Fun and entertainment Picardy

For the past 15 years, the C.B.A. has offered more than 100 different beers per year, most of which are exclusive to the region. It is the café for the students and teachers of the Music Conservatory, the regulars of the Maison de la Culture and the students of the Faculty of Pharmacy. It also offers a very nice menu of chocolates and teas as well as some snacking choices. For sports enthusiasts, the establishment broadcasts rugby and football on match nights. There are also "psychoanalysis cafés", "political cafés", "geography cafés" and "citizen cafés".

Would you like to experience some unusual adventures and try out four different escape games at the former Banque de France in Abbeville? Then Histogame is for you! On the program: FFI 1944, Banque des Sorciers, École des Sorciers and Trésor des Templiers. Accessible to the whole family (aged 8 or 10 and over), friends and colleagues alike, these challenges will take you back in time and help you escape together. And if that's not enough, try your hand at laser gaming!

The Cascara Café-boutique is a warm and pleasant place where you can spend a good time tasting tasty and healthy products. Whether for brunch, lunch or a snack, you can enjoy the cosy, friendly atmosphere of this establishment. The menu offers a variety of hot and cold drinks, as well as homemade pies. The products on offer are of the highest quality, with specialty coffees from renowned roasters and artisanal cookies. Cascara Café-boutique also offers a selection of teas, chocolates and natural juices. For those who wish to work or play, electrical outlets, board games and a high chair are available. Reservations are recommended to fully enjoy this gourmet experience.

Located just a stone's throw from Parc JB Lebas, Le Charlatan is a place where you'll be served potions that aren't remedies! The specialty? Cocktails! The menu, made up of classics and in-house creations (prescriptions), is impressive. The atmosphere is friendly and lively, just like the nearby Moulins district. You can also enjoy some very good platters or croque-monsieur at really affordable prices, a far cry from what's sometimes on offer! What's more, the friendly staff will soon make you a regular!

Chez Marcel in Noyelles-Godault is more than just a bar, it's a true reference for craft beer lovers. In a warm and cosy atmosphere, come and enjoy a selection of regional beers accompanied by sweet and savoury treats. Local dishes, fresh French fries, salads, charcuterie and cheese boards... there's something for everyone. Marcel, a true beer expert, is there to guide you and help you discover the secrets of beer. At Marcel's, you'll learn, share and enjoy. Whether you're curious or a connoisseur, Chez Marcel is sure to please.

Soccer fans will be delighted by this escape game in the stadium of the Racing Club de Lens team. Escape Bollaert offers you 2 scenarios related to football. Live the experience of being locked up in the stadium and celebrate the fact of getting out! On the program: find the missing club president or escape in time from the locker room to play that decisive match. You can play with up to 7 players and take advantage of being there to visit the stadium if you come on Saturday. Reduced rate for children under 16 years old.

You'd never know that this little corner of the countryside conceals a treasure trove worthy of the Folies-Bergères! Enter the Licques cabaret and make yourself comfortable: you're in for a treat. While you're being served a sumptuous meal, from appetizers to gourmet entremets, the artists deploy the full arsenal of their talents. Magic, music-hall with feathered dancers, golden voices under rhinestones and sequins... Memorable!

The Théâtre d'à Côté is an association under the law of 1901, based in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, offering an eclectic program of theater shows in the Barn of the Ferme Dupire. Just 15 minutes by car from Lille or via the Triolo metro, this friendly venue offers sliding-scale subscriptions. Workshops for children and teenagers are also organized. With a stage open to both amateur and professional troupes, it's a must for stage enthusiasts in Villeneuve-d'Ascq and the surrounding area. Reservations can be made even 5 minutes before the start of the show.

Here's a chance to play Vikings for hours. Add gourmet aperitif boards, a surprising bar and a relaxed atmosphere set to metal music, and you've got L'Hache Prise, the first axe-throwing center in the metropolis. Thanks to clear instructions, you'll be able to wield an axe quickly, safely and easily. With 11 lanes and a wide variety of axes at your disposal, you'll never get bored, so take the pressure off with this atypical and exhilarating activity. In short, L'Axe (z) Prise!