Fun and entertainment Poitou-Charentes

Insomnia eventually went to sleep and leave square at the Loco where Hervé and Eric greet you every evening except Mondays. The bar, which keeps a very gay-friendly clientele, regularly organises theme evenings on weekends.

Practically under the Porte Saint-Jacques, at the end of Rue Vau-saint-Jacques, a troquet-pub-night bar where you can get away from it all on weekends. Le Coupe-Gorge, brewer of beer and music: concerts are organized every opening night; the program is announced well in advance on the storefront. The house brews its beverages by hand (using organic ingredients, as do the grapes). In summer, you can enjoy these nuggets on the terrace beside the Thouet river. Festive, convivial and warm, this address, housed in a sumptuously medieval setting, hits the nail on the head.

A great nature outing for the whole family! Welcome to the sentier des pas perdus. Here you'll find not one, but five labyrinths. Plunge into their mazes, get lost while solving the riddles and, above all, have fun! Between Laby'Bois, Laby'Gazon, Laby'Arbustes and Laby'Miscanthus, our favorite is the famous Laby'Infernal (made of corn), whose route through the ears of corn changes every year. Try out the sensory course and don't leave without trying out the pedal go-kart circuits. Fun guaranteed!

The people of La Rochelle are music lovers and if many of them are waiting impatiently for the Francofolies, they are just as numerous to go to the Sirène. This human-sized concert hall is located in the heart of the La Pallice district. It has quickly become a must-see address for all fans of shows with a varied musical universe. For 10 years, La Sirène has hosted some of the biggest names on the international music scene. Moreover, it is easy to get there thanks to the shuttle bus offering a free return at the end of the concert.

A cheerfully colorful address where you can brunch, lunch or spend the afternoon over tea and a (very) tasty snack made by Julie and Claire. The talented partners delight Niort locals with their homemade pastries and clever tea blends. At lunchtime, you'll enjoy tarts, a dish of the day, savory scones and seasonal vegetables. Your weekend brunch (reservation required) will be royal: pancakes, fruit salad, pastrami/salmon bagels, pecan pie and more. A delightful stopover - with terrace, a stone's throw from La Brèche.

Tasting a coffee here is an art. On the menu, a dozen varieties are highlighted. Producer, origin, terroir, harvest period, flavor, the coffee has been carefully selected by Anne and Frédéric, our roasters. You can drink it tightly or prepared with gentleness and precision. For tea lovers, a hundred varieties are offered, but perhaps you will opt for a colored and flavored milk drink. Accompany it all with a homemade pastry with or without gluten. The space is cosy, the tables rare, the welcome warm. A privilege!

Want to slip into the shoes of a detective? Head to the Secret Agency on Rue Carnot to don your sleuthing gear and discover the city under the guise of a police investigation. With "Coup de chaud pour la momie ", you'll have 90 minutes to find out who stole Tutankhamen and catch the thief. Or use your deductive skills to solve a murder in "Paul n'a pas de bol ". Or try out the new "Mr. William's Manor". Urban games (family adventure games) are also available from the Poitiers tourist office.

A tea room with a Parisian spirit, you are not dreaming, you are in Poitiers! Here the gustatory journey begins with the eyes. Your mouth will water as you pass in front of the shop windows, before being accompanied to your table. In this magnificent setting, take the time you need to enjoy an excellent tea accompanied by a pastry to die for! You will be charmed by the warm welcome of all the staff and you can even ask for candles if it's your birthday! Don't hesitate to try their artisanal ice creams, they are delicious! The Fink Chocolate Factory's tea room is definitely a must in the heart of the city!

The Pub Gabariers is the perfect place to relax by the river on the pleasant terrace in this corner of the Charente, between small villages, walks and the river history of locks and the gabarre. The pub's DNA and reputation is its atmosphere. On Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons, the pub hosts concerts, with a varied program on the indoor or outdoor stage. The Pub also offers a catering service for lunch and dinner. People come here to enjoy the place, the atmosphere and the cocktails.

