Fun and entertainment Provence

Built on the narrow site of the former royal Jeu de Paume dating from the ^mid-18th century, this superb little Italian-style theater with a capacity of 493 seats has a charm all its own, due in part to the intimate atmosphere it exudes. Completely renovated in 2000, it boasts comfortable seats and perfect acoustics. It works hand in hand with Marseille's Théâtre du Gymnase and the Grand Théâtre de Provence, each year offering a program that alternates from one venue to the other, but is combined in a single catalog offered to the public.

This is one of the new places of conviviality in Dracene. Sam and his wife have completely transformed this old neighbourhood bar into a trendy beer bar. They brew their own beer, the Graouli, very refreshing, aromatic with a nice bitterness and citrus notes. They offer local, craft and draught beers, a few selected wines and boards to share. On weekends, concerts, karaoke or mythical films with meals in the theme. Whether it's for the owner's welcome or the friendly atmosphere, we love it.

The bar is neat and a little rocky at the same time. The judicious arrangement of great vintages as well as more modest ones, which tourists and connoisseurs should not hesitate to frequent. And beware: the house "does not shy away from any sacrifice": it combines the functions of cellar, wine bar with a possible snack menu, introductory workshops in oenology and sommelier advice, weddings and other festivities... To follow, their Facebook page which is very active. It is also a place known to be the meeting place for singles.

We like to settle here in any season. The terrace overlooks the fountain, we sit there with pleasure. We stop for a coffee, a tea with a pastry, to sip a lemonade, a fruit juice, a glass of local wine or a pastis, and to nibble some Corsican specialities (cooked pork meats, figatelli...). We let ourselves go to remake the world under the soft Provencal sun. The cuisine is simple, the menu varied, the plates colorful, copious. The personnel is with the small care. Here, it smells like vacations all year long.

Founded in 1929, the Navy Bar is the essential institution of the Old Port. In particular, it was chosen for the famous part of the card of Raimu. It's like this bar is irremovable in the affection of the Marseillais. Today, the bar, ideally placed, welcomes you from breakfast to dinner and much later. Different populations cross there, tourists to Pagnol lovers, fans of Love Addict (whose scene was there) to the nocturnal once night fell. The staff were very helpful.

The Cup of Tea is a bookshop-tea room with a lovely terrace and a selection of independent booksellers. Ideal for a cup of tea with a good read. In the charming store, with its wood panelling and subdued lighting, you'll find books and bistro tables, and a staircase leading to a cosy, intimate mezzanine - a well-kept secret! The walls are decorated with monthly changing exhibitions. The tea menu features some forty flavors, many of them oriental and exotic from Lapsang Souchong, India, Kenya and Japan, as well as a variety of aromatic blends of green, jasmine and Hanoi monsoon teas, all served in good-sized teapots. You can accompany it with a few good cakes (tarts, cookies, muffins...). Service is warm and friendly.

The atmosphere follows one another throughout the day in this lounge bar restaurant with live singers, musicians, dancers, DJ and modern cabaret every night. The restaurant, with its white marble terrace and comfortable armchairs, offers a chic, Franco-Asian bistro menu with pasta, Thai chicken nems, seafood and a wide range of sushi, sashimi, nigiri and California rolls. The place also serves as a gallery for the permanent exhibition of contemporary art and photographs by the Tropezian Philippe Shangti.

It always surprises tourists and has been delighting Avignon residents for years with its British brunches. Yes, it's a real English tea room and it's unbeatable. What can we say about its scones, cheesecakes and other cakes on the floor except that they are to die for. The service is also English style with porcelain flower cups, we love it! Of course, savoury fans can choose the egg with bacon. The whole thing is accompanied by a tea that you can choose from a selection of about twenty flavours. Let's go!

The Pathé Cap Sud multiplex offers 14 screening rooms with a program of national releases, previews and special screenings (Met operas, Bolshoi Ballet, Comédie-Française, concerts...). During the intermission, and exclusively for Avignon, a Häagen-Dazs kiosk allows you to sample the famous ice creams of this brand created in 1961 in the United States. CinéPass from €18.40 a month and you can go to the movies all you want! Don't hesitate: subscribe now! Another formula is the Cinécarte for 5 seats. Take your pick!

The tea lovers meeting on Longchamp Boulevard. Teavora, in addition to offering a wide selection of teas from the 4 corners of the world, offers an exotic and relaxing atmosphere. As soon as we get there, we're invited to take off his shoes and move on the sand. Then choose three different atmospheres, including the Berber tent, but also a décor of the islands or an appointment in India in a tastefully decorated room. Almost 80 teas to taste, infusions, tisanes, but it's not just hot… fresh fruit juice and smoothies too. Home pastries will accompany this moment of softness. For lunch, we'll opt for salads or salads. You can enjoy a trip to the city center.

