Fun and entertainment Rhônes-Alpes

In Die's semi-pedestrian shopping street, this Parenthèse de douceurs is a delight. Sweetness on the menu. You can stop in all day long, from morning coffee with a slice of homemade cake or a hearty brunch, right through to lunch. Drinks are local, including beers, and the cocktails and herbal teas are delicious. You can also enjoy a cup of tea with a pastry. A friendly new address in the organic, locavore and convivial spirit of the Diois.

Thierry Alix has transformed his mother's former bakery and patisserie into a coffee shop. Facing the station, a small corner terrace on the sidewalk, a bright brick room and other rooms in a row, with vintage furniture, creating several spaces where you can isolate yourself. The atmosphere is relaxed and warm. Thierry Alix prepares fresh smoothies and, with the right Italian machine, top-of-the-range barista coffees with hearts drawn in the foam. At the counter, croissants, doughnuts and other nibbles.

Good bottles and pizzas, planks and a few craft beers! This wine bar in the heart of the village has quickly gained a following, with a wide selection of wines, particularly those from the region and those produced biodynamically. Tapas on the premises and takeaway pizzas to choose from a long menu of tomato/mozza or cream/mozza, generous and tasty with fresh ingredients. In season, you can enjoy a lovely terrace at the foot of Marsanne castle. Starting point for the climb up to the old village and Saint-Félix priory.

A Super 5 that runs on electro to transport our Lyon parties. A hybrid venue, as they say today. Just a stone's throw from Place Sathonay, an unconventional bar-club that can be modulated, transformed (and even privatized) according to your desires. What's certain is that you'll be able to listen to great music - in almost any genre, depending on the band of the moment, with a preference for electro - in a cool, friendly club atmosphere. DJ sets, blind tests, a selection of beers, a fine cocktail menu and platters of local produce to keep you from drinking and tapping your foot on an empty stomach. A place to meet and share, the Super 5 is the place to be.

Who hasn't dreamed of going back in time to change the course of history? Better than an escape game, Odysseus is an adventure game that takes you on a journey through time to save the world. The creators of Odysseus, Julien and Pierre-Olivier, break the codes of the escape game to get your neurons firing, even on Sundays! 3 rooms, 3 "episodes" of an adventure (you can do just one episode or all 3!) that takes you to a laboratory in 1915, a Nazi castle in the middle of the Second World War and the offices of the CIA during the Cold War. No agonizing timer, but a score system. English adventurers welcome. It's up to you to save the world!

In the world of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, Justin has had fun breaking codes by bringing a touch of craziness to our evenings. In fact, Justin won the prize for best party bar in Lyon at the Lyon d'Or 2023 awards. A superb terrace that transforms into a beach bar in summer, where you can cool off with a famous aniseed drink, and into a ski slope in winter, when gondolas allow you to drink mulled wine... in the warmth. The ideal place to chill out, play pétanque or table soccer, or listen to a DJ, even indoors in a room tastefully decorated by artists. Cocktail menu and catering to prolong the pleasure of being at Justin's.

Step through the door at Skull into a world designed for explorers. Skull, France's first steampunk bar, never ceases to amaze us with the beauty of its decor, inspired by the works of the visionary Jules Verne. But it's not just the decor that's fantastic at Skull: the whole team is up to the task! A fine menu of draught and bottled beers, cocktails and well-composed sharing boards. Regular entertainment. The ideal bar for escaping the present and enjoying some great adventures.

Life's too short not to enjoy a cocktail with friends at Le Petit Bleu. Warm stone walls, seats as blue as an azure sky, the smile and good humor of an entire team, starting with Stéphane, and long opening hours that extend into the evening... What more could you ask for? A few platters to share, including a famous homemade truffle croque, a charcuterie plate or a more surprising Asian plate... Everything we love, and everyone we love, is already here at Le Petit Bleu. Right next to a fresco dedicated to libraries, an open book on the city where life is good.

