Fun and entertainment Alpes

Samy Frey, Gérard Depardieu, Claude Lelouch, Bébel and Pierce Brosnan: they all adorn the façade of Chamonix's Vox cinema. This is to be expected, given that each of them has at one time or another shot a film or scene in Mont Blanc country. It's a pity the fresco wasn't done later, as Clint Eastwood and Cécile de France could have appeared in the trompe-l'oeil windows created by A. Fresco. Inside, three 3D digital cinemas offer a wide choice of French and foreign films in French and - oh miracle in Haute-Savoie - original versions. Who said there were too many British tourists in Chamonix? Not the film buffs!

8 years since we said yes to Le Ouistiti. A little monkey who welcomes us into a warm and welcoming room, with a beer cellar to keep you fed even when the bar is closed. It's just behind the Bonlieu center, and the place to come for a local craft beer, or a well-chosen glass of wine accompanied by a platter of artisan charcuterie and farmhouse cheeses. Rums and whiskies are also on offer, and the cocktails are delicious. At lunchtime on weekdays, you can indulge in a carefully thought-out home-cooked meal, with snacked red mullet fillets, celeriac mousseline, roasted fennel and roasted hazelnuts. Live music and a festive spirit.

Beer O'Clock, or BoC for those of you who know it well! After wine, it's time for beer, a divine beverage elevated to the status of a beverage to be enjoyed (always in moderation) in specialized bars. At this "Place to Beer", on the lively, gourmet side of the Faubourg, beer lovers are free to discover beers from here and elsewhere (prepaid cards required), thanks to the 12 taps lined up on a pretty wooden counter. There's nothing we like better than a draught beer served by passionate beer lovers. Beers from all over the world, from the most classic to the rarest craft beers, regularly changing with new flavors. Meet the brewers.

Before trying your luck, you should appreciate the opportunity to enter the Evian Casino. An exceptional location facing the lake on a quay that bears the name of the Baron de Blonay, who opened the first Evian casino in 1864 in his castle. The current building dates from 1911, designed by the architect J.A. Hebrard in a masterful Art Nouveau style. Today, the Casino imposes its generous forms, shining with a thousand lights at nightfall. 225 slot machines. The Salon des Jeux de Table is a cozy, designer setting. Always a winner at the Evian Casino.

A festive place to try your hand at the jackpot, or simply to enjoy the atmosphere and entertainment. A world that revolves around gambling, with 70 slot machines, electronic roulette and electronic blackjack, as well as traditional games with English roulette and blackjack tables. A world that extends beyond gaming, with the Gallery Bar, exhibitions, a cosy restaurant and the Le Rendez-Vous nightclub to extend the evening. Car simulators for a different kind of fun.

Be on stage, jump into the pit, vibrate to the sound of the Brise-Glace d'Annecy. On the lakeside, just a 10-minute walk from the town center, this contemporary music venue is housed in a superb 1,500^m2 glass cube. Le Brise-Glace is the place to catch the zeitgeist, the wind of today's music, with a crazy program. Two concert halls and studios make this a real place to live, open to all audiences, even the youngest, who benefit from specially adapted programming. Whether you're into hip-hop, electro, rock or folk, you'll never be disappointed, and you'll be sure to have a great time! Beautiful evenings to amplify our happiness.

L'Arbre à Bières is much more than just a restaurant, it's a real bar dedicated to beer, and has become a must for night owls in search of a good froth and a tasty flammekueche. The selection of local craft beers is impressive, but enthusiasts can also indulge in beverages from faraway lands thanks to a quality selection. The atmosphere is always pleasant, and the team is always on hand to help. A special highlight is the wide range of draught beers on offer.

Aix-les-Bains would become the city of cinema? This beautiful multiplex, a stone's throw from the lake, is attractive. Free parking, a well-equipped complex with giant screens, digital sound and comfortable seats in the eight rooms; A complex where you can expect to wait by playing some video games or sipping sweets. All exits and even previews. Possibility of a movie and mcdonalds formula right next door.

