Fun and entertainment Picardy

An essential coffee shop! We drink a little coffee in the morning. There is a brunch on Saturday. It is restored at noon with a wide selection of sandwiches, pies, burgers… on site or to take away. Among friends at the time of tea, you can enjoy the exceptional coffees (cappuccino, spéculoos, macchiato caramel…), rare teas, and chocolate drinks that delight your taste buds. You can also opt for a freakshake (house specialty), a recruiter or a delicious. If you have a small dip, you will accompany your drink from homemade pastry. You are even offered a grocery store, where you can obtain the original and quality products you have tasted. Drinks are "véganisables" and a fully végan menu is available.

At first glance, the concept isn't very original: a rock bar with an American-style decor and an English-language name. But Red Bear sets itself apart with rare beers on draught, almost exclusive whisky and house-arranged rums. Another highlight: events featuring music, world cuisine or specific themes (oenology, tattoos...). At the back of the room, the "saloon" is a room you can privatize for up to 15 people, with food planks and a fridge stocked with the drinks of your choice!

Formerly Le Continental, this bar-cafe-restaurant with its trendy early 20th century decoration offers travellers a gourmet stop in the city centre, a stone's throw from the cathedral and opposite Marie-sans-Chemise. We appreciate the warm welcome reserved for the customers, as well as the care taken in the service and the general cleanliness of the place. Very regularly, the establishment welcomes music groups that make the place even more friendly and lively. It is therefore a very pleasant stopover, with friends or on your own, between two errands in the city centre to enjoy a cappuccino, for example, or to chat over tea or coffee...

Since 1974, By has built a solid reputation in Lille. It is here that some famous artists (Dominique Sarrazin, Ronny Couteure…) have made their weapons. The experience lasted until 1979, when the teacher changed formula at the initiative of Jean-Marie Denis (Alphonse), joined three years later by Francine Maerten (Zulma). The duo Alphonse and Zulma live on stage two hours during, in a hilarious show, where sketches and songs alternate. Scenes inspired by the everyday life and experience of the people of the North, all sprinkled with Ch'ti accent. Before the show you can dine with the most emblematic recipes of regional cuisine: maroilles pie, Flemish stew, home or cute pork potjevleesch, for example beer. A beautiful and good evening in perspective.

Isabelle and Jean Bouclet's puppet theatre company opened its doors and carries out more than a thousand performances per year, in the city or on the move for a 2-year-old audience. In years'time, this company has been a name and a place in the sun among French puppeteers. Set in an old building built by their care, this small company has a dozen versatile members who look after the design of the decor and puppets, stories and music. Some 150 performances are given each season and a travelling exhibition of puppets also awaits visitors. Production courses are organized for all ages.

At the Auditorium du Nouveau Siècle, the Orchestre National de Lille offers symphonic concerts of astonishing variety and quality, and welcomes the greatest international artists. With a program for young audiences (Famillissimo), flash concerts or concerts reserved for students, live film-concerts and open rehearsals, the Orchestra's mission to open up to all audiences continues. The Orchestra also travels regularly in the Hauts-de-France region, and every June organizes the Lille piano(s) festival.

Chatham has been in existence for over 35 years. This is the club for your best evenings at Le Touquet. Here, there are all ages and all tastes. This disco regularly offers themed evenings and allows you to wiggle on many styles of music: Rock, funk, salsa, disco, soul, house…

A "art and trial" certified film that offers six films every week with several sessions per day, in national output and sometimes even in front of the première. The two rooms "Pianiste" and "Signoret" are comfortable and spacious. Every year in April for eight years, the cinema receives the meetings "youth and cinema" to enable the young public to become familiar with the 7 th art.

The Chantilly racecourse is an exceptional site near the château and opposite the Grandes Écuries. Specializing in gallop racing, it boasts a 2,400 m main track, a 1,200 m straight, a 2,150 m middle track and a 1,400 to 2,400 m round track. In this renovated 30,000-seat racecourse, the public has a perfect view of the horses' presentation. The best 3-year-old colts compete in the Jockey Club and fillies in the Prix de Diane Longines, a famous race where it's good to wear a hat.

Like most small cinemas, with a human size, the theater theater of Chateau-Thierry shows a beautiful programming side. There are many author films, which sometimes do not even go to the multiplexes of large cities. Moreover, prices are attractive. The 7 th Art Card, for example, at € 10, allows you to enjoy all the art and test films at the single price of € 4,60. The hall also plans opera, and regularly organizes animations.

