Fun and entertainment Pays De La Loire

With family or friends, experience a unique adventure at Logis de la Chabotterie with the escape game La dernière Traque. Intuition, relevance, courage, logic, mutual aid and investigation will be required to meet this challenge, in which you'll be plunged into history. You'll have to try to escape before you're caught by the blues! Meet in the courtyard of Logis de la Chabotterie... An unforgettable experience in a captivating atmosphere.

Since 1920, the Katorza has been a pillar of cinema in Nantes. Its six cinemas offer a rich and varied program, showcasing auteur cinema in all its diversity. Whether you're a confirmed film buff or an occasional enthusiast, you'll find a program to suit your taste at the Katorza. From French and foreign films to classics, contemporary works, documentaries and animated features, there's always something to discover at this independent cinema. Its fascinating universe will take you on a journey through time and the world.

The fishing port is without doubt the quay which has the most bars in Sables-d'Olonne. Here, the Hispanic theme is displayed right from the name and you come here to have a drink with tapas to share with friends. The numerous and young customers take possession of the terrace on the quay, in any season and a merry atmosphere is distilled throughout the evening on good music. Bands of various musical styles regularly perform at La Bodega. Keep yourself informed of the dates of the concerts because the atmosphere is always great.

Located on Avenue de la Mer, L'Alambic is a bar and a discotheque, and also offers catering. You come here for the good atmosphere and the parties regularly organized during the season: concerts, animations, DJ, salsa evenings... The cocktails of the barmaids have a good reputation like the Sex on the Beach or the Mojito which in addition to its traditional recipe, offers a variety of flavors. A vast place that gathers 3 spaces and which, even if it has changed owners several times, is undoubtedly one of the oldest bars of the resort

The singularity of the location, where you can eat with your feet in the sand, facing the ocean, already makes this a very special place. Summer visitors come here in the morning for a cup of coffee, at aperitif time to sip a cocktail overlooking the sea, but also to dine on home-cooked dishes such as squid tentacles lacquered with Teriyaki sauce, coconut and serrano beans, piquillo and a few vegetarian dishes. Live music is regularly organized. An address not to be missed if you want to enjoy a summer atmosphere.

This fine pastry shop lives up to its name. Julien Merceron, the pastry chef from the Ritz, and Gérard Porte, the artisan florist, cultivate the art of beauty. Here everything awakens your senses: the beautiful cakes titillate the eye, tickle the nostrils and delight the taste buds. We discover with envy the novelties of the year like the Bergamo, a brioche soaked in bergamot and Italicus. In the tea room, soft music caresses your ears and the velvet of the garnet and duck blue sofas, mixed with the natural wood of the tables, invites you to relax. To be savored!

Come aboard this cocktail bar located a stone's throw from Place Graslin. After years in the high-end hotel business abroad, from Geneva to Saint-Barth, these two travel and cocktail enthusiasts have returned to their roots: Gaëlle-Anne, customer relations manager, and Martin, bartender, warmly welcome you to this place that looks like a carriage of the Orient Express and has a name evocative of prohibition. Take a seat on the ochre velvet benches and try the classic cocktails such as the Sazerac from New Orleans, the Mai Tai from Polynesia, the Bramble from London, the Pisco from South America or let yourself be tempted by the twisted cocktails such as the Mojito Chartreuse, the Sumbawa Mule... Their flavors, just like their names, will take you on a divine journey through the spirits of the world, exoticism and quality guaranteed. The ideal place for afterwork to sip while nibbling a plancha or other delicious tapenades. Hurry up, the train departure is imminent! Originality proposed by the house: the bottled cocktails nicely stamped 19 : 33 to be tasted at home! So which one tempts you: Nantes, Fort de France, Dublin, Celestún or Melrose?