Created in 1904, the course, slightly hilly, is located between lake and mountain. The majestic trees of various species, combined with water hazards and white sand bunkers, make it a very pleasant course to the eye but very technical. Particularly noteworthy is hole 10, a long par 5 of 525 meters with a slight dog-leg right, difficult because of its slope and a green with several plateaus whose attack is blind. Hole n° 15 is a magnificent par 3 of 149 meters, very spectacular with a plunging view on the lake of Geneva.

A wine cellar where you can enjoy an aperitif dinner - amazing cuisine by a real chef who concocts delicious dishes to share... - or spend an evening with friends. With a wine list worthy of connoisseurs, La Cave serves wines by the glass - over 40 wines by the glass, with grands crus regularly opened - or offers even rarer bottles (around 500 references), with a good Savoy wine or a grand cru from Burgundy, not forgetting bubbles and spirits, around a table well sheltered from passers-by on rue du Pâquier, a stone's throw from the lake. As for the owners, they set the tone with all their energy and offbeat humor. Concerts some evenings.

The haunt of many an annécien.ne.s since 1977. An unusual place, since it's right in the heart of the old town's most touristy district, the one to be avoided at all costs in the high summer season, while preserving an "island" of tranquillity for the locals who like to take refuge here. If you're staying in Annecy, this is the place to come for a coffee croissant as the shadows stretch over the canal and terrace. All the poetry of Annecy. In a room full of character, don't hesitate to take advantage of the comics and books on offer. Exhibitions of objects, photographs, paintings and sculptures. A place apart.

The Windsor is a historic figure in the resort, as it was the very first bar in the village to open over 20 years ago! Taken over by the adorable Lucas, Le Windsor continues on a royal road of great conviviality. A ceiling of tickets from all over the world, a warm atmosphere all day long, a rocking ambience and good sound to our ears, but what are we drinking? Beer, of course! The owner is an enthusiast who offers 9 draught beers and a fine selection of bottles not found everywhere. An address to be crowned.

A veritable institution located on Place Manuel, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, Le Choucas caters to a varied clientele that includes both locals and tourists. A full breakfast is served daily. An extensive wine and cocktail list contributes to the restaurant's reputation. Lle Choucas is a restaurant that uses local produce and short distribution channels, such as smoked trout salad and Ubayen croque. Le Choucas is also a hotel with tastefully decorated rooms and a showroom, on site and online!

Want to have fun? The Gap Bowling, located in the city center, is the ideal place to spend a pleasant time with family, couple, alone or friends. Spread over a surface of 2,000 m ², this relaxation area offers 8 bowling alleys, 12 billiard tables, 1 games room and a bar. You will also have the opportunity to restore yourself on site (pizzas, salads, burgers…) and even to organize any type of event: Birthdays, burial of young girls/boys… Bowling is open all year round.

A tea salon, a charming coffee bar where all the generations find themselves around the two women owners of the places. A very nice atmosphere to enjoy a tea in the world, a hot drink by devisant everything, nothing or society. You can also buy tea, coffee, accessories. A small address that is worth a stop, a pause to share precious time.

Room classified art and trial, very good canvas always in perspective, all the exits that make them talk about them, cool rates (reduced for members to the Malraux), VO for foreign films. The rooms are equipped with a balcony and a terrace.

In the heart of the city, with its film as a enseigne, this cinema has a great look in its beautiful pastel tones that characterize the city's houses. From the entrance hall of soft wood, we feel good to watch his film in the beautiful air-conditioned room - Dolby SR - classified as Art and Trial.

The program likes everyone and, from the latest American successes to more intimate or exotic films, there is always a meeting not to be missed.

A beautiful casino where you can enjoy a fun outing in the prestigious location of the Palais de Savoie Casino! A place to see, an exit to make… And the chance to try!