A building out of exposed stones located in bottom of the village, right before the botanical trail, and which is melted with wonder with the landscape of the caladées narrow streets. It is very small but the terrace... it is the Mont Ventoux! One tastes dishes vegetarians or vegan. One takes the aperitif by dividing into sheets a book. Hey yes, it is also a bookstore with a pointed selection of works on Ventoux. And one lets oneself wrap by the grandiose landscape by listening to the concert. Can one better dream? How what, small village, small café, but great ideas!

If you're feeling lucky, try your luck at the slot machines at Bandol's Partouche casino... Unless you prefer the more traditional games - English roulette and blackjack and craps (unique in France!) - not forgetting the poker tables for cash games and tournaments. The Casino also offers an electronic gaming area (roulette and blackjack). Last but not least, there are free live shows to add to the atmosphere. Don't miss the Rotonde restaurant, with its panoramic view over the Bay of Bandol

It's a small bistro with a menu renewed according to the rhythm of the seasons with fresh products: the plate is copious. At the weekend, it's tapas night with good wine chosen by Maxime! Out of season, he organizes small concerts, theme evenings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays such as L'apéro musical, Un plat-un vin, Viens avec votre instrument de musique... For wine lovers, Maxime, trained as a maître d'hôtel-sommelier, also offers oenology courses. In the summer, it's a street formula with the animated terrace, you will see. It's a nice place!

A casino unlike any other, ranked among the most stylish in the world. A state-of-the-art facility with outdoor infrastructures unique in Europe. Four modular marquees (some heated in winter, some smoking) offer a new approach to gaming. An open-air space designed as a living space, with pétanque court and whirlpool bath (17 people). The indoor room is dedicated to virtual reality and gaming.

Since April 2016, the Pathé - La Valette cinema is one of the main attractions of the new L'Avenue 83 shopping center. An ultramodern complex with a VIP room, an Imax room, a 4DX room. Every year, the structure hosts numerous previews in the presence of film crews and offers non-cinema screenings (ballets, sporting events, concerts...). The website and the application allow you to access trailers, schedules, the loyalty program, without forgetting the selection of your seat in the theater.

Located very well in the Blackcurrant city center, this brasserie is well-known of Cassidains. You will be able to settle there, in room or terrace, at any time of day to take there the breakfast, the lunch, aperitif, the dinner, a frozen cut or an evening drink. In the dish, the new chef proposes delicious burgers, a fine selection of salads, meats and grilled fish but also of the more typical dishes like the jumped prawns and blazes with the pastis... Innovation in 2016, a variation of woks, to test! And the retransmission of the matches of the Euro 2016!

At the entrance of the marina in Carry, the Casino Barrière is a small modern casino with more than 180 slot machines, some of them multi-games, 2 English roulette tables, 2 blackjack tables, 3 Texas Hold'em poker no limit tables. You will definitely have a good time and everything is set up for the player's comfort. Shows, one-man shows, concerts and entertainment at weekends, not to mention the beautiful view of the port. Discover the program on the website. Place your bets and good luck!

In Aix it is called «BE». This is an institution on the Cours Mirabeau to take appetizers in happy hours. The outdoor terrace is pleasant in summer and is heated in winter! Inside, large rococos chandeliers and all the deep, you can join a more intimate room with comfortable seats if you wish. There's nothing to do with the outdoor terrace, where the music invites you to enjoy the atmosphere at the end of the day. It is rather "electro" and so very connected. You are on the most beautiful avenue of Aix-en-Provence, just opposite the fountain of hot water…

Its green facade and the barrel installed in front of the door: the traditions of the Irish pub are displayed. It is one of the bars where Avignon likes to party and where you know there will always be people no matter what day of the week. There are concerts, rather rock and sometimes folk, broadcasts of matches - football or rugby - and special evenings like St. Patrick's Day (of course!). The atmosphere is often overheated and the bells synonymous with tips ring out loud. Whisky lovers should take a look at the menu.

The most beautiful petanque court in the world, luxurious setting with a small wooden chalet on the waterfront. This timeless place has a breathtaking view of the Cap Canaille. On the menu: finger food, cocktails, wine or beer, for a capacity ranging from 50 to 100 people. When you say "pétanque", you say "pastis": there are six different pastis on the menu: classic, licorice or verbena. Ideal for an aperitif or a birthday party. Against all expectations, despite the exceptional location and panorama, beer is not more expensive than on the port of Cassis.

