Fun and entertainment Aquitaine

Lauga Côté Scène is a year-round program of popular shows, theater and music for everyone. The 2024 season remains in big-event mode, to the delight of young and old alike. The 1,000 to 3,000-seat multi-purpose sports and cultural hall boasts a sound system that is unique in the Basque Country. A must-see event for fans of hip-hop dance, Irish ballads, comedy shows... an eclectic year-round program with an optimized pricing policy.

In Mérignac center, L'Eden Garden is a cocktail bar that brings together all generations at the end of the day to enjoy a drink and share a board, tapas or pizza, as well as themed evenings (quizzes, tastings, blind-tests, DJ sets...) or sing along with friends in a private karaoke room. The place is much appreciated for its tropical garden, with pallet benches covered with colorful cushions, lush plants and barrels. A real change of scenery!

Wouldn't this be the most beautiful terrace in Mimizan? Sweeping the horizon from the North beach to the South beach, the LA O rooftop offers you a 180° panorama on the ocean. So, who can say better? Perched above the Garage Toqué, this new trendy address, but accessible to all on a first-come, first-served basis (70 seats) is a cocktail and tapas bar. The chef works with frog legs, sweetbreads, citrus fruits... The selection of alcohols is just as fine. Here, we do rather in the top of the range for a moment nec plus ultra!

Sheltered by the pines, on the wooden terrace, Coco'Bat Carcans is the perfect place to treat yourself to a vitamin-packed breakfast or a post-surf comfort break! Here, everything is fresh, colorful and healthy. Opened in April 2021, this beachside canteen rolls out a menu as tempting as it is delicious: smoothie bowls, pressed fruit juices, açai bowls, detoxifying, antioxidant and energizing juices... Special mention goes to the Azure bowl, their signature recipe made with blue spirulina and passion fruit pulp. Many vegan and gluten-free options.

After the success of Chez Thérèse, an atypical restaurant located in Saint-Michel, the team has taken on a new challenge: the Comptoir Thérèse, a neo-bistro and gourmet wine bar. You can have lunch and dinner with local dishes (oysters from the Basin, entrecote from the Capucins market...), without forgetting to accompany them with some good wines. At aperitif time, we share boards and spreads, which can be taken away since the place is also a canning and delicatessen store. And every first wednesday of the month, we enjoy a tasting evening with animation.

Without wishing to take up the slogan of a famous fast-food restaurant, you will be accepted as you are unless you are "cool", as specified by this little phrase written on the walls, "we cool", which sets the tone. Here, we don't mess around with "those who prevent you from taking the time to live". On the side of the tapas bar, Haile Selassie's peace speech, taken up by Bob Marley, is spread out on a wall. Sofas, armchairs, beanbags made from recycled materials, music in a reggae atmosphere... The decor is set. Nice concert program in summer.

Guignol Guérin has been entertaining children and their parents since 1853. It is the oldest family of puppeteer-guignolists in France, now in its sixth generation. Shows take place all year round in the Parc Bordelais, depending of course on the weather. To mark its ^170th anniversary, the Guignol Guérin will be exhibiting part of its puppet collection at the Hôtel Ragueneau in Bordeaux from September 15 to 25, 2023. It will also present its history and offer traditional and interactive shows for young and old alike.

Le Café Joyeux is a family of inclusive and supportive coffee shops, training and employing people with mental and cognitive disabilities in the kitchen and in service, with the aim of restoring their confidence. In 2020, the franchise set up shop on rue Sainte-Colombe, in a beautiful space with a large sunny terrace. The welcome is warm and friendly. The menu includes hot drinks, fruit juices and pastries, as well as savoury tarts, croques, salads and hot dishes. A second address has since opened in Bord'eau Village.

A legendary brasserie on Place de la Fontaine Chaude! You couldn't find a better place in Dax to enjoy the city. From 8am to midnight, there's always someone on the terrace. That gentleman sipping his coffee while reading the paper, that lady taking a break and the tourists who come to quench their thirst and eat an ice cream. We eat here too. Beef kebabs on Mondays in summer, pot-au-feu on Tuesdays in winter... Take a look at the weekly menu (15 euros).

Bowlingstar is a bowling alley with 20 computerized lanes in a dream location in a dynamic neighborhood, but it's also 23 billiard tables... There's also a bar and lounge area, and a huge space for organizing parties, events, birthdays and seminars, combining relaxation and business, with the possibility of meals organized with a local caterer... Billiards lessons are available for beginners, advanced players and even toddlers, with their own track and lighter balls.

The Galway brilliantly recreates the atmosphere of English and Irish pubs, with its green tones, wood furnishings and so-Irish decor. A wide variety of beers and spirits are on offer. Lovers of the genre and expatriates alike will nostalgically find themselves in this place, which is sometimes quiet, sometimes lively, but always authentic. Perfect for late afternoons or evenings out with friends and family. What's more, its location on the Boulevard des Pyrénées gives it an incredible terrace with a view of the mountains, a magnificent sight when the weather's clear. Service is fast and friendly.