At the end of a Lyonnais passageway, nestled in a secret passageway, it's a veritable little boudoir that plunges us into another era, another atmosphere. Discover Le Passage as you make your way to a timeless address where it's so good to settle into a super-comfortable sofa. With its jazzy soundtrack, velvet seats, inlaid woodwork and hushed ambience, this is the ideal bar for a romantic tête-à-tête to show off your good taste and knowledge of hidden addresses. An excellent cocktail menu, from classic to iconic, with an impressive choice of top-quality spirits. Food and beverages in keeping with the setting.

You're a pacifist by nature, but you'd love to throw an axe at a target and imagine... Our favorite continues to let off steam, and it's sorely needed! Come and let loose on rue de l'Épée in complete safety for 14 year olds and over (with your parents for under 18s) and discover a real sport to enjoy with friends. Viking axe, Smith & Wesson or shovel! You don't have to be strong to throw, and aim at the target so you don't have to pay for the round... Ideal for a bachelor or bachelorette party, a birthday party, or for a team of colleagues looking to blow off some steam. "Chop your own wood and join in the fun.

Without doubt the biggest club in Lyon, by the size and the equipments that allow the most impressive sound and light shows. Finally, space to squeeze in (we're not far from a paradox when the night comes...) and to move your body on big basses. In this district of Confluence, the Azar is a machine which has the means to invite more or less famous DJs to attract a rather young clientele, but not only... If you do not want to spend the evening on the dancefloor, possibility of taking height in the VIP room with sight (to reserve on the site on line). Special mention for the bar with a pleasant service and a varied menu.

Without a doubt the reference in Lyon in the hectic world of the classic (but not so classic) cocktail bar. Created in 2010 in the heart of Lyon, in a small street a few steps away from the Terreaux, L'Antiquaire gives off a tasty mix of refined chic, vintage atmosphere and tasteful modernity in a room as beautiful as the waiters are professional and attentive. Every evening, under the subdued lights, we come to discover a magnificent counter, a warm setting, a quiet music, but also a penguin (yes!). Beautiful casual elegance of the whole, classy and smiling service for tasty cocktails, like the Bacardi Fizz. Not to be missed.

In the lively commercial heart of Lyon, being Pompette means partying with style. Rue du Palais Grillet, a refreshing terrace in the heart of a city still too mineral for a "bar and cocktailerie" that thwarts the (too) often seen codes of the hushed speakeasy to offer us a kind of refined bonbonnière in the best style. Pompette has a real festive side that suits it perfectly. A cosy little room, a counter in front of the bar, where you can mix and mingle. Cocktails are classified by flavor - spicy, floral, herbaceous, smoky... - and are perfectly proportioned, even for a Bloody Mercury or an Agave the feeling. One Sunday a month, artists present their work.

Punch always has a say, even when masked! We fell in love with this superb old-fashioned theatre in the heart of the Saint-Georges district, at the foot of the rugged Gourguillon hill and on the Place de la Trinité. Futé loves the good-natured atmosphere of the place, the café-theatre atmosphere, an integral part of Lyon's heritage, and of course the shows by Guignol from the classical repertoire or composed of creations. In addition, the Maison de Guignol offers excellent café-theatre shows in the evenings. Privatization possible.

A stone's throw from the Rhône, in a cosmopolitan neighborhood, Sauvage gives us a taste for travel. It's a place of freedom and creativity, a place where you can relax and unwind without feeling pressured, around coquetels - yes, that's how you can write it - "low" in alcohol, but "high" in taste and aroma, to explore other, less foggy horizons. The soundtrack goes perfectly with the menu of homemade coquetels, as do the tapas for a complete journey of the senses. Original and creative, promoting "slow drinking" in the discovery of new flavors and sensations, this is a wild place where people like to take their time in tasting.

Lovingly, benevolently and without moderation for 30 years, L'Ambassade gets our bodies moving to the best grooves, basses and beats of the great, the very great Manoo. The king of the turntables, with many styles on his diamond, from funk to deep-house and downtempo. It's so good it gives you chills. Shivers to be shared on a track that's not very big, but big enough to get your feet tapping under the city's best sound system. From the quiet physio to the highly professional barman, not forgetting the DJs - there's not only Manoo - but also disco, afrobeat and reggaeton to get your butt moving. A legendary address for happy people all night long.