The adventure continues on Rhumerie's pirate island. The decor is in keeping with the theme, and the pirates are on hand to serve you, not to mention the drinks, the real treasures of the place! With 110 rums from all over the world, there's something for everyone! And let's not forget our famous house-arranged rum, which we're sure you'll be able to tell us all about. And the Route du Rhum isn't just a one-way street: there are cocktails and beers too... Another of the resort's must-see spots, and one where the patrons (sorry, the captain and his deckhands) are extremely kind.

Renovated in 2014, the Théâtre Gérard Philipe owes its name to the famous French actor who died early in 1959... As gifted on stage as in front of the camera and having taken on the most prestigious roles from Fanfan la Tulipe to Rodrigue (Le Cid), passing through D'Artagnan, the actor also lent his voice for the recording of audio versions of stories such as The Little Prince. The place has a performance and exhibition hall. A year-round cultural season presents a wide range of shows as diverse as they are varied: theatre, music, dance, circus...

The Cinéma Star is a must-see for film buffs. Behind its Art Deco facade, it houses an air-conditioned cinema equipped for 3D films. Here you can enjoy a varied program and discover the latest cinematic releases. Don't hesitate to visit Cinéma Star for a pleasant moment of relaxation and entertainment.

Inaugurated in 2008, the Quattro welcomes various events today: Current music concerts, shows, associative activities, exhibitions, festive activities, and economic activities… All of which are financed by Gap city, this establishment offers a complete programming of shows and concerts. You can get your tickets directly on the spot, or via the Internet via the e-ticket. The Quattro aims to build links, particularly within the Gapençais country.

This cinema is probably one of the smallest in the city. It has only a single room for up to 136 people. A single film is projected each week, chosen according to the news. This establishment will delight people who enjoy intimate and quiet atmospheres, who do not want to be involved in the crowd, just like at home! A nice and quiet place to discover.

Inaugurated in the presence of the comedian who gave it his name in October 2011, the Laurent Gerra auditorium has 440 seats and a 180^m2 stage. The shows programmed are relatively varied, with artists ranging from comedians to singers, dancers and musicians. The majority of shows are for the general public. We'd like to see a large number of quality shows all year round, so that this venue becomes a real cultural hub for the valley. Tickets available online, by phone or on site before the show.

In the middle of a shopping street and the indentation of a courtyard, this intimate 85-seat theatre has kept its soul from the past. Here you can find innovative shows from small companies. The Theatre of Exchange is an ideal place to enjoy many amateur troops who share their passion for comedy or drama.

For more than 20 years, at the entrance of this suburb of Old Annecy, Finn Kelly's invites us to continue the gourmet exploration of this temple of Irish beer. Here, the fruit of the hop flows freely and even more so for Saint Patrick's Day! We slip into this bar all in length to be tempted by a game of darts between two pints of Guinness... Finn Kelly's is equipped with a giant screen which broadcasts live the great sporting events. It is the ideal place to live with conviviality its passion for rugby or soccer on the days of big games. The 6 nations tournament or the big summer competitions are always great moments to share!

With its new Premium room, Pathé Annecy offers you unprecedented comfort and even more spectacular images. Sit back and relax on one of 171 exclusively designed seats. Wider and fully reclinable, they offer absolute comfort. The Premium room is also equipped with a latest-generation laser projector offering unrivalled brightness and contrast, putting you right at the heart of the action. Discover all the films and book your tickets on the Pathé app. CinéPass subscription.

This bakery - tea lounge will be perfect to come and eat a piece and relax while taking a look at the ski slopes that can be seen from the windows. It is difficult to resist the many homemade pastries and pastries and served in the relaxed atmosphere of the real mountain chalet. Croissants, bread breads, fruit tartlets… all ingredients are present to make a gourmande break.

A few minutes from Geneva, a 2 000-room multiplex with digital, games room, bar, sweets and free parking of places to see the novelties and success of the box office. Easy access for disabled people. Receptions and anniversaries can take advantage of the whole and rent a room.

