Fun and entertainment Besançon

A clever mix between the American'to go'culture and the French art of taking a coffee, the French Coffee Shop, a full-development espresso-bar chain throughout the national territory, has just landed at Besançon. The cart is no longer, but instead it can now be enjoyed cappuccino, coffee latte, espresso and other macchiato or milkshakes, smoothies or choco coco frio and coffee toffee. A little more expensive than a traditional black black, gourmet drinks drool. To taste on site or to take in a cardboard cup, delicious recipes blend flavours, chocolate caramel, and more fruity tastes, each will find the watering of the watering at the French Coffee Shop.

Beware of the decibels, here is not enough! The Gibus, in reference to the Parisian concert hall of the same name, is a permanently rock bar, where friends are gathered around a table, a whole program and an sometimes buzzing atmosphere, especially on Thursdays when the students emerge from nowhere and invest the places. Smiles are distributed to all those who enter. The déco and broc - a bike hung on the walls and old black and white photos - is nice and has not changed for years. And for the place never to die, musical programming is also organized.

The Rive Gauche Brasserie, located at the corner of the Battant Bridge and Grand street, is one of the most important places in the city centre with its large terrace as soon as the beautiful days arrive. We love to settle there for a coffee, enjoy an ice cream at the time of snack or try the evening cocktail card! In spite of the tram works that disturb one of the most beautiful views of the Doubs River and the quays, all the city, you will enjoy the surroundings as well as the right atmosphere.

In this small cinema, in the city centre of Besançon, VO is queen. If the decor does not pay a mine, the treasure is inside. You want to see a rare or unpublished film or even review a movie in its entirety, so the Europole is the right place. Three rooms with art and trial programming for lovers of the author cinema (rare with multiplexes competition and other public structures). The rooms are close and intimate, giving a lot of charm to an establishment which, in the image of the films it broadcasts, is imbued with a particular soul and atmosphere. Because often, faced with the kings of the box office, the author films are up!

In a magnificent enclosure built on stilts to get closer to the stars than to protect itself from the Doubs, which brings the wave of musical novelties to it; this concert hall includes a 600 m2 esplanade, 2 concert halls (1000 and 320 standing places), 1 hall-bar, 2 creation studios, 3 dressing rooms, catering and an administrative complex. Support for research and creation, as well as the development of cultural action, are the leitmotifs of this venue, which promotes music in all its richness. Music lovers of all stripes, curious about eclectic, creative, local, regional and even international music, find out more on the site!

The temple of the game with a big J! Fans of Warhamer, Dungeons and Dragons, PSC, Guilds El Dorado, Orpheus, or Magic, Yu-gi-ho, World of Warcraft, and other games of all kinds, the imagination is to wear a hand, you just have to move Battant and you will enter a parallel universe. The staff were friendly and helpful. The shop won't always and there are still many players around the table, both day and night. Figurines, trays, card games, tips, all addicts know this address and take advantage of every minute of free time to run there and share with them some of the anthology parts. For non-insiders, demonstration sessions are provided, just check out the store. It even seems that the abuse of these games is not dangerous to health!

When we talk about the Utinam, we think right now of its famous terrace, undoubtedly one of the best in the city! In summer, in the spring, as soon as the sun shows the end of its nose, whether you are on holiday, working break, or at the exit of the work for the aperitif, what happiness to let you go a little in the sun, the curious eye to discover the church Saint-Pierre and the little carousel that faces it, or to observe passers-by in spite of yourself. Summer as winter, it's also a nice brasserie with colourful colours where you can enjoy small dishes and menus from day to day, with absolutely one of its very good homemade pies. And, despite the high speed of the institution it is worth, flip of the medal, this place of choice, the team remains very helpful. This is where you ask when the break is needed!

Adjacent to the Musée des Beaux-Arts and the covered market, with its 8 screens, it offers all the services of a modern multiplex: some 20 films on the bill, previews and a counter packed with sweets and other beverages to make your session greedy and pleasant. Behind its large bay windows, clean and comfortable, without being a shopping-zone cinema, it welcomes both mainstream films and arthouse screenings. The Mégarama Beaux-Arts is cinema in a big way, on a giant screen, and it's sure to revitalize the city center! With a foggy head or a smile on your face, your mind will be on your session, alone or with friends, and its location will even allow you to go for a nightcap after the last screening, to discuss the film or gently recover your spirits.