Leave the Old Port and its litany of bars behind and wander down to the little Rue Verdière. It's here that you'll discover a place that's both intimate and atypical. There's no doubt about it, the welcome is warm and the atmosphere pleasant, in a place dedicated to the famous 1970s American series. You only have to look around to realize that the owner, Jérôme, is a former pilot: aviator's jacket and cap, photos of fighter planes, crest, models... The decor leaves no room for doubt! This fan of Commander Greg Boyington's adventures has created a world of his own that will win you over. With this unspeakable setting and atmosphere, you'd almost forget to mention Jérôme's two specialities: a rum bar (with a serious menu featuring... 100 different rums), Belgian beers and a choice of 10 different champagnes. For those of you who don't know what you're talking about, there's also a cocktail menu named after the actors in the series, of course! Note that every third Thursday of the month in "r", we come to taste oysters directly from the oyster farmer Cyril Parpaix, located in Anse de la Patache (at the end of the island).

In the heart of Niort, at the top of the Hole, the CGR cinema has a big one! With its large room with 400 seats, its three rooms with 100 seats, its seven rooms with 150 seats and the 300 seats, there is a good time! One of them is also equipped for 3 D film projection. The vast 600 m ² hall with video game machines, sweets, drinks and delicious pop-corn, allows you to wait quietly. Moreover, in addition to the more remote programming of the Moulin du Roc, independent film fans can find a small programme reserved for them by the Association Les Diabolical, once a month.

Outside of meal times, this café bistro is the fashionable place to meet up with friends over one of the many drinks on the menu, such as mint tea (fresh mint!) or the Viennese chocolate that we are so fond of. La Serru' is the place to be for families, professionals and students. The setting of this bar is very composite. Stay on the first floor if you want to enjoy the incredible main room, its glass roof and its windows... It is one of the few places open in Poitiers on Monday afternoons where you can have a tea with a delicacy (tiramisu, custard...).

Even when you're in a hurry, it's hard not to take a peek in the store window. Located under the arcades of rue Chaudrier, this family-run business has become a well-known address. It's hard to choose between all the colorful delicacies. There's something for every taste and every shape. You'll find the great classics of French patisserie: baba au rhum, flan pâtissier, mille-feuille, but also more original creations: Frambofolie (chocolate-passion bavarois, almonds), Oasis (mango-passion creamy...

This café offers one of the most pleasant terraces in Pontaillac. It enjoys a prime location in the heart of the magnificent Pontaillac district, just across from the beach and casino. It's a great opportunity to sit out on the terrace and enjoy the iodine-filled atmosphere, or to settle into a cosy banquette in the dining room. The view over the ocean makes you want to sample the seafood: fine oysters, special oysters, whelks and shrimps. With friends, enjoy a cocktail with a platter of cheeses or charcuterie.

For almost 30 years, this atmospheric bar-restaurant on the beach at Nauzan has been serving up the unexpected. Popular with locals and tourists alike, it boasts an exotic setting. It's a popular address, as much for enjoying a fine meal by the pool as for sipping a cocktail. The atmosphere is relaxed, with casual service and simple cuisine, including wood-fired grills. Night owls make no mistake and return in droves to this happy place.

This casino is one of the town's most emblematic landmarks. It owes this reputation as much to its prestigious past as to its idyllic location on Pontaillac beach. Gamblers can play on one of the 175 slot machines or take a seat at one of the gaming tables. The casino also boasts a café, an attractive interior room and a pleasant terrace. Here, you can sip a cocktail, enjoy a coffee, treat yourself to a plate of special Marennes Oléron oysters or devour the famous "big burger".

This human-sized casino was renovated a few years ago. It is located right next to the Antilles aquatic center. The perfect opportunity to continue your afternoon with a game night. You can try your luck on one of the many slot machines. Everyone can have fun here, as the starting bet is just 1 cent! The casino has a brasserie, open daily for lunch and dinner, serving bistro-style dishes. A large parking lot makes parking easy.

There are a thousand and a good reasons to come to Beau-Vallon. There are lots of bowls and bowls for the large, cabins and slides for the small ones. Around the water plan there was a fine sandy beach, hiking trails and a small harbour. This is the opportunity to embark on a family in the piloting of trawlers and steam vessels such as the "Mississippi" or "Brittany Ferries"; miniature ships, it goes without saying. On-site, you can also find the material to fill your stomach with more prepared dishes than sandwiches.

