Fun and entertainment Provence

Gérard Gélas established this theater in 1971 in the Sainte Catherine chapel. It is one of the pillars of the performing arts in Avignon, presenting both the creations of the master of the place, and hosting the biggest names of the French scene. It has a string of successes that are played to full houses. The rich programming of plays, concerts and conferences. Practical theater workshops are also held for teenagers and adults. In July, the Chêne noir theater is a must for the Off festival.

It is very close to the Place de l'Horloge (the most touristic of the city) amidst a very pedestrian street and its large sunny terrace is always crowded in summer. It is frequented by regulars. During the festival, it is a rather strategic place to see the Off troops parading and to get tickets for the shows. The rest of the time is a happy blend of high school students who eat from the eyes, the setting while swallowing a croque-monsieur on the go... Inside, you can take a salad or grilled meat, when the weather is bad.

Inside Les Halles, it's an epicurean counter where the shopkeepers of the halles, the regulars, mix, there's really a beautiful energy every time. The mistress of the place is very welcoming with her smile and her kindness. We go there to have an aperitif with our friends. We share one, two and three bottles and we finish a little further away as soon as the end titillates us around a seafood platter. "The place to be" is the place to be for the Avignonnais on Sunday morning! You can read the local press there and remake the world.

The dedication to the Avignon Festival has obviously not escaped you! The room is contemporary and cosy, with a lounge atmosphere. The main attraction is the huge terrace facing the Palais des Papes, where you can sip a glass or a coffee, absorbed in contemplation. During the festival, of course, the place is packed and the waiters are at their wits' end. Plan ahead if you're going to see a play. Especially when the establishment invites artists to liven up the evening. You can ask for Wifi too.

This is the meeting place for the people from Avignon who come here to have their little aperitif. You can't miss this establishment on the Place des Corps-Saints, with its burgundy façade, its candy-pink neon lights and its rustic interior typical of small neighbourhood bars. Les Célestins also has a large terrace around the fountain of the square, ideal for sunbathing. But beware, it can quickly get crowded when summer arrives! Sandwiches, salads, hot-dogs and waffles are provided in case you get hungry. A dynamic service.

Treat yourself to a chic afternoon tea at the Hôtel d'Europe, just as you would in a Parisian palace. Enjoy the art of French tea in a setting that's warm, cozy and luxurious without being ostentatious. L'Heure des Thés feels like a friendly home, with white tablecloths, fine porcelain cups and superb silverware. The service is smiling and Sophie's pastries succulent.

This theater is part of the five Scènes d'Avignon, that is to say the five permanent theaters agreed by the city with the Chêne Noir, the Halles, the Balcon and the Carmes. In July, during the festival, the Théâtre du Chien qui Fume and the Salle du Petit Chien are places where you will certainly find quality shows where humor is not absent! All year long, the theater offers a varied program: music, dance, theater, conferences, exhibitions.

Every year, in parallel to the festival, another little rendezvous makes a nice name for itself. It's the festival Théâtr'Enfants. For two and a half weeks, the children also have their little theatrical prog and it's great! During the year, the association programmes shows and artistic meetings with young people, early-learning workshops in leisure centres, schools and cultural structures. During this time, parents can go and see a play.

Art gallery, concert hall, beer bar, restaurant, craft brewery, recording studio, creative space - this is the raison d'être of L'Essentiel, a 400^m2 modular space where art and culture come together. The Association Entre Peaux, Corinne, Clément & Co, who have taken over these 2 sheds on the edge of the village of Cucuron, are at the origin of this multiple and atypical space. They're off to a promising start, with plenty of projects in the pipeline, all in a spirit of sharing and conviviality. Entertainment in the Luberon is now a matter for L'Essentiel.

It's a wine bar that exudes joie de vivre! In fact, it's the little brother of the excellent restaurant l'Oustalet. Le Bistrot's seasonal menu is much more casual, but just as well prepared with quality ingredients. We come here to take advantage of the cellar, which offers some very fine discoveries in the surrounding areas, but not only. There are also a few references from the rest of France and the world. With its warm welcome, this is a place we highly recommend!