Good news: a stone's throw from Place Royale, two friends Jérémie and Lionel have opened Les Copains d'abord, a new bar, café and afterwork venue! The aim: to revive the effervescence of the place that some Nantes locals once knew! Exposed stonework, beamed ceilings, 2 rooms (1st floor: perfect for groups or buddies with 40 seats!), year-round terrace! On the menu, a fine selection of drinks, wines and beers: rye River Ipa, cocktails (ti punch, moscow mule, mojito etc.) and a version of Gin with the acrobat, Juillet, hendrick's...and above all a real selection of platters: cheeses, charcuterie or an assortment, and nibbles from the sea (anchovies or marinated octopus) or from the land (chorizo, ham, sausage... to share, not forgetting the patatas bravas and their homemade sauce among others! Les copains débordent encore" evenings with sports broadcasts and a love of rugby (6 Nations tournament) and ovalie (always present), but not only. Concerts with DJ's (back to the funk, disco...), meetings and good humor, always with and for friends!

Mathilde, sommelier, and Wolfgang, chef, have opened this superb wine barge in one of the city's most beautiful locations. On one side, the Quai des Carmes and its charming mansions. On the other, the river Maine and the emblematic château. Mathilde and Wolfgang offer a superb selection of wines, either on the terrace or in the cellar. With over 300 references of organic, biodynamic and natural wines from France and beyond, you're sure to find what you're looking for! With a gourmet board to boot, you're sure to have a great time on the water.

Are you looking for a fun café where you can play your favourite board games and why not discover new ones while sipping a drink and enjoying a board of sausages or cheese? Here you will be served... on a tray! This brilliant idea became a reality at the summer solstice 2019 between Talensac and Viarme.

Frédéric, the former bio-informatician in DNA, led Sébastien, the former accountant, his sidekick and childhood friend, in his reconversion project born of his passion for games. And they thought of everything. Many comfortable game tables. A cosy space with sofas and coffee table. A place for children. A room for private parties. About 400 games. Tasty dishes. Drink cards in the form of playing cards and vases filled with dice as a wink. A friendly atmosphere to spend a great time with family, friends or lovers... games of course! With many activities in store: role-playing evenings, escape games, discovery, meetings with authors, resellers and publishers. To be tested absolutely whether you are a connoisseur or a neophyte!

This escape game offers 3 original scenarios where your team will have to explore, search and solve puzzles to escape before time runs out. In the "Professor Henry" scenario (for ages 13+), you're locked in the office of a strange doctor who needs your help to carry out his experiments. In "Jurassic", you'll have to defy time to bring an extinct species back to life... In "In Game", you'll play the role of a character trapped in a video game... You'll have to do everything you can to get back to reality.

Blossom Café is Nastasia's pretty tearoom. The friendly establishment offers specialty coffees, catering and everything you need to prepare tea and coffee. Here, you can enjoy drinks and homemade seasonal dishes, made with an ethical approach that respects fair trade. For example, succulent paninis, salad bowls, gourmet vegetarian burgers with Curé Nantais... Sweet treats include carrot cake, chocolate fondant, cookies and vegan chia pudding... The coffee menu, with pumpkin spice, flavoured machiotto latte or rose latte tea, is sure to please! Whether eat-in or take-away, these savoury dishes combine Nastasia's simplicity and research. And why not accompany them with a glass of organic muscadet or one of Tête de Mule's beers? This tea room is also very family-friendly.

New in Nantes for the pleasure of our zygomatic! The Smile Comedy Club puts a smile on our faces! This new venue, where humor is king, is located on rue Jean-Jaurès in Nantes. Once past the downstairs bar, we head for the mezzanine, which hosts the very best in stand-up comedy, with up-and-coming French and European performers to our delight. All with one aim in mind: to make us laugh with their offbeat humor and make for a superb evening! Two sessions are offered at 7 or 7.30pm and 9 or 9.30pm depending on the day. One of the venue's special features is the package with show admission and optional dinner-show! In addition to the friendly bar, the establishment has kept the chef (it used to be the restaurant Le Dilemme), so you can enjoy the talent of his cuisine as well as that of the artists! This isn't just any restaurant: it's a real offering of gourmet planks, with formulas of beautifully prepared tapas to share. We're particularly fond of the Smile board, with its crispy prawns, falafels, tapenade, patatas bravas and guacamole (to name but a few). And, of course, a hot and cold drinks menu. During the show, you can choose to dine (optional) or just have a drink, and be served at the table while enjoying the artists. Achref and Olivier, the venue's managers, and their smiling team are always on hand to make sure you have a great time.