Next to the facade of the town hall, the terrace and ambience of Le Cabana have made this bar-lounge-restaurant famous. Here you'll find colorful, vitamin-packed cocktails, spirits and arranged rums, as well as an extensive wine list. In the basement, a ^16th-century vaulted cellar offers a modern, musical night-bar atmosphere. The place can be privatized.

Come for the conviviality of a drink and a board to share, or to extend the evening after enjoying the restaurant. A great atmosphere at Le Cabana.

A well-known address of rochelaise youth. Every night at La Calhutte, it's Java! We come from friends to enjoy the festive, festive atmosphere that reigns there. It is certainly not very large and seating is expensive, but the guarantee of an excellent evening is stronger. The music is good and very appreciated by the clients, it is not unusual to see the whole assembly take on the refrain of a song of Black Désir or Telephone. Comfortably installed in sofas and while sipping pop-corn, you can drink a multitude of drinks (beer, cervoise, jacqueline). As soon as it's beautiful and the sun is on, I recommend that you take a good time on the terrace on the charming Forks square.

With its 12 screens and almost 2,300 seats, the Mega CGR is the biggest cinema in town! Moviegoers are not mistaken, and come in droves. It's true that the images are of the highest quality, as each cinema is equipped with the very latest projection technology. The largest cinemas benefit from Atmos sound, with 2 times as many speakers to intensely experience every action. To immerse yourself even further in the film and be comfortably seated, opt for the Ice room! The cinema offers a wide range of programming.

If there's one nightclub you need to know in La Rochelle, it's the Piano Pub. With its central island bar and Australian decor, it's a benchmark especially among La Rochelle's youth. Every evening, especially on Thursdays and Saturdays, the bar is packed with students looking for a crazy atmosphere, and they get it! The pop/rock music is in full swing and the small dance areas are packed. In fact, you can often see the tables being used as dancefloors by some of the revelers. When you come to the Piano, you know you're going to bump into old acquaintances, but you also know you're going to make new ones, because here we like to party even with strangers. Pitchers of beer and rum flow freely until the night owls leave. A word of advice, though, if you want to find seats: come early! Very quickly, the space runs out, making it difficult to move around, but that's what makes the Piano Pub so charming and atmospheric...

This temple of gambling enjoys a delightful location, in the heart of Bois Vert and near the Grande Plage. This old-fashioned casino is dedicated to all those who want to try their luck on one of the 75 slot machines, but also on the electronic English roulette and the inevitable Black Jack, 7 days a week from 8:30 pm. The casino also has a restaurant, the Comptoir, which has its own entrance. Open every day, it allows you to enjoy gourmet cuisine, especially on the new terrace, and to take advantage of the entertainment.

La Terrasse is one of the rare bars in La Rochelle to make the dance floor vibrate to the sound of hip-hop and urban music. The advantage is that it is located in the city center and that the team is welcoming. Its large terrace (hence the name!) is crowded when the weather is nice, and its open-plan interior is the perfect place to party. Here, for the followers of this style, the music is good and it is not a coincidence if the dance floor is crowded even if it should be recognized that it is not very large.

This bar is located in one of the quiet streets of La Rochelle. Open all week and even the weekend it welcomes all those who want to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. It is in this place of sharing that you come among friends to drink a drink. The Harmattan - whose clientele is young enough - is the right place to get out of friends without having to break the vocal cords to discuss, with eclectic music not being too strong. The charm of the establishment is largely in its basement. A kind of very pleasant stone cellar.

This cinema is one of the places that the people of La Rochelle particularly appreciate and it owes it as much to its atmosphere as to its location in the heart of the Old Port. Ideal for an afternoon in town. The cinema is also known for the warm welcome of its staff. Recently renovated, it is as pleasant as clean. Forgotten the gigantism of the mega CGR located in Minimes, this cocoon offers comfortable seats. A neighborhood cinema par excellence, the place is praised for its warm atmosphere and its simply unique location.