It's still better to make war without killing yourself... In the heart of a chic district of Lyon, enter Megazone where you will be transformed into a video game warrior. 650^m2 of play area on 2 levels that can accommodate up to 36 players simultaneously with 40 game modes! Equipped with your electronic armor and your laser weapon, you will have to find your opponents in the dark and smoke, disable them and take their base, all in 20 minutes in the middle of special effects and traps. Don't forget to bring a black tee-shirt and a change of clothes, because the temperature rises very quickly at Mégazone. Another address in Vaise in the 9th district.

Both a contemporary Moroccan canteen, blending traditional Moroccan cuisine with contemporary influences, and a chic, sun-drenched tea room, l'Ormiellerie is a place dedicated to gourmet pleasures. Created by two sisters, Aïda and Kenza, who trained at the finest schools and restaurants, l'Ormiellerie is a place where you can take a break in a charming setting and indulge in "haute couture" pastries, including the famous honey cigars (to take away in a box), as well as Moroccan soup or lamb confit at lunchtime. Lunch, brunch, afternoon tea: any occasion is a good opportunity to treat yourself.

Lyon, with its well-behaved image, is a city that loves humor. Established over 50 years ago in one of the most beautiful streets in the Renaissance district, l'Âne Rouge has forged a solid reputation in Lyon's cabaret scene, somewhere between theater and restaurant. In the shelter of its superb ^16th-century cellar, it perpetuates a long tradition while keeping up with the times under the direction of Didier Bouchaud. Start at 8:30pm for a well-prepared dinner-show featuring the evening's comedian and a magician. A carefully-curated program that favors one-man shows, with some fine new discoveries. Laugh out loud as you wait for the dessert served at the end of the show. An authentic Lyon cabaret.

The Arc Association in Cirque was born in 1984. At the beginning, the place of animation for the children of the district, Arc in Cirque has won letters of nobility by creating a recognized vocational training centre in 1995. Leisure activities for children or adults, preparatory school for circus arts professions, circothèque, training organization preparing for the patenting of the Circus Arts, performances, creations… For children for 4 years during school, extracurricular or internship events. Also suitable circus workshops.

Seeing life in pink, isn't that our best project? Let's go to this bar-club open from mid-week to not touch the ground anymore in an incredibly... pink decor. It's very love-love and it feels good. What makes it even better is the selection of cocktails from an excellent barman mixing classics and creations, like this Grand'Ma Yetta. Another card, that of the tapas to prolong the beginning of the evening until the moment when the bar becomes more club than bar and that DJ Papaaz sends the basses. High degree of coolness.

An "escape" set up in a building on Place Jules Guesde, with 4 missions and 60 minutes to escape together (from 2 to 8 players). Prisoner of an extraterrestrial high-tech cell (Gal'Roa Prison), environmental activist trying to save the otters (Otter Revolt), adventurer on Easter Island (Silence of the Moai) or investigator during Mexico's Festival of the Dead (Ofrenda). The beauty of the settings, the friendliness of the team and the quality of the welcome at l'Imaginarium make for extraordinary adventures. You can also buzz in to challenge yourself in a quiz game, carry out an outdoor mission in old Lyon (Le retour de Giovanni) or at home (Unlock).

A refuge for those who are thirsty and hungry for good things. Beers Company, located in an area where you can make noise and spend beautiful evenings (follow the site for events), is the warm place created by Rémi, Bernard and Laurent to share with us festive and greedy moments. 12 draughts and nearly 45 bottled beers to vary the pleasures, wines, whiskies, rums, the whole Chartreuse range... Plates of local delicatessen and cheese, on-site catering to prolong the pleasure of being at Beers Company.

La Maison M is an exception in this category. Not declaring itself exclusively as a nightclub, but rather as a convivial and festive bar, the address has remained open, offering Apéro'jeux, karaoke, blind tests or participative playlists where everyone has fun taking the place of the DJ. A hybrid venue with a superb terrace behind the Halle de la Martinière, this little paradise comes at a price, but it's a great place to listen to good music in a crazy setting. When things get better: real DJs, live concerts and delicious cocktails.