Laser Game Evolution attracts young and old alike, always by reservation. The Bordeaux establishment has three game rooms spread over 700 m² and the latest V3 equipment. In this shooting simulation game, players compete individually or in teams in a dark maze made of partitions, reflective zones and obstacles. You can also challenge each other in tournaments. Room privatization possible from 8 participants.

El Chicho is the Bordeaux rstaurant where you can taste the best Chilean and Latin American specialities. So taste the empanadas who enjoy all the sauces, with meat, cheese, seafood or just vegetables. The atmosphere is very relaxed. In addition to food and the atypical garden, you will enjoy the concerts. The groups that occur on the stage of El Chicho come from here and elsewhere and carry you each in their musical universe. Good ambiance guaranteed, for you to test. 

This majestic Grand Hôtel, facing the Atlantic, is a mecca for gastronomy, luxury hotels and elegance. While the spa, the hotel and its restaurants deserve our full attention, it's also in the lounge-bar that we're going to turn our attention, the Clipper. It's a cosy, British-style bar, with soft sofas when the weather's bad outside, or on one of the deckchairs overlooking the sea at sunset. Enjoy a plate of oysters, a platter of Basque charcuterie or a sweet from our pastry chef.

A passionate wine merchant, Charlotte Auboin selects lively, emotionally-charged wines, presenting the winemaker's work, world and intentions. Exclusively biodynamic, the wines always have a story to tell. C' du Vin is both a wine bar and a cellar! Private tastings with food and wine pairings can be organized. In summer, Charlotte opens all day Tuesday to Saturday until 11pm. New: lunchtime snacks from spring onwards.

Located at the entrance to the Pédebert zone, Café Volt welcomes you for a gourmet break in a pleasant, bright and modern space. Here, green coffee is roasted on site, using sustainable and fair-trade methods. You can even have your drinks made with plant-based milk. As for homemade treats, we recommend the delicious scones and banana bread. And if you like your specialty coffee, it's available for sale in a bag! Other establishments in Capbreton and Anglet. No wifi.

This is the dance-floor, lounge bar and function room of the Casino de Pau. At the heart of this elegant establishment is the Dance Floor, a vibrant space dedicated to dance and music. On Saturday evenings, the Royal Lounge opens its doors and its starry dance floor, from 10 p.m. until the end of the night. Regular parties are organized with national DJs invited to perform at the Royal Lounge. With 500 m² of floor space, the venue can also accommodate corporate seminars and group dinners. It boasts the largest indoor LED screen in Pau. Separate entrance from the Casino, with shared parking. Checkrooms at the entrance. Catering on site.

For an after-party, this is where the party continues. The migratory flow of all ages heads for the Carré Coast, which has been attracting night owls with its blue lights for over 10 years. In its luxurious, cosy and festive setting overlooking the large beach, the club vibrates to the sound of house and electro, attracting its crowd to the dancefloor. With its lounge atmosphere and VIP spirit, the club's reputation is clear. The club's reputation is built on the quality of its service and its cosy, festive atmosphere. With a VIP lounge and exclusive Premium gin bar.

More than a classic escape game, Eventyr immerses you in its fantasy world, inspired by the famous Harry Potter saga. In no fewer than twelve rooms, players are invited to rack their brains to solve the many enigmas on offer. As the adventure unfolds, mysterious characters will appear to guide you, or perhaps lose you... It's up to you to be clever! Children are welcome, with an age-appropriate version of the game. After the experience, why not stop off at the tavern?

"La Manoque" is a modern, spacious cultural complex open to hire for all kinds of events and functions. The venue comprises 2 halls. The first is ideal for shows, with 755 seats (up to 1200 standing) and a stage of almost 100m². The other, designed for seminars, wedding receptions, association meals and other events, seats 400 and includes a catering area. The open-air theater, with its 800-seat amphitheater seating, is the perfect venue for open-air events (concerts, film screenings).

A 400-seat venue with a documentation center, four rehearsal rooms, a recording studio and even an artists' residence, the Route du Son is the musical counterpart to the Bel Ordinaire. It is the Centre de Musiques Actuelles de la Communauté d'agglomération Pau Pyrénées. It is run by the musical association L'Ampli, which promotes contemporary music in the south-west of France, as well as by other associations such as ACP, A Tant Rêver du Roi and Pau Concert Production. La Route du Son accompanies initiatives and projects, providing support for production, welcoming musicians, distribution and information.

Well-known to students for its location on the university campus, La Centrifugeuse is nonetheless a performance venue open to all, regardless of age. With seating for 400 standing and 200 seated, it offers a comfortable, intimate space for concerts, dance, circus and theater performances, meetings and debates, often focusing on the discoveries and talents of tomorrow. It's a place that never rests, always evolving and innovating. Bands of all kinds take to the stage, where the emphasis is on diversity, eclecticism and celebration. From conceptual musical creations to more classic productions.