This small 122-seat theater has successfully revived a former downtown cinema! The programming is based above all on laughter, taking advantage of the real proximity between professional comedians and the audience. Very accessible in terms of price and content, the shows are almost always sold out, so reservations are recommended. Programming for children (often from age 3) is scheduled for late-morning performances on Sundays. It's not easy to find a seat if you haven't planned ahead! Stand-up workshops.

When you enter this warm place, it is impossible to miss the scent of freshly roasted coffee and the staff is friendly. On the menu, more than a dozen varieties take you around the world from Brazil to Sumatra. Gourmets will not be outdone: cappuccino, latte macchiato, chocolate almond, chocolate speculoos, toppings... you can't go wrong! Tea lovers can rest assured that they will be able to find what they are looking for in the fifty or so teas and infusions on offer. Note that the café is also a shop.

Last year, this pub was taken over by the young Jenny who prints her rock style without altering the atmosphere of this English pub. Beer coasters cover the walls of the bar, a pool table and darts are available for guests. The place is really nice with its warm atmosphere. It feels great, drinking a beer at the bar - straight from a pub in Rochester - or sitting on one of the tables that overlook the street.

A café of used people where you can also enjoy your hunger. Four options for choice in catering on the 6,50 € inch (flat dish, diabolo or water syrup and coffee) at 9 € (dish in choice, drink free drink, dessert and coffee). Sandwiches, desserts, or compound salads enjoy all the more on this sun terrace, on this very nice square of Arras.

As well as offering a fine selection of teas and coffees, Dasi Frères is also a tea room where you'll want to spend a whole day. In a cosy atmosphere, with a meticulous decor, you'll be able to choose between large tables or small, cosy lounges. Take all the time you need to choose the beverage you're going to enjoy: the possibilities are endless and invite you to take a journey! Without waiting for the Sunday brunch, you can treat yourself to a sweet made on the premises. A very pleasant address.

L'Underdog Amiens is a beer bar that celebrates craft-beer, in other words microbreweries and artisanal beers. It's an opportunity to showcase the work of hop artisans! The bar offers limited quantities of draught beers, which vary regularly. You won't taste the same beers from one week to the next: a real haven for connoisseurs! It's also possible to sip cocktails made according to the rules of the art. The establishment also offers a number of bottles in limited quantities.

The ideal place for an evening out with friends! This trendy venue is housed in a former spinning mill in Saint-André. The decor is a blend of American dining and the industrial heritage of the North. The vast brick and steel room opens onto a large terrace, which is very pleasant in summer. The beer is brewed on site in huge vats. Every month, 2 experimental beers are offered, and every 3 months, one of them is voted by customers to join the permanent range. Brique House also serves excellent homemade pizzas!

This huge 5,200^m2 complex is sure to liven up your evenings with family, friends or colleagues. Numerous bowling lanes and laser game rooms let you let off steam. You can organize all your parties and events here! And you'll enjoy the on-site restaurant, Brooklyn, offering brasserie-style cuisine in an original setting, with mouth-watering burgers and a fine selection of mature meats. Also a tapas bar for aperitifs that go on and on...

The Cactus Café cartonne on the Malo dam. His drink (candied tomatoes, cheese rolls, salami, sausage, tortillas) séduit as much as the proposed cocktails and 10 special draught beers. We love the vaulted ceiling, the terrace, and the reception that is reserved in a cosy and convivial atmosphere. An essential on the dam, you will appreciate.

The Cinéma Le Flandria in Bailleul is a little gem offering affordable screenings and a diversified program. With a particular appetite for arthouse films, 50% of its programming is made up of Art & Essai films, some of which are exclusive to the region. With its unique 145-seat auditorium, it offers an intimate experience. Classified as an Art & Essai cinema with a Young Audiences label, the Flandria also stands out for its events in partnership with local associations. It's a welcoming place that combines accessibility and cinematic quality.

Jubilant, creative, passionate are adjectives that fit perfectly with the Acaly company to which we can add: benevolent, pedagogical, humanist! Composed of about thirty professionals, you will discover boulevard theater, their own creations or documentary shows, while enjoying a good home-cooked meal. The spirit of Acaly goes far beyond the stage performance. In addition to theater workshops and classes, she also travels to schools.