The TXR is a popular theatre designed as a place to live. Formerly a village hall, this national stage offers a varied program that reaches a wide audience, from committed plays to the great classics. Directed by Courtney Geraghty, it is a place to promote the work of regional directors. It is also a place open to the world, whose theatrical art is also performed outside the walls with a travelling creation and a creation residency in a hospital environment.

Do you want to free yourself in this particular context? Live the most intense, engaging adventures by managing, with your team, to escape from one of the 5 totally immersive universes: Cell 23, the Mystery of Blackbeard, Arthur (fabulous scenery with 3 levels of difficulty for all ages), Psychiatric Escape and the famous Orphanage, the most frightening, icy enigma (not recommended for under 16s) in the whole region! Ideal to build team spirit, with tailor-made offers, or for families.

Pélo is a Lyonnais word designed to appeal to one's buddies in a tender and virile way. Just off the Valmy metro station, in a discreet little street opening onto the square, Pélo is the brainchild of cook's Dealer gang, Rémi Addo and Jean-Victor Lozes. Wide-open hours for a friendly welcome in a place where people greet each other with a "wesh pélo" behind the counter. From breakfast to dinner, you'll find plenty of local products such as Mokxa coffees, Georges beers and other regional microbrews. High-quality street food in the same locavore spirit. And don't forget the natural wines and spirits from Distillerie du Rhône. There's no time to indulge at Pélo.

Only fun at this paintball center. With friends to challenge each other, for an EVG/JF or as part of a corporate team building to strengthen team cohesion, it's always fun to play paintball. On a 2-hectare site in the heart of nature, close to the Grand Parc de Miribel Jonage - quick and easy to get to from central Lyon - be daring, conquering, strategic and precise - strength matters little in this game - to take over your opponents' territories. Outdoor laser games from age 7 and Archery, archery combat, from age 14. Thrilling scenarios put forward by a super team of pros. Picnic area and BBQ. It's your turn to play!

The Loft Club has evolved over its 25 years of existence from a rock club to a club with an electro and house atmosphere. An easily accessible place in the heart of the ^7th district, looking like a fortress from the outside, but very warm inside to live the night. DJ sets that hit well to make all the bodies move. We like: a careful staff which does not let do anything and an eclectic public, young but not only. Possibility of privatizing the place for student parties.

Virtual reality gaming is already very impressive. But VR on the move in a 500^m2 room opens up a whole new world, as body and mind are projected into another reality! Book your adventure with friends or family at Vortex Experience VR. Total immersion, a fantastic journey in the mission of your choice: Apocalypse, Extinction, Origin or Arena. Lots of emotions and sensations to share, with your children aged 11 and over!

The Smocking Dog brings Lyon closer to England. A real pub like those you find on the other side of the Channel, a true ode to Franco-British friendship, even when there's a soccer or rugby match on, or during the 6 Nations Tournament! The typical decor, with a reading corner at the entrance, a large, busy bar and a quieter room at the back, adds to the atmosphere. Lyon's English-speaking clientele make no mistake. The waitresses have had their accents for over 25 years... A great place to brush up on your English: with the help of beer, it's much easier. Crazy atmosphere on match nights, or when you can win shooters at the Tuesday night quizzes, and live music.

PAM is above all a challenge: to convert old containers into an artistic, lively and convivial venue. The acronym PAM includes the word "Pub". So it's possible to get together with friends over a drink or have fun on the pétanque court. Then there's the word "Art". Indeed, in addition to the paintings hidden in the 4 corners of the establishment, artists will be present from time to time to exhibit their creations. Finally, there's the word "Music": an acoustic concert is offered every 15 days.

A veritable cultural beacon in the south of Lyon, Épicerie Moderne is an incubator for artistic innovation. With its eclectic, cutting-edge yet accessible programming, this venue offers a unique creative space. Far from any elitist policy, L'Épicerie Moderne retains a convivial and intimate character to convey the values of sharing and openness to culture for all. Whether it's a concert, a show or an exhibition, you're guaranteed a rich and unique cultural experience, in a spirit of discovery and sharing. It's the place to be for art and culture lovers.