The Villeneuve Lazer of Villeneuve opened its doors in the industrial Area of Rooy on April 1^, and this is not a joke! Whether you are alone or as a team, as a family, among colleagues or among friends, equip yourself with an electronic vest equipped with detectors, an ultra-precise laser gun, and come and lose yourself in the maze of this huge labyrinth of 500 m ². It was built entirely by Mélanie and Anthony, the young owners, while the futuristic decor was performed by a professional graffiti artist Bordeaux. The principle is simple: you score points by touching your opponents using the laser radius of your pistol, your performance statistics are then sent to the central computer and your score sheet is given to you at the end of the game. " Mollusques mollusques "to" lazer flash masters ", 40 scenarios of varying difficulty are proposed. Mélanie and Anthony offer a year-round experience (birthdays, life funerals of young girls or boys…) or special evenings with promotions that are a success. Only condition of entry: measure at least 1,20 m.

Le Lutrin Gourmand is much more than a simple tea room-restaurant, it is a real place of meetings and discoveries. Between delicious teas, homemade pastries and tasty dishes, you will find here an unforgettable culinary experience. This place is also a refuge for literature lovers. Indeed, you can immerse yourself in a book while tasting your favorite dishes. With its warm atmosphere, the Lutrin Gourmand is the ideal place to meet with friends or family. Activities: language courses, creative workshops, association meetings, board games and theme nights. At the back, don't miss the nice terrace.

L'Île du Malt is a place totally dedicated to beer! Here, hop lovers can improve their knowledge and discover new beers: blondes, browns, reds, fruity beers, amber whites.... There's something for every taste, both draught and bottled. Beer aficionados will understand that Île du Malt is a special place. In fact, it would be very disappointing not to find your soul mate among the 70 beers available on site and the 250 to take away. Good-natured atmosphere, happy hour, concert evenings..

We're all familiar with Le Suisse restaurant, so well placed in Saint-Jean-de-Luz on Place Louis XIV. In a different style and in a different register, a wine bar completes the offer proposed by the owners of both Le Suisse and La Txalupa. Three structures, three different images with one thing in common: conviviality. Wine by the glass, of course (this is a wine bar), but also daily tapas and platters... An ideal location in the heart of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, facing the port.

In an easy access to the west entrance of Mont-de-Marsan, the Espace Haristoy offers an appointment for dance lovers on Sunday afternoon. Animated by a group of musicians, the ball takes place in the afternoon, the entrance gives right to consumption. Pierre Haristoy is the brother of the caterers family of the same name that deals with clients. Everything is done in a very user friendly way and in no way. Young and less young, from Mont-de-Marsan, from around, curistes or not come to rumba, slow, waltz or polka… As requested on flyer: " So we dance? '.

Formerly Royal Kids Landes, the Captain Kids amusement park has chosen a pirate as its mascot. Located just outside Mont-de-Marsan, this toddler paradise is one of the largest in Aquitaine. All year round, from 1 to 12 years old, accompanied by an adult, children can come and let off steam in the many attractions: inflatables, mini-bike circuit, ball pool, balance course, Legos, giant slides, zip lines, toboggan run... Accompanying adults can also enjoy a snack break.

This place for cultural sharing is backed by an art house cinema in Guéthary, fully renovated with the latest digital equipment, the comfort of night-blue seats, and also a multi-cultural venue including artistic and digital workshops for all ages (computers and equipment are provided by the cinema), a venue for exhibitions, artist residencies, privatizable spaces and an associative café. A program of national releases, heritage films, independent films (in VO) and sound creations for all.

The Corsaire pub is still as attractive as ever for generations of Luziens and Luziennes. The decor has been modernized over the years, but the bar's overall caravel-shaped interior remains unchanged. The lounge or jazzy atmosphere can be lively on certain evenings, particularly at weekends. Matches are regularly broadcast on a giant screen. You'll find a wide range of beers from around the world, cocktails with or without alcohol, a fine selection of wines, gins and whiskies, and a few tapas of the day and sharing platters to satisfy the munchies.

Théâtre de Gascogne brings together 3 local venues: Le Pôle in Saint-Pierre-du-Mont, Le Molière and Le Péglé in Mont-de-Marsan. The group's vocation is to present shows by local artists and regional companies, as well as national and international productions. It provides artists with creation rooms, dance and recording studios and an open-air theater! Circus, dance, music, theater... To find out what's on, visit the website.

Once a year, for 4 days, dressed in black and a red scarf, Luziens parade through the streets of the town center to the rhythm of bandas and street music. It's the major event in the city of Corsairs, and attracts more and more people every year. Musical and sporting events are scheduled throughout the festivities, as well as tastings of typical Basque products. You'll also discover traditional games such as the Basque force. At the same time, it's the big braderie and the funfair.

Overlooking the small beach of Biarritz's Port-Vieux, a moment of escape is guaranteed in this lounge bar-restaurant, with its warm, natural decor, its feet in the sand, and its panoramic terrace. A chic, cosy atmosphere, ideal for a convivial moment with friends, family or a romantic duo. All day long, until dusk, our unique cocktail bar will delight you with sweet, subtle and thirst-quenching flavors, for magical moments. A place to remember on your stay in the Basque Country.