With a drink in hand, you shake your booty on the sunny terrace of La Folie Douce. You can enjoy life in excellent company between two runs on the slopes by taking a break - well, more than a break... - after skiing (after 2pm and until closing time) in this festive and gourmet mecca. Because La Folie Douce is much more than just a bar with a DJ spinning a great sound, it's also a restaurant, La Fruitière. It's simply crazy, and it's sure to get Alpe d'Huez moving. Tasty local fare at the table, with well-prepared, quality local products.

It's the recent multiplex - open at the end of 2002 - from the entire valley that allows us to descend from our mountains to attend the latest projection of the film in the poster. Eight fully equipped rooms for a total of 1 350 seats. And as it's not just big American productions, this movie has the good taste to be stamped Art and Trial, offers access for disabled people and a cafeteria to wait before the meeting.

The versatile Poker Bowl offers a variety of entertainment to suit all tastes. With over 60 slot machines including mechanical reels, video reels and video poker, gambling enthusiasts will find something to suit their tastes. There are also 12 bowling lanes. Perfectly located, close to restaurants, cinema and other activities, this is the place to be on a rainy evening.

A gourmet address in the heart of the old village. You can enjoy fine pastries and home-made viennoiseries, as well as well-stocked sandwiches and tarts on the savoury menu. And when it comes to gourmet treats, there's something for everyone: chocolates, macaroons, jams, liqueurs... Quality regional products. In summer, ice creams are added to the menu for a refreshing treat. The icing on the cake: a warm welcome.

With its six rooms, the cinema Le Palace welcomes you throughout the year in a sober and sober atmosphere. People with reduced mobility are not left behind and special access is specially targeted. During your meeting in one of six rooms, with a total of 630 chairs, you will have the opportunity to buy and enjoy confiseries, pop-corn and other "snacks" thanks to the Counter provided for this purpose. The hotel also offers preferential rates for young people, students, senior citizens and disabled persons, except for weekends.

The Fameux Café du Lycée is a living and gourmet heritage that you absolutely must discover during a stay in Gap. Easy to access and park, a beautiful brasserie, soon to be a century old, welcomes us with its flowery and shaded terrace and its atypical rooms full of charm. Nice wine and beer list to enjoy at any time, continuous service to savor a delicious regional cuisine made with good products. Small and big pleasures to share. Unique address, magical moments.

In 1850, under the direction of Chamberier architect Pellegrini, the Casino Grand Cercle was inaugurated by King Victor-Emmanuel II of Savoy. Thirty years later, it was expanded with the addition of two side pavilions. In 1899, a 900-seat Italian-style theater with wooden machinery was integrated into the building. The casino offers a varied program of shows, concerts, exhibitions, dances and other events. Visitors can take advantage of 220 slot machines and classic gaming tables.

This restaurant offers a variety of cuisine, from traditional dishes to pizzas. Their website offers an overview of the menu and dishes on offer.

In the heart of the Old Town and overlooking Saint Clair Square, the 4 Nemours house the largest independent programming of the Annecian Basin Art and Essays and plans the films in the subtitled VO. 4 Nemours, because four comfortable rooms and equipped with good equipment to watch movies, according to our taste of high quality. In its rooms, you can also attend numerous meetings of the Italian Film Festival and the famous Animation Film Festival. A place to attend with attendance.

An Irish pub like they like at the north gates of Annecy, large, half-tiers to create some intimacy, with a steep and long counter able to welcome dozens of beer drinkers, Guinness followers of course. Barrels to taste Irish whisky, a wood and leather atmosphere, a nice Celtic trend music and the light that servers know graphically in the evening. To celebrate between friends, giraffes of 2,5 l of beer or the semi-bottle of gin, vodka or whisky, and to restore a tender Tender's with his pick and salad, unless you attack specialities Savoyard specialities! A pub whose main asset remains the bar (and the rhumerie open on weekends until 3 h) in a very festive atmosphere.