Ideally located on Place Jean Jaurès, this new pub is set to become the meeting place for lovers of draught beers and live music. With its traditional decor, the place seems to have come straight out of a song by Shane MacGowan, the charismatic, toothless lead singer of the Pogues. Fish and chips, burgers, hot dogs: the great classics of Anglo-Saxon cuisine are served here, to be enjoyed while watching a rugby or soccer match, or a live music concert at the weekend. In summer, you can take advantage of the lovely shaded terrace.

On the heights of Saint-Péray, in the heart of nature, this 25-hectare organic farm invites you to take a break in its open-air bar-guinguette, to rub shoulders with laying hens, chicks, pullets, roosters, peacocks, donkeys, ponies, dwarf goats, Roussillon red-headed ewes.... You can stock up on farm produce. You can also sleep in a cabin or cottage. The "guinguette" welcomes you for brunches and organizes evenings with musicians and local meals.

Breathtaking! In the heart of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu InterContinental hotel, one of the world's most beautiful and impressive bars: Le Dôme. Its architecture is masterly, with Soufflot's famous dome towering overhead, its keystone 32 meters above the ground. Everything about this exceptional venue is up to scratch, from the welcome and service to the drinks menu, which caters to the tastes of local and international clientele, with a mix of origins, as in this Pantheon. Signature cocktails, exceptional creations, with champagne, Negroni or alcohol-free. Musical rendezvous every first Wednesday of the month to add further notes to this magical ensemble.

La Ricane was created by Jérôme Chevoppe, actor, author and director. And since 2019, it is Michèle Hirsch who has taken over the reins of this theater. But this change was made in the continuity. Thus, in a garage refurbished, rather dark, the good franquette, every Friday and Saturday, artists, exclusively comedians, occur. The objective of the invited artists: to make the audience laugh! Between situational comedy and comedy of gestures, each show is always more offbeat, always more entertaining.

To stroll through Les Pentes and find yourself in Stockholm sounds improbable, but it's not! Not quite a novelty, since the address has already blown out its first candle, but a new destination for Le Futé, which is delighted to share this gourmet discovery. While this Kafe offers a terrace and a room for "fika", a moment of disconnection over a coffee for Swedish-style well-being, the sweetness is also shared in gourmet form throughout the day. From homemade granola for breakfast to smörgås for lunch and traditional cinnamon buns, it's a real treat. Mamma mia (do you have the ref?), we loved it.

Just two minutes from Chavanelle Square and the Fauriel course, the Mendes Club is a lounge bar where you can enjoy a warm atmosphere. The team makes every effort to achieve good energy. Birthday evenings, afterworks are offered with the possibility to taste the many tapas available at the Mendes. Notice to all parties, here is a new and good address! Many of you are already responding, the establishment is becoming more and more known and should allow even more fun evenings to share between friends. So for all those who don't know the Mendes yet, try it.

Opened in 2018 by a group of indomitable villagers anxious to create a social link, the Lighthouse café association welcomes you for mornings and evenings around a theme of reflection, an artist, a concert... Throughout the year, the café offers a program of board games, conferences, tastings, and theater, as well as exhibitions of graphic art and documentary photography, and a friendly repear café to give a second life to your damaged objects. At the counter, vinyls and coffees, syrups and beers.

Right next door to Club 42, we've unearthed THE hip, festive place to be, but it's no big deal because everyone's talking about it! The Triple B: Beer, Bar & Band is a 550^m2 venue with five spaces, a street art setting and a cosy atmosphere. The principle: you credit the privilege card, which is free and nominative, and present it as a means of payment: at The Triple Snack as well as at the straw-style cocktail bar, or in front of the self-service beer wall. There's also a festive and musical atmosphere thanks to the open stages, and the possibility of organizing seminars.