This bar-restaurant has a prime location, a little away from the hustle and bustle of the port, on the islet. The perfect opportunity to sit on a large terrace and discover Basque and Spanish specialities. Hot or cold tapas (marinated anchovy fillets, fried smelts) to taste. With friends, you can order a plate or a platter and discover more of this Iberian cuisine. The restaurant also proposes to taste more local products, seafood cooked a la plancha, oysters from Ré and mussels

Want to share a moment of relaxation with your friends or family? Located in the commercial area of Chauray, close to the giant shopping centre, the Bowling de Chauray offers 16 courses equipped with bumpers for children under 12, a billiard room and video games. Take advantage of the anniversary formula, on reservation, to make a surprise to your small, or privilege and junior subscriptions for discounts. And if you want to take a break, go to the bar to enjoy a cocktail, an ice-cream, a dessert, a pasta box, a soda or a beer. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Fat Co? We could believe it but not, the place is all the cleanest. We come to exchange, to drink, reasonably as it should… The smile is without supplement, the benefit without great surprise, and the short counters sometimes tasty: «when we know what we know, and we can see what one sees, we should not be surprised that one thinks what one thinks…» A laughable quotation to note in your calepins without further delay to reveal it during your next evening!

It is a place as unique as timeless, installed under the arcades. As you enter, you will be charmed by the very special atmosphere that invites you to enjoy the moment, with your partner or family. As you sit in the room, you may think of Simenon who found his inspiration here. In this timeless place, you can write a few lines, rediscover the world around a coffee but you can also have lunch. The waiters, in traditional dress, will bring you copious and colored plates, to taste in particular in terrace.

With the beach, it is the other symbolic place of Chatelaillon! At the bend in the road or to satisfy your desire to gamble, we all have a reason to go to this casino, which has something to charm you with its Belle Époque architecture and its glass roof. In the large room, everything is designed to make you have fun, with 125 slot machines on which you may win the jackpot! The casino has a restaurant, the Eiffel. The prestigious Salle des Ambassadeurs offers a delightful venue with a large space that can accommodate up to 130 people.

Established since 1993, this hall, well known to the locals, makes it an honor to promote and make you discover current and alternative music.

The exterior architecture between old stones and modern lines, the red space and the cosy bar give the place a strong rock'n'roll. If programming is a beautiful part of it, it is also very eclectic. A symbol of this diversity, the Spiderland festival, which has been offering a selection of concerts over the last two years. A myriad of currents are represented all year round, between popular heads or more underground groups, from metal to electronic music through dub, rap and pop.

A disques shop is present in the premises to find pearls on vyniles. A relaxing area and outdoor facilities await you in the morning.

Rain is coming this weekend? Don't panic! Let's leave the Old Port to get closer to this bowling alley installed in the Minimes district. Easy to reach by bus, bike or car, the place is well known by families and those who want to have fun with friends. Here you will enjoy a friendly atmosphere to start a game on approved tracks. Everyone can play, even children, because the lanes are equipped with bumpers. The bowling alley is also a free access games area, including a virtual reality game!

The casino enjoys a delightful location near the ocean. Players will have plenty of time to indulge their passion for gambling in a place that stands out for its Belle Epoque architecture. The program includes some 150 slot machines, table games with two blackjack tables, English roulette and Texas Hold'em poker. Everyone can enjoy the restaurant, which offers several formulas, including appetizer buffets, and the lounge bar with its terrace.

This bar is specialized in rum. When you enter, you will be delighted to be welcomed by a friendly team. No doubt, Biggy, Julien and all the staff are passionate! Notice to the amateurs of this famous brandy, here it is in the heart of the party. The "tasting" formula allows you to choose 2cl glasses to test different varieties. Biggy, the king of cocktails, prepares in front of you some specialities based on fresh fruits, rum or vodka. The success always having a small reverse, the lack of place is sometimes palpable.

Night owls know this nightclub well, created in 1936! Not only is it one of the last discotheques on the island of Ré, but it also has a pleasant location, just a stone's throw from the beach of the same name. The place is ideal to party until the early morning. The DJs propose a varied and trendy music to sway until the end of the night. Partygoers can relax in the cozy atmosphere of the two outdoor bars and the lounge area. During the summer season, the restaurant is open until 11 pm!