A new place for nightlife, l'Antidote has quickly been adopted by Arlesians. The space is divided between a charming interior room with alcoves that offers both classic tables and sofas for a more cosy moment, and an exterior for smokers or those who just want to enjoy the good weather. On the menu, there is something for everyone: beers, wines, strong spirits, softs... But special mention to the cocktails, made with a great professionalism and whose list changes frequently. Excellent atmosphere, excellent address!

Right across from the TGV station, this new performance venue, which Avignon has been missing, is making its mark on the cultural landscape of the Vaucluse region, with the same capacity as the Olympia and the Silo in Marseille, seating 1,050 to 1,600, and a stage area of 450 m². Confluence sets the tone from its opening in February 2024, with headliners Pascal Obispo, Christophe Willem, Gad Elmaleh, Chico and rising stars. An eclectic program of variety, comedy, magic and musicals for all audiences.

Adventure City turns Aix into a life-size playground where you can put your team spirit to the test and solve puzzles. Two themes are on offer, one for the whole family with a mischievous little elf (from age 8), the other in the world of espionage (from age 14). Equipped with a tablet for instructions, a GPS to find your way around, and an "Action Pack" bag that will come in very handy along the way, you'll be able to discover the city while having fun at the same time. The latest addition: a 15-player hacker competition.

The Pipeline is a beer bar offering a unique experience. With 18 different draught beers to choose from, there's something for everyone, whether you prefer blondes, browns, ambers, Belgians or English. The bar also offers a convivial atmosphere, with cosy sofas for relaxing after work, and concert evenings to enjoy the sound of guitars. To accompany your beer, you can enjoy burgers, meats and gourmet desserts. The bar also offers a selection of cocktails and shooters.

One of the spots that makes Marseilles vibrate every year in the summer. On the Roucas Blanc beach, in the Prado seaside park, what was for a long time a well-known snack bar for bathers has been reinvented as a bar-restaurant, "à la cool", with its feet in the water. A place to eat at the end of the week, to have a drink until late in the evening on Fridays and Saturdays, or to have brunch with friends on Sundays. In the plate, salads, pizzas, and hop, we go back to sunbathing or swimming. Nothing more, nothing less.

Nathalie and Florence are the ambassadors of Catalan cuisine in Aix-en-Provence. These twin sisters, one from Paris, the other from her lawyer's practice, have created this convivial place that is both a tapas bar and a showcase for decorative objects. Originally from Collioure, they brought back the famous anchovies that you can enjoy with pan con tomate, grilled piquillos marinated in olive oil, calamari, Iberian cheeses and hams, and tortillas. Dishes to share, cooked according to their grandmother Odette's recipes. In the glass, sangria or typical wines.

The Domaine des Chênes Verts in Ginasservis is a magnificent reception hall for up to 450 guests. Its two large gardens make it an ideal venue for all kinds of private or professional events. Whether for a wedding, a christening, a birthday, a themed evening, a New Year's Eve party or a tea dance, this venue will meet all your expectations. With its superb indoor and outdoor spaces, the Domaine des Chênes Verts is the ideal venue for your receptions. It also offers themed evenings and tea dances on Sunday afternoons.

Close to the city center of Saint-Raphaël, this warm place gathers various but complementary universes, in a vintage garage atmosphere. People come here for lunch for its unique "back from the market" menu and in the evening to have a drink or a bite to eat, listen to music and party with friends, on weekends or after work, always in a friendly atmosphere. It also hosts nice stores, a barber-hairdresser and even a motorcycle preparation workshop! In short, an original place to discover absolutely.

Close to the Cours Estienne-d'Orves and its liveliness, sheltered by stairs leading to the Rue Sainte, this recently opened bar is festive and committed to a zero waste approach, quite unheard of for a nightclub. Indeed, here, when you drink beer, you clean the beaches: each liter of beer consumed allows the cleaning of one meter of beach by the committed teams of Le Mousse. Because Le Mousse, beyond being a committed brewery, is also and above all a brand of eco-responsible clothing produced in France. Drinking and partying for a good cause is a clever concept that we really like. While drinking sensibly of course because you won't save the planet alone.