An escape game in the heart of the city! Here's a great way to discover Chambéry and its mysteries. Embassy of Game offers two immersive missions in Chambéry, as well as three different rooms on its premises, each lasting an hour and ranging from easy to difficult. You can also enjoy escape games at home, thanks to new missions created by our teams, so you can enjoy them in the comfort of your own sofa, with friends. Ideal for livening up your evenings.

Marie Pastel, a 29-year-old lifelong resident of Chambéry, invites you to discover a limited selection of delicacies made with care every day. This new establishment, opened in 2022, seduces with its elegant, uncluttered design. Here you'll find succulent pastries made from raw, local and seasonal ingredients. The Paris-Brest is so exquisite that you'll want to try it again! You can also order customized cakes. As for drinks, the wine list is particularly attractive!

It's all about the good life. So, bon vivants will spend the evening at this Raphaël-designed address, well known to local gourmets. Wine shop by day, wine bar by night - 250 references at caviste prices with corkage fee -, private venue for professionals and individuals, mâchon lyonnais every first Saturday of the month, festive Fridays to prepare for the weekend... Knowing the passion of Raphaël and his associates - Julien Defour, a wine professional, and Rémi Loureiro, Chez Raphaël's head chef, for wine and good things - this highly convivial place has no end of great propositions to offer.

This tea room invites you to awaken your senses. A gourmet's delight, you can tantalize your taste buds with homemade cakes such as cookies, carrot cake or chestnut cream. Hot and cold drinks (matcha latte, iced coffee or tonic coffee, or the specialty chai tea latte) are available to accompany these delicacies. For creative types, workshops to try out printing techniques are organized on Saturdays (2:30-5pm), such as engraving on Tétrapack, linocutting and, above all, risography: a technique that enables colors to be superimposed on the print. You can reserve your dates or organize your own workshop.

"Good people, good times, good beers" is the slogan of Les Berthom beer bar, which opened in December 2023. The atmosphere is friendly, with top-notch staff on hand to guide you in your choice of beverage. There are some 70 beers on the menu, including Hungarian, Belgian, Estonian and even organic beers. The menu also includes charcuterie and cheese boards. An added bonus: you can take your beer to go, by ordering on the website or picking it up on the premises.

Just a step away from the place de Miremont, it is difficult to classify this address as a "concept store" which is both a tea room and a decoration store. Broc é Thés is a place where you have to come in to discover Isabelle and Thierry's universe. Favorite objects, linens signed Harmony, a Japanese apron in French linen, beautiful lampshades... Everything is for sale in this incredible space. Certified organic coffees and teas, fruit juices from Pilat, gluten-free pastries, Terre Adélice ice cream to share gourmet pleasures.

For a gentle wake-up call, treat yourself to a moment of calm in this coffee shop. You can start the day with breakfast or brunch in a comfortable, cosy atmosphere. The hardest thing to choose from is the extensive and varied menu. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, you'll be tempted by a multitude of succulent dishes to sample. We can discover milkshakes, a variety of mixed salads, "plates of happiness" or why not treat ourselves to a "morning escape"? The value for money is unquestionable, and you'll appreciate the warm, friendly welcome from the managers.

Like the two squirrels Tic and Tac, good friends Carl and Théo are inseparable. So inseparable that they've opened a bar to share their world with us. Half-industrial, half-street style, two rooms, two atmospheres, not forgetting the terrace, but everywhere the same level of good humor to make you feel good. A lovely spot on Place Jules Guesde, close to Jean Macé, to enjoy good craft beers, but above all the Tic & Tac Bar's specialty: creative cocktails made with in-house liqueurs. Regional wines and platters are also on offer. Warm ambience, reasonable prices - but remember to book, places are limited!

Much more than a place, Pampille has become a reference concept in the eyes of the people of St. Etienne who are sensitive to the notion of short circuits. They will appreciate the beautiful selection of wines and beers, as well as the famous cured meats and cheeses. A promise: the products are selected within a 200 km radius of Saint-Etienne. In view of the popularity of the wine bar, the young couple opened an adjoining grocery store last October, an opportunity to find the products offered for tasting in the store.