The nightclub La Tomate is the place to be for those over 23. Here, you can dance the night away.

If at 10 o'clock in the morning you would like to eat a pizza or, why not, a steak, this brasserie is probably the only Établissement institution able to meet your request. Until midnight, you can get out of the theatre or cinema and order a meal without any problems. Apart from this great flexibility of schedule and availability, the room offers a very large reception capacity: groups of 30 to 40 people, or even more, will find their place without problems (however, groups must consider booking). In summer, add a terrace with a capacity of about 150 places to give you an idea of the size of the establishment. On the car park, count on the immediate proximity of the Brèche Square. Finally, the game nights, this restaurant is the rendezvous of the fans with the giant screen on the floor. On those evenings, the establishment is complete and the atmosphere is… sporty!

The Rancho, renamed La Petite Folie in March 2014, is almost transfigured. A central bar in the large room and a small private dining room, the establishment is always overlooked by large stone vaults making it an exceptional club. The clientele is young, between 25 and 35 years old, and the club organizes many special evenings. If you want a more comfortable atmosphere, the VIP square is available for reservation. Located on the edge of the Charente River and easily accessible from the centre, this is an unbeatable place for the Night of Angoulême.

A festive place par excellence, this cocktail bar/tapas and restaurant, located in front of the Boyardville harbor, has become " the place to be" in Boyardville. The barmaids will take pleasure in explaining the composition of their mixtures based on whisky, cognac or rum, some of which have evocative names. For the courageous who will have been able to resist the very rich card of cocktails, there remains "the Chantaco" (without alcohol). L'Echoppe is also a place where one comes to attend many concerts. Friendly atmosphere guaranteed because here the staff is smiling!

The vegan restaurant Un piano dans la théière offers a unique culinary experience. Combining gastronomy, art and music, this establishment offers simple, authentic and elegant cuisine in which plants are king. Each plate is a real painting, carefully prepared by Chef Violaire. The chef's signature flowers add a touch of beauty to each dish. The restaurant also boasts a grand piano in the dining room, offering music lovers a pleasant musical ambience. For lovers of poetry, the restaurant also organizes a poetry competition on the theme of animals, with a tea time for two as the prize for the winner.

This cabaret nestles in a small village near Saintes. The perfect opportunity to spend a pleasant moment enjoying a quality show. For the past 10 years, the Chai Royal has had its own troupe of professional artists who put on a quality show. Take your seats for a journey into a world of feathers and rhinestones, just like the one you'd see in Paris. With a smile on your face, you'll enjoy a quality meal, while admiring the singers and dancers.

Just like the two nearby bars, Theatre Café is known for its location, right in the heart of downtown, on the main square of the city hall, commonly known as Weapons square. The place is magnificent, since the work that has been done in this place; it is huge and splendid, the sun is at the meeting, but the parasols protect you… The best is to come at the end of the day when the sunset falls on the town hall. Apart from that, the bar has nothing for him. The hotel was very close to the train station. So, certainly, the prices could point to the location, but if the bar does not create any event, people will only go. It is a pity…

The center also sells used launchers. For special events such as bachelor or bachelorette parties, bunny costumes can be hired to add a touch of originality to the day. Eden Paintball also welcomes companies, sports clubs and associations for group activities. Safety is a priority, with a briefing on safety rules and full equipment provided for players. Come and enjoy a unique paintball experience combining safety, fun and freedom.

This 100-seat theater has been offering immersive, intimate performances by the Angoulême puppet company for over 30 years. The passion of the actor-puppeteers is visible and contagious. The puppets and sets are made in the company's own workshop. The lighting and costumes plunge the audience into the unbridled universe of the theater's revisited fairy tales or original creations. A fantastic outing for families, schools or communities, where children feel free and enjoy participating.

This racecourse is open to both gallop and trot, with a 1,550-meter grass flat track, a 3,000-meter grass show jumping track and a 1,000-meter sand trotting track with right-hand rope.