In the shadow of the arcades of the Place des Héros, the café Georget is an institution in Arras… A reputation he owes to his boss for 27 years, Marie-Jo, vice-president of the Brotherhood of Andouillette, among others. In this "village bistro", as defined so accurately by a used habitué of zinc, facade, tile and benches have this small side side of the good old weather. There is a day to take a drink inside or on the terrace, listening to the latest news from the "village", market days to taste the mâchon in the morning, or at midday to enjoy good family cuisine, home made of course (count € 8,70 for the dish of the day), or even the famous andouillette if one has been taken care of. The reception is at the image of the mistress of the places: cordial and generous.

If beer is often celebrated in the regions, Hexagone has established itself as the reference for French wine lovers, thanks to a remarkable selection, regularly renewed, put forward. In a cosy and warm decor that makes you want to linger, the two owners will advise you. Champagnes and spirits are also available. For a distinguished aperitif, accompany these glasses with a board of charcuterie, cheeses, salmon or foie gras, and even a refined meal. A real good address!

Opened in March 2009, the Saint-Sauveur train station seduces by its eclecticism and its dynamism. This former freight station rehabilitated by the City of Lille offers throughout the year various cultural events open to all. Located right next to the Jean-Baptiste Lebas park, Saint-So, as the regulars call it, is an unusual place. Contemporary art exhibitions or art house screenings, games for children outside, food at the Bistrot de Saint-So and of course in the evening, DJs and musicians often animate the place until midnight.

This bakery has only the name! Instead of croissants, you can enjoy local and sometimes organic beers, hyper sausage or a vegetarian plate. Located just a few steps from the Théâtre Sébastopol, the establishment has kept the bakery's decorative elements: 1950s tiles, old bricks and original marble shelves. The ears will also appreciate the playlist of the place. Exhibitions are organized regularly. The service is pleasant and you can enjoy a nice terrace in the nice days.

The Oz Australian Bar cafe is an absolute place in Lille! At Andrew, a cosmopolitan crowd is looking for a terrace and a drink between friends in a cool and friendly atmosphere. And the night nights of the Losc or the France team, three large screens provide the retransmission. Among the cocktails, let us say for the most hardened: the iceberg bondi, learned mixture of gin, vodka, rum and curaçao with a zest of lemon and lemonade. Really big! Many beers, of course, beer from the opposite. Inevitably, the creation of an Australian will have to take place, or rugby as often seen on this terrace.

The traditional Irish pub par excellence! More than 15 Irish whiskies and many draught beers. And as with any good pub, St. Patrick's Day is an opportunity to go out on the terrace even if it rains. It is also possible to enjoy Irish specialities and traditional dishes, mainly made with local products. Certified by the label of Maître Restaurateur, the establishment makes an effort to adapt to vegetarians with, in particular, a vegetarian board and a vegetarian welsh.

The largest choice of slot machines on the Opal Coast: 150 reels, video poker and other state-of-the-art games. Your games are likely to last a very long time! You will also feel the great thrill on the English roulette, black jack and boule tables. Visit the Café Barrière, which broadcasts live sports events on four giant screens. The menu, available at all hours, offers typical brasserie dishes and daily specials.

The obscure halls of the Régency have been classified as art and trial, a young public label, for the quality of its programming and animation for children (in 2005). A room only, but of quality!

The Spotlight is a great address for humor buffs and those who would like to perform on an open stage. This comedy bar, very well located in the Capital of Flanders, welcomes new talents and spectators in an air-conditioned lounge and intimate room, with a capacity of 150 people. Young artists from all walks of life perform on Mondays at 8pm, Tuesdays from 8pm to 9.30pm and Saturdays at 3pm (admission is free with compulsory consumption). The programme is varied and even features some of the biggest names in French humour, rising stars and concerts. Humour and music in perspective! To follow up, why not let yourself be tempted by the bar side of the Spotlight, bright and well decorated, where it is also possible to play pool with friends? A good address and an original concept that make this place a must for lovers of humorous scenes made in Lille.

An address for cheese gourmets! Hermann is a cheesemonger and cheese bar with over a hundred cheeses and charcuterie from all over the world. Before making your choice, take the time to sit down and enjoy, with friends or loved ones, mixed boards of cheese and charcuterie, accompanied of course by a glass of red, white or rosé wine from the very fine selection. A very pleasant address, with an expert and friendly team, which is a well-known Saint-Valery landmark!