Red Lion Down Town is a friendly pub where you will find a wide selection of beers of all colors. Rock 'n' roll atmosphere in every sense of the word. The majority of clients are young. The service is nice. All the elements are gathered for a good evening! Football matches are also available.

The Grand Casino, built in 1881 but modernized and renovated many times since, has retained the unalterable charm of its era. Every evening, it offers a succession of classic gaming rooms with English roulette, boules, blackjack, slot machines and poker, with a hushed atmosphere and a world of fever and contemplation around the green carpets. The fully renovated restaurant, with its sea view terrace, offers all-you-can-eat gourmet buffets.

Located opposite the train station, this Irish pub offers a wide selection of beers and spirits. On Wednesday from 21 p. m., the pub becomes a favourite stage for regional groups. A real pub for lovers with its soft atmosphere and soft seats.

The mythical discotheque of the Byblos hotel, entirely renovated, which has been part of the legend of Saint-Trop' since 1967, the year of its creation, distils a very avant-garde musical program, a relaxed and joyful atmosphere, with Jack.E, permanent DJ at the turntables for more than 20 years, and receives the most famous and most pampered night owls of the planet. The temple of Tropezian nights, open until 5am, can accommodate 540 people and organize your events in the context of a complete privatization of the club.

The name is directly inspired by a mythical New York place. The atmosphere resembles the best small electro clubs in European capitals. We are here in the Opera district, but at Danceteria, nothing to do with the atmosphere of the surrounding clubs. Relaxed mentality, love of music, peace of mind and conviviality between dancers, that's all that counts. A welcome concept in a city that is still too old-fashioned in its way of partying. Thanks to places like the Chapiteau or Danceteria, Marseille is in tune with the times. Famous DJs are programmed and announced regularly on social networks. Local and international scene.

Le Lochness is the new and first Scottish pub in Marseille, located next to the Old Port, on the Cours Jean-Ballard. In an authentic setting that refers to the Highlands, a mountainous region passing through Scotland, Le Lochness offers the discovery of the legends of the Battle of Culloden clans and the best Scottish beverages!

A century-old club since 2017, the Académie de Billard de Marseille has seen thousands of games played. If today cigar smoke above the green carpet is totally prohibited, we always make the balls clash, graze the carambola and handle the "flow", the "side" under the low lights.... The pure charm of American pool circles is there. Once you have passed the staircase, you enter a lair of regulars. 14 billiard tables (French, American and blackball billiards). You can also have a drink with your colleagues. Today, novices are welcome with introductory sessions during the week for them.

For over 60 years, smokers of all species have been in the Old port bar. It is known for two reasons: open in the evening, you can buy cigarettes until 22 p. m. in the winter and much later in summer. An indoor space on the floor is reserved for the tobacco addicts. Drink a café on the terrace, order a bakery or a sandwich all day, buy an ice, find together support the Olympique de Marseille in front of the giant screen are the additional proposals of this smoking bar not like the others. A nice setting and a nice ambiance, but a nice atmosphere for the game nights with good child fans.

It is a place not to be missed for the Arles parties. A great atmosphere, a top staff and a really pleasant setting, what more could you ask for? A beautiful terrace where it is pleasant to consume for example. Well, that's exactly the case. We really liked the cocktails and the little food that goes with it. It's really the perfect place to relax and have a great time with friends over a good beer, in moderation of course.

This recent temple of leisure, is located in the new district of Port-Fréjus 2, facing the canal. The gaming area is composed of 125 slot machines, 2 electronic roulettes (16 stations in total), 4 black jack tables. A restaurant, Le Pavillon, is at your disposal. It offers two formulas, winning and baccara express, as well as a menu and simple dishes à la carte, pasta, risotto, large salads... Throughout the year, the casino also offers many cultural events and exhibitions.

Here is the beautiful Café Célestine, in the heart of the village. The owners of the place are no novices, since they used to run the Micocoulier in Eygalières. On the menu, a cuisine from here and elsewhere, sometimes surprising, always tasty like the cannelloni à la Monégasque, spinach, chard and meat juice. Of course, everything is homemade, from the appetizer to the dessert. In the latter, we recommend the green apple and lemon pavlova. Note that the establishment alternates coffee, restaurant noon and evening, non-stop, for a moment of happiness.