Passengers, fasten your belt, forward for the old underground bar of the city. In the heart of Battant, lift the cover of an old DS and take advantage of this small, charming, rather convivial place whose clientele is mostly made up of trentenaire and students in poor concerts. Once a month, a concert is organized there where you can hear music that does not pass anywhere else, a real pleasure for ears. The spirit is free and independent, the ST is the city's little rebel! So, to avoid missing and be informed of the concerts usually scheduled on Thursday and Saturday, leave your e-mail.

Chérine Couesmes chose the Place de la Révolution to open her wine bar and take advantage of the cachet offered by the building's neo-Gothic vaults. An imposing counter takes center stage. It's a fitting setting for the 250 bottles of wine on offer to take away or consume on the premises. Prices by the glass start at €3 for a Sang Mêlé, rising to €25 for an Arvelet Pommard (with the option of halving for a 6cl half-glass).

What a funny bird that Alcyon! Three or four per season, the Alcyon theatre internships are few but of good quality. Programmed on the weekend, we learn the actor's game of course, but also singing, staging, clown work, dance, setting and staging. The company also offers practice workshops that give amateur and professional actors the opportunity to confront the public. And like the strange mythological animal that is the Alcyon, his creations seek the strange, foreign, what one does not understand a priori, primitive works, baked, generator of other works, timeless myths that transcend eras and nourish your imagination…

The Eccentric Theatre offers a lively, inventive, rich and character programming. It is a varied plateau with an interesting line in French song, with the theatre of young regional companies, world music and dance. Internships are organized for students wishing to open up to the world of theatre. The performances are open to everyone in addition to entry prices that defy competition through very advantageous formulas. The place for floor on the boards and entertainment at low prices!

Looking for a fun evening full of surprises? Let yourself be tempted by a show from Besançon's Ligue Universitaire d'Improvisation Théâtrale (LUDI). Since 1997, LUDI FC has been putting on hilarious shows in which talented comedians invent funny and touching stories on the spot. Whether you're a fan of improvisation or theater, you won't be disappointed by the energy and creativity of LUDI's comedians. For beginners and experts alike, their workshops are an opportunity to try your hand at this art form. To find out more, visit their website ludi-arti.fr and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Micropolis is the Spectacles Concert Hall. Its reception capacity and flexible spaces make it convenient for many events or concerts. You'll get bored on the occasion of the big annual meetings of Luna Park and the Fiera Franche (among others!) as well as at the concerts and one-man shows of our favorite national artists! On the practical side, the days of high crowds, when the all Besançon rush to a show, we appreciate the huge parking that allows to park easily and its situation at the gates of Besançon which facilitates access, even if it does not avoid the caps!

Openly gay friendly, the Café du Théâtre is very popular with students who enjoy the quiet terrace to enjoy a drink in the day. It is also the place of meetings of artists in the musical theatre. In the evening, coffee regularly organises theme evenings where the team members, very charming, do not hesitate to misrepresent.

Located right next to the Jules-Haag lyceum and the Doubs Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Buena Vista has naturally become the rallying point for local students. Games of darts, billiards, baby-soccer and palms set the tone. Vincent, Christian and Yannick take care of the reception and service with a smile. We love the wooden terrace on an inner courtyard that you don't know from the outside, very pleasant in the beautiful days.

This brasserie is reminiscent of restaurants in the th century with its green iron display and its decor Eiffel. It is one of the most unique of the city and one of the most appreciated. The framework is dynamic, with both the student of the college of letters and the granny enjoying his tea. The service is fast, dynamic and courteous. If a little hunger took you, there is a light catering service throughout the day, and fine cuisine at times of meals. This is a reference address in Besançon.

Bacchus is a district bar on the terrace and a pleasant setting, with a view of the fountain of the same name, where you can, of course, drink, but also enjoy the daily dish served every lunchtime or to take (€ 8 per serving). It's a good place to stay, it's good, delicious and it smells good French, Mediterranean or exotic cuisine. You can also book places for a private evening.

The favourite sport of this bar is football. On the game nights, the fans join the Arcades in front of the big screens for an evening full of passion. Students from nearby schools have an appointment for highly contested parts of Baby soccer, darts or billiards. The Arcades are also the only bar to welcome metal concerts from time to time. Débouchage of insured ears.

There are lounges and there, a room full of bursting, where the revellers find themselves around a glass and refaire the world, dancing and especially making meetings. From Thursday to Saturday nights, the building is one of the most important places in Besançon to spend an unforgettable evening in an buzzing atmosphere with fashionable music.