Opened in April 2017, the Dilettante was able to test its success at the June music festival… a stocked bar and empty stocks! This is the ideal place for a cosy bar and especially for a nice location. Inside, a loft atmosphere with brick walls and beautiful green plants everywhere, without forgetting the beautiful lights above the bar. A sober and elegant decoration, but it really invites you to make it easy. Outside, a small terrace on the beautiful Place des Archives… paradise when the first rays of the sun appear. Side drinks, nothing to say. An excellent selection of draught beers, a very sharp selection of spirits (special mention to Monkey 47 Gin that is unfortunately not found everywhere and is a true delight), organic cider and many other quality drink await you. Animations and concerts are also organized on time. A place not to miss!

A French-style English tea room in Lille's old town for nearly 20 years, Elizabeth's never ceases to awaken our taste buds in a warm, cosy atmosphere.

Its owners, committed to the values of sharing, passion and pleasure, delight us with their cupcakes, brownies, cookies, cheesecakes, scones with orange marmalade, muffins, lemon tarts, carrot cakes, muffins, sponge cakes... not forgetting the inevitable crumble! Once you've tasted them, there's only one thing you'll want to do: go back for more "so British" wonders..

Bowling Avenue is the ideal place to enjoy family or friends. There are 18 pistes, billiard tables, a video games room and a bar-restaurant. It is recommended to book for groups and especially weekends. The atmosphere is friendly and friendly, and friendly teams and small care. The restaurant offers all kinds of snacks during the day: pancakes, waffles, ice creams, and a selection of burgers and salads for the most reasonable.

Stylish bar with "spacious" furniture, Les Trois Mallets offers an exceptional view of the cathedral without déparer with the environment. The view is magnificent because the bar is located on the of the cathedral, sheltered from the noise of the cars. The terrace is beautiful and you can eat in the beautiful days. The charming boss offers a wide range of whiskies and draught beer as well as regional gastronomic specialities. Blend, single malt and stouts side ficelles, duck blocks and flamiches. Happy-hour from 21 am to 23 pm.

Small in size, but big in reputation as a bar with a friendly atmosphere, the Living will always surprise you with its rather kitschy musical atmosphere that often sends a relaxed live clientele away. The waiters are very friendly, even delirious - just like the atmosphere... The bar, which benefits from a very pleasant terrace and a charming little room upstairs, has found its marks with its festive atmosphere where conviviality reigns. Amazing cocktails and draught beers are served there. An establishment that has become a must on the famous Place du Don, in the heart of Saint-Leu, the meeting place for all student parties.

As the headquarters of the trendy youth of Lille, it is understandable why the opening of La Biche & Le Renard conquered the curious and made so many people emulate it in the middle of the Lille night. But not just that! Because this address is much more than a place for nightlife. It is a boutique bar like no other in Lille. The secret of its success? Its original concept and its decoration half recup' half vintage. During the day, we exchange in a friendly atmosphere over a coffee or a pint while finding accessories from designers made in Lille. In the evening, the displays fold down into benches and the place turns into a bar to host DJ sets and wild parties. We love it!

What a magnificent place! Built in 1892 by the Gustave Eiffel architectural firm, this former insurance office has been restored to become a bar with a grandiose decor. And what can you drink in such an extraordinary place? Not booze, of course, but a glass of champagne (and the best!) or a glass of wine. In fact, the cellar and its casks are right under your feet, as the floor tiles are made of glass and reflect the splendid glass roof over the room. New: you can now take a reading break at Marott'street, where you can discover the history of the region, its cultural heritage, its gastronomy, its gardens, its chateaux, its B&Bs and much more.

The Splendid is first and foremost an atmosphere. Formerly a neighbourhood cinema transformed into a theatre, the Splendid has kept an intimate atmosphere even though it can accommodate up to 900 people. Every year, more than 100 concerts attract curious people from all walks of life. Here no borders, we love rock as much as French song or electro, music as much as comedy shows. An eclectic program that has brought in some of the biggest names in the show, including Air and Christine and the Queens, it's not nothing! After the emotions of the show, go to the bar of the Splendid for a small ultra friendly debrief. An essential address.

Thanks to the many celebrities from the alternative scene who take to the stage every year, l'Aéronef plays in the big league. Hip-hop, electro, reggae, rock... After all, this lively venue is no stranger to live music fans in the surrounding area!