L'Après-Plage is an open-air guinguette concept! At lunchtime, you can sit down with your family or friends at one of the large wooden tables and enjoy oysters, shrimps, marinated chicken or prawns, or a drink between two games of pétanque, Breton or Vendean shuffleboard, molky or ping-pong. A bucolic setting and a friendly atmosphere! The discotheque La Boîte à Sel is located on the salt marsh: friendly atmosphere, good music and many theme nights. Possibility of privatization (welcomes up to 200 guests).

A unique concept combining a craft brewery, a bar area open onto the vats, with workshops and games! Caroline and Antoine create handcrafted, responsible organic beers! A range of 10 organic beers named after iconic places, expressions and characters from Gillocrucian life. In addition to the tour and tasting, learn the art of brewing and make your own beer. As a gift idea, discover distillation and make your own spirits from wheat brandy. As a team-building activity or with friends, play the "Beer Games".

How about a good beer? A local beer, with plenty of choice! With friends, colleagues and company! What if this bar was mobile? A bar that travels to your place, to your event, party or wedding? The perfect idea is to hire the BièreT Nantes! In other words, a food truck, but here to keep the beer flowing, where you'll find several beakers with kegs carefully selected by Lise, the (smiling) manager of this mobile bar. A great idea! A number of companies, as well as brides and grooms, are already using her services. Towns and villages (where there aren't many bars) can hire this great truck. It's a great way of creating a social link and taking part in village festivities, but it's not the only one! Two options are available: you can rent the Bière Truck Nantes with Lise's service! She becomes the owner, much to our delight! Or rent the truck with kegs and serve yourself. Lise is there to help us choose our beers and soft drinks. She has many partnerships with the best brewers and microbreweries in Nantes! Here's to hops on the move!

Opened in about twenty cities, this coffee shop franchise offers a really remarkable menu of hot and cold drinks, with 140 references of teas, about fifteen freshly roasted coffees and multiple recipes of Viennese chocolates, smoothies, milkshakes, fruit juices and lemonades, in normal or XL version. Of course, all this is even better accompanied by some sweets such as brownies, cheesecakes, cookies, pancakes, waffles, macaroons... The place is also very pleasant with its vast room with red and black furniture.

Why choose Reynette? Because it's Reynaud's bar, of course! This place perfectly reflects his personality: dynamic, welcoming and creative. You'll find cocktails as delicious as they are visually appealing, often enhanced by a distinctive floral touch. To accompany your drink, aperitif boards or extra-cheese croque-monsieur are available. The weekly program is always packed: one-man shows, concerts, DJ sets, all in an electrifying atmosphere lasting until 2 a.m., ideal for an evening out with friends. And the little surprise of the house? There's an alternative to the stairs... but be quiet, it's a surprise!

Set overlooking the sea, La Folie is a multi-purpose venue that comes alive all day long, offering a unique concept of conviviality! Are you more of a lounge bar or a guinguette? Enjoy a cocktail by the pool or a beer with friends, sharing specialities from one of the guinguette's 3 food trucks. On the beach, games for kids and grown-ups alike (shuffleboard, blind test...), and a brand-new sport, unique in Vendée: Pickleball (booking required). Book your Fridays for Brasero evenings. And don't miss our many themed evenings!

Located in the Sablons district, Le Plongeoir is a must-see venue for contemporary circus fans. Labelled Pôle National Cirque, it offers a rich and varied program of over 20 shows per season, as well as the Le Mans fait son Cirque festival in June. But Le Plongeoir is more than just a performance venue: it's a genuine community project, promoting encounters between artists and local residents through courses, internships, cultural initiatives... In short, circus in everyday life!

This escape game created by Amandine and Julien plunges you into singular universes the time to solve the proposed enigmas. 60 minutes: that's how long you have to get through it. Two rooms and two atmospheres are proposed to the players: Transfer and The Purge. The enigmas and scenarios were created "in house" by the couple passionate about escape games and a friend, Kevin Ollivier. Perfect in the role of game masters, they will bring you a welcome help if you have trouble solving the puzzles.