Every day, at large times, it moves at the Parc du Parc. On this beautiful square ideally located just a few steps from the lake and to the full of resources, the Brasserie du Parc offers a bouquet of service ranging from the catering service, the takeaway service (salads, quays, quiches, wraps and home pizzas) and, of course, a very pleasant bar where you can enjoy the super aperos. sound on the terrace. In short, a complete place where nothing is missing.

Cinema Pathé Years is expected to move 2012 to find the heart of the city centre and the Halles. In the meantime, for a canvas, it is close to the shopping centre Years, six rooms from 130 to 400 seats, two of which are equipped in digital. Images to see on giant screen. You can book your meeting or withdraw your ticket at an interactive kiosk. The session on Sundays is at a reduced rate. Clever! The cinema is accessible to persons with reduced mobility. Some previews to discover the movies. And movies in 3 D!

A café ideally located in the old town, so close to the Vieilles Prisons that you can breathe in the authenticity of an establishment that has lived for centuries sheltered by its thick walls. It's a café full of life and energy, so busy that it's a place where people live and breathe the present and the future, sharing good times. A bistro atmosphere in an authentic setting, with fast, efficient service and perfect Italian coffee, whether espresso or macchiato. Flavors that are the perfect accompaniment to brioches, croissants and toast... because here you can also enjoy breakfast with your family or friends. A snack menu for a break in this postcard setting.

The casino offers a complete gaming experience with a variety of slot machines, roulette tables, blackjack, and of course the famous Texas Hold'em Poker, all in a welcoming setting. However, the establishment goes beyond welcoming gambling enthusiasts, as it also houses a nightclub. What's more, you can enjoy Savoyard cuisine at the Héliantis restaurant, offering the chance to share a convivial moment with family and friends in the heart of the world's largest ski area.

Irish atmosphere for Murphy's in a warm, dark wood frame with various small rooms. Music, darts, billiards, concerts on Friday evening, and of course, rousses, white or brown beers at pressure, including the thick Guinness and bottle beers. Des: Scotch, Canadian or Bourbon, about twenty references for pleasure. Enjoy the atmosphere to enjoy a drink, listen to music, fun, relax in a nice place. Attention, after 22 p. m., the entrance is not done by the tiny venelle, but by the Casino Grand Circle.

The Vintage Café itself gives itself the title of'Epicurean bar in Annecy '; It is friendly to wish and the atmosphere is very good child. The bar offers a very good wine list. Moreover, the two managers regularly organise thematic evenings around tasting local products that combine with one of their wines. The bar is ideal for aperitifs after office; a simple space with good products. And boys who love boys, obviously.

At any hour, the bells ring out a gourmet break at Paccard, the famous bell founder located on the shores of Lake Annecy. Near the foundry and the museum, the tea room offers delicacies all day long. And it starts with the breakfast served with a dark or milk chocolate bell made by Cocoa Valley, a local quality manufacturer. For sodas, it is the Brasseurs Savoyards who represent the region, but also Yaute Cola or a Savoyard iced tea, Yaute & Tea. Loose tea that you can't necessarily find elsewhere!

With the appointment of Bertrand Salanon as head of Bonlieu Scène National Annecy, a new story is being written. What hasn't changed is the 900-seat auditorium, which offers the best possible conditions for performances. In the heart of the city, right next to the lake, it's a veritable creative hub where the performing arts can flourish. The 2024 program is no exception, with theater, dance, music and circus arts, as well as performances, conferences, workshops and free events, while we await the presentation of the 2024/2025 season at the end of June, and the not-to-be-missed festivals. A scene more alive than ever.

A Circus casino. Ideal location between the old town and the slopes of Serre-Chevalier, perfect for prolonging the pleasure of a stay in the region. The beautiful wood and stone surroundings let in plenty of natural light in a cosy setting where you'll feel right at home. The Circus Casino in Briançon offers 55 slot machines, an electronic English roulette wheel, traditional gaming tables (roulettes and black jack), poker tournaments, a bar, a restaurant where it's good to eat, not to mention numerous events.