What's more, its programming even caters for the little ones: in addition to its themed evenings, festivals and DJ sets, it offers snack-concerts perfect for introducing children to different styles of music!

On the edge of the beach in Berck-sur-Mer, Le Sunset offers a breathtaking view with its terrace with its feet in the sand. At the same time restaurant, beach bar, bowling and café, it is a unique place in Berck-sur-Mer. Indoor activities are available all year round with bowling and a 300 m² covered playground dedicated to children aged 0 to 12. In terms of cuisine, you can enjoy signature dishes such as lobster and chips or granny-style chicken, but the menu is wide and can satisfy all tastes, particularly mussels and salads.

Located just a few metres from the market in Wazemmes, Le Biplane is one of the privileged places of the artists and amateurs of conviviality in the centre of Lille. It is a double room (theatre and concert) Lille which has been managed since 1998 by the Night Theft association. In total, there are no fewer than 60 volunteers each day to ensure the operation of the establishment, its programming, the reception of the public and also artists. Artists can be seen from all walks of life. Concerts take place in a small vaulted cellar, for an intimate moment with the artists and the public. A time out of time.

American-style is what best defines this pub. The cocktails are ultra-original and the dishes evoke the other side of the Atlantic: Corn Dog, homemade brownie or vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. From breakfast to the last sip of the night, the Golden Pub is perfect for friends, lovers and even families. In summer, children love to play by the fountain after enjoying a hazelnut-flavored pancake. With its unique atmosphere reminiscent of a modern cabinet of curiosities, this pub is incomparably welcoming and friendly.

It is the only multidisciplinary artistic structure in Oise: it intervenes in the areas of live entertainment, plastic arts and cinema. The Espace Jean Legendre comprises two concert rooms: the 200-seat Molière Hall and the Ravel Hall of 880 seats, two permanent exhibition galleries, an artothèque (loan gallery of contemporary works among the most important of France with 1,400 engravings, lithographs and photographs. Many partnerships have been conducted to raise awareness among young people about Art. In addition, the theater offers educational workshops supervised by professionals. There are also internships to discover upside down in the artistic world. Rate 10 € (per work borrowed for three months), and a Café du théâtre. On the program: theatrical creations of companies in residence, concerts, ballets, youth shows and art and essay films…

Le Dernier Bar avant la fin du monde was one of the first gaming bars to open in Lille! A temple to geek culture, you'll find an atmosphere like nowhere else. At Dernier Bar, we drink cocktails with evocative names (Death Star, TARDIS... if that doesn't ring a bell, there's still time to find out). It's also the place to play board games and chat with other enthusiasts. A word of advice: special evenings like Halloween are very popular! Come early.

The place is a real institution in town and a remedy for rainy days: exotic setting, varied cocktails, eclectic music (rock, variety, new wave...), pleasant service, even at 1 am. The bar offers a nice choice of draught beers and a small restaurant mixing local cuisine and typical brewery dishes. Definitely a good address. Baobab KFE is also a stage where artists perform. For the amateurs, the establishment also retransmits the soccer matches. And on Sunday evenings, the bar organizes quiz nights.

Beyond the welcoming and warm welcome, the supreme word of the place is undoubtedly the quality. The place is resolutely modern, with large design and light spaces with a clean line open on a lovely terrace. A nice surprise in the heart of downtown. The map is structured around all the finest gourmet burgers, but also dishes dishes on site. The products are carefully selected as much for their quality as for their rarity, to see the map of teas. The brunches served on Sunday morning are worth a detour. Beautiful initiative: The café stroller allows young mothers to come together with their offspring and to meet their friends in a place where children's cars are allowed.

Located not far from the New Adventure square, which hosts the Wazemmes market, the factory Leclercq, a 1990 th century filature closed in 2004, was transformed into a Folie House in. The architecture was conceived by a Dutch team, and offers an astonishing sparkling metal dress in the show room. Throughout the year, theatre plays, music festivals such as Reggae Waz Fest and concerts, especially on the occasion of the "release party" worship, where local artists who have released an album reveal their music to the wider audience. At its side, the exhibition room regularly hosts new works in a building that retains the charm of its origins, with its brick walls. With a vocation to promote popular cultures and to provoke meetings, Folie Folie is at the heart of exchanges, multiple crossings, between disciplines, artists of all walks, communities and audiences. The Maison Folie Wazemmes or how to promote culture in all its forms in a playful, festive and convivial way!