We always wonder how to occupy the children on a rainy day or on a Wednesday? Magic Games is an alternative with friends, family, in the afternoon or evening. In more than 20 years, this games room has seen many holidaymakers come to have fun and try their luck to bring home great prizes! At the top of the pedestrian street, Magic Games offers a covered area with about twenty family games: stunts, video games, basketball games, pinball machines, tables for Air Hockey, or even the latest generation games like the 5D Cinema!

What type of investigation will you choose? Get out Angers offers five indoor escape rooms with different themes and universes: "Merlin", "The Saloon", "The Hold of Cortez", "The Adoubment - King René's Legacy" and "Quantico" (a police investigation), as well as an outdoor treasure hunt. The originality of the place also lies in the additional proposition of a pleasant games bar, where you can sip a drink while playing one of the board or card games from a selection of over two hundred references.

After changing its name several times, this vast building, high up in the heart of the esplanade, has been home to a new bar since summer 2023. The space features large, convivial areas furnished with banquettes and sofas, and an elevated terrace with panoramic ocean views. The idea is to create a bar around a cuisine to be shared, and there's nothing like tapas specialties to live up to this concept. With menu in hand, we tick off our choice of dishes: oysters, homemade terrine, empanadas, seafood platters, burger and patatas, and a cookie for dessert.

The Hotel** La Tour des Anglais welcomes you in the city centre of Mayenne, just steps from the castle park as well as the historic and commercial heart of the city. Level Deco, the functional structure combined with the charm of the old walls of the Tower, the calm of the hotel being favourable to rest for your tourist and work stays. It is mainly a hotel but the bar is also open, without any room being taken. The panoramic view on the terrace is simply exceptional: it overlooks Mayenne and the entire left bank of the city.

Want to impress family and friends with 0-degree-alcohol drinks? At the foot of the Grue Jaune, follow Jérôme's advice. With 350 beverage references, he knows everything there is to know about alcohol-free rosés revealing all the richness and elegance of a traditional wine, as well as sparkling wines, beers and softs. To help you understand all there is to know about alcohol-free wine, he organizes workshops to help you discover the diversity of his range. Whether you want to reduce your alcohol consumption, change your habits, or just don't feel like it, you'll find quality alternative beverages. There's also an artisanal grocery (terrines) to complete the aperitif. Top-notch welcome.

Macumba is a small club, but above all the downtown party spot. Since 2017, it has built up its reputation. If you're looking for a quiet place to have fun, we've got just the address for you! Freddy and Eva offer a musical atmosphere for all generations. With a dynamic team around them, the place stays true to the couple's image, so for those who know them: with a hefty dose of mild madness, self-deprecation and a zest of extravagance. A club-disco on a human scale, with a good-natured, warm atmosphere that's sure to please everyone. When it comes to entertainment and decor, they're not short of imagination, in tune with the seasons and current events. They've got a lot going on in their sometimes eccentric heads! Macumba has 1 room and 6 guest DJs when Madame Eva isn't on the decks. Themed evenings, hosted by Guest Artists and Drag Queens from all over the world, punctuate the weekends of the year. And let's not forget "Karaoke Thursdays". They also offer birthday packages and private parties for your events. And if you're feeling peckish, sandwiches and sweet and savoury snacks are available all night long, so you can grab a bite to eat before hitting the road again. The Macumba Club is open from the age of 21 up to... 99.

CAP FORM in Laval offers a variety of leisure activities for the whole family. With its 20 bowling lanes equipped with barriers and balls in sizes adapted to the youngest, children can have fun in complete safety. Go-karting on a 300m track and a gaming area with virtual reality and racing simulators will delight thrill-seekers. Billiards, an arcade and themed evenings add an extra touch of entertainment. With its bar serving delicious cocktails, CAP FORM is an ideal place to have fun.

