Games and entertainment venues Aquitaine

L'échiquier palois is a dynamic club that shows off its vitality. It is one of the biggest clubs in Aquitaine, with a fine record of tournament victories, a number of players qualified for the French Championships and even a young 2022 world champion in the under-8 age group! The club has over 200 members and is committed to a policy of training and initiation with the "classes en ligne" project, which enables all the pupils of the agglomeration community, i.e. over 1,500 youngsters, to be educated during school hours. The program includes internal and external tournaments, quick games, giant chessboard games and competitions.

Fnac has become a benchmark thanks to its large sales space dedicated to video games. It offers a wide choice on all Wii platforms, Sony PS 3, Xbox but also all portable consoles (PSP, Nintendo DS…). The new quantities and pre-booking service are to be used without moderation. Collectors will appreciate the wide selection of figurines and other derived products.

This is undoubtedly the best address of Bordeaux with regard to the very sharp domain of role games, mangas and everything that revolves around the planet heroic-fantasy. This boutique of wonders and imagination is a real mine for all the curious and enthusiasts who come to skulk, browse, buy the latest news, complete their collection, ask for advice, make orders, subscribe to some magazines… The owners of the places are hypercalés and will not be without answer to your questions. They have raised a real treasure for you that the best Parisian shops and even Japanese shops have to jalouser them: play games, figurines, games games, card games, US imports - comics in VO and VF, collectibles, trading cards -, manga in VF, K 7 video… And stock is constantly renewing thanks to weekly imports. For example, know that they receive 200 to 300 new titles of comics per month. A record! And as they are very well placed, we can easily understand that the faithful are many and they use and abuse their loyalty card.

Bordeaux Echecs is the chess club of the Union Saint-Bruno community center. The club has been affiliated to the French Chess Federation (FFE) since 1992. Enthusiasts of all ages and levels come to play, either as a hobby or in organized team competitions. Qualified chess instructors give lessons to members in a variety of formats: group lessons for youngsters and adults, as well as private lessons on request. The association also offers introductory courses for schools.

Since 2004, amateurs meet in the heart of Bordeaux, rue Buhan, in this place dedicated to the practice and teaching of chess. Open during the week, this club wishes to offer to all a pleasant playing environment, whether you are an amateur or a competitor. Here, you will find three stone playing rooms in which you can practice. Lessons are also organised by a qualified instructor for all levels, from 6 years old: initiation for beginners, improvement and competition for experienced amateurs.

Tèrra Aventura is an original treasure hunt that lets you discover the local territory and heritage while you play. Simply download the free "Terra Aventura" application onto a smartphone and follow the instructions. With clues to find, riddles to solve and treasure to search for, young and old alike can choose to explore the playground of their choice. In Soulac-sur-Mer, there's the "Jusqu'à la Fin-des-Terres" adventure. A 3-kilometre trail (accessible to baby carriages) that reveals all the resort's secrets!

Treasure hunting with Tèrra Aventura, inspired by a worldwide game called Géocaching, which is played on over 400 routes, "life-size" in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Anglet with the "Cap sur la chambre d'Amour" and "Touche pas à mon Pignada" routes by bike. Over a few kilometers, you'll find clues to pick up, riddles to solve, treasure to find... and the Holy Grail, Zellé: the Poï'z, those little characters with a strong character. Equipped with the 100% free smartphone application, including an English version, the family is ready for adventure.

Get lost (or almost lost) in a corn maze, here's an original idea for having a good time with the family, testing your nerves and your sense of direction... A stroll lasting 1h30 or more, punctuated by stops with wooden games! There's no danger of getting lost, and if you do, exits, or "passages", are indicated to get you to the next stage. Murder Party, Horror Night... Pop Corn Labyrinthe is a multi-activity park. On hot days, remember to bring sun cream and a bottle of water. Another labyrinth in Saubion!

The Guyajeux franchise, present throughout France, has a store on the doorstep of the medieval city of Sarlat. With over 2,500 games in store, from small card games to role-playing games, not forgetting board games, figurines and trading cards, it's impossible not to find the one you like! And if you're not sure, you can try out some of the references at the games bar, and ask Seb, the store manager, for advice. He knows his references like the back of his hand, and will walk you through the different worlds with the ease of a good bookseller.