Taking advantage of its exceptional setting on the waterfront with a view of the imposing Rocher de Roquebrune, the Restaurant du Lac invites you to come and have a drink in its bar, the Îlot bar. From May until the end of autumn, you can come and taste a wide range of cocktails or wines (by the glass or by the bottle). If you feel a little peckish, don't hesitate to order some tapas to make the pleasure last. Musical evenings are regularly organized: you will find the program on their Facebook page or on Insta. A bar to follow !

This innovative concept in the world of French golf offers services that are unique in the region, with the aim of providing the pleasure of learning or improving in a relaxed, professional atmosphere. The center features a 200m-long, 60m-wide driving range with 20 covered stations, 9 of which are equipped with Toptracer, a connected, interactive tool for more effective training. The center also offers a 9-hole synthetic Pitch and Putt course with double tees, ideal for players of all levels. In addition, the Golf Training Center offers junior golf courses during the vacations, a bucolic restaurant with a menu that changes every week, and seminar packages.

Looking for a new activity for older teens or adults? Run to the first laser game in Aix: a shooting game with a pistol to score a maximum of points; different themes, from the abandoned funfair to the course in a haunted house, the emotion is guaranteed, and the stress at its peak. Many other activities such as roller dancing, video games and simulators or karting for the youngest. Possibility to celebrate your dearest toddler's birthday with unlimited activities during 4 hours! Seminar room, bachelor or bachelorette party: everything is made for playing, relaxing and discovering yourself in a different way.

KARAOKÉ KARAK'OK is the ideal choice for a successful karaoke evening in Fréjus. Passionate, attentive professionals are on hand to answer all your questions and give you the best possible advice. The "Le Karaoké s'invite chez vous" concept is very practical: just contact them and they'll take care of everything to make your evening a success. Whether it's a birthday party, a ceremony, a family dinner or an evening with friends, they personalize every event. Thanks to their top-quality equipment, you'll feel like a real star.

In the heart of Marseille, on the Old Port, come and discover in the background of an atypical cross a theatre made of stones and stories. The th century extremadura give it a unique charm and perfect acoustics for performances. The café-theatre of Tatie offers a rich and varied programming. Here you will find your happiness with theatre, the one man show, concerts, scenes open to musicians, theatre and music courses, poetry sessions and so many other surprises. You can enjoy hot or cold drinks, delicacies and accompaniments served on site to spend an excellent warm and warm moment in the arcane of the Théâtre café. Shows on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Real Escape Room is an escape game center located in Marseille, just a 3-minute walk from Place Castellane. It offers a 100% immersive experience where teams of 2 to 6 players, aged from 10 to 90, must solve puzzles to escape from a place in which they are immersed. Reservations can only be made online. The center offers various missions and also organizes professional and personal events. Prices vary according to the number of players, from 22 euros per person for 6 players to 35 euros per person for 2 players. Special rates are available for students.

This cinema offers a varied program, including operas, ballets and films by the Comédie Française. You can also go behind the scenes of the making of the film "Verdon Secret" and watch it every day.

Mystery Games is an escape game center located in the heart of Aix-en-Provence, in the Allées Provençales district. It offers a variety of escape rooms with different themes and levels, as well as a virtual reality room and outdoor games to discover the city. Mystery Games offers a fun experience for all ages, from 7 to 97. Visitors appreciate the team's warm and friendly welcome, as well as the quality of the puzzles and settings. The game masters, such as Anastasia, are much appreciated for their involvement and ability to create an immersive atmosphere. Prices are affordable and the experience is recommended for a good time with family or friends.

L'Entrepôt Bowling Laserblade is a multi-purpose complex offering a 100% adrenalin experience. In addition to bowling, L'Entrepôt also offers laser tag, paintball, a billiards room and a burger bar. The complex is easily accessible, located just off the Cavaillon freeway.