face each other (at the Maison de quartier de Doulon and the Coup du Lapin in particular). This year, you'll be able to see his new show Cabaret.

The TNT is a performance hall opened in 1998. The place was created and thought by actors as a space of creations and meetings. It offers shows for all audiences, including a program for the youngest which has been a great success. To come here is to discover the regional cultural melting pot with theater, circus, as well as music, dance, humor, poetry, tales and readings... without forgetting the exhibitions! A multidisciplinary stage, dedicated to emerging artists, which hosts more than 500 performances per year and more than 20,000 spectators. It is worth noting that you can learn acting here thanks to numerous theater workshops open to adults, with themes based on musicals, contemporary theater, theater in Spanish... At the end of the year, a real performance will punctuate this learning process. Teenagers will be able to take advantage of improvisation theater classes.

When the Black Cat is open, the mice dance in it! Nice tribute to the famous Parisian cabaret that this bar located near the Place du Commerce! Each month, the establishment announces a rich and diversified program: philo afternoons, live painting, mixes of all kinds, photo exhibitions, forums, rock, jazz or blues concerts, open slam stages, theatre, French song or evenings around an instrument (piano, cello) and the two chimneys in operation. There is something for everyone and the team is friendly. And as a scalded cat fears cold water, opt instead for a fruit juice, a Bouffay beer or a rum tatin, you won't be disappointed..

While it is true that no bagpipe concert has yet been organized here, the place is still a perfect place in terms of local colour! Beautiful woodwork combined with a superb collection of paintings and old photos make the Black Peat a real Scottish-inspired pub. The most sceptical need only take a look at the whisky map: 111 references! On the beer side, the choice is also very wide, in bottle as well as in pressure. We sip all this in front of a football or rugby match broadcast or a good rock concert upstairs. Finally, for those who wish to eat, burgers and cheesecake are highly recommended here.