The Bahia is the bar of La Villa Noë! In the extension of the restaurant, a small corner of paradise with an idyllic location, on the beach of the Noëveillard. We like the white furniture of the terrace on which you have to play elbows to get a place as soon as the sun shines. Nice cocktails menu with a variety of Spritz in particular, the aperitif which has been in vogue for a few years now is offered here in 4 variations. The Ti-punches also play with variety. For the early risers, the Bahia also offers a breakfast formula, from the opening at 9 am.

On the central square of this quiet village of the island, Le Cabanon has a nice setting, favoring wood, present everywhere with some original features like the bistro chairs suspended from the ceiling. A nice decor marked with the imprint of the island, "NO", for a warm and authentic look. A partially covered terrace extends in front of the entrance. The place comes alive in the morning to drink coffee or have breakfast under the terrace's lean-to, or, at aperitif time, you can enjoy a glass of wine with a board of cold cuts.

Poum Poum T'chak! Just by reading the name, you can already hear the drums, ready to warm your heart in these troubled times. Aurélien Collin, the manager, took advantage of the confinements to renovate his bar, and thus push his project even further: that of offering a privileged place to let musicians and comedians express themselves in complete freedom. He offers an eclectic selection: jazz one Tuesday a month, funk, gypsy, rock and classical music jams one Sunday a month, rock and metal concerts - no one is left out! Enjoy a good sound and a good drink, and off you go for an excellent evening you'll remember for a long time to come!

New in the Saint-Sébastien leisure zone, near Cinéville. Discover a multitude of new worlds thanks to virtual reality. Step through the doors of Illusion for a whole new experience! There's a choice of games to suit all ages (from 12 upwards) and tastes. Become a dragon master or a Viking, explore underwater worlds or face off against zombies - watch out for the bite! You've been warned that anything is possible at Illusion. You can also play with other people, or reserve a room for yourself and your loved ones. A great way to spend time together and create epic memories!

Located in the heart of the marshes with a terrace with a breathtaking view of them, Labaya is a family business, whose owner is none other than Coco and her children. An artistic and musical bar on the road that connects La Guérinière to Noirmoutier, whose terrace, when evening comes, with its lanterns, looks like a guinguette. All to its vocation of musical bar, in normal time, it accomodates groups, but not that, thus remember that the stage is opened to the public every Thursday and evenings with topics are also organized like the blind tests.

Fancy listening to Sacred Music in Nantes? Every year, this Nantes-based musical association offers us a real "season". The Sacred Music concert season runs from September to June and features the choirs of Nantes Cathedral. With the regular participation of organists and specialized professional musical ensembles. Children and adults from the cathedral choirs take part in concerts aimed at all audiences. The repertoires covered span the entire history of music, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Concerts take place at Nantes Cathedral and the Chapelle de l'Immaculée, among other venues! Pending the reopening of the cathedral (following the fire), the concerts are relocated as a "mobile season", and they always take us on a journey to the heavens! The full program is online.

Maison Gaspard is a warm and inviting tearoom where you can also enjoy a quick lunch. The menu, simple and based on local produce, changes regularly to reflect the seasons (boards to share, tartines, croques, tarts, soups, homemade pastries). Brunches, every first Sunday of the month, are a rendez-vous for gourmets, with quality hot drinks and homemade pastries. Olivier and Stéphanie offer a warm welcome, with a special mention for their mouth-watering hot chocolate.

L'Embarcadère, located in Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, is a municipal theater with an eclectic program. With 440 seats, it offers a varied range of concerts, plays and dance performances throughout the year. L'Embarcadère stands out for its willingness to showcase emerging artists alongside established names, all at affordable prices. Whether you're a fan of music, theater or dance, this venue is sure to satisfy your desires thanks to its rich programming. Visit saintsebastien.fr for the full program.

Set overlooking the sea, La Folie is a multi-purpose venue that comes alive all day long, offering a unique concept of conviviality! Are you more of a lounge bar or a guinguette? Enjoy a cocktail by the pool or a beer with friends, sharing specialities from the guinguette food-truck. On the beach, there are games for kids and grown-ups alike (shuffleboard, blind test...), and a brand-new sport unique to the Vendée: Pickleball (booking required). Book your Fridays for Brasero evenings. And don't miss our many themed evenings!