Alongside the Quai du rire located in the same complex, the Comédie Club Vieux-Port has made a name for itself in the Marseilles comedy scene, especially in stand-up and improv. Ideally located on the Old Port in the heart of the Kev Adams space, you will find here a friendly, intimate room, allowing you to be close to the artists on stage. The cream of the local scene, recognized or not, headliners and a very nice atmosphere for the stand-up evenings which allow to reveal the talents of tomorrow. Marseille is rich in talent at this level - also and places like the Comédie Club Vieux-Port allow the blossoming of these nuggets!

The Trolleybus is one of the oldest discotheques in Marseille. This is a fact but it is still in the air of time and eternal youth. Its location on the Old Port, very close to many bars, makes it one of the busiest night spots in the city every weekend. Established in the galleries of the former galley arsenal, the nightclub is made up of several rooms with different atmospheres. All generations will therefore find their happiness there. A petanque room even completes the whole.

There are up to 600 people on weekends that come down on the 22 computerized tracks. Other patientent waiting for their turn by playing billiards (English pool or American billiard). Relax and unwind in this bowling, which also offers a bar and dining area with comfortable red benches and lighting lights. The opportunity for many young people to have fun and meet. It is possible to organize "anniversary" events or corporate committee, with formulas mixing welcome cocktail, buffet and bowling tournament.

The Café de la Comédie has a special history because it takes its name from the first "Italian" theatre in Avignon, inaugurated in 1732. It will be sold out for more than 100 years. It is the Place de l'Horloge theatre that will steal the show. Today the café is opposite the mythical Hotel de l'Europe, located on one of the most beautiful squares in Avignon. Its large terrace is in the shade of one of the two gigantic trees of the Place Crillon. It is very popular with the people of Avignon. Good value for money. Warm welcome.

On the Place de l'Horloge, the oldest brasserie in Avignon which has known the glorious hours of Jean Vilar and Gérard Philippe. Names of prestigious actors are engraved in golden plates on the backs of the red benches in the bar room... Classified balcony, retro Parisian woodwork and small lamps on the tables. In summer, you can sit down for a coffee and a croissant on the terrace on the plane tree side for shade, if not sun. Even if it is crowded, the service is fast. For the restoration, a brasserie in continuous service in summer.

In place of the Great R, the Grand Théâtre de Provence opened the Teddy Bar, a cosy atmosphere of a pub, open the evenings of representation from 19 H and two new intermission bars - one in the lobby, one in the patio for smokers (and non smokers).

The Ambassadors are THE nightclub in Avignon. Located in the city centre, it offers a trendy setting to spend a good evening with friends... Large dance floor, alcoves, glitter... everything is there. At the entrance, the selection is strict but courteous. It is because the place has its followers and they appreciate the elegant relaxation of the place. Tourists are welcome: just forget the sandals! You'll have to fit into the mould because here you know the customers, you know what they like and that's what makes the success of the place.

The only openly gay disco in Toulon, the Boy's Paradise is truly the boys'paradise. Some compare it at the Queen… Well, all proportions, it's an important place in the toulonnaise community life. Music is electro and we pass the time hits to make everyone dance. There are even small corners in the basement for guys who have very, very hot…

A good evening, in love or between friends, around a good wine accompanied by a charcuterie and cheese board… it is hardly necessary to be happy. At 21 Chai, you will enjoy a fine selection of local wines, such as AOC des Baux, Ventoux, Croze-hermitage or some great wines in AOC Pomc, riparian, châteauneuf-du-pape. And if you feel like it, count on the skills of sommeliers who will let you discover a few nice wines. What more can I ask? Delicious accompaniment and pleasant atmosphere… It's okay, it's all inclusive.

The Eden Cinema is a cinema as we like it. It smells good the cinema of our childhood while being equipped with a digital room offering the best projections. It is inseparable from the cultural and associative news of the village. Its programming is of great quality and offers the latest releases, both blockbusters and films of authors. It also offers the program of the Royal Opera House broadcasted live! It is the partner of the literary prize of the "Novel that feels good". In 2019, the Eden celebrated its 100 years. A monument!

Gone are the days when you would wander around looking for a real good coffee after a dip in Malmousque or Maldormé. With Boujou, everything is now at your fingertips, with a postcard decor in the background. So take your latté, flat white or a freshly squeezed juice with you and enjoy it all with your feet in the water. Unless you prefer to sit at one of the nice little tables in front of the counter and enjoy the natural kindness of Louise, the owner. Excellent homemade pastries, addictive, cakes, cookies and brownies will tease your senses. An excellent address that the neighborhood needed.