Restaurant Canoa offers a unique culinary experience with traditional dishes, ice creams and cocktails.

On the road leading to Cayola Bay, this lounge bar, opened in 2023, boasts arguably the finest view for those wishing to enjoy an ocean-facing cocktail. This rather select venue, set on the rocks that line the rocky coastline, boasts a well-kept setting. Inside, there's plenty of room for groups of friends to enjoy a glass of wine and share some Portuguese tapas. For cigar aficionados, there's a humidor. The establishment can be privatized. Too bad the cocktails lack generosity (no ice, though)!

Buddies like pigs! This expression takes all its meaning in this place without fuss installed in a district of La Chaume, which gathers the buddies around an aperitif with boards of cooked pork meats and cheeses, interspersed with games of petanque. If the game drags on, you can have a snack (only at lunchtime from Thursday to Saturday). A friendly cuisine, with grilled meat in summer and stews in winter, or the famous Portuguese pig. Various animations and concerts regularly punctuate the beginning of the evenings. A lively and authentic place.

Here, near the Grue Jaune, on the green line of the Voyage à Nantes, we taste all kinds of ciders. From the good old Norman cider, to the Polish, Swedish, Latvian or Catalan ciders, there is something for every taste and every country. The city of Nantes has few cider cellars. Sidras has about sixty references, proposed in bottles and plays on cocktails. You can also taste local beer, from the Nautile and AERoFAB breweries, or even Muscadet from the Loire. The spreads, provided, are at small prices. The cellar also honors calvados and plans to combine this brandy with today's pleasures. Meals on the spot. Take-away sales. Theme evenings.

Inspired by her years spent in London, Claire wanted to create a friendly, lively space in the Delorme district, where the motto "Manger, Siroter, Créer" is possible at any time of day. In addition to the restaurant, the Clapton Café is a coffee shop where you can take part in one of the workshops the space organizes on Saturdays: embroidery, sewing, linocut... In a cosy, friendly atmosphere, you can enjoy this interlude, accompanied by a drink and/or a sweet treat from the house. For the more studious, it's possible to sit down and work in the café. Any excuse is good enough to push open the door of the Clapton!

Want to have a drink in the open air, with your feet in the sand and your eyes in the blue of the ocean? Here is a very nice address. A nice wooden modular in front of which stretches a long terrace, settles in the summer season on the beach of Saint-Hilaire. We really like the furniture and the place in general which comes alive in the evening and proposes some concerts in summer. Drinking a drink with little things to nibble while listening to a musical group with the ocean just behind, what better program for vacations or relaxation after work?

Do you love bubble teas, coffee and can't say no to the pleasure of a pastry? Welcome to Elephan Tea! This is definitely the place to be for all Angevins who love a little gourmet break. In a spacious setting, freshly renovated to give way to modernity, you'll have the opportunity to savor bubble teas made according to the rules of the art, accompanied by delicious homemade treats, of course! It's the perfect place to unwind after a hard day's work.

It was a PMU bar for many years, it is now a "cellar, beverage bar and living space". Antoine and Manon have taken over the reins of this emblematic establishment and redesigned the place to make it a cellar and bar. Beautiful references proposed, essentially biodynamic wines and craft beers. If you have a hard time deciding, you can trust Antoine's wise advice! To relax, have a drink and an aperitif, the bar has three spaces, including a small courtyard with a glass roof. The atmosphere is warm and pleasant, you feel good there. Wine you to drink: the invitation is clear, and we run there!

Le Chat Lon de Thé is a beautiful idea, from the head of the sympathetic Sarah and Marylou. In the heart of the Saint-Aubin street, they created a tea room where nice little fur balls are wandering around. What a pleasure to warm up with a hot chocolate or to enjoy a rougail or a croque-monsieur in the ambient purring of little cats. Our two managers have a great pleasure to share the history of their little companions and discuss their respective characters. In partnership with several associations, these cats are available for adoption with a symbolic payment of the pupping and vaccination fees. Beware, a crush happens very quickly!